What is a 'max' weapon? - Guild Wars Forums

monk463 · Mar 24, 2008, 02:38 PM // 14:38

Fairly new here (2 month vet) and I have a lvl 20 (non-ascended) R/Mo and a lvl 18 W/Me and now face the higher level needs of the game. I recently bought a green bow for Jon and a green Axe for Tars, they seem to be fine but the problem is "I really don't know' So to the question(s):

What is a Max weapon and in particular a max Bow and/or Axe.

I read a lot of +5 20/20 etc stat but don't truly know what it means, For example my Green Bow:

Zelnchlun Long Bow
15-28 Damage
Damage +15
Armor -10
Armor Penetration +20
Health +30

Is this good, can it be changed (so far no luck adding upgrades) and is it a perfect or max bow?

I'll stop for know until I get a few responses.

Joe

dunky_g · Mar 24, 2008, 02:40 PM // 14:40

thats a green

so no, you cant change the mods.

Olim Chill · Mar 24, 2008, 02:45 PM // 14:45

Quote:

What is a Max weapon and in particular a max Bow and/or Axe.

Check here for max damage stats.

Akroma Angel NL · Mar 24, 2008, 02:45 PM // 14:45

you got max damage for wepeans
bow its 15-28
axe its 6-28

also perfect axes and bows believed 2 have 15^50 mod 30 hp and 20/20 sundering mod

but there are many "perfect options" like a vamp mod with 30 hp
or zealous mod and +5 armor

if you want a good bow i would say try 15^50 20/20 sundering and 30 hp

stretchs · Mar 24, 2008, 02:55 PM // 14:55

A serviceable weapon, but not the best for all your needs. Greens while neat and nice named are not always the best as they are what they are and you cannot make them to your specific needs

monk463 · Mar 24, 2008, 02:59 PM // 14:59

As always thanks a ton for the quick replies, just a little further help needed. In the reply below what exactly do the underlined stats mean? I do understand some from the wiki and the refrences in other replies but I am joping for the 'lazy man' -- Stats for Dummies version.

Thanks again

Quote:

Originally Posted by Akroma Angel NL

also perfect axes and bows believed 2 have 15^50 mod 30 hp and 20/20 sundering mod

but there are many "perfect options" like a vamp mod with 30 hp
or zealous mod and +5 armor

if you want a good bow i would say try 15^50 20/20 sundering and 30 hp

Gogey · Mar 24, 2008, 03:22 PM // 15:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by monk463

As always thanks a ton for the quick replies, just a little further help needed. In the reply below what exactly do the underlined stats mean? I do understand some from the wiki and the refrences in other replies but I am joping for the 'lazy man' -- Stats for Dummies version.

Thanks again

15^50 = 15% More damage when you have over 50% health.

30 HP = Bow Grip of Fortitude, gives 30 health.

20/20 Sundering mod = 20% Chance on hit for 20% armor penetration (Sundering Bow String)

HawkofStorms · Mar 24, 2008, 05:33 PM // 17:33

Sundering however, is garbage. It is by FAR not the best option for a bow, especially if you run a B/P build. It is, however, what people refer to as "perfect."

And a 15%, -10 armor while attacking is still perfectly useable.

Brawn Over Brains · Mar 24, 2008, 05:53 PM // 17:53

A Max bow, is just the damage. (15-28)
a Perfect Bow is 15^50 (15% dmg while over 50% hp)
20/20 (20% chance for 20% Armour Penetration)
+30hp (Provides and extra 30hp)

And as for green items, most of them ARE Perfect but some (Like your bow) have sopmething different about them eg vampiric or zealous.
Green items are good for someone who hasn't got enough money to make custom items that are more suited to your build (eg barbed for +33% bleeding duration instead of sundering)

Mar 24, 2008, 02:38 PM // 14:38	#1
monk463 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tiverton, Rhode Island, USA Profession: R/Mo	What is a 'max' weapon? Fairly new here (2 month vet) and I have a lvl 20 (non-ascended) R/Mo and a lvl 18 W/Me and now face the higher level needs of the game. I recently bought a green bow for Jon and a green Axe for Tars, they seem to be fine but the problem is "I really don't know' So to the question(s): What is a Max weapon and in particular a max Bow and/or Axe. I read a lot of +5 20/20 etc stat but don't truly know what it means, For example my Green Bow: Zelnchlun Long Bow 15-28 Damage Damage +15 Armor -10 Armor Penetration +20 Health +30 Is this good, can it be changed (so far no luck adding upgrades) and is it a perfect or max bow? I'll stop for know until I get a few responses. Joe

Mar 24, 2008, 02:40 PM // 14:40	#2
dunky_g Desert Nomad Join Date: Dec 2005 Guild: [SNOW]	thats a green so no, you cant change the mods.

Mar 24, 2008, 02:45 PM // 14:45	#4
Akroma Angel NL Krytan Explorer Join Date: Nov 2007 Guild: [LLL] Profession: W/	you got max damage for wepeans bow its 15-28 axe its 6-28 also perfect axes and bows believed 2 have 15^50 mod 30 hp and 20/20 sundering mod but there are many "perfect options" like a vamp mod with 30 hp or zealous mod and +5 armor if you want a good bow i would say try 15^50 20/20 sundering and 30 hp

Mar 24, 2008, 02:55 PM // 14:55	#5
stretchs Jungle Guide Join Date: Sep 2007 Guild: Untimely Demise [Err了] - SOHK	A serviceable weapon, but not the best for all your needs. Greens while neat and nice named are not always the best as they are what they are and you cannot make them to your specific needs

Mar 24, 2008, 05:33 PM // 17:33	#8
HawkofStorms Hall Hero Join Date: Aug 2005 Profession: E/	Sundering however, is garbage. It is by FAR not the best option for a bow, especially if you run a B/P build. It is, however, what people refer to as "perfect." And a 15%, -10 armor while attacking is still perfectly useable.

Mar 24, 2008, 05:53 PM // 17:53	#9
Brawn Over Brains Krytan Explorer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: England Guild: X Devils Rejects X Profession: W/Mo	A Max bow, is just the damage. (15-28) a Perfect Bow is 15^50 (15% dmg while over 50% hp) 20/20 (20% chance for 20% Armour Penetration) +30hp (Provides and extra 30hp) And as for green items, most of them ARE Perfect but some (Like your bow) have sopmething different about them eg vampiric or zealous. Green items are good for someone who hasn't got enough money to make custom items that are more suited to your build (eg barbed for +33% bleeding duration instead of sundering)