Questions about salvaging (Fissure) Armor - Guild Wars Forums

Maxiemonster · Jun 19, 2006, 10:07 PM // 22:07

I'm planning to salvage all my 6 Fissure of Woe armor parts. All 6 armor parts are equipped with runes, which I think makes the chance of getting the Globs of Ectoplasm/Obsidian Shards alot smaller.

1. Is there any difference between the chance of the salvaging a specific rune out? If so, which rune has the lowest chance of getting salvaged out?
2. If I do not salvage the runes out, what's the chance of getting Glbos of Ectoplasm/Obsidian Shards?
3. If I salvage Globs of Ectoplasm/Obsidian Shards out of one of the armor parts, how much will I get for each armor part (gloves/boots, pants, chest)?

I doubt there's any information about this, but any help would rock

Thanks,
Max.

Carth` · Jun 19, 2006, 10:13 PM // 22:13

I always thought the older the armour was the less chance of getting a rune off it. It really annoys me because I never seem to get my expensive runes back, instead getting something pathetic like 5 bolts of cloth. It cost 75 cloth + 1.5K + other stuff, and I get that back

Maxiemonster · Jun 19, 2006, 10:27 PM // 22:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carth`

I always thought the older the armour was the less chance of getting a rune off it. It really annoys me because I never seem to get my expensive runes back, instead getting something pathetic like 5 bolts of cloth. It cost 75 cloth + 1.5K + other stuff, and I get that back

Hmm, in that case, I will most likely get my rune, which I actually don't want. It'd suck if that is true, as I don't want to have a low chance of getting Globs of Ectoplasm/Obsidian Shards...

DeanBB · Jun 19, 2006, 10:35 PM // 22:35

It is random.

Myth · Jun 19, 2006, 11:32 PM // 23:32

I always get my runes back. I thought thats how it works now, cuz i used to not.

Caleb · Jun 19, 2006, 11:33 PM // 23:33

When I salvaged my ele's armor I got:

Rune
Rune
7 ectoplasm (chest)
4 ectoplasm (leggings)

I am sure it is random, but I was hoping for less runes and more ecto...lol

AW Lore · Jun 20, 2006, 12:52 AM // 00:52

when i salvaged my old 55 armor set, i got 3 out of 5 superior runes, why dont you experiment a bit (if you have the gold) and create several armor pieces (like lets say 3 chest pieces?) and make three sets of three armor chest.

to 3 you will add 3 minor runes.
to another 3 you will add 3 major runes.
to the last 3 you will add 3 superior runes

then expert salvage them and see what happens.

(disclaimer: the next is just a theory)
i think youll have higher chances of getting the 3 superior runes, while lower chances to get the major ones, and less chances for the minor ones.

as you said you want the rare materials instead of the runes, maybe, MAYBE, just maybe, by changing the runes with minor runes will get you a higher chance to get rare materials.

now, i wont be held responsible in case this theory doesnt work as i worte

Maxiemonster · Jun 20, 2006, 01:23 PM // 13:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Caleb The Pontiff

When I salvaged my ele's armor I got:

Rune
Rune
7 ectoplasm (chest)
4 ectoplasm (leggings)

I am sure it is random, but I was hoping for less runes and more ecto...lol

You changed my mind, thanks

I'd expect a ~50% chance of getting the rune, and that I'd get about half of the Ectos I spend.. This is definitly not worth it.

Also, thanks to everyone else that replied!

Arya Nibelrund · Jun 20, 2006, 01:39 PM // 13:39

Phew i'm happy you changed your mind

salvaging a FoW armor is a crime

Btw Myth sweeeeeeeeet avatar

Yichi · Jun 20, 2006, 02:09 PM // 14:09

When my little cousin slav'd my monks first set, he got my minor rune he needed (GRR) and parchment

Xalkie · Jun 20, 2006, 02:16 PM // 14:16

i have never got materiels back....only runes.

Former Ruling · Jun 20, 2006, 03:37 PM // 15:37

The materials you get back are no where NEAR even 50% of the materials you used on the armor peice.

If you expected to salvage out enough ectos to make a few more peices for another character...wont happen.

DeanBB · Jun 20, 2006, 03:37 PM // 15:37

If I hit 50% I'm happy, I have bad luck when salvaging armor.

Song Rui · Jun 20, 2006, 03:45 PM // 15:45

gib moniez prz.

ShadowStorm · Jun 21, 2006, 03:51 AM // 03:51

I've found that runes come off your armor at about 50%, Rare Materials come off about 20%, and Basic Materials come off about 30%. You'll most likely get runes out of your armor. 1 of your six pieces will probably salvage into Globs/shards, and another 1 piece will probably salvage into vellum or whatever you crafted your armor with, and the rest will likely be runes and basic materials.

b0n3 · Jun 21, 2006, 04:58 AM // 04:58

I have never gotten anything but a rune back... and i salvage quite often. But to salvage fow is a waste? i can guarentee you u wont get an ecto back...
Why not buy droks armour with other runes? Dont salvage ur fow man... If u can afford the armour in the first place, surely you can afford some extra runes and maybe a set of 15k.

Jun 19, 2006, 10:07 PM // 22:07	#1
Maxiemonster There is no spoon. Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Netherlands Profession: Mo/	Questions about salvaging (Fissure) Armor I'm planning to salvage all my 6 Fissure of Woe armor parts. All 6 armor parts are equipped with runes, which I think makes the chance of getting the Globs of Ectoplasm/Obsidian Shards alot smaller. 1. Is there any difference between the chance of the salvaging a specific rune out? If so, which rune has the lowest chance of getting salvaged out? 2. If I do not salvage the runes out, what's the chance of getting Glbos of Ectoplasm/Obsidian Shards? 3. If I salvage Globs of Ectoplasm/Obsidian Shards out of one of the armor parts, how much will I get for each armor part (gloves/boots, pants, chest)? I doubt there's any information about this, but any help would rock Thanks, Max.

Jun 19, 2006, 10:13 PM // 22:13	#2
Carth` Desert Nomad Join Date: Apr 2006	I always thought the older the armour was the less chance of getting a rune off it. It really annoys me because I never seem to get my expensive runes back, instead getting something pathetic like 5 bolts of cloth. It cost 75 cloth + 1.5K + other stuff, and I get that back

Jun 19, 2006, 10:35 PM // 22:35	#4
DeanBB Forge Runner Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Arizona Guild: Wizardry Players Guild, http://4guildwars.7.forumer.com	It is random.

Jun 19, 2006, 11:32 PM // 23:32	#5
Myth Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jun 2005	I always get my runes back. I thought thats how it works now, cuz i used to not.

Jun 19, 2006, 11:33 PM // 23:33	#6
Caleb Nil nisi malis terrori. Join Date: Aug 2005 Profession: Mo/Me	When I salvaged my ele's armor I got: Rune Rune 7 ectoplasm (chest) 4 ectoplasm (leggings) I am sure it is random, but I was hoping for less runes and more ecto...lol

Jun 20, 2006, 12:52 AM // 00:52	#7
AW Lore Jungle Guide Join Date: May 2006 Guild: Ancient Warriors Gaming Clan Profession: W/Mo	when i salvaged my old 55 armor set, i got 3 out of 5 superior runes, why dont you experiment a bit (if you have the gold) and create several armor pieces (like lets say 3 chest pieces?) and make three sets of three armor chest. to 3 you will add 3 minor runes. to another 3 you will add 3 major runes. to the last 3 you will add 3 superior runes then expert salvage them and see what happens. (disclaimer: the next is just a theory) i think youll have higher chances of getting the 3 superior runes, while lower chances to get the major ones, and less chances for the minor ones. as you said you want the rare materials instead of the runes, maybe, MAYBE, just maybe, by changing the runes with minor runes will get you a higher chance to get rare materials. now, i wont be held responsible in case this theory doesnt work as i worte

Jun 20, 2006, 01:39 PM // 13:39	#9
Arya Nibelrund McLovin!!! Join Date: Aug 2005 Guild: Farming Zaishen [keYs] Profession: Mo/	Phew i'm happy you changed your mind salvaging a FoW armor is a crime Btw Myth sweeeeeeeeet avatar

Jun 20, 2006, 02:09 PM // 14:09	#10
Yichi Furnace Stoker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Guild Hall, Vent, Guesting, PvE, or the occasional HA match... Guild: Dark Alley [dR]	When my little cousin slav'd my monks first set, he got my minor rune he needed (GRR) and parchment

Jun 20, 2006, 02:16 PM // 14:16	#11
Xalkie Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Simi Valley, CA Profession: N/Me	i have never got materiels back....only runes.

Jun 20, 2006, 03:37 PM // 15:37	#12
Former Ruling Grotto Attendant Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cedartown, Georgia Profession: R/	The materials you get back are no where NEAR even 50% of the materials you used on the armor peice. If you expected to salvage out enough ectos to make a few more peices for another character...wont happen.

Jun 20, 2006, 03:45 PM // 15:45	#14
Song Rui Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Guild: We are all pretty [ugly] Profession: W/	gib moniez prz.

Jun 21, 2006, 03:51 AM // 03:51	#15
ShadowStorm Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: May 2005 Location: Take me where I cannot stand. Guild: The Better Part of Valor Profession: W/N	I've found that runes come off your armor at about 50%, Rare Materials come off about 20%, and Basic Materials come off about 30%. You'll most likely get runes out of your armor. 1 of your six pieces will probably salvage into Globs/shards, and another 1 piece will probably salvage into vellum or whatever you crafted your armor with, and the rest will likely be runes and basic materials.

Jun 21, 2006, 04:58 AM // 04:58	#16
b0n3 Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2006 Guild: Runnrz Inc Profession: W/	I have never gotten anything but a rune back... and i salvage quite often. But to salvage fow is a waste? i can guarentee you u wont get an ecto back... Why not buy droks armour with other runes? Dont salvage ur fow man... If u can afford the armour in the first place, surely you can afford some extra runes and maybe a set of 15k.