Spening Balthazar Factions! - Guild Wars Forums

Undertaker316 · Apr 25, 2008, 06:24 AM // 06:24

Hello =)
Im new to Guild Wars and been playing for 2 weeks, think im doing pretty good but have some nooby questions and this is one:

If you spend Blathazar Factions is it erased from the maximum?

Like if i have 8000 Factions and i spend 5000 on stuff does it still say 8,000/10,000 or since i spent it 3,000/10,000

O yah and how much does it cost for Elite Skills and are all elite skills available to buy?

THANKS!!!

Kyomi Tachibana · Apr 25, 2008, 06:26 AM // 06:26

Yes it gets reduced every time you buy something, the amount you have, and you can raise the total amount of balth faction you can have at one time through progressing through various PvP-based titles.

Regular skills cost 1k each, Elites cost 3k each and yes, all elites are available to buy. [If you have the correct campaign]

More information here:
http://guildwars.wikia.com/wiki/Balthazar_Faction

Undertaker316 · Apr 25, 2008, 06:37 AM // 06:37

Okay TYVM

But are ALL Elite Skill's for my professions availble?

Iv asked it 100 time and never a responce XD

Kyomi Tachibana · Apr 25, 2008, 06:39 AM // 06:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Undertaker316

Okay TYVM

But are ALL Elite Skill's for my professions availble?

Iv asked it 100 time and never a responce XD

Yes, all Non-PvE elite skills are available through the priests of Balthazar, but only at the high level PvP areas.

Pleikki · Apr 25, 2008, 06:49 AM // 06:49

But he asks how much does it cost.. There are 1235 skills = 1.235milj balth + elite skills 3k/e so around 2.5milj faction i guess? dunno did i count right

ivan.alicard · Apr 25, 2008, 07:06 AM // 07:06

all elites are available but only for the campaign you own.

Jam Jar · Apr 25, 2008, 07:31 AM // 07:31

Non elite skills: 1,000 Balthazar Faction
Elite skills: 3,000 Balthazar Faction

Items: 500-2,000 (someone check) Balthazar Faction

You can only buy the skills corresponding to your campaign and core skills. For instance, you can unlock Dragon Slash if you have Factions, but you cannot unlock it if you only have Prophecies. But since you have Prophecies, you can unlock, say, Hundred Blades instead of Dragon Slash on Factions.

Balthazar Faction will be deducted from your total Balthazar Faction points. However, if you put your mouse on the Balthazar Faction bar, you can view your maximum amount.

Since you're new, I suggest you look up some builds on pvxwiki.com, use gw.gamewikis.org for reference, check out the Campfire for tips, and go to Gladiator Arena for some PvP tips.

AND REMEMBER THE RULE:

Never have these two skills together: Echo, Mending.

Undertaker316 · Apr 25, 2008, 07:35 AM // 07:35

TYVM

I have Factions and EOTN and going to have Nightfall

At that one Blathazar Place i go to on the ship can i buy all elite skills from All Campains I Have Availible? Or are their different places for each campain

So theres no realy CAP just a maximum u can have in there temeperarily rite. If i have 9k then spend 9k then get 9k more and spend it i will never get capped rite. Thanks!

graverobber2 · Apr 25, 2008, 08:03 AM // 08:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jam Jar

Never have these two skills together: Echo, Mending.

yeah, you should use arcane echo, then you don't waste you elite ^^ (j/k)

Undertaker316 · Apr 25, 2008, 08:25 AM // 08:25

What is Echo and Mending??
Are they Elie Skills?

I Use Signet Of Capture

And does anyone have a responce to my other question

Thanks

shostopper · Apr 25, 2008, 08:34 AM // 08:34

arcane echo is a none elite mesmer skill and mending is a non elite monk skill

arual · Apr 25, 2008, 08:35 AM // 08:35

"Echo mending" is a joke. Don't take any references to it seriously. For the record Mending is often considered a 'noob spell' (as it often used in low-level areas) that gains absolutely no benefit from being Echo'd (other than the waste of an Elite slot).

On the other hand I do advocate the use of Arcane Echoing Mending if your entering an area with multiple interrupts, especially Distracting Shot. That way if your original Mending gets interrupted then you can still cast the copy of it providing you echo it before battle

Undertaker316 · Apr 25, 2008, 08:52 AM // 08:52

Okay thanks guys
I understand that there are no caps correct

Like I could have 9000 then spend 9000 then gain 9000 more so the 10,000 balthazar limit means nothing CORRECT? So no cap?

And is Balthazar the ONLY place to buy all elite skills if i have all 3 expansions or are there different places to buy elite skills in every expansion???

Thanks

shostopper · Apr 25, 2008, 08:55 AM // 08:55

if you don't want to use balthazar faction to get the elite skills you could use a signet of capture. so you would find the boss that carries the elite skill that you want to cap then kill it and use your signet of capture and get the elite or you can use elite skill tome.

Undertaker316 · Apr 25, 2008, 09:20 AM // 09:20

Um okay but do i go to the same place to buy elite skills from all 3 expansions or different places in each expansion?

Kyomi Tachibana · Apr 25, 2008, 09:29 AM // 09:29

You can't buy elite skills from them, you unlock them for use on Heroes, PvP characters, and to get them through Elite Tomes.

But yes, each Priest of Balthazar in high level PvP areas [Battle Isles] have all skills to unlock.

Arduin · Apr 25, 2008, 10:03 AM // 10:03

I seriously recommend you reading the wiki-page provided in the 2nd post. All q's you are asking are answered there.

Kale Ironfist · Apr 25, 2008, 10:18 AM // 10:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Undertaker316

Okay thanks guys
I understand that there are no caps correct

Like I could have 9000 then spend 9000 then gain 9000 more so the 10,000 balthazar limit means nothing CORRECT? So no cap?

And is Balthazar the ONLY place to buy all elite skills if i have all 3 expansions or are there different places to buy elite skills in every expansion???

Thanks

You spend the faction (ie, if you had 9,000/10,000 and spent all 9,000, then you're down to 0/10,000)

Also, you don't buy the skills, you unlock them. If it's unlocked, all PvP characters can use it, but your PvE characters cannot. For them, they must either go to a skill trainer (non-elite skills only) or use a tome (either non-elite or elite only, depending on tome).

Undertaker316 · Apr 25, 2008, 11:02 AM // 11:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arduinna

I seriously recommend you reading the wiki-page provided in the 2nd post. All q's you are asking are answered there.

Lol dude i did check wiki, their helpfull but a player is 100x better htan wiki. Its like getting advice fro ma friend vs the instruction manuel haha.

Anyways thanks guys i got the answer

Now sorry im new how do i close this thread?

If a mod is looking please close

Father of The Son of God · Apr 25, 2008, 10:13 PM // 22:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Undertaker316

If you spend Blathazar Factions is it erased from the maximum?

Like if i have 8000 Factions and i spend 5000 on stuff does it still say 8,000/10,000 or since i spent it 3,000/10,000

The displayed amount is how much you currently have (available to spend). If you would like to see how much you have accumulated ever since the grand beginning (2+ weeks ago), you can simply hover your mouse over the Balth Faction bar.

Apr 25, 2008, 06:24 AM // 06:24	#1
Undertaker316 Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2008	Spening Balthazar Factions! Hello =) Im new to Guild Wars and been playing for 2 weeks, think im doing pretty good but have some nooby questions and this is one: If you spend Blathazar Factions is it erased from the maximum? Like if i have 8000 Factions and i spend 5000 on stuff does it still say 8,000/10,000 or since i spent it 3,000/10,000 O yah and how much does it cost for Elite Skills and are all elite skills available to buy? THANKS!!!

Apr 25, 2008, 06:26 AM // 06:26	#2
Kyomi Tachibana Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Oregon, USA Guild: Where iz teh Bonuz [WitB] Profession: P/W	Yes it gets reduced every time you buy something, the amount you have, and you can raise the total amount of balth faction you can have at one time through progressing through various PvP-based titles. Regular skills cost 1k each, Elites cost 3k each and yes, all elites are available to buy. [If you have the correct campaign] More information here: http://guildwars.wikia.com/wiki/Balthazar_Faction Last edited by Kyomi Tachibana; Apr 25, 2008 at 06:34 AM // 06:34..

Apr 25, 2008, 08:35 AM // 08:35	#12
arual Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Aug 2006	"Echo mending" is a joke. Don't take any references to it seriously. For the record Mending is often considered a 'noob spell' (as it often used in low-level areas) that gains absolutely no benefit from being Echo'd (other than the waste of an Elite slot). On the other hand I do advocate the use of Arcane Echoing Mending if your entering an area with multiple interrupts, especially Distracting Shot. That way if your original Mending gets interrupted then you can still cast the copy of it providing you echo it before battle Last edited by arual; Apr 25, 2008 at 08:39 AM // 08:39..

Apr 25, 2008, 06:37 AM // 06:37	#3
Undertaker316 Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2008	Okay TYVM But are ALL Elite Skill's for my professions availble? Iv asked it 100 time and never a responce XD

Apr 25, 2008, 06:49 AM // 06:49	#5
Pleikki WTB q8 15^50 Weapons! Join Date: Nov 2006 Guild: ???oo ???ugs ???lan [?????????]	But he asks how much does it cost.. There are 1235 skills = 1.235milj balth + elite skills 3k/e so around 2.5milj faction i guess? dunno did i count right

Apr 25, 2008, 07:06 AM // 07:06	#6
ivan.alicard Academy Page Join Date: Jun 2007 Guild: Electric warfair Profession: E/Me	all elites are available but only for the campaign you own.

Apr 25, 2008, 07:31 AM // 07:31	#7
Jam Jar Krytan Explorer Join Date: Apr 2007 Guild: [Disc] Profession: W/	Non elite skills: 1,000 Balthazar Faction Elite skills: 3,000 Balthazar Faction Items: 500-2,000 (someone check) Balthazar Faction You can only buy the skills corresponding to your campaign and core skills. For instance, you can unlock Dragon Slash if you have Factions, but you cannot unlock it if you only have Prophecies. But since you have Prophecies, you can unlock, say, Hundred Blades instead of Dragon Slash on Factions. Balthazar Faction will be deducted from your total Balthazar Faction points. However, if you put your mouse on the Balthazar Faction bar, you can view your maximum amount. Since you're new, I suggest you look up some builds on pvxwiki.com, use gw.gamewikis.org for reference, check out the Campfire for tips, and go to Gladiator Arena for some PvP tips. AND REMEMBER THE RULE: Never have these two skills together: Echo, Mending.

Apr 25, 2008, 07:35 AM // 07:35	#8
Undertaker316 Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2008	TYVM I have Factions and EOTN and going to have Nightfall At that one Blathazar Place i go to on the ship can i buy all elite skills from All Campains I Have Availible? Or are their different places for each campain So theres no realy CAP just a maximum u can have in there temeperarily rite. If i have 9k then spend 9k then get 9k more and spend it i will never get capped rite. Thanks!

Apr 25, 2008, 08:25 AM // 08:25	#10
Undertaker316 Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2008	What is Echo and Mending?? Are they Elie Skills? I Use Signet Of Capture And does anyone have a responce to my other question Thanks

Apr 25, 2008, 08:34 AM // 08:34	#11
shostopper Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jan 2008 Guild: Shadow Soldiers Profession: N/Mo	arcane echo is a none elite mesmer skill and mending is a non elite monk skill

Apr 25, 2008, 08:52 AM // 08:52	#13
Undertaker316 Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2008	Okay thanks guys I understand that there are no caps correct Like I could have 9000 then spend 9000 then gain 9000 more so the 10,000 balthazar limit means nothing CORRECT? So no cap? And is Balthazar the ONLY place to buy all elite skills if i have all 3 expansions or are there different places to buy elite skills in every expansion??? Thanks

Apr 25, 2008, 08:55 AM // 08:55	#14
shostopper Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jan 2008 Guild: Shadow Soldiers Profession: N/Mo	if you don't want to use balthazar faction to get the elite skills you could use a signet of capture. so you would find the boss that carries the elite skill that you want to cap then kill it and use your signet of capture and get the elite or you can use elite skill tome.

Apr 25, 2008, 09:20 AM // 09:20	#15
Undertaker316 Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2008	Um okay but do i go to the same place to buy elite skills from all 3 expansions or different places in each expansion?

Apr 25, 2008, 09:29 AM // 09:29	#16
Kyomi Tachibana Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Oregon, USA Guild: Where iz teh Bonuz [WitB] Profession: P/W	You can't buy elite skills from them, you unlock them for use on Heroes, PvP characters, and to get them through Elite Tomes. But yes, each Priest of Balthazar in high level PvP areas [Battle Isles] have all skills to unlock.

Apr 25, 2008, 10:03 AM // 10:03	#17
Arduin Grotto Attendant Join Date: May 2005 Location: The Netherlands Guild: Limburgse Jagers [LJ] Profession: R/	I seriously recommend you reading the wiki-page provided in the 2nd post. All q's you are asking are answered there.