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LuckyGiant · Jun 13, 2006, 07:12 AM // 07:12

Hi,

Iv been doing a lot of random arenas lately and want to make sure im on a level playing field

Occasionally - probably when I come across someone half decent I get blinded a lot

I already have a reduces blind shield that and want to know how it works and whether it stacks in order to keep me as blind free as possible

For example: can I just switch sets (from main set to the set with the reduce blind shield) for 1 second and the reduces blind bonus on the shield will kick in or is it needed to be on for the duration of the blind?

Also if this is the case, can I switch to shield and then switch to a staff that reduces blind by 20%, making blind last about 40% less

kvndoom · Jun 13, 2006, 07:32 AM // 07:32

No, the reduction only takes effect if you have it equipped when the condition occurs. Swapping won't do you any good after the fact.

EiS · Jun 13, 2006, 07:35 AM // 07:35

another question to add to that does it stack like lets say you have reduses blind on your sheild will it stack with one on your weapon

JR · Jun 13, 2006, 08:21 AM // 08:21

I have never seen a Reduced Blindness single-handed weapon, but if there is such a thing then yes; it should stack.

Slainster · Jun 13, 2006, 08:25 AM // 08:25

blinding! lol.. had to be done

BeowulfKamdas · Jun 13, 2006, 09:07 AM // 09:07

assassin armor set with tanzits defender :x

TomD22 · Jun 13, 2006, 11:44 AM // 11:44

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Originally Posted by LuckyGiant

Hi,

Iv been doing a lot of random arenas lately and want to make sure im on a level playing field

Occasionally - probably when I come across someone half decent I get blinded a lot

I already have a reduces blind shield that and want to know how it works and whether it stacks in order to keep me as blind free as possible

For example: can I just switch sets (from main set to the set with the reduce blind shield) for 1 second and the reduces blind bonus on the shield will kick in or is it needed to be on for the duration of the blind?

Also if this is the case, can I switch to shield and then switch to a staff that reduces blind by 20%, making blind last about 40% less

To deal with being blinded some people take a w/n (or a/n or r/n) into random arenas so they can use the skill plague touch to get rid of it. Another, rarer option is to go w/mo and maintain an enchant like mending (*shudders*) or holy veil on yourself and bring contemplation of purity - this can get rid of a condition and a one or with veil two hex(es) at once, which may also be handy. Using up to skill slots isn't ideal, but when blind or SS or sth is stopping you dealing damage totally then it might be worth it. A third /mo option is purge conditions, but the recharge is a bit slow. You could even try mend ailment.

Jun 13, 2006, 07:12 AM // 07:12	#1
LuckyGiant Krytan Explorer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New Zealand Guild: Retired :)	Blind Hi, Iv been doing a lot of random arenas lately and want to make sure im on a level playing field Occasionally - probably when I come across someone half decent I get blinded a lot I already have a reduces blind shield that and want to know how it works and whether it stacks in order to keep me as blind free as possible For example: can I just switch sets (from main set to the set with the reduce blind shield) for 1 second and the reduces blind bonus on the shield will kick in or is it needed to be on for the duration of the blind? Also if this is the case, can I switch to shield and then switch to a staff that reduces blind by 20%, making blind last about 40% less

Jun 13, 2006, 07:32 AM // 07:32	#2
kvndoom Forge Runner Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Communistwealth of Virginia Guild: Uninstalled Profession: W/Mo	No, the reduction only takes effect if you have it equipped when the condition occurs. Swapping won't do you any good after the fact.

Jun 13, 2006, 07:35 AM // 07:35	#3
EiS Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jan 2006 Guild: Save The Dragons Profession: R/Mo	another question to add to that does it stack like lets say you have reduses blind on your sheild will it stack with one on your weapon

Jun 13, 2006, 08:21 AM // 08:21	#4
JR Re:tired Join Date: Nov 2005 Profession: W/	I have never seen a Reduced Blindness single-handed weapon, but if there is such a thing then yes; it should stack.

Jun 13, 2006, 08:25 AM // 08:25	#5
Slainster Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Feb 2006	blinding! lol.. had to be done

Jun 13, 2006, 09:07 AM // 09:07	#6
BeowulfKamdas Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jun 2005 Guild: none atm Profession: W/E	assassin armor set with tanzits defender :x