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Elthanor · Jun 06, 2006, 10:29 PM // 22:29

I was just wondering why people sometimes have more then 1 armor set?

I have a Cantha 15k for my warrior, haev sup Abs, on Chest, Major Vig on Leg, Minor Axe on Boots and minor str on my Ascalon arms. I have a Sup Tact Help, +4 tact and A Sup Swor(+4) sword Helm i switch depending on my style.

but what is the reason people have more then 1 set?

**Marty Silverblade** · Jun 06, 2006, 10:33 PM // 22:33

Different bonuses, like, 1 peice of ascalon/knights armor for the damage reduction. Also, some people have armor sets with specific runes for a specific use, such as farming or whatever.

Ganik Thress · Jun 06, 2006, 10:35 PM // 22:35

Some people even collect armors because they like the look of them!

What a shock!

Kijik Oni Hanryuu · Jun 06, 2006, 10:36 PM // 22:36

And it is just sweet to switch armor's and show off in front of your party :-P

Tijger · Jun 06, 2006, 10:51 PM // 22:51

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Originally Posted by Elthanor

I was just wondering why people sometimes have more then 1 armor set?

I have a Cantha 15k for my warrior, haev sup Abs, on Chest, Major Vig on Leg, Minor Axe on Boots and minor str on my Ascalon arms. I have a Sup Tact Help, +4 tact and A Sup Swor(+4) sword Helm i switch depending on my style.

but what is the reason people have more then 1 set?

Eh..you said it yourself, you also have a different set with regards to your helms...what doesnt make sense to me is why you have minor axe on boots and a duelist +3 Helm, but ok.

In some circumstances you might want to use Legionnaires armor (stance tanking) for instance or for different builds where you need as much energy as you can get you switch to Gladiators.
I like having to option now with truly different armors instead of 80 vs 85 AL as was the case with the Tyrian armors.

I love coffee · Jun 07, 2006, 03:06 AM // 03:06

to disguise them self as noob and then when some1 pick on them aobut ther noobish armor, turn to there awsome armor and kik their butt

Djenghis · Jun 07, 2006, 06:39 AM // 06:39

All the above and for bonusses:

for my Ele I have a hydromancer and pyromancer droks armor:
hydro for the Shiverpeaks and pyro for Ring of Fire etcetera. It's an AL 15% gain, which actually does help a bit.

I believe that all the Ele armors had their stats changed from 15% specific to 10% vs all elemental damage, so the above may not stand ground anymore.

Gonzo · Jun 07, 2006, 06:47 AM // 06:47

Well, I'm experimenting with a W/A atm and as far as I see now the biggest flaw in my build is that I have energy overdose. One energy skill that costs 5 energy and gladiators armor. I should get a new set, since I don't need the extra energy and could use the extra armor.

Shadow Dragon · Jun 07, 2006, 07:02 AM // 07:02

I went for a good prot. Knights set. Works well. i can farm, run a bit, do FoW and missions. the only area that sucks a bit is underworld

Tijger · Jun 07, 2006, 07:21 AM // 07:21

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Originally Posted by Djenghis

All the above and for bonusses:

I believe that all the Ele armors had their stats changed from 15% specific to 10% vs all elemental damage, so the above may not stand ground anymore.

The new Hydro/Pyro/etc Elementalist armors have 10% vs elemental damage plus 10% vs specific elemental element such as fire or water. So basically, its quite an improvement.

There's also Archmage which gives +HP and Battlemage which has +vs physical.

ange1 · Jun 07, 2006, 07:26 AM // 07:26

armor with different runes for monks

Dr Strangelove · Jun 07, 2006, 08:43 AM // 08:43

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Originally Posted by Shadow Dragon

I went for a good prot. Knights set. Works well. i can farm, run a bit, do FoW and missions. the only area that sucks a bit is underworld

Erm, I hate to rain on your parade, but there's no point to a full knight's set. One piece of the armor provides the a same damage reduction as full knight's, meaning you just have less armor with no added benefit.

Zakarr · Jun 07, 2006, 11:48 AM // 11:48

PvE enemies use different types of damage in certain areas and if you want to optimize your protection for each area, you use an armor set which gives the best protection against them. Especially ranger has armor sets which give extra +15 armor vs lighting, fire and cold. Mainly good for solo farming if certain elemental damage type is dominating.

dawnrain · Jun 07, 2006, 12:35 PM // 12:35

what are you gonna wear when your only armor set is at the cleaners?

Tijger · Jun 07, 2006, 01:27 PM // 13:27

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Originally Posted by Dr Strangelove

Erm, I hate to rain on your parade, but there's no point to a full knight's set. One piece of the armor provides the a same damage reduction as full knight's, meaning you just have less armor with no added benefit.

Less compared to what? Knights is now +20 vs physical as well.

Full Knights is indeed a bit of a waste but its not less armor as such.

chessyang · Jun 07, 2006, 01:42 PM // 13:42

ya like everyone else said....

warriro .... glads for running...... 15k cathans for looks.....
monk... 55 for 55 farming ..... 15k cathans for healing
sin.... all looks bad/ulgy just have that normal armor w/ health bonus or enegry bonus.

Traveller · Jun 07, 2006, 01:53 PM // 13:53

The stats are meaningless, I go for the armor that looks the best.

watrah · Jun 07, 2006, 01:54 PM // 13:54

I have question about the armor mood

what I mean is there is different mood like +15 Health, Armor +15 whil and so
if I apply different part on me do I get all the mode apply on the Armor or on that particular part only

thx

dansamy · Jun 07, 2006, 01:55 PM // 13:55

Multiple applications require multiple armor sets. I have a +HP set, a boon prot set and a 55hp monk set. I need to add a +e set as well.

For my elementalist, I have a set of +HP with shirt changes against air and water.

For my mesmer, I have a +HP and a +e set.

My rit and necro need more armors, but I am out of storage room at the moment. (Aka, if you see a sell thread of mine, please take something off my hands!

)

In addition to full armor sets, my monk and ele (PvP-prepped characters) have hat switches with sups and minors for all attribute lines. Eventually, my other characters will be completely prepped as well, but for now this will work.

Zakarr · Jun 07, 2006, 02:36 PM // 14:36

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Originally Posted by watrah

I have question about the armor mood

what I mean is there is different mood like +15 Health, Armor +15 whil and so
if I apply different part on me do I get all the mode apply on the Armor or on that particular part only

thx

+Armor mods are for certain armor part only. Otherwise it would be very unbalanced. Health bonuses can't be one armor part only so each +hp armor part will give you more maximum health.

Jun 06, 2006, 10:29 PM // 22:29	#1
Elthanor Krytan Explorer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: IL Profession: A/W	Why have more then 1 armor set... I was just wondering why people sometimes have more then 1 armor set? I have a Cantha 15k for my warrior, haev sup Abs, on Chest, Major Vig on Leg, Minor Axe on Boots and minor str on my Ascalon arms. I have a Sup Tact Help, +4 tact and A Sup Swor(+4) sword Helm i switch depending on my style. but what is the reason people have more then 1 set?

Jun 06, 2006, 10:33 PM // 22:33	#2
Marty Silverblade Administrator Join Date: Jun 2006	Different bonuses, like, 1 peice of ascalon/knights armor for the damage reduction. Also, some people have armor sets with specific runes for a specific use, such as farming or whatever.

Jun 06, 2006, 10:35 PM // 22:35	#3
Ganik Thress Banned Join Date: Apr 2006 Guild: Xen of Onslaught [XoO] Profession: W/E	Some people even collect armors because they like the look of them! What a shock!

Jun 06, 2006, 10:36 PM // 22:36	#4
Kijik Oni Hanryuu Desert Nomad Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: the 7th level of HELL! J/K Somewhere in GW assassinating things Guild: [acid]members of the KAWS alliance Profession: A/	And it is just sweet to switch armor's and show off in front of your party :-P

Jun 07, 2006, 03:06 AM // 03:06	#6
I love coffee Academy Page Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NC ( Noob City) Profession: A/W	to disguise them self as noob and then when some1 pick on them aobut ther noobish armor, turn to there awsome armor and kik their butt

Jun 07, 2006, 06:39 AM // 06:39	#7
Djenghis Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: May 2006 Location: the Netherlands	All the above and for bonusses: for my Ele I have a hydromancer and pyromancer droks armor: hydro for the Shiverpeaks and pyro for Ring of Fire etcetera. It's an AL 15% gain, which actually does help a bit. I believe that all the Ele armors had their stats changed from 15% specific to 10% vs all elemental damage, so the above may not stand ground anymore.

Jun 07, 2006, 06:47 AM // 06:47	#8
Gonzo Jungle Guide Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Netherlands Guild: Defenders of the Blackblade [DotB] Profession: W/	Well, I'm experimenting with a W/A atm and as far as I see now the biggest flaw in my build is that I have energy overdose. One energy skill that costs 5 energy and gladiators armor. I should get a new set, since I don't need the extra energy and could use the extra armor.

Jun 07, 2006, 07:02 AM // 07:02	#9
Shadow Dragon Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Harrismith, South Africa Guild: [SAGA] Profession: W/Mo	I went for a good prot. Knights set. Works well. i can farm, run a bit, do FoW and missions. the only area that sucks a bit is underworld

Jun 07, 2006, 07:26 AM // 07:26	#11
ange1 Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Aug 2005 Profession: Mo/	armor with different runes for monks

Jun 07, 2006, 11:48 AM // 11:48	#13
Zakarr Jungle Guide Join Date: May 2005 Location: Finland	PvE enemies use different types of damage in certain areas and if you want to optimize your protection for each area, you use an armor set which gives the best protection against them. Especially ranger has armor sets which give extra +15 armor vs lighting, fire and cold. Mainly good for solo farming if certain elemental damage type is dominating.

Jun 07, 2006, 12:35 PM // 12:35	#14
dawnrain Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Nov 2005	what are you gonna wear when your only armor set is at the cleaners?

Jun 07, 2006, 01:42 PM // 13:42	#16
chessyang Not far from Elite Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Florida Profession: W/	ya like everyone else said.... warriro .... glads for running...... 15k cathans for looks..... monk... 55 for 55 farming ..... 15k cathans for healing sin.... all looks bad/ulgy just have that normal armor w/ health bonus or enegry bonus.

Jun 07, 2006, 01:53 PM // 13:53	#17
Traveller Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Finland Guild: League of Extraordinary Explorers [LOST] (my one man guild) Profession: Me/	The stats are meaningless, I go for the armor that looks the best.

Jun 07, 2006, 01:54 PM // 13:54	#18
watrah Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Mar 2006 Guild: The Dynasty Warrior Profession: N/Me	I have question about the armor mood what I mean is there is different mood like +15 Health, Armor +15 whil and so if I apply different part on me do I get all the mode apply on the Armor or on that particular part only thx

Jun 07, 2006, 01:55 PM // 13:55	#19
dansamy Chasing Dragons Join Date: May 2005 Location: Lost in La-La Land Guild: LFGuild Profession: Mo/Me	Multiple applications require multiple armor sets. I have a +HP set, a boon prot set and a 55hp monk set. I need to add a +e set as well. For my elementalist, I have a set of +HP with shirt changes against air and water. For my mesmer, I have a +HP and a +e set. My rit and necro need more armors, but I am out of storage room at the moment. (Aka, if you see a sell thread of mine, please take something off my hands! ) In addition to full armor sets, my monk and ele (PvP-prepped characters) have hat switches with sups and minors for all attribute lines. Eventually, my other characters will be completely prepped as well, but for now this will work.