Some basic Heroes questions - Guild Wars Forums

stupidjoe26 · Sep 19, 2008, 03:55 AM // 03:55

Alright currently I have prophecies only and am going to be purchasing EOTN very soon. However having never used heroes before I have a couple questions.

1: Seem to remember hearing that if Character A has a weapon customized for him, that his heroes can still use that weapon. Is that correct? If so I assume that would apply to the bonus items as well?

2: If I purchased the Nightfall Skill unlock pack that would unlock Nightfall skills for my heroes and pvp characters, but is there anyway to get the elite skills from Nightfall for my heroes(pve) without purchasing Nightfall?

3: If heroes get a share of loot does that loot just disappear or do I get that loot as well?

Savio · Sep 19, 2008, 04:00 AM // 04:00

1. Yes, heroes can use weapons customized for your character.

2. Use an elite tome.

3. The loot is gone.

stupidjoe26 · Sep 19, 2008, 04:13 AM // 04:13

Thanks for the quick response. Just to make sure I understand the answer to my second question. So if I got the unlock pack then all elites are unlocked and I can get them with a tome? But only for my heroes right?

Savio · Sep 19, 2008, 04:18 AM // 04:18

Oh, wait, you just want them for your heroes and not yourself? They'll already have the elite skills then; if it's unlocked for your account, it's unlocked for your heroes.

WhiteAsIce · Sep 19, 2008, 04:24 AM // 04:24

I thought that you had to have a campaign linked to your account to acquire that campaign's specific skills. Like, I tried to capture an elite in EotN, but it said I need to have a Nightfall key linked to the account to capture it. Would a Nightfall skill unlock pack allow me to cap that elite?

RPGmaniac · Sep 19, 2008, 04:45 AM // 04:45

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Originally Posted by WhiteAsIce

I thought that you had to have a campaign linked to your account to acquire that campaign's specific skills. Like, I tried to capture an elite in EotN, but it said I need to have a Nightfall key linked to the account to capture it. Would a Nightfall skill unlock pack allow me to cap that elite?

No but your heroes will be able to use it if you buy the unlock pack. I'm about 90% sure that is the case.

gremlin · Sep 19, 2008, 08:36 AM // 08:36

Since I have all the games I am not sure if this works when you add Eye of the North.

There is a hero in Prophesies and another in Factions they became available to me when I got nightfall.

But I assume you would be able to recruit the prophesies hero when you add Eye to the account.

MagmaRed · Sep 19, 2008, 08:48 AM // 08:48

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Originally Posted by gremlin

Since I have all the games I am not sure if this works when you add Eye of the North.

There is a hero in Prophesies and another in Factions they became available to me when I got nightfall.

But I assume you would be able to recruit the prophesies hero when you add Eye to the account.

Olias is only available if you own both Prophecies and Nightfall. To get the quest for him, you have to talk to the NPC in the Consulate Docks. Without Nightfall, this is not possible.

Dimitrius · Nov 24, 2008, 05:11 AM // 05:11

Sorry for necroposting, but I have a very related question. I am currently Prophecies only and I have Factions, Nightfall, & GW:EN en-route to me as I type this. My question is, when I unlock a hero, is that hero unlocked for just that character, or are they unlocked for my account?
And since skills were being discussed, earlier... If I learn a skill on one character, does it unlock it on the account so that my other characters can acquire it by speaking to a trainer?
(I know, n00b questions, forgive me, I played the game when it first came out, but gave up before ascension, I'm now nearing the end of the prophecies storyline, so I ordered the rest of the games.)

Kale Ironfist · Nov 24, 2008, 05:39 AM // 05:39

As with all unlocks, it only applies to PvP. You'll have to obtain the hero and accessorise each time for PvE characters.

Quaker · Nov 24, 2008, 02:34 PM // 14:34

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Originally Posted by Dimitrius

...when I unlock a hero, is that hero unlocked for just that character, or are they unlocked for my account?

No, Hero's are acquired on a per-character basis. Each character would need to do whatever quest or process required to get a specific Hero.

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... If I learn a skill on one character, does it unlock it on the account so that my other characters can acquire it by speaking to a trainer?

Yes. They can also be acquired by using a Tome. (You'll still need to cap Elite skills though, or use an Elite tome.)
Also, the skill will be available to all of your heroes on all characters.

Dimitrius · Nov 24, 2008, 05:34 PM // 17:34

Thanks for clearing that up, Quaker.

I appreciate it.

Lord Of Blame · Nov 24, 2008, 07:53 PM // 19:53

For you skill unlock questions you need to take a look here:

http://www.guildwars.com/products/ex...ks/default.php

This should answer all your questions about the unlock packs.

For full details on unlocking a hero, here is what wiki says:

Obtaining a hero
A hero must first be unlocked or earned before it can be added to the party. Only players with Nightfall or Eye of the North can acquire heroes. In PvE access to a hero is per character and the player must complete specific quests tied to the storyline with the character before being able to access a specific hero. The first time a quest which grants access to a hero is completed on the account the hero is also unlocked for PvP characters on the player's account. A hero can also be unlocked using Balthazar faction. Repeat: when unlocking a hero using faction, that hero is ONLY available for your PvP characters. You will not be allowed to use that hero in PvE mode.

Unlocking a hero for the first time may also unlock skills for the account, as each hero is given a standard set of skills for them to use.

Sep 19, 2008, 03:55 AM // 03:55	#1
stupidjoe26 Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jul 2008 Profession: Me/	Some basic Heroes questions Alright currently I have prophecies only and am going to be purchasing EOTN very soon. However having never used heroes before I have a couple questions. 1: Seem to remember hearing that if Character A has a weapon customized for him, that his heroes can still use that weapon. Is that correct? If so I assume that would apply to the bonus items as well? 2: If I purchased the Nightfall Skill unlock pack that would unlock Nightfall skills for my heroes and pvp characters, but is there anyway to get the elite skills from Nightfall for my heroes(pve) without purchasing Nightfall? 3: If heroes get a share of loot does that loot just disappear or do I get that loot as well?

Sep 19, 2008, 04:00 AM // 04:00	#2
Savio Teenager with attitude Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: Fifteen Over Fifty [Rare]	1. Yes, heroes can use weapons customized for your character. 2. Use an elite tome. 3. The loot is gone. __________________ People are stupid.

Sep 19, 2008, 04:18 AM // 04:18	#4
Savio Teenager with attitude Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: Fifteen Over Fifty [Rare]	Oh, wait, you just want them for your heroes and not yourself? They'll already have the elite skills then; if it's unlocked for your account, it's unlocked for your heroes. __________________ People are stupid.

Nov 24, 2008, 07:53 PM // 19:53	#13
Lord Of Blame Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: USA Guild: Marked Souls [MkS] Profession: E/N	For you skill unlock questions you need to take a look here: http://www.guildwars.com/products/ex...ks/default.php This should answer all your questions about the unlock packs. For full details on unlocking a hero, here is what wiki says: Obtaining a hero A hero must first be unlocked or earned before it can be added to the party. Only players with Nightfall or Eye of the North can acquire heroes. In PvE access to a hero is per character and the player must complete specific quests tied to the storyline with the character before being able to access a specific hero. The first time a quest which grants access to a hero is completed on the account the hero is also unlocked for PvP characters on the player's account. A hero can also be unlocked using Balthazar faction. Repeat: when unlocking a hero using faction, that hero is ONLY available for your PvP characters. You will not be allowed to use that hero in PvE mode. Unlocking a hero for the first time may also unlock skills for the account, as each hero is given a standard set of skills for them to use. Last edited by Lord Of Blame; Nov 24, 2008 at 08:00 PM // 20:00..

Sep 19, 2008, 04:13 AM // 04:13	#3
stupidjoe26 Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jul 2008 Profession: Me/	Thanks for the quick response. Just to make sure I understand the answer to my second question. So if I got the unlock pack then all elites are unlocked and I can get them with a tome? But only for my heroes right?

Sep 19, 2008, 04:24 AM // 04:24	#5
WhiteAsIce Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: May 2008 Profession: R/	I thought that you had to have a campaign linked to your account to acquire that campaign's specific skills. Like, I tried to capture an elite in EotN, but it said I need to have a Nightfall key linked to the account to capture it. Would a Nightfall skill unlock pack allow me to cap that elite?

Sep 19, 2008, 08:36 AM // 08:36	#7
gremlin Furnace Stoker Join Date: Oct 2006 Guild: GWAR Profession: Me/Mo	Since I have all the games I am not sure if this works when you add Eye of the North. There is a hero in Prophesies and another in Factions they became available to me when I got nightfall. But I assume you would be able to recruit the prophesies hero when you add Eye to the account.

Nov 24, 2008, 05:11 AM // 05:11	#9
Dimitrius Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Nov 2008 Profession: P/	Sorry for necroposting, but I have a very related question. I am currently Prophecies only and I have Factions, Nightfall, & GW:EN en-route to me as I type this. My question is, when I unlock a hero, is that hero unlocked for just that character, or are they unlocked for my account? And since skills were being discussed, earlier... If I learn a skill on one character, does it unlock it on the account so that my other characters can acquire it by speaking to a trainer? (I know, n00b questions, forgive me, I played the game when it first came out, but gave up before ascension, I'm now nearing the end of the prophecies storyline, so I ordered the rest of the games.)

Nov 24, 2008, 05:39 AM // 05:39	#10
Kale Ironfist Jungle Guide Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Australia Guild: Venatio Illuminata [VEIL] Profession: W/	As with all unlocks, it only applies to PvP. You'll have to obtain the hero and accessorise each time for PvE characters.

Nov 24, 2008, 05:34 PM // 17:34	#12
Dimitrius Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Nov 2008 Profession: P/	Thanks for clearing that up, Quaker. I appreciate it.