Obsidian Armor - Guild Wars Forums

Lilaznboi2011 · Jul 21, 2006, 04:25 AM // 04:25

I have a question about obsidian armor...How much money does everyone generally spend on it and how long did it take to save up for it?

Is it also worth it?

Caleb · Jul 21, 2006, 04:39 AM // 04:39

Depending on market fluxuations, a full set will run you in the neighborhood of 1 million gold.

How long did it take to save for it?
Depends on how you "earn" money. Some earn it in 2 nights, others have waited a year and are still saving.

Is it worth it?
Only you can decide that for yourself.
For me, I liked the look of it more than other armor for my characters so I purchased sets for them.

gamecube187 · Jul 21, 2006, 05:35 AM // 05:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Caleb The Pontiff

Depending on market fluxuations, a full set will run you in the neighborhood of 1 million gold.

How long did it take to save for it?
Depends on how you "earn" money. Some earn it in 2 nights, others have waited a year and are still saving.

Is it worth it?
Only you can decide that for yourself.
For me, I liked the look of it more than other armor for my characters so I purchased sets for them.

WOAH!!! 2 nights?!?!? 1 mil in 2 nights?!?!? How is that possible??? Are you sure it wasn't 2 months or something???

Caleb · Jul 21, 2006, 05:51 AM // 05:51

Power Traders might be able to make it in one night - I bet one will pop along soon enough.

2 nights is distinctly possible, running missions and chauffeuring wealthy customers around Tyria.

Fluffyx · Jul 21, 2006, 05:57 AM // 05:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lilaznboi2011

I have a question about obsidian armor...How much money does everyone generally spend on it and how long did it take to save up for it?

Is it also worth it?

Figure 100 ectos around 7-8k (depending on time)
Figure 100 shards around 3-4k (also depending on time)
Along with other materials.

It might take awhile depending if your income is low or high. But its definately not that hard to get.

Is it worth it? IMO most of the armors are not to good looking anymore. And it won't give you any extra protection over any other set of the same armor. The only reason I would have ever bought it was before factions when mixing armor types under the same skin wasn't possible.

sno · Jul 21, 2006, 05:59 AM // 05:59

I used to be easily able to make 500k in a night when my academy was running, so yes I assure you it is possible. I have 5 sets of fissure, and a set of 15k kurzick

I'd personally say go with luxon or kurzick armor, as they're both really nice (better than obsidian imo depending on class) and they both run considerably less.

Slainster · Jul 21, 2006, 07:11 AM // 07:11

..i really like the mesmer obsidian... *drool* just need some shards now, and my mes to ascend

Gonzo · Jul 21, 2006, 09:00 AM // 09:00

I'm one of those that is still saving for it

However, I keep spending my money, so it might take some time.

Evilsod · Jul 21, 2006, 09:02 AM // 09:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slainster

..i really like the mesmer obsidian... *drool* just need some shards now, and my mes to ascend

Your not alone

Half of my guild has FoW Mesmer. All i need is 40 more ectos and the rest of the materials and i haven't paid a single penny for it, farming all the way.

Narutoscryed · Jul 21, 2006, 09:06 AM // 09:06

took me about 1 month to save up for it completly.. i started a 55 monk just for uw ecto farming. I had originally planned to get it for my warrior.. but after farming uw for a total of like 4mill exp and 200 ecto (sold extra ecto to get shards)
I decided to let my tough lil 55 monk have it.. so now i rock 55 fissure armor yay...

to answere your question though. it depends.. i was not around when aoe didnt make mobs run or when ecto fell like raindrops.. i had to earn my ecto by marchin for hours through the incredibly overfarmed uw at the time.. so it took me a lil while to get becuase i wasent around when it was easy

Miss Filth · Jul 21, 2006, 04:07 PM // 16:07

I only got the warrior helm and i got all the cash for it - about 150k in a week from farming minos at elona

relaxed · Jul 21, 2006, 04:13 PM // 16:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fluffyx

Figure 100 ectos around 7-8k (depending on time)
Figure 100 shards around 3-4k (also depending on time)
Along with other materials.

It might take awhile depending if your income is low or high. But its definately not that hard to get.

Is it worth it? IMO most of the armors are not to good looking anymore. And it won't give you any extra protection over any other set of the same armor. The only reason I would have ever bought it was before factions when mixing armor types under the same skin wasn't possible.

correction.

about 105-120 ecto
about 105-120 shards
~60k gold

derrtyboy69 · Jul 21, 2006, 04:30 PM // 16:30

2 Nights is plenty possible if you can get some really damn nice trading deals. To do it in 2 nights from a low amount of cash you really need to find people oblivious of the economy and get a cheap thing to sell for 10X the price. Then you can buy and sell much easier. And yes its around 1.1.-1.3 mil, more if your getting warrior.

tuna-fish_sushi · Jul 21, 2006, 06:34 PM // 18:34

could just runs chests and hope for the magmas shields or phoenix blades
Ive seen people get req8 15^50 gothic sword and req 8 15^50 amber longbow in one run ><

Priest Of Sin · Jul 21, 2006, 11:48 PM // 23:48

Full Set: As of now, I believe it will run you ~1.3 mil

Time Taken to collect it all: depends on how many ettins you kill XD

Worth It?: YES.... actually it depends on the class. For necs yes, Mesmers yes, warriors yes (15k kurzick=cheap substitue for the cash-strapped amoung us), rangers perhaps, monk no (it looks too similar to the factions armor. And I dont' recall any pyramids in FoW :P), assassin no, ele yes, ritualist yes. Of course, it all depends on your personal preference.

QuietWanderer · Jul 22, 2006, 12:12 AM // 00:12

Is it worth it. I don't know. I have it. Took me about six months to get it, but that was because I didnt' focus on it. When I had free time, I farmed the ectos. I wear it proudly. There is something to be said for the cat that has FOW armor, a gladiator title, and flosses rank emotes. Respect.

Dr Strangelove · Jul 22, 2006, 02:06 AM // 02:06

I prefer the look of 15k armors to FoW myself, but that's not what FoW is about to the people who get it legitimately. It's friggin' hard to get, and it's something you can feel very proud of when you finally do get it. If you just want to look pretty, take some 15k, or even certain sets of 1.5k. If you want a challenge, and to be able to fell like you've conquered the PvE portion of the game, FoW is the way to go.

Mournblade · Jul 22, 2006, 02:21 AM // 02:21

For all the money i've put into 15k sets for my characters, I could have had a set of FoW + some. Personally I think the warriors Obsidian looks like crud. I'll take 15k Kurzicks any day.

Sereng Amaranth · Jul 22, 2006, 04:12 AM // 04:12

I haven't bought any of my 33 ecto or 18 shards. I plan on spending 60k for my Obsidian Armor.

Spiral · Jul 22, 2006, 10:11 AM // 10:11

I dont have m set(s) yet. I started from scratch yesterday currently have 150k and 1 ecto. And about 200k+ worth of items.

People say FoW armor is ugly..blah blah blah....maybe it is, but those of us that have it, accomplished a goal. everyone sets goals, ours is to get this armor.

/rant :P

Jul 21, 2006, 04:25 AM // 04:25	#1
Lilaznboi2011 Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jul 2006	Obsidian Armor I have a question about obsidian armor...How much money does everyone generally spend on it and how long did it take to save up for it? Is it also worth it?

Jul 21, 2006, 04:39 AM // 04:39	#2
Caleb Nil nisi malis terrori. Join Date: Aug 2005 Profession: Mo/Me	Depending on market fluxuations, a full set will run you in the neighborhood of 1 million gold. How long did it take to save for it? Depends on how you "earn" money. Some earn it in 2 nights, others have waited a year and are still saving. Is it worth it? Only you can decide that for yourself. For me, I liked the look of it more than other armor for my characters so I purchased sets for them.

Jul 21, 2006, 05:51 AM // 05:51	#4
Caleb Nil nisi malis terrori. Join Date: Aug 2005 Profession: Mo/Me	Power Traders might be able to make it in one night - I bet one will pop along soon enough. 2 nights is distinctly possible, running missions and chauffeuring wealthy customers around Tyria.

Jul 21, 2006, 05:59 AM // 05:59	#6
sno Look into the Eye. Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Detroit, Mi Guild: Oh No Not These Guys [uhoh] Profession: Mo/	I used to be easily able to make 500k in a night when my academy was running, so yes I assure you it is possible. I have 5 sets of fissure, and a set of 15k kurzick I'd personally say go with luxon or kurzick armor, as they're both really nice (better than obsidian imo depending on class) and they both run considerably less.

Jul 21, 2006, 07:11 AM // 07:11	#7
Slainster Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Feb 2006	..i really like the mesmer obsidian... drool just need some shards now, and my mes to ascend

Jul 21, 2006, 09:00 AM // 09:00	#8
Gonzo Jungle Guide Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Netherlands Guild: Defenders of the Blackblade [DotB] Profession: W/	I'm one of those that is still saving for it However, I keep spending my money, so it might take some time.

Jul 21, 2006, 09:06 AM // 09:06	#10
Narutoscryed Banned Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: In the woods Guild: Elite Crew Profession: W/E	took me about 1 month to save up for it completly.. i started a 55 monk just for uw ecto farming. I had originally planned to get it for my warrior.. but after farming uw for a total of like 4mill exp and 200 ecto (sold extra ecto to get shards) I decided to let my tough lil 55 monk have it.. so now i rock 55 fissure armor yay... to answere your question though. it depends.. i was not around when aoe didnt make mobs run or when ecto fell like raindrops.. i had to earn my ecto by marchin for hours through the incredibly overfarmed uw at the time.. so it took me a lil while to get becuase i wasent around when it was easy

Jul 21, 2006, 04:07 PM // 16:07	#11
Miss Filth Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Mar 2006	I only got the warrior helm and i got all the cash for it - about 150k in a week from farming minos at elona

Jul 21, 2006, 04:30 PM // 16:30	#13
derrtyboy69 Grotto Attendant Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: The Clouds Guild: Scars Meadows [SMS] Profession: Mo/Me	2 Nights is plenty possible if you can get some really damn nice trading deals. To do it in 2 nights from a low amount of cash you really need to find people oblivious of the economy and get a cheap thing to sell for 10X the price. Then you can buy and sell much easier. And yes its around 1.1.-1.3 mil, more if your getting warrior.

Jul 21, 2006, 06:34 PM // 18:34	#14
tuna-fish_sushi Desert Nomad Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: California Profession: E/A	could just runs chests and hope for the magmas shields or phoenix blades Ive seen people get req8 15^50 gothic sword and req 8 15^50 amber longbow in one run ><

Jul 21, 2006, 11:48 PM // 23:48	#15
Priest Of Sin Jungle Guide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sitting upon Kerrigan's Throne. Guild: Live For The Swarm [ZERG] Profession: Me/N	Full Set: As of now, I believe it will run you ~1.3 mil Time Taken to collect it all: depends on how many ettins you kill XD Worth It?: YES.... actually it depends on the class. For necs yes, Mesmers yes, warriors yes (15k kurzick=cheap substitue for the cash-strapped amoung us), rangers perhaps, monk no (it looks too similar to the factions armor. And I dont' recall any pyramids in FoW :P), assassin no, ele yes, ritualist yes. Of course, it all depends on your personal preference.

Jul 22, 2006, 12:12 AM // 00:12	#16
QuietWanderer Academy Page Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: Droknar's Dragon Legion Profession: Mo/W	Is it worth it. I don't know. I have it. Took me about six months to get it, but that was because I didnt' focus on it. When I had free time, I farmed the ectos. I wear it proudly. There is something to be said for the cat that has FOW armor, a gladiator title, and flosses rank emotes. Respect.

Jul 22, 2006, 02:06 AM // 02:06	#17
Dr Strangelove Furnace Stoker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Wasting away again in Margaritaville Guild: [HOTR]	I prefer the look of 15k armors to FoW myself, but that's not what FoW is about to the people who get it legitimately. It's friggin' hard to get, and it's something you can feel very proud of when you finally do get it. If you just want to look pretty, take some 15k, or even certain sets of 1.5k. If you want a challenge, and to be able to fell like you've conquered the PvE portion of the game, FoW is the way to go.

Jul 22, 2006, 02:21 AM // 02:21	#18
Mournblade Furnace Stoker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Guild: Dawn Treaders [DAWN] Profession: W/Mo	For all the money i've put into 15k sets for my characters, I could have had a set of FoW + some. Personally I think the warriors Obsidian looks like crud. I'll take 15k Kurzicks any day.

Jul 22, 2006, 04:12 AM // 04:12	#19
Sereng Amaranth Desert Nomad Join Date: Jun 2005 Guild: The Amazon Basin [AB]	I haven't bought any of my 33 ecto or 18 shards. I plan on spending 60k for my Obsidian Armor.

Jul 22, 2006, 10:11 AM // 10:11	#20
Spiral Academy Page Join Date: Jun 2006 Guild: VNGD Profession: W/Mo	I dont have m set(s) yet. I started from scratch yesterday currently have 150k and 1 ecto. And about 200k+ worth of items. People say FoW armor is ugly..blah blah blah....maybe it is, but those of us that have it, accomplished a goal. everyone sets goals, ours is to get this armor. /rant :P