question about weapon req - Guild Wars Forums

Willy Rockwell · Feb 24, 2006, 06:40 PM // 18:40

My Warrior wields Victo's Axe, which is req 9. However, he doesn't get the max damage unless his Axe Mastery is set all the way up. And yet a weapon is more valuable if it has a lower req.

My ranger carries a req 12 bow, though his Marksmanship is on 16. the bow would not be worth much because of high req, yet it is at least as powerful as a low req bow.

It seems the req of a weapon is only important in the early stages of the game, when your character is struggling to get enough points to carry a good weapon. An ascended character never has to think about it, and why would anyone carry only enough attribute points to fulfill the requirement of the weapon?

Am I missing something here?

Sk8tborderx · Feb 24, 2006, 06:42 PM // 18:42

People like low req weapons for farming. That is the only reason they go for so much.

Mandy Memory · Feb 24, 2006, 06:53 PM // 18:53

if you only need 7 markmanship for your bow and say you are using a cripshot build, since cripshot is unrelated, you can put your points elsewhere

Sab · Feb 24, 2006, 10:43 PM // 22:43

People also buy low requirement weapons for it's rarity and perfection. Nobody who is serious about using their sword would set Swordsmanship at only 7, but prices of req. 7 swords are through the roof because they are uncommon.

shardfenix · Feb 24, 2006, 10:54 PM // 22:54

Your damage does increase as your attribute for that weapon goes up. The requirement is the absolute minimum you need to do the weapon's base damage.

Manic Smile · Feb 25, 2006, 06:57 AM // 06:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mandy Memory

if you only need 7 markmanship for your bow and say you are using a cripshot build, since cripshot is unrelated, you can put your points elsewhere

req 8 = bow min for max dmg with max dmg mod

req 7 swords with a good dmg mod = very rare

you do crap damage until you meet dmg req. then you do same dmg all the way up but with a higher chance of crit...hence the appearence of doing more damage

SEARCH...the info is so off

Mandy Memory · Feb 25, 2006, 07:18 AM // 07:18

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Okay, I admit I didnt know the min req for bows. I dont care, I would go for a 13 marks if I played a ranger and had one available.

But you are completely wrong about your next point.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manic Smile

you do crap damage until you meet dmg req.

True, infact you deal the same as a starter weapon.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manic Smile

then you do same dmg all the way up but with a higher chance of crit...hence the appearence of doing more damage

You do get a higher chance of crit.
You also do more damage with each point in the attribute. (THIS DOES NOT DEPEND ON THE WEAPON REQ.)
http://www.guildwarsguru.com/content...nics-id674.php

at this attribute level uou deal this % of damage (assuming you meet the req).
0 35.6%
1 38.6%
2 42.0%
3 45.9%
4 50.0%
5 54.5%
6 59.5%
7 64.8%
8 70.7%
9 77.1%
10 84.1%
11 91.7%
12 100%
13 104%
14 107%
15 111%
16 115%

Rajamic · Feb 25, 2006, 07:20 AM // 07:20

1. People want perfect
2. It allows for better use by low-level chars, should they make more
3. It allows for more build flexibility
4. Some are under the mistaken impression that you do more damage the bigger the gap is between your attribute and your weapon requirement.

Manic Smile · Feb 25, 2006, 07:20 AM // 07:20

starter weapon = crap damage maybe I didn't specify what but I wasn't wrong there

the last part I will admit I may be wrong but I swear there was a couple threads about this that said otherwise...

Ok now I'm just really confused because I swear it was Ensign that was the poster of the counter point...

can a mod/old timer do a real quick reply...i'm gonna skip taking my own advice and searching as I really don't care because I know for sure 16 weapon is what is agreed apon, for now, as the best dmg output reguardless

Mandy Memory · Feb 25, 2006, 07:31 AM // 07:31

Im sorry if I came off as rude (I reread my post and the capitals and my tone might have come off as such) but I really just meant to get the right info across to new players.

And Ensign made the list I posted along with the article in the link.

Savio · Feb 25, 2006, 07:32 AM // 07:32

http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...d.php?t=109572

Yes, you need 16 in your weapon attribute to do maximum damage.

Manic Smile · Feb 25, 2006, 08:08 AM // 08:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mandy Memory

Im sorry if I came off as rude (I reread my post and the capitals and my tone might have come off as such) but I really just meant to get the right info across to new players.

And Ensign made the list I posted along with the article in the link.

no worries

Feb 24, 2006, 06:40 PM // 18:40	#1
Willy Rockwell Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: May 2005	question about weapon req My Warrior wields Victo's Axe, which is req 9. However, he doesn't get the max damage unless his Axe Mastery is set all the way up. And yet a weapon is more valuable if it has a lower req. My ranger carries a req 12 bow, though his Marksmanship is on 16. the bow would not be worth much because of high req, yet it is at least as powerful as a low req bow. It seems the req of a weapon is only important in the early stages of the game, when your character is struggling to get enough points to carry a good weapon. An ascended character never has to think about it, and why would anyone carry only enough attribute points to fulfill the requirement of the weapon? Am I missing something here?

Feb 25, 2006, 07:20 AM // 07:20	#9
Manic Smile Desert Nomad Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Hawaii Guild: ----- 15^50[Rare] ---- Alliance: ----- [SMS] -----	starter weapon = crap damage maybe I didn't specify what but I wasn't wrong there the last part I will admit I may be wrong but I swear there was a couple threads about this that said otherwise... Ok now I'm just really confused because I swear it was Ensign that was the poster of the counter point... can a mod/old timer do a real quick reply...i'm gonna skip taking my own advice and searching as I really don't care because I know for sure 16 weapon is what is agreed apon, for now, as the best dmg output reguardless Last edited by Manic Smile; Feb 25, 2006 at 07:24 AM // 07:24..

Feb 25, 2006, 07:32 AM // 07:32	#11
Savio Teenager with attitude Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: Fifteen Over Fifty [Rare]	http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...d.php?t=109572 Yes, you need 16 in your weapon attribute to do maximum damage. __________________ People are stupid.

Feb 24, 2006, 06:42 PM // 18:42	#2
Sk8tborderx Jungle Guide Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: PA Guild: Us Are Not [leet] Profession: W/	People like low req weapons for farming. That is the only reason they go for so much.

Feb 24, 2006, 06:53 PM // 18:53	#3
Mandy Memory Desert Nomad Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Guild: Xen of Sigils [XoO] Profession: W/	if you only need 7 markmanship for your bow and say you are using a cripshot build, since cripshot is unrelated, you can put your points elsewhere

Feb 24, 2006, 10:43 PM // 22:43	#4
Sab Desert Nomad Join Date: Dec 2005	People also buy low requirement weapons for it's rarity and perfection. Nobody who is serious about using their sword would set Swordsmanship at only 7, but prices of req. 7 swords are through the roof because they are uncommon.

Feb 24, 2006, 10:54 PM // 22:54	#5
shardfenix Banned Join Date: Dec 2005 Guild: Il Power Overwhelming Il [HaX]	Your damage does increase as your attribute for that weapon goes up. The requirement is the absolute minimum you need to do the weapon's base damage.

Feb 25, 2006, 07:20 AM // 07:20	#8
Rajamic Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: May 2005 Location: IA Guild: Chronicles of Heroes [CoH] Profession: R/Me	1. People want perfect 2. It allows for better use by low-level chars, should they make more 3. It allows for more build flexibility 4. Some are under the mistaken impression that you do more damage the bigger the gap is between your attribute and your weapon requirement.

Feb 25, 2006, 07:31 AM // 07:31	#10
Mandy Memory Desert Nomad Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Guild: Xen of Sigils [XoO] Profession: W/	Im sorry if I came off as rude (I reread my post and the capitals and my tone might have come off as such) but I really just meant to get the right info across to new players. And Ensign made the list I posted along with the article in the link.