What's best armor now ? - Guild Wars Forums

Zethron Ahriman · Jul 20, 2006, 05:09 AM // 05:09

Ok, I had a full set of glads armor, and from what people are saying, it's now crap for pve (perhaps it always was

). So what exactly is the best all round armor for Pve for a warrior? I was thinking platemail, any suggestions ?

Carth` · Jul 20, 2006, 05:18 AM // 05:18

There have been hundreds of threads on this, do a seach.

Faer · Jul 20, 2006, 05:21 AM // 05:21

Personally, the only use I could ever see for the Gladiator's set in PvE was extra energy for running (and even that was not needed).

I stick to good old 90AL with +10 vs. Physical for my Warrior. Dragon Armor, Platemail, and Dreadnought's Armor have those stats.

Vahn Roi · Jul 20, 2006, 05:40 AM // 05:40

^ Dreadnought's

It's what I use, mainly becuase I am a Hammer warrior and without a sheild I need all the armor I can get.

Dolyak Signet FTW

Kook~NBK~ · Jul 20, 2006, 05:46 AM // 05:46

I use full Glads for general PvE, have for months.

For tanking duty, I haven't decided whether to scrap the knights or not.

Chuba · Jul 20, 2006, 08:43 AM // 08:43

Sentinel's for full 100 AL even against elemental damage.

Carth` · Jul 20, 2006, 12:02 PM // 12:02

If you use a build with 13 strength, yes, it's nice

DeanBB · Jul 20, 2006, 03:17 PM // 15:17

Gladiator's is still good since it provides a larger energy pool for builds that make use of energy. If your build does not then look for something else - those mentioned above or legionnaires if you are always using a stance.

Best bet is to have a couple of armors, perhaps gladiators for use when you need the energy and a big AL set for when you don't.

majoho · Jul 20, 2006, 04:20 PM // 16:20

Usually you take Gladiators armor for the extra energy and nothing has changed about that so I don't even know exactly what you mean.

striderkaaru · Jul 20, 2006, 05:05 PM // 17:05

now, there is no best armor. they're a lot more balanced with each other.

you actually have to make a decision based on your playstyle/build which armor you want to have.

Jetdoc · Jul 20, 2006, 05:07 PM // 17:07

I've posted this in another thread, but it's pretty relevant here...

ALL Warrior armor provides a base 100 AL versus physical and 80AL versus elemental. So, if you focus on the differences after that...

Chainmail - no bonus
Dragon/Plate - +10AL vs Elemental
Sentinels - +20AL vs Elemental (but need 13 strength)
Legionnaire - +10AL vs Elemental, +10AL vs Physical (only in a stance)
Knights - -3 Damage Reduction vs Physical
Berserker - +35 Health
Gladiator - +7 Energy

A quick analysis:

If you're farming trolls/other physicals, Knights seems the way to go.
If you're a strength-based tank, Sentinel is the way to go.
If you're a tactics-based tank/runner, Legionnaire is the way to go.
If you want PvP armor, either Gladiator's or Berserker (for spike protection) is the way to go.
If you want generic armor that's pretty good for all occassions, Dragon/Plate is the way to go.

With the update, I would say that all armor types now have their benefits. If you're too lazy (or don't have the inventory space/cash) to switch armors, Dragon/Plate is the best overall choice.

striderkaaru · Jul 20, 2006, 05:16 PM // 17:16

i was going to post something similar, but i got lazy.
nice work, jet.

Mournblade · Jul 20, 2006, 05:44 PM // 17:44

My ele is SO laughing at my warrior now. Too many armor choices to decide! I may just have to wait until the next chapter is released and see what new armors are developed. :P

sumasage · Jul 20, 2006, 06:01 PM // 18:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jetdoc

ALL Warrior armor provides a base 100 AL versus physical and 80AL versus elemental

Are you sure about this? on the amor it said the AL is 80.....can you confirm this?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jetdoc

If you want PvP armor, either Gladiator's or Berserker (for spike protection) is the way to go.

I dont do much PvP but will be soon, just curious on how Gladiator's armor will help against spike?

Onto the topic, if you have Prohecies only then choose the armor set, if you have Faction then why not mix and match? the armor skin is the same but you can get various stats. I have the 15k Gladiator armor (i love this bikini

) The +7 energy does really helps on dishing out dmg (indirectly). You could use Sentinel for chest and legging since those are hits the most so the extra +20AL will help, the other parts could be +health or +energy or some sort os vs some type of dmg. Mix it up will give you the best "armor" IMO.

Jetdoc · Jul 20, 2006, 06:12 PM // 18:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by sumasage

Are you sure about this? on the amor it said the AL is 80.....can you confirm this?

Chainmail, Legionnaire, Knights, Berserker's and Gladiators provide 80AL + 20AL vs. Physical = 100AL versus physical

Dragon and Plate provide 90AL + 10AL vs. Physical = 100AL versus physical

Sentinel is 100AL vs everything, so it provides 100AL versus physical as well.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sumasage

I dont do much PvP but will be soon, just curious on how Gladiator's armor will help against spike?

Berserker's provides the protection versus spike, not gladiator's. I put the parens near the berserker's...hopefully this doesn't confuse anyone else.

Jul 20, 2006, 05:09 AM // 05:09	#1
Zethron Ahriman Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Dec 2005	What's best armor now ? Ok, I had a full set of glads armor, and from what people are saying, it's now crap for pve (perhaps it always was ). So what exactly is the best all round armor for Pve for a warrior? I was thinking platemail, any suggestions ?

Jul 20, 2006, 05:18 AM // 05:18	#2
Carth` Desert Nomad Join Date: Apr 2006	There have been hundreds of threads on this, do a seach.

Jul 20, 2006, 05:21 AM // 05:21	#3
Faer La-Li-Lu-Le-Lo Join Date: Feb 2006	Personally, the only use I could ever see for the Gladiator's set in PvE was extra energy for running (and even that was not needed). I stick to good old 90AL with +10 vs. Physical for my Warrior. Dragon Armor, Platemail, and Dreadnought's Armor have those stats.

Jul 20, 2006, 05:40 AM // 05:40	#4
Vahn Roi Forge Runner Join Date: Apr 2006 Guild: [HiDE]	^ Dreadnought's It's what I use, mainly becuase I am a Hammer warrior and without a sheild I need all the armor I can get. Dolyak Signet FTW

Jul 20, 2006, 05:46 AM // 05:46	#5
Kook~NBK~ Grotto Attendant Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: A little chalet outside Drok's Guild: Natural Born Killaz	I use full Glads for general PvE, have for months. For tanking duty, I haven't decided whether to scrap the knights or not.

Jul 20, 2006, 08:43 AM // 08:43	#6
Chuba Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Finland Guild: New Dragons [NDR]	Sentinel's for full 100 AL even against elemental damage.

Jul 20, 2006, 12:02 PM // 12:02	#7
Carth` Desert Nomad Join Date: Apr 2006	If you use a build with 13 strength, yes, it's nice

Jul 20, 2006, 03:17 PM // 15:17	#8
DeanBB Forge Runner Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Arizona Guild: Wizardry Players Guild, http://4guildwars.7.forumer.com	Gladiator's is still good since it provides a larger energy pool for builds that make use of energy. If your build does not then look for something else - those mentioned above or legionnaires if you are always using a stance. Best bet is to have a couple of armors, perhaps gladiators for use when you need the energy and a big AL set for when you don't.

Jul 20, 2006, 04:20 PM // 16:20	#9
majoho Forge Runner Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Denmark	Usually you take Gladiators armor for the extra energy and nothing has changed about that so I don't even know exactly what you mean.

Jul 20, 2006, 05:05 PM // 17:05	#10
striderkaaru Desert Nomad Join Date: Aug 2005 Guild: Scars Meadows [SMS], Retired Officer Profession: W/	now, there is no best armor. they're a lot more balanced with each other. you actually have to make a decision based on your playstyle/build which armor you want to have.

Jul 20, 2006, 05:07 PM // 17:07	#11
Jetdoc Hell's Protector Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: The Eyes of Texas [BEVO] Profession: D/A	I've posted this in another thread, but it's pretty relevant here... ALL Warrior armor provides a base 100 AL versus physical and 80AL versus elemental. So, if you focus on the differences after that... Chainmail - no bonus Dragon/Plate - +10AL vs Elemental Sentinels - +20AL vs Elemental (but need 13 strength) Legionnaire - +10AL vs Elemental, +10AL vs Physical (only in a stance) Knights - -3 Damage Reduction vs Physical Berserker - +35 Health Gladiator - +7 Energy A quick analysis: If you're farming trolls/other physicals, Knights seems the way to go. If you're a strength-based tank, Sentinel is the way to go. If you're a tactics-based tank/runner, Legionnaire is the way to go. If you want PvP armor, either Gladiator's or Berserker (for spike protection) is the way to go. If you want generic armor that's pretty good for all occassions, Dragon/Plate is the way to go. With the update, I would say that all armor types now have their benefits. If you're too lazy (or don't have the inventory space/cash) to switch armors, Dragon/Plate is the best overall choice.

Jul 20, 2006, 05:16 PM // 17:16	#12
striderkaaru Desert Nomad Join Date: Aug 2005 Guild: Scars Meadows [SMS], Retired Officer Profession: W/	i was going to post something similar, but i got lazy. nice work, jet.

Jul 20, 2006, 05:44 PM // 17:44	#13
Mournblade Furnace Stoker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Guild: Dawn Treaders [DAWN] Profession: W/Mo	My ele is SO laughing at my warrior now. Too many armor choices to decide! I may just have to wait until the next chapter is released and see what new armors are developed. :P