Question about collector weapons - Guild Wars Forums

Demonlord Matt · Jun 13, 2009, 11:17 PM // 23:17

Lets say you get a white weapon from a collector. Can you modify this weapon like for example a gold wep? I've never known so if anyone could answer, it would be greatly appreciated XD ty all

Erika Blackblade · Jun 13, 2009, 11:47 PM // 23:47

No you cant sadly, weapons you get from collectors are blue and they saty blue

MagmaRed · Jun 13, 2009, 11:51 PM // 23:51

1) Collector weapons aren't white, they are blue.
2) It depends on the collector and the weapon, as well as the mod.

For example, the collectors in Eye of the North often provide weapons with no inscription, but an inscription slot. Like Pathfinder Nolan in Raven's Point. He has some focus items and a shield with "Inscription: None" on them. They also have a +45 health while enchanted mod. You can add an inscription to those weapons, and even replace the focus core and shield handle.

However, collectors in Tyria usually have weapons that can be only partially modded. Like Cember Goreaxe, outside Ice Caves of Sorrow. He has weapons fully modded, but they can't be changed. They have an 'inscription', but it is an inherent mod, not an item that can be changed. However, you can add hilts, strings, grips, etc. to the martial weapons, heads and wrappings to staffs, but shields, wands and focus items take nothing.

Location of the collector is key.

Demonlord Matt · Jun 13, 2009, 11:52 PM // 23:52

ah so any collector weapon in say nf or eotn can be modded?

MagmaRed · Jun 14, 2009, 12:00 AM // 00:00

Depends on the collector and what type of mod you want to change. ALL collectors in ALL games give items that can be modded with prefix and suffix mods (Axe/Sword/Hammer/Bow/Spear/Scythe/Dagger/Staff - Haft/Grip/Snathe/Tang/String/Hilt/Head/Wrapping).

So if you want a collector sword with Fiery and Enchanting on it you can get one from any collector with a sword. The damage mod (15^50, 15^enchanted, +5energy, etc.) will not be changable unless the collectors weapons say Inscription: XXXX) on it.

Demonlord Matt · Jun 14, 2009, 12:06 AM // 00:06

ah ok i understand now (i think) lemme check. the inscription cannot be changed but the prefix/suffix can?

Erika Blackblade · Jun 14, 2009, 12:09 AM // 00:09

Items from NF and Eotn with an inscription can be changed, but the ones from Cantha and Tyria cannot, and as for the suffix/prefix, you can change it no matter where its from.

Demonlord Matt · Jun 14, 2009, 12:18 AM // 00:18

ok cool got it ty all

LicensedLuny · Jun 14, 2009, 12:19 AM // 00:19

I agree with Magma, for all but a couple cases of end game collectors, collector weapons are always blue, not white.

Now, with regard to the normal blue collector weapons from various campaigns ...

Any collector sword, axe, hammer, bow, staff, daggers, spear or scythe can be modified with a prefix and/or suffix mod for that kind of weapon. For example, you can put an axe haft and an axe grip on a collector axe.

Any collector weapon that has the text "Inscription: None" will accept an inscription, as long as you're using an inscription allowed on that kind of gear. For example, the +5 energy I have the power! inscription still will only fit on martial weapons, even in the case of collector gear.

Now, the tricky part. Prior to NF, no offhand, wand or shield was ever moddable at all. So if you get an offhand, wand or shield from a Proph or Factions collector, it comes with the stats from that collector and they're fixed. Certain collectors in NF and EotN may offer inscribable shields, offhands and wands. For these, you can change the inscription, but I doubt you can change the mod making up where the focus core/shield handle/wand wrapping would go. Not surprisingly, if you get, say, an EotN collector shield that has an empty inscription slot and +45wE on it, you will not be able to salvage a +45wE shield handle off it. In these cases, the +45wE is an inherent part of the collector shield.

For most cases, once you put mods on a collector item you can then salvage them off later with an expert kit if you want. You can customize a collector weapon, too.

Depending on the skin of the item, collector weapons may or may not be dyeable. In the case of some items (a lot of elementalist items) the collector versions will accept dye while many dropped loot versions will not. I find it easiest to make colored flame artifacts and earth scrolls by starting with collector versions.

No matter how you mod the item, the text color will never change. If it started blue, it'll always be blue. However, it is entirely possible to put max mods on a collector weapon and make it work exactly like one of those "perfect" gold weapons.

Hope it helps. Cheers,
Luny

Helix Dreadlock · Jun 14, 2009, 12:25 AM // 00:25

Factions collectors weps can be modded too, as far as I know, fac+nf+eotn only, you can try prof too.

Archress Shayleigh · Jun 14, 2009, 04:46 AM // 04:46

collector stuff is blue

MisterB · Jun 15, 2009, 11:44 AM // 11:44

@Collector stuff is blue: http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Arkor_Leadfoot

No inscriptions are possible on those, but you can probably put prefix and suffix mods on them like any other white weapon, which would change them to blue. Any mods applied would be permanent, since those weapons can't be salvaged.

imnotyourmother · Jun 16, 2009, 05:54 PM // 17:54

Destroyer weapons are in fact modable and GOLD I do believe.

Also some Bonus weapons are modable such as the Glacial Blade. I added a 18% vrs Charr to mine in presearing for some extra damage.

sigshane · Jun 16, 2009, 06:13 PM // 18:13

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Originally Posted by imnotyourmother

Destroyer weapons are in fact modable and GOLD I do believe...

Yes, this is accurate. I have restrung and re-gripped mine numerous times. Haven't removed the inscription as of yet, but you can.

Jun 13, 2009, 11:17 PM // 23:17	#1
Demonlord Matt Academy Page Join Date: May 2009 Guild: Alliance Of Fides [AoF] Profession: W/D	Question about collector weapons Lets say you get a white weapon from a collector. Can you modify this weapon like for example a gold wep? I've never known so if anyone could answer, it would be greatly appreciated XD ty all

Jun 13, 2009, 11:47 PM // 23:47	#2
Erika Blackblade Banned Join Date: Jun 2009 Guild: Principality of Asmodeus [PoA] Profession: N/W	No you cant sadly, weapons you get from collectors are blue and they saty blue

Jun 13, 2009, 11:51 PM // 23:51	#3
MagmaRed Furnace Stoker Join Date: Mar 2007 Guild: Our Crabs Know True [LOVE] Profession: R/	1) Collector weapons aren't white, they are blue. 2) It depends on the collector and the weapon, as well as the mod. For example, the collectors in Eye of the North often provide weapons with no inscription, but an inscription slot. Like Pathfinder Nolan in Raven's Point. He has some focus items and a shield with "Inscription: None" on them. They also have a +45 health while enchanted mod. You can add an inscription to those weapons, and even replace the focus core and shield handle. However, collectors in Tyria usually have weapons that can be only partially modded. Like Cember Goreaxe, outside Ice Caves of Sorrow. He has weapons fully modded, but they can't be changed. They have an 'inscription', but it is an inherent mod, not an item that can be changed. However, you can add hilts, strings, grips, etc. to the martial weapons, heads and wrappings to staffs, but shields, wands and focus items take nothing. Location of the collector is key.

Jun 13, 2009, 11:52 PM // 23:52	#4
Demonlord Matt Academy Page Join Date: May 2009 Guild: Alliance Of Fides [AoF] Profession: W/D	ah so any collector weapon in say nf or eotn can be modded?

Jun 14, 2009, 12:00 AM // 00:00	#5
MagmaRed Furnace Stoker Join Date: Mar 2007 Guild: Our Crabs Know True [LOVE] Profession: R/	Depends on the collector and what type of mod you want to change. ALL collectors in ALL games give items that can be modded with prefix and suffix mods (Axe/Sword/Hammer/Bow/Spear/Scythe/Dagger/Staff - Haft/Grip/Snathe/Tang/String/Hilt/Head/Wrapping). So if you want a collector sword with Fiery and Enchanting on it you can get one from any collector with a sword. The damage mod (15^50, 15^enchanted, +5energy, etc.) will not be changable unless the collectors weapons say Inscription: XXXX) on it.

Jun 14, 2009, 12:06 AM // 00:06	#6
Demonlord Matt Academy Page Join Date: May 2009 Guild: Alliance Of Fides [AoF] Profession: W/D	ah ok i understand now (i think) lemme check. the inscription cannot be changed but the prefix/suffix can?

Jun 14, 2009, 12:09 AM // 00:09	#7
Erika Blackblade Banned Join Date: Jun 2009 Guild: Principality of Asmodeus [PoA] Profession: N/W	Items from NF and Eotn with an inscription can be changed, but the ones from Cantha and Tyria cannot, and as for the suffix/prefix, you can change it no matter where its from.

Jun 14, 2009, 12:18 AM // 00:18	#8
Demonlord Matt Academy Page Join Date: May 2009 Guild: Alliance Of Fides [AoF] Profession: W/D	ok cool got it ty all

Jun 14, 2009, 12:19 AM // 00:19	#9
LicensedLuny Badly Influenced Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Buying Humps! (No kidding! Check my buy thread) Guild: Hello Kitty Krewe [HKK] Forever!-ish	I agree with Magma, for all but a couple cases of end game collectors, collector weapons are always blue, not white. Now, with regard to the normal blue collector weapons from various campaigns ... Any collector sword, axe, hammer, bow, staff, daggers, spear or scythe can be modified with a prefix and/or suffix mod for that kind of weapon. For example, you can put an axe haft and an axe grip on a collector axe. Any collector weapon that has the text "Inscription: None" will accept an inscription, as long as you're using an inscription allowed on that kind of gear. For example, the +5 energy I have the power! inscription still will only fit on martial weapons, even in the case of collector gear. Now, the tricky part. Prior to NF, no offhand, wand or shield was ever moddable at all. So if you get an offhand, wand or shield from a Proph or Factions collector, it comes with the stats from that collector and they're fixed. Certain collectors in NF and EotN may offer inscribable shields, offhands and wands. For these, you can change the inscription, but I doubt you can change the mod making up where the focus core/shield handle/wand wrapping would go. Not surprisingly, if you get, say, an EotN collector shield that has an empty inscription slot and +45wE on it, you will not be able to salvage a +45wE shield handle off it. In these cases, the +45wE is an inherent part of the collector shield. For most cases, once you put mods on a collector item you can then salvage them off later with an expert kit if you want. You can customize a collector weapon, too. Depending on the skin of the item, collector weapons may or may not be dyeable. In the case of some items (a lot of elementalist items) the collector versions will accept dye while many dropped loot versions will not. I find it easiest to make colored flame artifacts and earth scrolls by starting with collector versions. No matter how you mod the item, the text color will never change. If it started blue, it'll always be blue. However, it is entirely possible to put max mods on a collector weapon and make it work exactly like one of those "perfect" gold weapons. Hope it helps. Cheers, Luny

Jun 14, 2009, 12:25 AM // 00:25	#10
Helix Dreadlock Jungle Guide Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Imperial Sanctum Guild: Legendary Drunken Masters [DUI] Profession: E/Me	Factions collectors weps can be modded too, as far as I know, fac+nf+eotn only, you can try prof too.

Jun 14, 2009, 04:46 AM // 04:46	#11
Archress Shayleigh Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Guild Hall Profession: R/	collector stuff is blue

Jun 15, 2009, 11:44 AM // 11:44	#12
MisterB Furnace Stoker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Planet Earth, Sol system, Milky Way galaxy Guild: [ban] Profession: W/	@Collector stuff is blue: http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Arkor_Leadfoot No inscriptions are possible on those, but you can probably put prefix and suffix mods on them like any other white weapon, which would change them to blue. Any mods applied would be permanent, since those weapons can't be salvaged.

Jun 16, 2009, 05:54 PM // 17:54	#13
imnotyourmother Desert Nomad Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: in a house Guild: The Knitters Guild Profession: W/R	Destroyer weapons are in fact modable and GOLD I do believe. Also some Bonus weapons are modable such as the Glacial Blade. I added a 18% vrs Charr to mine in presearing for some extra damage.