I Hate Chips · Dec 15, 2010, 08:49 PM // 20:49

Just got a question about it. If an ele uses Blind surge on me, and after I get hit I switch to my reduce blind shield, will the duration of blind immediately be reduced? or do i need to ''catch'' the blindsurge in my blind shield? (same with cripple I guess)

Ghull Ka · Dec 15, 2010, 08:57 PM // 20:57

I don't have an answer (been wondering the same), but I want to be helpful, so I propose a test instead!

Grab a stopwatch and an "I can see clearly now" shield, and go punch "Student of Blind" in the face, and see what the results are swapping early vs swapping late.

The application of Blind that he puts on you is 10 seconds.

He's out in the Isle of the Nameless, sorry. Forgot to mention that.

http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Student_of_Blind

I Hate Chips · Dec 15, 2010, 09:02 PM // 21:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghull Ka

I don't have an answer (been wondering the same), but I want to be helpful, so I propose a test instead!

Grab a stopwatch and an "I can see clearly now" shield, and go punch "Student of Blind" in the face, and see what the results are swapping early vs swapping late.

The application of Blind that he puts on you is 10 seconds.

He's out in the Isle of the Nameless, sorry. Forgot to mention that.

http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Student_of_Blind

I tried it its not that accurate, but i think it helps:

Started without blind shield:
8.65 sec

With blind shield:
5:25 sec

Started after circa 2 sec with blind shield:
6:65 sec

Not sure though if im correct, so please someone can confirm who knows more about it

Grumpy Bear · Dec 15, 2010, 11:05 PM // 23:05

Well don't mean to sound like an ass but why would you get benefit from something you don't have equipped?

Uriel_Wolfblood · Dec 16, 2010, 01:42 AM // 01:42

You will get the 20% as soon as it is equipped. While it may be better to have it equipped when you get hit (no time lost swapping shields) if you are only running a couple of weapon sets then the difference shouldn't matter. Whatever condition you have swapping to a reduction will reduce the remaining time.

chadS · Dec 16, 2010, 02:26 AM // 02:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uriel_Wolfblood

You will get the 20% as soon as it is equipped. While it may be better to have it equipped when you get hit (no time lost swapping shields) if you are only running a couple of weapon sets then the difference shouldn't matter. Whatever condition you have swapping to a reduction will reduce the remaining time.

Not true. Needs to be equipped BEFORE being blind, along with other such mods.

Just like how you can cast an enchant, then switch to a 20% enchant staff. Your enchants don't get that 20%, needs to be equipped BEFORE casting.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grumpy Bear

Well don't mean to sound like an ass but why would you get benefit from something you don't have equipped?

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Dec 15, 2010, 08:49 PM // 20:49	#1
I Hate Chips Krytan Explorer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Why do you want to know where I live? Pervert..... Guild: [TRL] Profession: Me/A	Reduce cripple/blind on shield? Just got a question about it. If an ele uses Blind surge on me, and after I get hit I switch to my reduce blind shield, will the duration of blind immediately be reduced? or do i need to ''catch'' the blindsurge in my blind shield? (same with cripple I guess)

Dec 15, 2010, 08:57 PM // 20:57	#2
Ghull Ka Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Guild: Grenths Helpdesk Profession: N/	I don't have an answer (been wondering the same), but I want to be helpful, so I propose a test instead! Grab a stopwatch and an "I can see clearly now" shield, and go punch "Student of Blind" in the face, and see what the results are swapping early vs swapping late. The application of Blind that he puts on you is 10 seconds. He's out in the Isle of the Nameless, sorry. Forgot to mention that. http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Student_of_Blind

Dec 15, 2010, 11:05 PM // 23:05	#4
Grumpy Bear Krytan Explorer Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: England Guild: [FAPd] Profession: Mo/	Well don't mean to sound like an ass but why would you get benefit from something you don't have equipped?

Dec 16, 2010, 01:42 AM // 01:42	#5
Uriel_Wolfblood Krytan Explorer Join Date: Oct 2009 Guild: The House of Wolfblood Profession: R/	You will get the 20% as soon as it is equipped. While it may be better to have it equipped when you get hit (no time lost swapping shields) if you are only running a couple of weapon sets then the difference shouldn't matter. Whatever condition you have swapping to a reduction will reduce the remaining time.