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Mr Doug · Nov 06, 2010, 03:49 AM // 03:49

I have played this game for 4 years, and have learned and done so much and overall have had a great experience.

But the one thing I have yet to do is obtain a set of Obsidian armor. I'd like to acheive this, but I'm not sure how to even begin. I've read all the money making threads, and attempted those within my skill level, but nothing seems to be working well. I apologize if this is outside forum guidelines, but I'm clueless as to how to begin. Any help anyone could offer or any advice would be great and I thank you in advance.

**Marty Silverblade** · Nov 06, 2010, 03:55 AM // 03:55

Advice on what? Making money? Just use whatever money making method you find the best out of the ones you've found. Powertrading is an alternative if you know what you're doing.

PS: If you do all the missions, vanquishing, etc for all continents you should be getting close, if not already at 1000k or so without farming. This is what I've found though, other people may not have as much (it depends on how much you spend).

Luminarus · Nov 06, 2010, 04:24 AM // 04:24

Learn UW and FoW SC. Do DoA in NM or HM to get an armbrace or 2. Do Zaishen Missions and Bounties on every character when they are easy, and convert all coins to zkeys and sell for 5k each. Trap Zaishen Elite for 6k faction per day, zkey and sell. Do Wanted Quests for oppressors and sell.

DeanBB · Nov 06, 2010, 04:27 AM // 04:27

Your best bet is to farm up the materials, or at least a majority of the materials, rather than buying them. An SoS rit can do it - if you have a ritualist. If you haven't played an SoS farming build then start off with areas that are more forgiving to get used to it.

Have you been in the Underworld and Fissure of Woe? Working through them with your guild is a good way to start, since there are pop-ups, quests, etc that you need to be aware of. Then once you have a little familiarity you can start going in solo to farm for ectos and shards.

PvXwiki lists builds, and there may be other FoW or UW farming options out there. Alternately, as Marty mentioned, finding a way to make oodles of cash allows you to buy the materials. I think ecto go for 15 per 100k. You need 105 so that is 700k just for the ecto, not to mention the 105 shards.

Lanier · Nov 06, 2010, 04:30 AM // 04:30

The mesmer/assassin or assassin/mesmer ToPK farm is very easy and fast. I used that, alone, to get obby armor on my chars.

dsielschott · Nov 06, 2010, 04:46 AM // 04:46

I was in the same boat as you... i had played for 4 years and no obby... so I did what Luminarus said... I sold z-keys, nick items, and i also farmed feathers... 1 stack of feathers is 1 ecto... 1 z key sometimes trades for 1 ecto(well not as much now but they did) generally u just have to save ALL of your money and/or trade items into ectos and shards

PS: salvage all iron items cause 1 stack is 4k-5k easy money there too I do that frequently now

but in a sense of how to tackle it start with ectos or shards; amass all of the 1 item then move to next... dont try and get both at the same time... thats just what i learned

*Darcy* · Nov 06, 2010, 11:57 AM // 11:57

As everyone is trying to explain, there is no easy shortcut way to get the gold and materials required for Obsidian Armor. You will have to farm the materials yourself by doing FoW and UW or farm other materials (feathers, granite, etc.) for the gold to purchase them. You will need to save every gold piece you can. It is time consuming and often boring, but you will eventually reach your goal.

RedDog91 · Nov 06, 2010, 12:40 PM // 12:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lanier

The mesmer/assassin or assassin/mesmer ToPK farm is very easy and fast. I used that, alone, to get obby armor on my chars.

or assassin/any
becuz theres a build for every single secondary to farm that area.

Silmar Alech · Nov 06, 2010, 12:42 PM // 12:42

Take your time and try to aquire the expensive materials one at a time. You could for example set yourself a goal of "buy 1 ecto and 1 obsi per day played".
Observe the prices. Currently, obsidian shards seem to be gone up very much, so you might wait and look how it develops. Buy from players, who sell at a lower price the merchant charges.

Mr Doug · Nov 06, 2010, 12:59 PM // 12:59

Thanks everyone some really good tips here. I have a rit and a sin and I'll start farming as soon as possible.

One other question, what is the return rate on ToPK farming ectos?

*Darcy* · Nov 06, 2010, 02:14 PM // 14:14

Whether UW or ToPK, the drop rate depends on your personal luck. Ectos are a rare material so are not subject to loot scaling. http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Loot_scaling

Lord Dagon · Nov 06, 2010, 02:18 PM // 14:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Doug

Thanks everyone some really good tips here. I have a rit and a sin and I'll start farming as soon as possible.

One other question, what is the return rate on ToPK farming ectos?

preety random. When i farmed there i coild get 3 ecto an hour.. then for the next 4 hours i could get nothing. ToPK is really weird with their ecto droprates like that.

lodgeinator · Nov 06, 2010, 02:29 PM // 14:29

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Whether UW or ToPK, the drop rate depends on your personal luck. Ectos are a common drop so are subject to loot scaling. http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Loot_scaling

Pretty sure that ectos as uncommon drops, as it says on your link.

OblivionSexy · Nov 06, 2010, 02:46 PM // 14:46

If you think you are lucky then do UWSC or SOOSC. I don't recommend FOWSC: it is a huge waste of time. Then if you land some money off of that power trade. Ideally you should get it in 3 weeks TOPS.

**cosyfiep** · Nov 06, 2010, 03:55 PM // 15:55

my husband and I have been saving up for fow armor for the last few years (ok I started this year he started 5 years ago)...neither of us do elite missions et al. we just play the game and when we have enough funds and the price is low convert some to ecto (shards are easy to get in the fissure even just doing the first quests with heroes)....other than that just playing the game, doing the zaishen stuff (has good amount of plat in return) as well as doing the wik stuff too.
Yes it will take some time to get all of them, but its a nice goal to work towards.

Gift3d · Nov 06, 2010, 09:04 PM // 21:04

making money is terribly easy. for every dungeon whos chest drops something sickeningly overpriced, there's a speedclear for. you'll get a few in no time, they're pretty common.

and selling them will be cake, because even though bds are the most single common item in guild wars, people will continue to pay out the ass for them for eternity. the key to getting rich is taking advantage of people, and that's the truth. above is only one example, but i can tell you questing in pve for chump change will get you nowhere fast.

Nov 06, 2010, 03:49 AM // 03:49	#1
Mr Doug Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Oct 2010	Obsidian I have played this game for 4 years, and have learned and done so much and overall have had a great experience. But the one thing I have yet to do is obtain a set of Obsidian armor. I'd like to acheive this, but I'm not sure how to even begin. I've read all the money making threads, and attempted those within my skill level, but nothing seems to be working well. I apologize if this is outside forum guidelines, but I'm clueless as to how to begin. Any help anyone could offer or any advice would be great and I thank you in advance.

Nov 06, 2010, 03:55 AM // 03:55	#2
Marty Silverblade Administrator Join Date: Jun 2006	Advice on what? Making money? Just use whatever money making method you find the best out of the ones you've found. Powertrading is an alternative if you know what you're doing. PS: If you do all the missions, vanquishing, etc for all continents you should be getting close, if not already at 1000k or so without farming. This is what I've found though, other people may not have as much (it depends on how much you spend). __________________

Nov 06, 2010, 02:14 PM // 14:14	#11
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	Whether UW or ToPK, the drop rate depends on your personal luck. Ectos are a rare material so are not subject to loot scaling. http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Loot_scaling Last edited by Darcy; Nov 06, 2010 at 10:44 PM // 22:44.. Reason: fixed info per Lodgeinator's correction

Nov 06, 2010, 03:55 PM // 15:55	#15
cosyfiep are we there yet? Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: in a land far far away Guild: guild? I am supposed to have a guild? Profession: Rt/	my husband and I have been saving up for fow armor for the last few years (ok I started this year he started 5 years ago)...neither of us do elite missions et al. we just play the game and when we have enough funds and the price is low convert some to ecto (shards are easy to get in the fissure even just doing the first quests with heroes)....other than that just playing the game, doing the zaishen stuff (has good amount of plat in return) as well as doing the wik stuff too. Yes it will take some time to get all of them, but its a nice goal to work towards. __________________ where is the 'all you can eat' cookie bar?

Nov 06, 2010, 04:24 AM // 04:24	#3
Luminarus Furnace Stoker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Guild: Haze of Light [pure] Profession: R/	Learn UW and FoW SC. Do DoA in NM or HM to get an armbrace or 2. Do Zaishen Missions and Bounties on every character when they are easy, and convert all coins to zkeys and sell for 5k each. Trap Zaishen Elite for 6k faction per day, zkey and sell. Do Wanted Quests for oppressors and sell.

Nov 06, 2010, 04:27 AM // 04:27	#4
DeanBB Forge Runner Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Arizona Guild: Wizardry Players Guild, http://4guildwars.7.forumer.com	Your best bet is to farm up the materials, or at least a majority of the materials, rather than buying them. An SoS rit can do it - if you have a ritualist. If you haven't played an SoS farming build then start off with areas that are more forgiving to get used to it. Have you been in the Underworld and Fissure of Woe? Working through them with your guild is a good way to start, since there are pop-ups, quests, etc that you need to be aware of. Then once you have a little familiarity you can start going in solo to farm for ectos and shards. PvXwiki lists builds, and there may be other FoW or UW farming options out there. Alternately, as Marty mentioned, finding a way to make oodles of cash allows you to buy the materials. I think ecto go for 15 per 100k. You need 105 so that is 700k just for the ecto, not to mention the 105 shards.

Nov 06, 2010, 04:30 AM // 04:30	#5
Lanier Desert Nomad Join Date: Jan 2010 Guild: [Pink] Profession: P/	The mesmer/assassin or assassin/mesmer ToPK farm is very easy and fast. I used that, alone, to get obby armor on my chars.

Nov 06, 2010, 04:46 AM // 04:46	#6
dsielschott Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jan 2007 Guild: KURZ Profession: W/Mo	I was in the same boat as you... i had played for 4 years and no obby... so I did what Luminarus said... I sold z-keys, nick items, and i also farmed feathers... 1 stack of feathers is 1 ecto... 1 z key sometimes trades for 1 ecto(well not as much now but they did) generally u just have to save ALL of your money and/or trade items into ectos and shards PS: salvage all iron items cause 1 stack is 4k-5k easy money there too I do that frequently now but in a sense of how to tackle it start with ectos or shards; amass all of the 1 item then move to next... dont try and get both at the same time... thats just what i learned

Nov 06, 2010, 11:57 AM // 11:57	#7
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	As everyone is trying to explain, there is no easy shortcut way to get the gold and materials required for Obsidian Armor. You will have to farm the materials yourself by doing FoW and UW or farm other materials (feathers, granite, etc.) for the gold to purchase them. You will need to save every gold piece you can. It is time consuming and often boring, but you will eventually reach your goal.

Nov 06, 2010, 12:42 PM // 12:42	#9
Silmar Alech Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Europe Guild: Tom Son [TS] Profession: E/	Take your time and try to aquire the expensive materials one at a time. You could for example set yourself a goal of "buy 1 ecto and 1 obsi per day played". Observe the prices. Currently, obsidian shards seem to be gone up very much, so you might wait and look how it develops. Buy from players, who sell at a lower price the merchant charges.

Nov 06, 2010, 12:59 PM // 12:59	#10
Mr Doug Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Oct 2010	Thanks everyone some really good tips here. I have a rit and a sin and I'll start farming as soon as possible. One other question, what is the return rate on ToPK farming ectos?

Nov 06, 2010, 02:46 PM // 14:46	#14
OblivionSexy Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Oct 2010	If you think you are lucky then do UWSC or SOOSC. I don't recommend FOWSC: it is a huge waste of time. Then if you land some money off of that power trade. Ideally you should get it in 3 weeks TOPS.

Nov 06, 2010, 09:04 PM // 21:04	#16
Gift3d Forge Runner Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Las Vegas Guild: Enraged Whiny Carebears [oR] Profession: W/E	making money is terribly easy. for every dungeon whos chest drops something sickeningly overpriced, there's a speedclear for. you'll get a few in no time, they're pretty common. and selling them will be cake, because even though bds are the most single common item in guild wars, people will continue to pay out the ass for them for eternity. the key to getting rich is taking advantage of people, and that's the truth. above is only one example, but i can tell you questing in pve for chump change will get you nowhere fast.