Which necro armour is better? - Guild Wars Forums

rugal nuker · Nov 22, 2005, 11:58 AM // 11:58

the 70ar but reduce dmg on holy? or the 60 ar but adds ar on picing dmg?

Kamatsu · Nov 22, 2005, 12:27 PM // 12:27

the 70 AL armor will provide all around better armor vs everything except Piercing (5 AL short of Bonelace) and Holy Damage (since you take double damage vs Holy Damage).

Personally, if your not going to be facing a lot of enemies dealing Holy Damage.. or not going to be facing loads of piercing damage (ranger type's).. then I'd go with the 70 AL armor as it will be better for you. However, if your going to be dealing with many enemies which deal Holy Damage or pure piercing damage then Bonelace is the way to go..

So whats "best" really all depends on what you'll be facing...

mortalis doleo · Nov 22, 2005, 12:39 PM // 12:39

the 70 AL armor doesnt make you take double damage from holy damage. for each tormentor's piece, you take 5 more damage.

Argentus · Nov 22, 2005, 01:30 PM // 13:30

Of course, another answer to your question would be neither of these.

For my necro, I prefer the scar pattern armor which gives a bonus +7 energy beyond what you normally get on other necro armors. I find that having more energy is a greater benefit than having more armor as a necromancer.

The Son Of Morgoth · Nov 22, 2005, 01:35 PM // 13:35

i have a set of tormentors and scar armor.........i use different armor combos at different times.

NatalieD · Nov 22, 2005, 04:18 PM // 16:18

I like to use the Tormentor's chestpiece with a mix of bonelace and scar pattern elsewhere. That way I get the extra armor on the most important body part, without increasing my damage from holy too much.

Volarian · Nov 22, 2005, 04:31 PM // 16:31

Go with Necrotic 15k Chest/Legs, then Droks Tats for Arms/Feet - best of both world with regards to AL & Energy!!

It also looks really cool (wish I were home so I could attach a screenie)

TwinRaven · Nov 22, 2005, 06:01 PM // 18:01

Whatever armor you go with (situational for role you want to play and look you want) might I suggest forgoing the boots or scar pattern in that set, and trying on a lovely set of Blood-stained boots. They not only improve ability to use spells that rely on the corpses of your enemies, they look good with all sets, even scars.

darkMishkin · Nov 22, 2005, 06:25 PM // 18:25

Need I remind everyone, again, that the bonus bloodstained boots does not have any effects on any skills that any necros posess. If you think they look cool however, go for it.

msih

Volarian · Nov 22, 2005, 06:45 PM // 18:45

You needn't remind anyone - I see the difference they make when raising minions vs when I'm not wearing them.<---emphasis on the lil dot

Shimus DarkRaven · Nov 22, 2005, 06:45 PM // 18:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Argentus

Of course, another answer to your question would be neither of these.

For my necro, I prefer the scar pattern armor which gives a bonus +7 energy beyond what you normally get on other necro armors. I find that having more energy is a greater benefit than having more armor as a necromancer.

I agree. More mana means more lifetaps means more damage and healing means not worrying about life in the firstplace due to holy ^_-

Now, if you specifically will be hunting ranger types, or people that do holy damage, you may want to rethink.

--The Shim

Kamatsu · Nov 22, 2005, 09:02 PM // 21:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by mortalis doleo

the 70 AL armor doesnt make you take double damage from holy damage. for each tormentor's piece, you take 5 more damage.

Really? You only take 5 damage and not double? Cool, I admit I've read somewhere that it caused double-damage from holy damage.. which is why I said what I said.

I really wish my new necromancer was able to get the Bloodstained boots to test whether they actually do something or not. I've seen people posting they do help, and seen people saying they don't help. Although iirc Ensign posted sometime ago stating they didn't do anything.. *time to search the forums...*

yslee · Nov 23, 2005, 03:18 AM // 03:18

It's 5 damage per piece! It adds up quite quickly. I ran from Aloe seeds prior to getting my 15k scar. :P

Azn D · Nov 23, 2005, 01:44 PM // 13:44

LOL really? only 5... It seems like a lot though. For your which armor is better thing, I would choose the 70 AL(Torrmentors/Necrotics), unless you are going up against smiters/bow people all day.

Nov 22, 2005, 11:58 AM // 11:58	#1
rugal nuker Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Sep 2005 Profession: E/Mo	Which necro armour is better? the 70ar but reduce dmg on holy? or the 60 ar but adds ar on picing dmg?

Nov 22, 2005, 12:27 PM // 12:27	#2
Kamatsu Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Australia	the 70 AL armor will provide all around better armor vs everything except Piercing (5 AL short of Bonelace) and Holy Damage (since you take double damage vs Holy Damage). Personally, if your not going to be facing a lot of enemies dealing Holy Damage.. or not going to be facing loads of piercing damage (ranger type's).. then I'd go with the 70 AL armor as it will be better for you. However, if your going to be dealing with many enemies which deal Holy Damage or pure piercing damage then Bonelace is the way to go.. So whats "best" really all depends on what you'll be facing...

Nov 22, 2005, 12:39 PM // 12:39	#3
mortalis doleo Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: my house Guild: The Cutting Edge [TCE] Profession: N/	the 70 AL armor doesnt make you take double damage from holy damage. for each tormentor's piece, you take 5 more damage.

Nov 22, 2005, 01:30 PM // 13:30	#4
Argentus Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Nov 2005	Of course, another answer to your question would be neither of these. For my necro, I prefer the scar pattern armor which gives a bonus +7 energy beyond what you normally get on other necro armors. I find that having more energy is a greater benefit than having more armor as a necromancer.

Nov 22, 2005, 01:35 PM // 13:35	#5
The Son Of Morgoth Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Maryland Guild: The Servants Of Morgoth Profession: N/	i have a set of tormentors and scar armor.........i use different armor combos at different times.

Nov 22, 2005, 04:18 PM // 16:18	#6
NatalieD Desert Nomad Join Date: Aug 2005	I like to use the Tormentor's chestpiece with a mix of bonelace and scar pattern elsewhere. That way I get the extra armor on the most important body part, without increasing my damage from holy too much.

Nov 22, 2005, 04:31 PM // 16:31	#7
Volarian Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Texas Guild: NOT-Nomads Of Turmoil	Go with Necrotic 15k Chest/Legs, then Droks Tats for Arms/Feet - best of both world with regards to AL & Energy!! It also looks really cool (wish I were home so I could attach a screenie)

Nov 22, 2005, 06:01 PM // 18:01	#8
TwinRaven Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Apr 2005 Profession: W/	Whatever armor you go with (situational for role you want to play and look you want) might I suggest forgoing the boots or scar pattern in that set, and trying on a lovely set of Blood-stained boots. They not only improve ability to use spells that rely on the corpses of your enemies, they look good with all sets, even scars.

Nov 22, 2005, 06:25 PM // 18:25	#9
darkMishkin Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: UK Guild: Servants of Fortuna [SoF] Profession: Mo/	Need I remind everyone, again, that the bonus bloodstained boots does not have any effects on any skills that any necros posess. If you think they look cool however, go for it. msih

Nov 22, 2005, 06:45 PM // 18:45	#10
Volarian Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Texas Guild: NOT-Nomads Of Turmoil	You needn't remind anyone - I see the difference they make when raising minions vs when I'm not wearing them.<---emphasis on the lil dot

Nov 23, 2005, 03:18 AM // 03:18	#13
yslee Academy Page Join Date: Aug 2005	It's 5 damage per piece! It adds up quite quickly. I ran from Aloe seeds prior to getting my 15k scar. :P

Nov 23, 2005, 01:44 PM // 13:44	#14
Azn D Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: DMV Profession: R/	LOL really? only 5... It seems like a lot though. For your which armor is better thing, I would choose the 70 AL(Torrmentors/Necrotics), unless you are going up against smiters/bow people all day.