Question about armor - Guild Wars Forums

earthdefence · Sep 06, 2007, 03:03 AM // 03:03

Hey,

I just returned to play after taking like a 2 year break.

Anyway before that my Mesmer had gotten the Elite Rogue Armor, I think from Marhan's Grotto (not sure though) the armor is called "Stalwart Elite Rogue Armor" and has bonuses that reduce physical damage.

Now I want to change to an Armor that gives more Energy. I remember the Enchater's armor had good energy bonuses, but when I went to Marhans Grotto now, I saw all the 15K armors had no bonus at all??? just the basic +1 energy recovery? What is up with that? So where would I find Elite enchanter armor or the best armor for a mesmer that gives energy bonuses? Did they move to somewhere else?

I have Prophecies, Nightfall and Eye of the North though am looking for armor in the prophecies area since havent gotten far in the expansions.

Thanks

RSGashapon · Sep 06, 2007, 03:08 AM // 03:08

All armors have been changed to accept Insignia, you can find them at the Rune traders.

RPGmaniac · Sep 06, 2007, 03:10 AM // 03:10

Just a quick note, the insignia that provides energy is called "Radiant" and is common to all profession armor.

unienaule · Sep 06, 2007, 03:14 AM // 03:14

This is a question, so it has been moved to QA.

earthdefence · Sep 06, 2007, 03:17 AM // 03:17

Thanks, so does that mean any armor can be given any bonuses? So for example can I have the Rogue Armor give me energy bonuses while the enchater armor giving phys dmg reduction bonus?

Also are there any new cool armors for mesmers?

Thanks

free_fall · Sep 06, 2007, 03:35 AM // 03:35

Yes, in Prophesies, different types of armor were tied to specific styles of armor - if you wanted X type of protection/enhancement, you were stuck with the 1 or 2 styles which provided that whether you liked the look or not.

When Factions came around, they decided in response to players' pleadings to make all types available in all styles, so you could get the type you wanted in the style you found most pleasing. Of course, this meant that each armor crafter was selling 6-10 cuirasses, 6-10 gloves, 6-10 leggings, 6-10 boots and umpteen headpieces. A welcome change but a little unwieldly to scroll through all those pieces, being very careful you clicked the right one to purchase.

With Factions, they simplified this immensely, making the type protection/enhancement modifiers Insignias that are applied to armor the same way Runes are. This means that most armor crafters can now sell just a few different headpieces and 1 each of cuirasses, gloves, leggings and boots (there's a few places with single armor crafters that sell multiple styles).

PS - No, I don't believe they added any new armor styles to Prophesies. However, since you have NF, when you get to Kamadan (the town Proph chars arrive at), look for people offerring "ferry" service to Consulate Docks (costs 400-500 gold), there's an armor guy there selling standard max armor.

earthdefence · Sep 06, 2007, 03:57 AM // 03:57

Ahhh now I get it thanks.

Is the Kamdan Armor a good one? where can I find photos

Toutatis · Sep 06, 2007, 04:24 AM // 04:24

You can find screenshots of all the current styles of Mesmer armor here

Sep 06, 2007, 03:03 AM // 03:03	#1
earthdefence Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Sep 2007	Question about armor Hey, I just returned to play after taking like a 2 year break. Anyway before that my Mesmer had gotten the Elite Rogue Armor, I think from Marhan's Grotto (not sure though) the armor is called "Stalwart Elite Rogue Armor" and has bonuses that reduce physical damage. Now I want to change to an Armor that gives more Energy. I remember the Enchater's armor had good energy bonuses, but when I went to Marhans Grotto now, I saw all the 15K armors had no bonus at all??? just the basic +1 energy recovery? What is up with that? So where would I find Elite enchanter armor or the best armor for a mesmer that gives energy bonuses? Did they move to somewhere else? I have Prophecies, Nightfall and Eye of the North though am looking for armor in the prophecies area since havent gotten far in the expansions. Thanks

Sep 06, 2007, 03:35 AM // 03:35	#6
free_fall Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Oct 2005	Yes, in Prophesies, different types of armor were tied to specific styles of armor - if you wanted X type of protection/enhancement, you were stuck with the 1 or 2 styles which provided that whether you liked the look or not. When Factions came around, they decided in response to players' pleadings to make all types available in all styles, so you could get the type you wanted in the style you found most pleasing. Of course, this meant that each armor crafter was selling 6-10 cuirasses, 6-10 gloves, 6-10 leggings, 6-10 boots and umpteen headpieces. A welcome change but a little unwieldly to scroll through all those pieces, being very careful you clicked the right one to purchase. With Factions, they simplified this immensely, making the type protection/enhancement modifiers Insignias that are applied to armor the same way Runes are. This means that most armor crafters can now sell just a few different headpieces and 1 each of cuirasses, gloves, leggings and boots (there's a few places with single armor crafters that sell multiple styles). PS - No, I don't believe they added any new armor styles to Prophesies. However, since you have NF, when you get to Kamadan (the town Proph chars arrive at), look for people offerring "ferry" service to Consulate Docks (costs 400-500 gold), there's an armor guy there selling standard max armor. Last edited by free_fall; Sep 06, 2007 at 03:46 AM // 03:46..

Sep 06, 2007, 03:08 AM // 03:08	#2
RSGashapon Krytan Explorer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sol 3 Profession: R/	All armors have been changed to accept Insignia, you can find them at the Rune traders.

Sep 06, 2007, 03:10 AM // 03:10	#3
RPGmaniac Desert Nomad Join Date: Aug 2005	Just a quick note, the insignia that provides energy is called "Radiant" and is common to all profession armor.

Sep 06, 2007, 03:14 AM // 03:14	#4
unienaule I dunt even get "Retired" Join Date: Aug 2005 Guild: Fifteen Over Fifty [Rare]	This is a question, so it has been moved to QA.

Sep 06, 2007, 03:17 AM // 03:17	#5
earthdefence Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Sep 2007	Thanks, so does that mean any armor can be given any bonuses? So for example can I have the Rogue Armor give me energy bonuses while the enchater armor giving phys dmg reduction bonus? Also are there any new cool armors for mesmers? Thanks

Sep 06, 2007, 03:57 AM // 03:57	#7
earthdefence Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Sep 2007	Ahhh now I get it thanks. Is the Kamdan Armor a good one? where can I find photos

Sep 06, 2007, 04:24 AM // 04:24	#8
Toutatis Walking Wiki Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Isle of Medication Guild: Visitors from Aranna [VFA] Profession: Me/E	You can find screenshots of all the current styles of Mesmer armor here