Which chests are the most profitable to open and why? - Guild Wars Forums

DigitalFear · Feb 10, 2010, 02:27 AM // 02:27

Hey,
I'm thinking about giving chest running a shot, so I'd like to know which chests are the most profitable to open.

I don't mind slow title progress, mainly going to do it for fun and drops.

So, which chests are worth it?

Essence Snow · Feb 10, 2010, 02:55 AM // 02:55

I find that Luxon chest fit into this catagory. I don't know why, but for some reason there is an interest for items that come from these chest. (outcast, bo staffs, jellyfish) I've been selling jellyfish wands which I normally would have merched for 10-30e each...lol

Vlad · Feb 10, 2010, 03:01 AM // 03:01

Fow chests seem to have good drops and chests around eotn raptor area can give u saurian scythes.

jazilla · Feb 10, 2010, 03:03 AM // 03:03

If you want to chest run, Mirror of Lyss is great. Ruby/Jeweled Daggers, Serp. Reavers, Elite Tomes, Ruby Mauls etc. Usually there are 5 to 6 chests in the area and it is easy to get around the mobs out there.

Qobra · Feb 10, 2010, 04:30 AM // 04:30

I like Fow/UW end chests

Braxton619 · Feb 10, 2010, 04:55 AM // 04:55

Since I do SoOSC a lot... I would say Fendi's Chest is profitable. You have a higher chance for a BDS than a Voltaic Spear from Exile's chest.

Skyy High · Feb 10, 2010, 05:12 AM // 05:12

I think he means chests which require a key to open, not end-of-dungeon chests.

WhiteAsIce · Feb 10, 2010, 05:15 AM // 05:15

I save all my lockpicks for the Raptor cave. Whenever I farm there, I always bring all picks I have saved up.
But of course, I would like to know where there are other good HM places to use lockpicks too.

pumpkin pie · Feb 10, 2010, 05:36 AM // 05:36

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Originally Posted by Essence Snow

I find that Luxon chest fit into this catagory. I don't know why, but for some reason there is an interest for items that come from these chest. (outcast, bo staffs, jellyfish) I've been selling jellyfish wands which I normally would have merched for 10-30e each...lol

huh? jellyfish wands are worth in ectoes? woe is me, I've been selling them to merchant!

aefghuys · Feb 10, 2010, 05:37 AM // 05:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhiteAsIce

I save all my lockpicks for the Raptor cave. Whenever I farm there, I always bring all picks I have saved up.
But of course, I would like to know where there are other good HM places to use lockpicks too.

i too am interested in good HM places to use my lockpicks....my comp doesnt allow me to go to rata sum or in dungeons

Arduin · Feb 10, 2010, 05:39 AM // 05:39

Chestrunners thread for additional information.

Olle · Feb 10, 2010, 06:15 AM // 06:15

i do Undercity chest runs (factions)
enter from Vizuniah, HM, get 2-5 chest+ kill the ele kappa boss.
One run yesterday gave me two gold weps, 1 elite ele, 1 elite rit, and one elite mesmer
and that happends alot :d

ShadowsRequiem · Feb 10, 2010, 07:30 AM // 07:30

If you're feeling lucky you can try kurz chests in melandrus hope, morning veil falls, etc. They'll drop echovalds, ornate, and amber aegis shields which are highly sought after and some nice rare weapons.

midnightduo1 · Feb 10, 2010, 02:30 PM // 14:30

about the kurz chests, do em in hm or nm?

Ralisti · Feb 10, 2010, 02:46 PM // 14:46

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Originally Posted by midnightduo1

about the kurz chests, do em in hm or nm?

chests in NM are all grapes for me

((

midnightduo1 · Feb 10, 2010, 03:30 PM // 15:30

hm chest still drop em rght? the kurz side one

WhiteAsIce · Feb 12, 2010, 09:38 PM // 21:38

Are Factions chests really worth it? And the chestrunners thread isn't too relevant being outdated and all...

Pleikki · Feb 13, 2010, 09:22 AM // 09:22

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Originally Posted by WhiteAsIce

Are Factions chests really worth it? And the chestrunners thread isn't too relevant being outdated and all...

Time/money based Faction aint best choose, it takes alot time and most of the drops being bad.

I recently (yesterday) Finished treasure hunting by only doing Cantha HM chesting, and well from 10000 chests only 5 somewhat decent drops. and then alot normal and elite tomes + mods.

if you want fast and cheap title. just run at Eye of the north and sell unids.

_Nihilist_ · Feb 13, 2010, 02:32 PM // 14:32

To get it done quickly, do the Boreal Station Chest Run. 1-2 Locked Chests in ~1 min. The drops aren't anything rare or spectacular, but it will get your Treasure Hunter Title in (relatively) short order.

Running in NM will save you gold, but running in HM will get you Elite Tome drops, which I find more than make up for the cost of more broken Lockpicks.

The reason Factions chests are nice is because there are quite a few Factions-only weapon skins that do not drop anywhere else in the game (no inscribable versions around). If you get one of those and the bonuses on them are highly sought after they can sell for a pretty penny.

Feb 10, 2010, 02:27 AM // 02:27	#1
DigitalFear Jungle Guide Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: My mother's basement. Profession: Me/	Which chests are the most profitable to open and why? Hey, I'm thinking about giving chest running a shot, so I'd like to know which chests are the most profitable to open. I don't mind slow title progress, mainly going to do it for fun and drops. So, which chests are worth it?

Feb 13, 2010, 02:32 PM // 14:32	#19
_Nihilist_ Will Bull's Strike for $! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Isle of the Dead	To get it done quickly, do the Boreal Station Chest Run. 1-2 Locked Chests in ~1 min. The drops aren't anything rare or spectacular, but it will get your Treasure Hunter Title in (relatively) short order. Running in NM will save you gold, but running in HM will get you Elite Tome drops, which I find more than make up for the cost of more broken Lockpicks. The reason Factions chests are nice is because there are quite a few Factions-only weapon skins that do not drop anywhere else in the game (no inscribable versions around). If you get one of those and the bonuses on them are highly sought after they can sell for a pretty penny. __________________ Warrior for Hire

Feb 10, 2010, 02:55 AM // 02:55	#2
Essence Snow Unbridled Enthusiasm! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: EST Guild: DPR	I find that Luxon chest fit into this catagory. I don't know why, but for some reason there is an interest for items that come from these chest. (outcast, bo staffs, jellyfish) I've been selling jellyfish wands which I normally would have merched for 10-30e each...lol

Feb 10, 2010, 03:01 AM // 03:01	#3
Vlad Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canada, UW Guild: O.O Profession: R/	Fow chests seem to have good drops and chests around eotn raptor area can give u saurian scythes.

Feb 10, 2010, 03:03 AM // 03:03	#4
jazilla Desert Nomad Join Date: Aug 2006 Guild: Guernsey Milking Coalition[MiLk] Profession: E/Me	If you want to chest run, Mirror of Lyss is great. Ruby/Jeweled Daggers, Serp. Reavers, Elite Tomes, Ruby Mauls etc. Usually there are 5 to 6 chests in the area and it is easy to get around the mobs out there.

Feb 10, 2010, 04:30 AM // 04:30	#5
Qobra Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Aug 2009 Guild: Currently a Free Agent Profession: Rt/	I like Fow/UW end chests

Feb 10, 2010, 04:55 AM // 04:55	#6
Braxton619 Desert Nomad Join Date: Jul 2008 Profession: A/W	Since I do SoOSC a lot... I would say Fendi's Chest is profitable. You have a higher chance for a BDS than a Voltaic Spear from Exile's chest.

Feb 10, 2010, 05:12 AM // 05:12	#7
Skyy High Furnace Stoker Join Date: May 2006 Profession: R/	I think he means chests which require a key to open, not end-of-dungeon chests.

Feb 10, 2010, 05:15 AM // 05:15	#8
WhiteAsIce Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: May 2008 Profession: R/	I save all my lockpicks for the Raptor cave. Whenever I farm there, I always bring all picks I have saved up. But of course, I would like to know where there are other good HM places to use lockpicks too.

Feb 10, 2010, 05:39 AM // 05:39	#11
Arduin Grotto Attendant Join Date: May 2005 Location: The Netherlands Guild: Limburgse Jagers [LJ] Profession: R/	Chestrunners thread for additional information.

Feb 10, 2010, 06:15 AM // 06:15	#12
Olle Furnace Stoker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ign: Miniature Julia Guild: Teh Academy[PhD] Profession: W/	i do Undercity chest runs (factions) enter from Vizuniah, HM, get 2-5 chest+ kill the ele kappa boss. One run yesterday gave me two gold weps, 1 elite ele, 1 elite rit, and one elite mesmer and that happends alot :d

Feb 10, 2010, 07:30 AM // 07:30	#13
ShadowsRequiem Furnace Stoker Join Date: Oct 2005 Guild: Inde is Smoking [Hawt] ToA Profession: W/E	If you're feeling lucky you can try kurz chests in melandrus hope, morning veil falls, etc. They'll drop echovalds, ornate, and amber aegis shields which are highly sought after and some nice rare weapons.

Feb 10, 2010, 02:30 PM // 14:30	#14
midnightduo1 Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Aug 2008 Guild: We got big [bnrs] Profession: W/	about the kurz chests, do em in hm or nm?

Feb 10, 2010, 03:30 PM // 15:30	#16
midnightduo1 Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Aug 2008 Guild: We got big [bnrs] Profession: W/	hm chest still drop em rght? the kurz side one

Feb 12, 2010, 09:38 PM // 21:38	#17
WhiteAsIce Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: May 2008 Profession: R/	Are Factions chests really worth it? And the chestrunners thread isn't too relevant being outdated and all...