PVP equipment - Guild Wars Forums

mikeyelysium · Nov 12, 2010, 03:43 AM // 03:43

Hey I've recently been looking at PVP builds on PVX and I understand the skill points and the skills, but i'm not so sure about all of the equipment and what exactly each of them mean. I have copied the following from Warrior/E Gale build and if anyone could break down what it actually means to me that would be great

Equipment
Zealous Axe of Defense/Fortitude, 15^50
Elemental Axe of Defense/Fortitude, 15^50
Vampiric Axe of Defense/Fortitude, 15^50
Air Focus of Fortitude, 15/-1 energy
Furious Spear of Fortitude, +5 energy
Strength Shield of Fortitude, -20% blind
Strength Shield of Fortitude, -20% cripple
Strength Shields of Fortitude, +10 armor vs each damage type

for example what is the 15^50 all about?

Runes and Insignia
4x Radiant Insignia
Stonefist Insignia
Superior Vigor
Minor Axe
Clarity
Restoration
Minor Strength or Attunement, depending on preference

Some of these I don't even seem to have the runes, for or insignias where do I go about getting the ones I need?

Thanks in advance

End · Nov 12, 2010, 04:08 AM // 04:08

1) I do believe that build is trolly
2) 15^50 refers to the Strength of Honor inscription on teh axe
3) insignias and runes and shiznitz can be unlocked via the Preist of Balthazar or by purchasing them from the rune trader.

Elmindreda Farshaw · Nov 12, 2010, 06:00 AM // 06:00

or by using an id kit on an unidentified blue purple or gold loot item that has that particular rune/inscription/insignia on it.

mikeyelysium · Nov 12, 2010, 06:38 AM // 06:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by End

1) I do believe that build is trolly
2) 15^50 refers to the Strength of Honor inscription on teh axe
3) insignias and runes and shiznitz can be unlocked via the Preist of Balthazar or by purchasing them from the rune trader.

ok so the 15^50 refers to the strength of honor inscription, but what does it mean?

I'll go see the Priest of Balthazar an see what is available to me.

I'm also not sure what you mean by 'trolly'

Khosan · Nov 12, 2010, 06:45 AM // 06:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeyelysium

ok so the 15^50 refers to the strength of honor inscription, but what does it mean?

I'll go see the Priest of Balthazar an see what is available to me.

I'm also not sure what you mean by 'trolly'

15^50 refers to that little blurb you'll see on weapons "Damage +15% while Health above 50%." So it gets abbreviated to, simply put, 15 while above 50 or 15^50.

And 'trolly' means it's a troll build. Since PvX is going to move to Curse in the near future, unless I'm mistaken, the admins/mods/powers that be have stopped keeping the site in check. So you'll occasionally stumble across a build that's absolutely worthless but tagged as 'great' or 'meta'.

mikeyelysium · Nov 12, 2010, 06:52 AM // 06:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Khosan

15^50 refers to that little blurb you'll see on weapons "Damage +15% while Health above 50%." So it gets abbreviated to, simply put, 15 while above 50 or 15^50.

And 'trolly' means it's a troll build. Since PvX is going to move to Curse in the near future, unless I'm mistaken, the admins/mods/powers that be have stopped keeping the site in check. So you'll occasionally stumble across a build that's absolutely worthless but tagged as 'great' or 'meta'.

Thanks it all makes sense now, should have realised that i guess. Are their any things you think are musts item wise to have unlocked? Also if that isn't a great build where do I find some decent builds for either a warrior or elementalist.

Also after a place to download some good PVP videos.

kedde · Nov 12, 2010, 07:22 AM // 07:22

You need to have it all.

If you're low on faction for unlocks, get the skills first, then the most standard mods for each equipment piece.

30+ for weapons/shields, vampiric/zealous/runes/insignias.
Then you can work on the rest while not being severely disadvantaged.

Swahnee · Nov 12, 2010, 02:02 PM // 14:02

I suggest you to use this forum (check the gladiator's arena section) to find some hint about builds and strategies. Stay away from PvX Wiki unless you are able to understand what are the "serious" builds

In that section there is also some thread about GvG videos, with links to some YouTube channel providing such videos. Also rawr's site has amazing GvG videos.

The first unlock i suggest you to choose is the superior vigor. Then the +30Hp for shield and AR+5 and/or HP+30 for weapons, spear (defensive set) in particular. Then skills, weapons' mods and runes/insigniae.

lodgeinator · Nov 12, 2010, 02:06 PM // 14:06

Well the gale axe build on the wiki is just a very good build, just change gale to shock, sprint to rush and endure pain to bulls strike.

*Darcy* · Nov 12, 2010, 03:36 PM // 15:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Khosan

And 'trolly' means it's a troll build. Since PvX is going to move to Curse in the near future, unless I'm mistaken, the admins/mods/powers that be have stopped keeping the site in check. So you'll occasionally stumble across a build that's absolutely worthless but tagged as 'great' or 'meta'.

Actually, people are vandalizing the site by changing all the builds to garbage. Not a good place to look for builds right now.

Nov 12, 2010, 03:43 AM // 03:43	#1
mikeyelysium Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Nov 2010	PVP equipment Hey I've recently been looking at PVP builds on PVX and I understand the skill points and the skills, but i'm not so sure about all of the equipment and what exactly each of them mean. I have copied the following from Warrior/E Gale build and if anyone could break down what it actually means to me that would be great Equipment Zealous Axe of Defense/Fortitude, 15^50 Elemental Axe of Defense/Fortitude, 15^50 Vampiric Axe of Defense/Fortitude, 15^50 Air Focus of Fortitude, 15/-1 energy Furious Spear of Fortitude, +5 energy Strength Shield of Fortitude, -20% blind Strength Shield of Fortitude, -20% cripple Strength Shields of Fortitude, +10 armor vs each damage type for example what is the 15^50 all about? Runes and Insignia 4x Radiant Insignia Stonefist Insignia Superior Vigor Minor Axe Clarity Restoration Minor Strength or Attunement, depending on preference Some of these I don't even seem to have the runes, for or insignias where do I go about getting the ones I need? Thanks in advance

Nov 12, 2010, 04:08 AM // 04:08	#2
End Forge Runner Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Rubbing Potassium on water fountains. Guild: LF guild that teaches MTSC (did it long ago before gw2 came out and I quit...but I barely remember) Profession: N/A	1) I do believe that build is trolly 2) 15^50 refers to the Strength of Honor inscription on teh axe 3) insignias and runes and shiznitz can be unlocked via the Preist of Balthazar or by purchasing them from the rune trader.

Nov 12, 2010, 06:00 AM // 06:00	#3
Elmindreda Farshaw Academy Page Join Date: Feb 2007 Guild: Shiverpeak Search and Rescue [Lost]	or by using an id kit on an unidentified blue purple or gold loot item that has that particular rune/inscription/insignia on it.

Nov 12, 2010, 07:22 AM // 07:22	#7
kedde Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: May 2007 Guild: Kaons Banned Fecal Super Team [Ban] Profession: Mo/A	You need to have it all. If you're low on faction for unlocks, get the skills first, then the most standard mods for each equipment piece. 30+ for weapons/shields, vampiric/zealous/runes/insignias. Then you can work on the rest while not being severely disadvantaged.

Nov 12, 2010, 02:02 PM // 14:02	#8
Swahnee Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Italy Profession: Mo/	I suggest you to use this forum (check the gladiator's arena section) to find some hint about builds and strategies. Stay away from PvX Wiki unless you are able to understand what are the "serious" builds In that section there is also some thread about GvG videos, with links to some YouTube channel providing such videos. Also rawr's site has amazing GvG videos. The first unlock i suggest you to choose is the superior vigor. Then the +30Hp for shield and AR+5 and/or HP+30 for weapons, spear (defensive set) in particular. Then skills, weapons' mods and runes/insigniae.

Nov 12, 2010, 02:06 PM // 14:06	#9
lodgeinator Academy Page Join Date: Sep 2007	Well the gale axe build on the wiki is just a very good build, just change gale to shock, sprint to rush and endure pain to bulls strike.