Tormented Weps and Anguish Gems - Guild Wars Forums

OoO Rift OoO · Jun 25, 2009, 01:44 AM // 01:44

Probably one of the mose common high-end skins, Tormented weps seem to be everywhere. Wether its PvE or PvP, i think they are amazing. Ok maybe thats a little bit of an exaggeration, but who dosent mine a bit of weapon bragging now and then? ^___^

Just getting to the point of this thread here goes my questions (sorry if they sound n00by, i dont know much of DoA):

??? Buy the armbrace or buy the gems?
??? What are the selling/buying prices of the four types of gems? (Torm/Titain/Styg/Margo)
??? Are Coffers worth buying, or go straight for the gems/armbrace?
??? What are the "farms" or ways to obtain each type of gem insted of buying?
??? A while back, there was an incident where people cloned the armbraces, some are said to still be in circulation, will these still work with the collector, or are they a "brick"?

Thanks!
~Rift

FengShuiDove · Jun 25, 2009, 01:54 AM // 01:54

Doing clears of DoA with guild/alliance a few times through in HM is the most cost effective way for sure. DO NOT buy Coffers and pray. Gemsets are fine, the Armbraces themselves are fine.

If you have the option to actually do DoA, you ought to do it that way. Still, buying gemsets or braces at market value isn't necessarily a rip-off.

WestWarrior · Jun 25, 2009, 02:01 AM // 02:01

I'd say if possible do some runs with guild/ally

theicydragonsword · Jun 25, 2009, 02:40 AM // 02:40

i think your other questions have been answered so i'll answer the last one:
the cloned ones act just as the legitimate ones. they will work with the collector.

Banane-O-Man · Jun 25, 2009, 03:41 AM // 03:41

??? Buy the armbrace or buy the gems?

Armbrace, will be cheaper.

??? What are the selling/buying prices of the four types of gems? (Torm/Titain/Styg/Margo)

Tormented 3k, Titan 5k, Stgian 3k, Margonite 2-3k.

??? Are Coffers worth buying, or go straight for the gems/armbrace?

Nope, unless you like gambling.

??? What are the "farms" or ways to obtain each type of gem insted of buying?

Clear each area, in order in NM you get 1 2 3 4 and HM you get 2 4 6 8 from the end chests. 4 areas.

??? A while back, there was an incident where people cloned the armbraces, some are said to still be in circulation, will these still work with the collector, or are they a "brick"?

Nope, they will work, most people who duped armbraces got banned.

OoO Rift OoO · Jun 25, 2009, 04:50 AM // 04:50

Ty for answering all my questions guys! Was lotsa help ;D

LicensedLuny · Jun 25, 2009, 05:04 AM // 05:04

One thing with regard to, "Buy the armbrace or buy the gems?" ...

I'm far from a DoA expert, but as I understand it the only way to convert gems to an armbrace is to use an NPC that spawns after finishing a quest in one of the areas. If you can't reliably clear at least one of the areas, I'd recommend against buying the gems individually. You wouldn't be able to convert them to an armbrace. You can trade an armbrace for a tormented thingy with an NPC in the outpost, and it requires only that you have a character who can get to the outpost.

Oh, and from the few times I've played in there, it seems like the gems are also a possible drop from the monsters in the area. You're guaranteed to get a gem(s) from the chest after finishing the area's questline, but there's the potential for additional gem drops as you fight.

If I'm wrong about this, hopefully, someone will come along and correct me.

Arduin · Jun 25, 2009, 07:54 AM // 07:54

Or buy the weapon directly from someone. Those tend to be cheaper than an armbrace.

OoO Rift OoO · Jun 26, 2009, 12:13 AM // 00:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arduinna

Or buy the weapon directly from someone. Those tend to be cheaper than an armbrace.

I dont see many tormented spears for sale =/ its usually a staff/wand/sheild. But your probably right.

Jun 25, 2009, 01:44 AM // 01:44	#1
OoO Rift OoO Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: 127.0.0.1 Profession: Rt/	Tormented Weps and Anguish Gems Probably one of the mose common high-end skins, Tormented weps seem to be everywhere. Wether its PvE or PvP, i think they are amazing. Ok maybe thats a little bit of an exaggeration, but who dosent mine a bit of weapon bragging now and then? ^___^ Just getting to the point of this thread here goes my questions (sorry if they sound n00by, i dont know much of DoA): ??? Buy the armbrace or buy the gems? ??? What are the selling/buying prices of the four types of gems? (Torm/Titain/Styg/Margo) ??? Are Coffers worth buying, or go straight for the gems/armbrace? ??? What are the "farms" or ways to obtain each type of gem insted of buying? ??? A while back, there was an incident where people cloned the armbraces, some are said to still be in circulation, will these still work with the collector, or are they a "brick"? Thanks! ~Rift

Jun 25, 2009, 01:54 AM // 01:54	#2
FengShuiDove Forge Runner Join Date: Sep 2007 Guild: Trinity of the Ascended [ToA] Profession: A/	Doing clears of DoA with guild/alliance a few times through in HM is the most cost effective way for sure. DO NOT buy Coffers and pray. Gemsets are fine, the Armbraces themselves are fine. If you have the option to actually do DoA, you ought to do it that way. Still, buying gemsets or braces at market value isn't necessarily a rip-off.

Jun 25, 2009, 02:01 AM // 02:01	#3
WestWarrior Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Guild: Leader - Legendary Survivors of the Wolf [MaNa] Profession: W/Mo	I'd say if possible do some runs with guild/ally

Jun 25, 2009, 02:40 AM // 02:40	#4
theicydragonsword Academy Page Join Date: Feb 2008 Guild: squirtle squad Profession: D/Mo	i think your other questions have been answered so i'll answer the last one: the cloned ones act just as the legitimate ones. they will work with the collector.

Jun 25, 2009, 03:41 AM // 03:41	#5
Banane-O-Man Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jul 2006 Profession: A/	??? Buy the armbrace or buy the gems? Armbrace, will be cheaper. ??? What are the selling/buying prices of the four types of gems? (Torm/Titain/Styg/Margo) Tormented 3k, Titan 5k, Stgian 3k, Margonite 2-3k. ??? Are Coffers worth buying, or go straight for the gems/armbrace? Nope, unless you like gambling. ??? What are the "farms" or ways to obtain each type of gem insted of buying? Clear each area, in order in NM you get 1 2 3 4 and HM you get 2 4 6 8 from the end chests. 4 areas. ??? A while back, there was an incident where people cloned the armbraces, some are said to still be in circulation, will these still work with the collector, or are they a "brick"? Nope, they will work, most people who duped armbraces got banned.

Jun 25, 2009, 04:50 AM // 04:50	#6
OoO Rift OoO Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: 127.0.0.1 Profession: Rt/	Ty for answering all my questions guys! Was lotsa help ;D

Jun 25, 2009, 05:04 AM // 05:04	#7
LicensedLuny Badly Influenced Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Buying Humps! (No kidding! Check my buy thread) Guild: Hello Kitty Krewe [HKK] Forever!-ish	One thing with regard to, "Buy the armbrace or buy the gems?" ... I'm far from a DoA expert, but as I understand it the only way to convert gems to an armbrace is to use an NPC that spawns after finishing a quest in one of the areas. If you can't reliably clear at least one of the areas, I'd recommend against buying the gems individually. You wouldn't be able to convert them to an armbrace. You can trade an armbrace for a tormented thingy with an NPC in the outpost, and it requires only that you have a character who can get to the outpost. Oh, and from the few times I've played in there, it seems like the gems are also a possible drop from the monsters in the area. You're guaranteed to get a gem(s) from the chest after finishing the area's questline, but there's the potential for additional gem drops as you fight. If I'm wrong about this, hopefully, someone will come along and correct me.

Jun 25, 2009, 07:54 AM // 07:54	#8
Arduin Grotto Attendant Join Date: May 2005 Location: The Netherlands Guild: Limburgse Jagers [LJ] Profession: R/	Or buy the weapon directly from someone. Those tend to be cheaper than an armbrace.