When should I dye my armor? - Guild Wars Forums

Usurp · Mar 19, 2008, 02:47 PM // 14:47

I just got the max armor for my Para. Is there a chance that I will still get better armor (armor with better atts), and should thus save my dye?

Kazuo · Mar 19, 2008, 02:52 PM // 14:52

No, you won't get any "better" armor stats-wise, but later you can get more expensive Elite armor which got the same stats but different apperance.

Zokocow · Mar 19, 2008, 02:55 PM // 14:55

I'd say it's no big deal to dye your armor. It looks good and you can always buy Grey dye to change it back to it's beginning color.

Flem · Mar 19, 2008, 02:55 PM // 14:55

For any dye but black (and possibly white), I would say use your dye now. It's so cheap there is little reason not too.

Rushin Roulette · Mar 19, 2008, 02:59 PM // 14:59

You cant get armor with better atts.

Max armor is max armor. The different ones are only for looks.

Painbringer · Mar 19, 2008, 03:12 PM // 15:12

Honestly it is just bling so whenever you want to

Xcalibur the Great · Mar 19, 2008, 04:08 PM // 16:08

if you wanna really show off FOW paragon Armor is pretty hot.

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other than that yellow dye works very well with all paragon armor styles. and you can also mix colors to give your armor a more customized feel.

Usurp · Mar 19, 2008, 04:43 PM // 16:43

So...what about my black and white dyes? Save, sell, use...any suggestions?

Darkobra · Mar 19, 2008, 04:52 PM // 16:52

You don't need to dye every armour you have black. It's all about dying it to what you think will look good.

You can make your armour fit your playstyle better with insignia. This will conditionally raise the armour or raise even a few energy points. It's pretty much the only way to make it better.

But I'd definitely say keep the black and white dyes unless you need the money. You never know when you might find some armour that looks good with the dye.

Olim Chill · Mar 19, 2008, 04:53 PM // 16:53

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Originally Posted by Usurp

So...what about my black and white dyes? Save, sell, use...any suggestions?

If you plan on getting elite armor, and you think you might want to dye it black or white - save them.

If you are content with the max armor you have, and want to dye it black or white - use them.

If you need gold fast to buy a weapon, tome, or whatever - sell them.

Whatever you do - GL & enjoy.

Wirt · Mar 19, 2008, 08:02 PM // 20:02

Id say save black, white, and sometimes silver dye for your LAST armor. The other dyes, mix them up, dye the armor the cost to replace those dyes arent too great. But you could also just collect black dyes and use that as back-up money for emergencies.

BTW Usurp, how are you liking Paragon?

DarkFlame · Mar 19, 2008, 08:47 PM // 20:47

How long do you think you'll be wearing your current set of armor? If you like your current set and think you'll be wearing it for a long time, then by all means, dye it a color you like. If you think you'll be dumping your current set for something else in a week's time, then save your dyes. The only reason to hold off on dyeing something is to save money, anyway. Your decision should be as simple as that.

Usurp · Mar 19, 2008, 10:03 PM // 22:03

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Originally Posted by Wirt

Id say save black, white, and sometimes silver dye for your LAST armor. The other dyes, mix them up, dye the armor the cost to replace those dyes arent too great. But you could also just collect black dyes and use that as back-up money for emergencies.

BTW Usurp, how are you liking Paragon?

Tx for the advice. I do like the Paragon...I got him to lvl 20 pretty fast and am now back-tracking in Prophecies to go do the missions there. I kinda want to follow the storyline chronologically as much as I can...but wasn't digging Prophecies so much. I like Nightfall alot...the heroes and all of the extra att points I am getting for Sunspear ranks. The one thing about the Para is that I don't have any AoE power. I did just get my Spear elite though...and it is pretty sweet. I am thinking of making a Derv actually.

Wirt · Mar 19, 2008, 10:28 PM // 22:28

Well you could go splinter weapon (Rit weapon skill). And paras are more for spiking, giving out conditions, and team buffs. But out of all my characters, I had the easiest time getting through Nightfall with the para, and that was with a damage dealing/theyre on fire build and without the shout-god build.

Eldin · Mar 20, 2008, 12:34 AM // 00:34

I would dye your max armor, but don't buy any expensive dyes such as black or white.

Save those for your 15k armor.

Usurp · Mar 20, 2008, 02:37 PM // 14:37

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Originally Posted by Wirt

Well you could go splinter weapon (Rit weapon skill). And paras are more for spiking, giving out conditions, and team buffs. But out of all my characters, I had the easiest time getting through Nightfall with the para, and that was with a damage dealing/theyre on fire build and without the shout-god build.

Yeah...I was actually planning to pick up the Rit secondary. Also, I don't really use the branded builds (ie. prescribed builds) I just find one that I like. I am using a Spear/Shout build of sorts.

Mar 19, 2008, 02:47 PM // 14:47	#1
Usurp Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The burbs of Atlanta	When should I dye my armor? I just got the max armor for my Para. Is there a chance that I will still get better armor (armor with better atts), and should thus save my dye?

Mar 19, 2008, 02:55 PM // 14:55	#4
Flem Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: NA Profession: N/Me	For any dye but black (and possibly white), I would say use your dye now. It's so cheap there is little reason not too. Last edited by Flem; Mar 19, 2008 at 03:04 PM // 15:04..

Mar 19, 2008, 02:52 PM // 14:52	#2
Kazuo Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Oct 2005 Guild: [DV]	No, you won't get any "better" armor stats-wise, but later you can get more expensive Elite armor which got the same stats but different apperance.

Mar 19, 2008, 02:55 PM // 14:55	#3
Zokocow Academy Page Join Date: Nov 2007 Profession: E/Me	I'd say it's no big deal to dye your armor. It looks good and you can always buy Grey dye to change it back to it's beginning color.

Mar 19, 2008, 02:59 PM // 14:59	#5
Rushin Roulette Forge Runner Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Right here Guild: Ende	You cant get armor with better atts. Max armor is max armor. The different ones are only for looks.

Mar 19, 2008, 03:12 PM // 15:12	#6
Painbringer Furnace Stoker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Minnesota Guild: Black Widows of Death Profession: W/Mo	Honestly it is just bling so whenever you want to

Mar 19, 2008, 04:08 PM // 16:08	#7
Xcalibur the Great Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Feb 2008 Guild: Samurai of Legend Profession: W/Mo	if you wanna really show off FOW paragon Armor is pretty hot. edit other than that yellow dye works very well with all paragon armor styles. and you can also mix colors to give your armor a more customized feel.

Mar 19, 2008, 04:43 PM // 16:43	#8
Usurp Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The burbs of Atlanta	So...what about my black and white dyes? Save, sell, use...any suggestions?

Mar 19, 2008, 04:52 PM // 16:52	#9
Darkobra Forge Runner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Scotland Guild: Type like an idiot, I'll treat you like an idiot Profession: E/Me	You don't need to dye every armour you have black. It's all about dying it to what you think will look good. You can make your armour fit your playstyle better with insignia. This will conditionally raise the armour or raise even a few energy points. It's pretty much the only way to make it better. But I'd definitely say keep the black and white dyes unless you need the money. You never know when you might find some armour that looks good with the dye.

Mar 19, 2008, 08:02 PM // 20:02	#11
Wirt Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Nov 2007 Guild: Conscripts of Ascalon Profession: W/	Id say save black, white, and sometimes silver dye for your LAST armor. The other dyes, mix them up, dye the armor the cost to replace those dyes arent too great. But you could also just collect black dyes and use that as back-up money for emergencies. BTW Usurp, how are you liking Paragon?

Mar 19, 2008, 08:47 PM // 20:47	#12
DarkFlame Desert Nomad Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ascalon Profession: E/	How long do you think you'll be wearing your current set of armor? If you like your current set and think you'll be wearing it for a long time, then by all means, dye it a color you like. If you think you'll be dumping your current set for something else in a week's time, then save your dyes. The only reason to hold off on dyeing something is to save money, anyway. Your decision should be as simple as that.

Mar 19, 2008, 10:28 PM // 22:28	#14
Wirt Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Nov 2007 Guild: Conscripts of Ascalon Profession: W/	Well you could go splinter weapon (Rit weapon skill). And paras are more for spiking, giving out conditions, and team buffs. But out of all my characters, I had the easiest time getting through Nightfall with the para, and that was with a damage dealing/theyre on fire build and without the shout-god build.

Mar 20, 2008, 12:34 AM // 00:34	#15
Eldin Forge Runner Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: America. How about you, commie? Guild: Fellows of Mythgar [FOM] Profession: R/Mo	I would dye your max armor, but don't buy any expensive dyes such as black or white. Save those for your 15k armor.