Question about enchanting bows - Guild Wars Forums

derainault · Jan 09, 2007, 11:10 PM // 23:10

If you have a bow equipped that gives enchantments a 20% longer duration, cast the enchantments with that bow equipped, and then switch to a different bow, do you still gain the benefit of the extended enchantments?

Kamatsu · Jan 10, 2007, 01:52 AM // 01:52

I believe that the effect of the +20% enchantment duration is calculated upon time of casting the spell. Which would mean once cast you can safely swap the bow out to something else and still get the extended enchantment duration.

DeanBB · Jan 10, 2007, 05:35 PM // 17:35

I do that all the time, increase enchantment durations by using a Totem Axe + focus with +1 attribute (+20%) to put up an enchantment then switch to the weapon I wish to use normally.

onerabbit · Jan 10, 2007, 06:45 PM // 18:45

mmmmm. good question, i know that the effects happen if you cast an enchanment then switch to an enchanting bow, becuase ive tested this.
'cast the enchantment..wait for it to flash, quickly switch to enchanting weapon, and the skill stops flashing for about 1 second, then flashes again'.

Omnidragon42 · Jan 10, 2007, 08:20 PM // 20:20

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Originally Posted by onerabbit

mmmmm. good question, i know that the effects happen if you cast an enchanment then switch to an enchanting bow, becuase ive tested this.
'cast the enchantment..wait for it to flash, quickly switch to enchanting weapon, and the skill stops flashing for about 1 second, then flashes again'.

I don't think this is correct. I know for a fact things like Blind reduction are only applied if it hits you with the item equipped, not if you switch to it, so I would imagine it would be the same for enchantments.

EDIT: Just confirmed it. Enchantments 20% is only checked when you cast the spell, feel free to switch after.

Jan 09, 2007, 11:10 PM // 23:10	#1
derainault Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Dec 2006	Question about enchanting bows If you have a bow equipped that gives enchantments a 20% longer duration, cast the enchantments with that bow equipped, and then switch to a different bow, do you still gain the benefit of the extended enchantments?

Jan 10, 2007, 01:52 AM // 01:52	#2
Kamatsu Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Australia	I believe that the effect of the +20% enchantment duration is calculated upon time of casting the spell. Which would mean once cast you can safely swap the bow out to something else and still get the extended enchantment duration. __________________ Have a moderation related issue or just want to chat? Send me a PM

Jan 10, 2007, 05:35 PM // 17:35	#3
DeanBB Forge Runner Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Arizona Guild: Wizardry Players Guild, http://4guildwars.7.forumer.com	I do that all the time, increase enchantment durations by using a Totem Axe + focus with +1 attribute (+20%) to put up an enchantment then switch to the weapon I wish to use normally.

Jan 10, 2007, 06:45 PM // 18:45	#4
onerabbit Grotto Attendant Join Date: Mar 2006 Guild: Thanks to all the guru [mods]	mmmmm. good question, i know that the effects happen if you cast an enchanment then switch to an enchanting bow, becuase ive tested this. 'cast the enchantment..wait for it to flash, quickly switch to enchanting weapon, and the skill stops flashing for about 1 second, then flashes again'.