Insignia questions - Guild Wars Forums

boxterduke · Oct 31, 2006, 08:22 PM // 20:22

I'm getting kinda confused here about insignias.

Do they stack?

Here is the list for the names and stats.
http://gw.gamewikis.org/wiki/Insignia

So for example, if I combine the mesmer Virtuoso's, Artificer's and Anchorite's would I be able to get the benefit of all insignias globally?

If it is then its nice for warrior armor for example, if its globally then you can use all the warrior insignias then add the runes that give the +2 energy and you get yourself a super armor.

I like my energy and for the mesmer I always buy the enchanter, and with insignias, I can get the stats I want but with no energy bonus.
I can add the +2 energy rune to each piece of armor but at the cost of attribute runes such as fast cast/domnination etc.

Anyone can shed a light on this?
Thanks

Why_Me · Oct 31, 2006, 08:33 PM // 20:33

They dont stack. The effects are applied like previously, apply an armor bonus piece to one armor piece and it affects ONLY that armor, and when you get hit on that armor.

Also, can I apply insignias to prophecies armor? Will it replace the old effects?

Former Ruling · Oct 31, 2006, 09:05 PM // 21:05

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So for example, if I combine the mesmer Virtuoso's, Artificer's and Anchorite's would I be able to get the benefit of all insignias globally?

No, Just like before armor bonuses are LOCAL to that peice of armor.

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I like my energy and for the mesmer I always buy the enchanter, and with insignias, I can get the stats I want but with no energy bonus.
I can add the +2 energy rune to each piece of armor but at the cost of attribute runes such as fast cast/domnination etc.

This is valid though. If you wish, you can use other Armor bonuses (remembering they are local) while using the attunement runes to make up for the energy, but like you said..at the cost of not having space for attribute helping runes.

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Also, can I apply insignias to prophecies armor? Will it replace the old effects?

All Tyrian and Canthan items are uneffected by the update - you cannot add Insignas to the armor, just like you cannot add to or salvage Inscriptions from the weapons.

boxterduke · Oct 31, 2006, 09:23 PM // 21:23

^^^
Thanks Former Ruling I think you answer my most important question.

So now to recap, if I want the enchanter armor stats then I can use the "Radiant Insignia" and then add the mesmer runes.

Tazaiel Storm · Oct 31, 2006, 10:12 PM // 22:12

What sucks is that the vitae and runes alike don't say none stacking. . .but you can't stack another rune on it. Bizarre.

Oct 31, 2006, 08:22 PM // 20:22	#1
boxterduke Furnace Stoker Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Walking the ruins of Ascalon Guild: DVDF Profession: Me/	Insignia questions I'm getting kinda confused here about insignias. Do they stack? Here is the list for the names and stats. http://gw.gamewikis.org/wiki/Insignia So for example, if I combine the mesmer Virtuoso's, Artificer's and Anchorite's would I be able to get the benefit of all insignias globally? If it is then its nice for warrior armor for example, if its globally then you can use all the warrior insignias then add the runes that give the +2 energy and you get yourself a super armor. I like my energy and for the mesmer I always buy the enchanter, and with insignias, I can get the stats I want but with no energy bonus. I can add the +2 energy rune to each piece of armor but at the cost of attribute runes such as fast cast/domnination etc. Anyone can shed a light on this? Thanks

Oct 31, 2006, 08:33 PM // 20:33	#2
Why_Me Krytan Explorer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New Jersey Profession: Mo/	They dont stack. The effects are applied like previously, apply an armor bonus piece to one armor piece and it affects ONLY that armor, and when you get hit on that armor. Also, can I apply insignias to prophecies armor? Will it replace the old effects?

Oct 31, 2006, 09:23 PM // 21:23	#4
boxterduke Furnace Stoker Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Walking the ruins of Ascalon Guild: DVDF Profession: Me/	^^^ Thanks Former Ruling I think you answer my most important question. So now to recap, if I want the enchanter armor stats then I can use the "Radiant Insignia" and then add the mesmer runes.

Oct 31, 2006, 10:12 PM // 22:12	#5
Tazaiel Storm Academy Page Join Date: Nov 2005 Guild: GTF Profession: E/R	What sucks is that the vitae and runes alike don't say none stacking. . .but you can't stack another rune on it. Bizarre.