? regarding buying armor early in the game - Guild Wars Forums

12grain · Jan 14, 2007, 03:59 AM // 03:59

i'm relatively new to the game.. i was wondering if it was even worth getting new armor within ascalon city (post).. or should i wait till later on.. maybe yak's bend or lion's arch.. i've never been to these places yet so i don't really know

marshy man · Jan 14, 2007, 04:07 AM // 04:07

get ascolon armor, your gunna need it for the shivers. then the next time that u get armor have it be in henge of denravi, then followed by droks. abnwheres in between its a waste of money.

yes ppl are going to say why hod, get it at la. well, after you get armor in ascolon you might be a little short so if u wait to get to denravi your not spending more in a shorter amount of time

I Phoenix I · Jan 14, 2007, 04:13 AM // 04:13

Depends on what class you play. But disregarding class, I would get armor at Ascalon City anyways, to make your adventures more cheerful without many deaths.

Malice Black · Jan 14, 2007, 04:25 AM // 04:25

Get in LA if possible..will make your trip in the jungle a little easier. Those spiders are everywere.

Solveig Ikram · Jan 14, 2007, 05:25 AM // 05:25

Money is shouldn't be a problem is you quest a lot and do not rush through the game like most ppl. Basically you would want to upgrade whenever there is an increase in the AL armour will give you.

Markaedw · Jan 14, 2007, 05:48 AM // 05:48

don't get it in Lion's Arch, if you need to get better armor, wait for Bergen Hotspring or Beetletun, the next 2 cities over easy fight too. Then I wait until I get to the desert and get the desert collector armor which is good as Droks with out the damage modifiers.

But getting a new set in every city is a HUGE waste of money.

Now if you own more than one game go to the other game city and get max armor there.

MegaMouse · Jan 14, 2007, 06:19 AM // 06:19

Most of the others are saying to wait. I say it is all up to you, personaly I would wait until you get to yaks bend. That way the armor will actualy be worth it. That is if you got the collectors armor in pre searing, if you didn't then get the armor from Ascalon.
But truly it will be up to what you want to do.

Mega Mouse

It is not worth it to get armor at every armor crafter that you encounter, you will be able to get good armor at these places: Yaks Bend, Lions Arch, Amnoon Oasis, and Droknars Forge. As far as the 15k per piece armor goes then that is up to you. Also if you own Factions and have it linked to Profecies, then wait til you get to Lions Arch, talk to Firstwatch Sergio (skills guy) and take the quest "Mhnelos Request". That quest takes you to Kieneg Center where some of the best armor in the game is.

Hockster · Jan 14, 2007, 06:23 AM // 06:23

There are two armor crafters in Ascalon. Corwen offers higher rated sets that cost a bit more. If you can afford it from him you can't buy better armor until much later in the game.

Crystal Alice · Jan 14, 2007, 06:27 AM // 06:27

if you really want the experience of getting to towns by yourself then yes, i would say to buy the armor in ascalon as a starter set. next, i would say LA would be the other town to buy armor if you don't intend to go to droks just yet.

but, if you have friends that can run you to certain places and would rather take that option then i would wait until you get to droks which has armor with the highest amount of protection.

nikebill · Jan 14, 2007, 06:57 AM // 06:57

i am new and i got the la armor. i cant find the collectors.

taffette · Jan 14, 2007, 06:57 AM // 06:57

Armour in LA is the same level as in Yaks/Ascalon. The only reason I can see to buy it there is if you have a ranger and want Druids armour. Otherwise I'd leave it til Henge or Amnoon

nikebill · Jan 14, 2007, 06:58 AM // 06:58

i am new and i got the la armor. i cant find the collectors.

Shadow of Light · Jan 14, 2007, 07:40 AM // 07:40

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Originally Posted by 12grain

i'm relatively new to the game.. i was wondering if it was even worth getting new armor within ascalon city (post).. or should i wait till later on.. maybe yak's bend or lion's arch.. i've never been to these places yet so i don't really know

It's definitely worth upgrading your armour from what you wore in Pre-Searing, and this is the way to do it without spending money.

I highly recommend not spending your money on armour if you're new. Save up for your max armour (which you can buy once you reach Droknar's Forge). *Definitely* don't spend your money on newbie armour that requires expensive materials.

Here's a list of the armour collectors in Ascalon:

http://gw.gamewikis.org/wiki/Armor_c..._%28Ascalon%29

There are armour collectors all through the game (getting progressively better). Consider that any armour you get up until Droknar's Forge will *not* be max and there are quite a few upgrades throughout the game (Ascalon, Yak's Bend, Kryta, Jungle, Desert, Droknar's...), each set getting more expensive. Droknar's armour is typically 1.5k per piece, and you'll easily afford it if you try to use collectors as much as possible. Droknar's and beyond is when you should think of investing in armour that you like the look of.

Maria The Princess · Jan 14, 2007, 07:57 AM // 07:57

when you leave pre searing, buy Ascalon armor. that should take you through to Lions Arch

if you have Factions or Nitfall,, go to either of those campaigns and buy max armor right away (you will need ~10k)

if no, get armor at LA, then get max armor from Desert collectors (free!!! just dont sell moster trophies) Those are outside towns, they trade moster items for max armor. (dont confuse Druids overlook to the desert, the desert begins after the mission Sanctum Cay)

this is free Max armor!

after you arrive to Drockans Forge, there is the REAL max armor which has the same amount of armor like the collectors version, but also has nice bonuses (as example, for monks the armor is 60 and thats all what desert collectors offer, but the crafter offers a set which gives you +8 energy, or +10 armor vs physical or elemantal damage). at this point you should have gathered ~10k to buy this armor. if not you can replace it slowly cuz you will ahve the desert set which is technicly same amount of armor, but less good

KamikazeChicken · Jan 14, 2007, 02:15 PM // 14:15

If you happen upon collector armor, get it. Don't spend money to upgrade armor 'til either the desert or Ventari. You can also warp over to Elona or Cantha (If you own those games) for max armor when you reach LA.

Cow Tale · Jan 14, 2007, 02:22 PM // 14:22

id say its up to u. i mean theres only so many things u can really spend ur money on ingame in gw. armor and weapons...mainly. if u have the money go ahead and upgrade if u want, u dont need to save for a super rare crystaline sword, when it will do the same damage as regular everyday sword as long as the mods are the same. my first time through i bought new armor evreytime i died! lol!

Jan 14, 2007, 03:59 AM // 03:59	#1
12grain Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jul 2006	? regarding buying armor early in the game i'm relatively new to the game.. i was wondering if it was even worth getting new armor within ascalon city (post).. or should i wait till later on.. maybe yak's bend or lion's arch.. i've never been to these places yet so i don't really know

Jan 14, 2007, 04:25 AM // 04:25	#4
Malice Black Site Legend Join Date: Oct 2005	Get in LA if possible..will make your trip in the jungle a little easier. Those spiders are everywere. __________________ Old Skool '05

Jan 14, 2007, 06:19 AM // 06:19	#7
MegaMouse Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: south mississippi Guild: Warriors Of Melos WOM Profession: E/N	Most of the others are saying to wait. I say it is all up to you, personaly I would wait until you get to yaks bend. That way the armor will actualy be worth it. That is if you got the collectors armor in pre searing, if you didn't then get the armor from Ascalon. But truly it will be up to what you want to do. Mega Mouse It is not worth it to get armor at every armor crafter that you encounter, you will be able to get good armor at these places: Yaks Bend, Lions Arch, Amnoon Oasis, and Droknars Forge. As far as the 15k per piece armor goes then that is up to you. Also if you own Factions and have it linked to Profecies, then wait til you get to Lions Arch, talk to Firstwatch Sergio (skills guy) and take the quest "Mhnelos Request". That quest takes you to Kieneg Center where some of the best armor in the game is. Last edited by MegaMouse; Jan 14, 2007 at 06:23 AM // 06:23..

Jan 14, 2007, 06:58 AM // 06:58	#12
nikebill Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jan 2007 Profession: W/R	I need help finding the collectors armor i am new and i got the la armor. i cant find the collectors.

Jan 14, 2007, 04:07 AM // 04:07	#2
marshy man Academy Page Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: gardiner, me Guild: GameAmp Guides [AMP]	get ascolon armor, your gunna need it for the shivers. then the next time that u get armor have it be in henge of denravi, then followed by droks. abnwheres in between its a waste of money. yes ppl are going to say why hod, get it at la. well, after you get armor in ascolon you might be a little short so if u wait to get to denravi your not spending more in a shorter amount of time

Jan 14, 2007, 04:13 AM // 04:13	#3
I Phoenix I Jungle Guide Join Date: Jan 2007 Guild: The Elite Lords of Chaos [LoC] Profession: R/	Depends on what class you play. But disregarding class, I would get armor at Ascalon City anyways, to make your adventures more cheerful without many deaths.

Jan 14, 2007, 05:25 AM // 05:25	#5
Solveig Ikram Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Oct 2006 Guild: none Profession: N/	Money is shouldn't be a problem is you quest a lot and do not rush through the game like most ppl. Basically you would want to upgrade whenever there is an increase in the AL armour will give you.

Jan 14, 2007, 05:48 AM // 05:48	#6
Markaedw Desert Nomad Join Date: Nov 2005 Profession: N/	don't get it in Lion's Arch, if you need to get better armor, wait for Bergen Hotspring or Beetletun, the next 2 cities over easy fight too. Then I wait until I get to the desert and get the desert collector armor which is good as Droks with out the damage modifiers. But getting a new set in every city is a HUGE waste of money. Now if you own more than one game go to the other game city and get max armor there.

Jan 14, 2007, 06:23 AM // 06:23	#8
Hockster Banned Join Date: Jul 2005	There are two armor crafters in Ascalon. Corwen offers higher rated sets that cost a bit more. If you can afford it from him you can't buy better armor until much later in the game.

Jan 14, 2007, 06:27 AM // 06:27	#9
Crystal Alice Academy Page Join Date: Jul 2006 Guild: VILE Profession: Mo/	if you really want the experience of getting to towns by yourself then yes, i would say to buy the armor in ascalon as a starter set. next, i would say LA would be the other town to buy armor if you don't intend to go to droks just yet. but, if you have friends that can run you to certain places and would rather take that option then i would wait until you get to droks which has armor with the highest amount of protection.

Jan 14, 2007, 06:57 AM // 06:57	#10
nikebill Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jan 2007 Profession: W/R	i am new and i got the la armor. i cant find the collectors.

Jan 14, 2007, 06:57 AM // 06:57	#11
taffette Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sunny ol' Manchester Guild: The Trumpet Blowers Profession: R/	Armour in LA is the same level as in Yaks/Ascalon. The only reason I can see to buy it there is if you have a ranger and want Druids armour. Otherwise I'd leave it til Henge or Amnoon

Jan 14, 2007, 07:57 AM // 07:57	#14
Maria The Princess Forge Runner Join Date: Mar 2006 Guild: Aequitas Deis	when you leave pre searing, buy Ascalon armor. that should take you through to Lions Arch if you have Factions or Nitfall,, go to either of those campaigns and buy max armor right away (you will need ~10k) if no, get armor at LA, then get max armor from Desert collectors (free!!! just dont sell moster trophies) Those are outside towns, they trade moster items for max armor. (dont confuse Druids overlook to the desert, the desert begins after the mission Sanctum Cay) this is free Max armor! after you arrive to Drockans Forge, there is the REAL max armor which has the same amount of armor like the collectors version, but also has nice bonuses (as example, for monks the armor is 60 and thats all what desert collectors offer, but the crafter offers a set which gives you +8 energy, or +10 armor vs physical or elemantal damage). at this point you should have gathered ~10k to buy this armor. if not you can replace it slowly cuz you will ahve the desert set which is technicly same amount of armor, but less good

Jan 14, 2007, 02:15 PM // 14:15	#15
KamikazeChicken Desert Nomad Join Date: Aug 2005 Profession: Mo/	If you happen upon collector armor, get it. Don't spend money to upgrade armor 'til either the desert or Ventari. You can also warp over to Elona or Cantha (If you own those games) for max armor when you reach LA.

Jan 14, 2007, 02:22 PM // 14:22	#16
Cow Tale Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ocean Shores, Washington Guild: Last Sun Rise Profession: W/Mo	id say its up to u. i mean theres only so many things u can really spend ur money on ingame in gw. armor and weapons...mainly. if u have the money go ahead and upgrade if u want, u dont need to save for a super rare crystaline sword, when it will do the same damage as regular everyday sword as long as the mods are the same. my first time through i bought new armor evreytime i died! lol!