Canadian Bacon · Jul 14, 2006, 06:05 AM // 06:05

so are there any shields, armors, absorb runes, etc. that still take damage off of magical attacks (except armors that say +armor vs fire or some such thing)???

If the answer is no, then I guess -5(20%) shields were hurt bad, but so was everything else so they still come out above the rest. Would that be correct?

Edit>>> I think this post just got me to High Council

Former Ruling · Jul 14, 2006, 06:32 AM // 06:32

There are shields with +armor vs certain types of dmg, like Fire or Cold dmg. But no eaasy to get collectors/green versions.

Marth Reynolds · Jul 14, 2006, 10:21 AM // 10:21

acording to the offical GW site the - damage received now only works on physical damage, so only shields with armor + 10 vs fire as you said will be able to reduce the fire dmg.(-dmg mods won't affect it anymore)
the base armor of shields will still effect the dmg as well

Malice Black · Jul 14, 2006, 11:03 AM // 11:03

another reason to uninstall GW

penguo · Jul 14, 2006, 11:15 AM // 11:15

The update sounded to me like armor in general, please tell me it is only the runes,sheilds, and only the armor like knights and ascalon?

Dauntless · Jul 14, 2006, 11:19 AM // 11:19

I just got a gold tall shield req 10 tactics with armor+10 vs earth magic last night before I went to bed. I merched it... Then I wake up to this, wish I had kept that sucker.

*cries*

penguo · Jul 14, 2006, 11:23 AM // 11:23

Yeah lots of people with warriors are crying.

*cry*
And now it seems like half of all ranger bow shots disable pet skills for however long.

Now my in stance sheild wont work like it used to...at least it is collectors I almost bought an eternal sheild with the same stats yesterday.

Aisius · Jul 14, 2006, 11:34 AM // 11:34

Well I was kinda hoping that this update to the armour was just to reflect code already in the game and that the shield I use would not become a noticed change against magic damage.

Now I'm glad I started that Necro when I did, but oh god what a significant change to have it just go thru a patch.

I suppose with the upgrade of the storage boxes creating more room for items, warriors having to carry more shields has to be one of the offsets

Zakarr · Jul 14, 2006, 11:35 AM // 11:35

Anet should buff Knight's armor set. Make its damage reduction vs all damage rather than physical. Maybe increase the reduction too. Give a REAL reason to use Knight's... =/

Kaguya · Jul 14, 2006, 12:10 PM // 12:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zakarr

Anet should buff Knight's armor set. Make its damage reduction vs all damage rather than physical. Maybe increase the reduction too. Give a REAL reason to use Knight's... =/

Agreed, Knight's armor is.. even more useless than it was before now.

Marth Reynolds · Jul 14, 2006, 12:35 PM // 12:35

Knights armor has become pretty useless, since most warriors already have a high defense vs physical, but the elemental dmg mods will work way better vs warriors now -.-

Aisius · Jul 14, 2006, 01:18 PM // 13:18

So salvaging my sentinels armour a few days ago was a bad idea now?

Canadian Bacon · Jul 14, 2006, 01:37 PM // 13:37

So what of my -5)20%) shield (exalted aegis ftl...ugly-ass collector wooden buckler ftw!)??? Should I still use it, or should I look for something to help with magical damages?

Aisius · Jul 14, 2006, 01:42 PM // 13:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Canadian Bacon

So what of my -5)20%) shield (exalted aegis ftl...ugly-ass collector wooden buckler ftw!)??? Should I still use it, or should I look for something to help with magical damages?

Umm yeah if I was you I'd hang onto it still. For me the only change this really affects more than anything is PvP and running.

I'll still hold on to my stance shields and physical reduction shields only I will try find some of the v's "the elements" stuff as well.

Just wish GW's had a wardrobe feature so I could easily switch gears on the go.

Mournblade · Jul 14, 2006, 02:58 PM // 14:58

I want a Superior Rune of Magic Absorbtion now. :\

Winters · Jul 14, 2006, 05:21 PM // 17:21

So does the new update affect armor lvl, such as sental with 100 armor? Or is it only on the abstroin part.

DeanBB · Jul 14, 2006, 05:29 PM // 17:29

Armor levels are unchanged, only the absorption features are changed - knight's, ascalon, runes, shields.

kc2000ss · Jul 14, 2006, 05:30 PM // 17:30

It only affect absorption .. not armor al or base sheild al

Jul 14, 2006, 06:05 AM // 06:05	#1
Canadian Bacon Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Guild: Kingdom of Tyria [KoT]	-dmg only applies to phys now... so are there any shields, armors, absorb runes, etc. that still take damage off of magical attacks (except armors that say +armor vs fire or some such thing)??? If the answer is no, then I guess -5(20%) shields were hurt bad, but so was everything else so they still come out above the rest. Would that be correct? Edit>>> I think this post just got me to High Council Last edited by Canadian Bacon; Jul 14, 2006 at 06:08 AM // 06:08..

Jul 14, 2006, 10:21 AM // 10:21	#3
Marth Reynolds Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Netherlands Guild: The Lore Enforcers Profession: Me/A	acording to the offical GW site the - damage received now only works on physical damage, so only shields with armor + 10 vs fire as you said will be able to reduce the fire dmg.(-dmg mods won't affect it anymore) the base armor of shields will still effect the dmg as well Last edited by Marth Reynolds; Jul 14, 2006 at 10:33 AM // 10:33..

Jul 14, 2006, 06:32 AM // 06:32	#2
Former Ruling Grotto Attendant Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cedartown, Georgia Profession: R/	There are shields with +armor vs certain types of dmg, like Fire or Cold dmg. But no eaasy to get collectors/green versions.

Jul 14, 2006, 11:03 AM // 11:03	#4
Malice Black Site Legend Join Date: Oct 2005	another reason to uninstall GW

Jul 14, 2006, 11:15 AM // 11:15	#5
penguo Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Mar 2006 Guild: Abaddons Bane Profession: N/	The update sounded to me like armor in general, please tell me it is only the runes,sheilds, and only the armor like knights and ascalon?

Jul 14, 2006, 11:19 AM // 11:19	#6
Dauntless Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jun 2005 Profession: Mo/	I just got a gold tall shield req 10 tactics with armor+10 vs earth magic last night before I went to bed. I merched it... Then I wake up to this, wish I had kept that sucker. cries

Jul 14, 2006, 11:23 AM // 11:23	#7
penguo Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Mar 2006 Guild: Abaddons Bane Profession: N/	Yeah lots of people with warriors are crying. cry And now it seems like half of all ranger bow shots disable pet skills for however long. Now my in stance sheild wont work like it used to...at least it is collectors I almost bought an eternal sheild with the same stats yesterday.

Jul 14, 2006, 11:34 AM // 11:34	#8
Aisius Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Melbourne , Australia Guild: Crazy Clan[CRAZ] Profession: W/	Well I was kinda hoping that this update to the armour was just to reflect code already in the game and that the shield I use would not become a noticed change against magic damage. Now I'm glad I started that Necro when I did, but oh god what a significant change to have it just go thru a patch. I suppose with the upgrade of the storage boxes creating more room for items, warriors having to carry more shields has to be one of the offsets

Jul 14, 2006, 11:35 AM // 11:35	#9
Zakarr Jungle Guide Join Date: May 2005 Location: Finland	Anet should buff Knight's armor set. Make its damage reduction vs all damage rather than physical. Maybe increase the reduction too. Give a REAL reason to use Knight's... =/

Jul 14, 2006, 12:35 PM // 12:35	#11
Marth Reynolds Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Netherlands Guild: The Lore Enforcers Profession: Me/A	Knights armor has become pretty useless, since most warriors already have a high defense vs physical, but the elemental dmg mods will work way better vs warriors now -.-

Jul 14, 2006, 01:18 PM // 13:18	#12
Aisius Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Melbourne , Australia Guild: Crazy Clan[CRAZ] Profession: W/	So salvaging my sentinels armour a few days ago was a bad idea now?

Jul 14, 2006, 01:37 PM // 13:37	#13
Canadian Bacon Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Guild: Kingdom of Tyria [KoT]	So what of my -5)20%) shield (exalted aegis ftl...ugly-ass collector wooden buckler ftw!)??? Should I still use it, or should I look for something to help with magical damages?

Jul 14, 2006, 02:58 PM // 14:58	#15
Mournblade Furnace Stoker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Guild: Dawn Treaders [DAWN] Profession: W/Mo	I want a Superior Rune of Magic Absorbtion now. :\

Jul 14, 2006, 05:21 PM // 17:21	#16
Winters Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Feb 2006	So does the new update affect armor lvl, such as sental with 100 armor? Or is it only on the abstroin part.

Jul 14, 2006, 05:29 PM // 17:29	#17
DeanBB Forge Runner Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Arizona Guild: Wizardry Players Guild, http://4guildwars.7.forumer.com	Armor levels are unchanged, only the absorption features are changed - knight's, ascalon, runes, shields.

Jul 14, 2006, 05:30 PM // 17:30	#18
kc2000ss Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: 3rd rock from sun out of eight? Profession: W/N	It only affect absorption .. not armor al or base sheild al