Weapon mod question... - Guild Wars Forums

sm2006 · Aug 27, 2006, 12:07 PM // 12:07

why do some people in pvp use fire, earth, cold damage on their weapon instead of 20/20 or furious?

The Pointless · Aug 27, 2006, 12:11 PM // 12:11

There's armour that adds extra armour points against Physical Damage. These mods count as Elemental Damage, so that extra armour is ignored.

makosi · Aug 27, 2006, 12:12 PM // 12:12

Elemental weapons do more damage to warriors than physical smg weapons because warrior armour, such as Gladiators, is 80AL and +20AL vs. Physical Attacks. Therefore, someone using an elemental weapon against a warrior will be attacking an 80AL foe instead of a 100AL foe.

Some people also use elemental weapons for Conjure Flame, Lightning/Frost.

Chief · Aug 27, 2006, 02:21 PM // 14:21

Read the FAQs for common questions.

If you are playing as a team then Elemental weapons that are combined with skills used by other players do serve a purpose.

Example, a necromancer using Spinal Shivers/Shivers of Dread skills and teamed with a warrior using an Icy weapon = constant interruption on target.

Aug 27, 2006, 12:07 PM // 12:07	#1
sm2006 Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2006 Guild: Minor Pimps Of Fortidude[PMIP] Profession: W/	Weapon mod question... why do some people in pvp use fire, earth, cold damage on their weapon instead of 20/20 or furious?

Aug 27, 2006, 12:11 PM // 12:11	#2
The Pointless Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Stuck in the UK Guild: Rage International [RAGE] Profession: W/Me	There's armour that adds extra armour points against Physical Damage. These mods count as Elemental Damage, so that extra armour is ignored.

Aug 27, 2006, 12:12 PM // 12:12	#3
makosi Grotto Attendant Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: "Pre-nerf" is incorrect. It's pre-buff. Guild: Requirement Begins With R [notQ] Profession: Me/	Elemental weapons do more damage to warriors than physical smg weapons because warrior armour, such as Gladiators, is 80AL and +20AL vs. Physical Attacks. Therefore, someone using an elemental weapon against a warrior will be attacking an 80AL foe instead of a 100AL foe. Some people also use elemental weapons for Conjure Flame, Lightning/Frost.

Aug 27, 2006, 02:21 PM // 14:21	#4
Chief Site Contributor Join Date: Apr 2005	Read the FAQs for common questions. If you are playing as a team then Elemental weapons that are combined with skills used by other players do serve a purpose. Example, a necromancer using Spinal Shivers/Shivers of Dread skills and teamed with a warrior using an Icy weapon = constant interruption on target.