Is Superior Absorption a bad idea in PvP? - Guild Wars Forums

Mr. Fahrenheit · Apr 14, 2007, 02:00 PM // 14:00

People say it is.

Is it true? Why?

kwakkwak · Apr 14, 2007, 02:05 PM // 14:05

ye it is like this, u can use sup absorption for example on your chest, becuz you get most hits there, but some people prefer nrg or health, and on chest nrg and health bonusses are the biggest so they prefer it. you could use like sup absorption on ur head where you only have +1 nrg bonus, but on ur head u almost never get hit.

Giga Strike · Apr 14, 2007, 02:06 PM // 14:06

i cant see why it would make you weaker, but it may be bad because its taking up space that could be used to place a better rune.

Arduin · Apr 14, 2007, 02:20 PM // 14:20

@ kwakkwak

Superior absorption is global, so wearing the rune on your feet still gives you a -3 damage if you are hit on your chest.

From the Wiki:

Runes of Absorption reduce damage by 1-3 depending on potency. Minor Runes of Absorption reduce physical damage by 1, Major by 2, and Superior by 3. Runes of Absorption only reduce damage from physical damage and have no effect on spells or other sources of damage. Runes of Absorption do not stack with each other. This effect is global.

Patrick Smit · Apr 14, 2007, 02:24 PM // 14:24

the minus 3 on physical damage is usually not very usefull, and people prefer other runes that reduce blindness, and/or crippled. For PvP it is more important to think of a offensive role as a warrior, then a defensive tank (like in PvE).

Some people use still a sup absorption when they go as part of a split team, but whether this is common that I cannot tell u.

ibbo · Apr 14, 2007, 07:41 PM // 19:41

The great thing about a rune of sup absorption is that it doesnt cost you health like other sup runes, yeh it can be useful in pvp such as a war in a gank team that will be fighting against physicl dmg dealers like rangers can help, 3 damage doesnt seem like a lot but does add up and it does help.

Apr 14, 2007, 02:00 PM // 14:00	#1
Mr. Fahrenheit Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Broadway Profession: D/	Is Superior Absorption a bad idea in PvP? People say it is. Is it true? Why?

Apr 14, 2007, 02:05 PM // 14:05	#2
kwakkwak Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Feb 2006	ye it is like this, u can use sup absorption for example on your chest, becuz you get most hits there, but some people prefer nrg or health, and on chest nrg and health bonusses are the biggest so they prefer it. you could use like sup absorption on ur head where you only have +1 nrg bonus, but on ur head u almost never get hit.

Apr 14, 2007, 02:06 PM // 14:06	#3
Giga Strike Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: stranded in vabbi this time Guild: None [N/A]	i cant see why it would make you weaker, but it may be bad because its taking up space that could be used to place a better rune.

Apr 14, 2007, 02:20 PM // 14:20	#4
Arduin Grotto Attendant Join Date: May 2005 Location: The Netherlands Guild: Limburgse Jagers [LJ] Profession: R/	@ kwakkwak Superior absorption is global, so wearing the rune on your feet still gives you a -3 damage if you are hit on your chest. From the Wiki: Runes of Absorption reduce damage by 1-3 depending on potency. Minor Runes of Absorption reduce physical damage by 1, Major by 2, and Superior by 3. Runes of Absorption only reduce damage from physical damage and have no effect on spells or other sources of damage. Runes of Absorption do not stack with each other. This effect is global.

Apr 14, 2007, 02:24 PM // 14:24	#5
Patrick Smit Jungle Guide Join Date: Nov 2006 Guild: NiTe	the minus 3 on physical damage is usually not very usefull, and people prefer other runes that reduce blindness, and/or crippled. For PvP it is more important to think of a offensive role as a warrior, then a defensive tank (like in PvE). Some people use still a sup absorption when they go as part of a split team, but whether this is common that I cannot tell u.

Apr 14, 2007, 07:41 PM // 19:41	#6
ibbo Academy Page Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: derby, england Guild: all you need is [bud] {{{looking for new members Profession: Mo/	The great thing about a rune of sup absorption is that it doesnt cost you health like other sup runes, yeh it can be useful in pvp such as a war in a gank team that will be fighting against physicl dmg dealers like rangers can help, 3 damage doesnt seem like a lot but does add up and it does help.