Are Keys worth it? - Guild Wars Forums

known12345 · May 27, 2006, 01:15 AM // 01:15

I was wondering, it is good to purchase keys and use them for treasure chests? So far, I have used keys (about 10 times) and so far got only purple items, and one gold item that was pretty nice. However, I was wondering if it was just a rare event that I got a nice item or that it is worth it to use keys on for chests. For example, is it good to buy 100 keys (it the last areas of the game) and then go to treasure chests and will get good enough items to cover the cost for the keys?

Zui · May 27, 2006, 01:29 AM // 01:29

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Arknow · May 27, 2006, 01:29 AM // 01:29

rarely
though some skins can only come from chest's iirc, so pray to the RNG god

i myself have gotten enough nice items to justify getting more keys

**cosyfiep** · May 27, 2006, 01:32 AM // 01:32

that is a really good question and a big can of worms.
It all depends on what you have in mind for 'worth'....if you want to find a nice item on your own, if you want to sell gold/purple items for the gold, if you want to get the mods from them, ....
If you are just planning on selling the items to the merchant, then no is your answer; planning on selling them to another player...maybe (depends on mod and item), salvaging, again depends on mod/item etc.
For the most part, in my opinion, no keys are not worth it if you are selling the items to the merchant (the key is usually more expensive than the item you get from the chest)....the others are your discretion.......( I never buy keys, but will use them if they drop---unless you are talking ascalon then the key is worth more than any item from a chest---so I sell those keys back to the merchants)

hellboy909 · May 27, 2006, 01:51 AM // 01:51

The items you get will rarely be worth the cost of the key. It's like playing the lottery, most of the time you'll lose. That being said it is useful to use keys if you want to unlock mods for PvP.

Former Ruling · May 27, 2006, 03:14 AM // 03:14

In Tyria I always said no.

In Cantha though...From the Faction Area keys, I often atleast break even on a set of keys bought. (like if I spent 6k on 10 keys, I'd atleast make over 6k profit off them).

And theres no harm breaking even - as you are getting the chance at rare stuff, and improving a title ranking.

TheOneAndOnlyX · May 27, 2006, 03:26 AM // 03:26

Well ask the perfect low req chaos axe droppers and the constant purple droppers. It really depends dont go to tyria, tyria=wasteland

TheOneAndOnlyX · May 27, 2006, 03:27 AM // 03:27

Well ask the perfect low req chaos axe droppers and the constant purple droppers. It really depends dont go to tyria, tyria=wasteland

Lateralus · May 27, 2006, 03:32 AM // 03:32

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Originally Posted by Zui

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TheOneAndOnlyX · May 27, 2006, 03:34 AM // 03:34

Lol lateralus one more thing sorry for the double post its just these forums lag like hell and i get impatient, for i am a man that never gets lag :/

Lateralus · May 27, 2006, 05:40 AM // 05:40

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Originally Posted by TheOneAndOnlyX

Lol lateralus one more thing sorry for the double post its just these forums lag like hell and i get impatient, for i am a man that never gets lag :/

Yeah, whats with all the lag and double posting, Im even seeing double threads...

Zui · May 27, 2006, 06:47 AM // 06:47

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Zui · May 27, 2006, 06:48 AM // 06:48

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Dahl · May 27, 2006, 06:48 AM // 06:48

If you're low on cash, then go for it.

The thing with chests is... If it's gold for one person, it's gold for EVERYONE. So just wait for someone else to open the chest. If they get a gold item, then so will you. If they get a purple item, avoid the chest completely.

I made 500k in an hour a week or two back by doing this. Got some nice 15^50 and 15%-5 items, they sold quick.

Snograt · May 27, 2006, 04:27 PM // 16:27

As most have said, it's not worth it in a purely financial sense.

On the other hand, opening high-end chests does contribute to the Treasure Hunter title (high end meaning Kurzick/Luxon keys or better in Cantha; Shiverpeaks or better in Tyria)

Personally, I love chests. Sure, more often than not they're not worth the key money, but it's like a lucky dip - you just never know what you're gonna get next!

Swinging Fists · May 27, 2006, 05:35 PM // 17:35

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Originally Posted by Dahl

If you're low on cash, then go for it.

The thing with chests is... If it's gold for one person, it's gold for EVERYONE. So just wait for someone else to open the chest. If they get a gold item, then so will you. If they get a purple item, avoid the chest completely.

I made 500k in an hour a week or two back by doing this. Got some nice 15^50 and 15%-5 items, they sold quick.

OK, could you please confirm this. And, I feel somewhat silly for not realizing this. I always thought only one person could open a chest and get the item. You mean, everyone can use a key on a chest and get their own item ?

Thanks.

fb2000 · May 27, 2006, 05:38 PM // 17:38

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Originally Posted by Swinging Fists

OK, could you please confirm this. And, I feel somewhat silly for not realizing this. I always thought only one person could open a chest and get the item. You mean, everyone can use a key on a chest and get their own item ?

Thanks.

regular "locked" chests can be used from anyone once. everyone gets an item provided they use a key on the chest. the quality of the items is determined by quality of the first item dropped -> if the first item is rare/gold, all the rest will be too

hope this helps

known12345 · May 28, 2006, 12:02 AM // 00:02

Where are the chests though "should" yield "great" items. For example, it is obvious that at lower level areas, chests shouldn't put out good items. And that chests at high level areas should (because keys cost more depending on location). Also, are chests in cantha better then they are in tyria?

Young Hero · May 28, 2006, 01:29 AM // 01:29

When you have the means to generate gold, then yes they are worth it.Keys are cheap and can gererate a big sale or perfect mods for your fav skin weapon.
95% of my chest drops get sold to the merch.5% go into my tiny storage/pack mule characters.

BadMutha · Aug 28, 2006, 07:56 PM // 19:56

I have to admit I've gotten some good stuff outta chest, but usually I get:

Grape
fire staff of x
req.10 water
hrt 20% healing

May 27, 2006, 01:15 AM // 01:15	#1
known12345 Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: May 2006	Are Keys worth it? I was wondering, it is good to purchase keys and use them for treasure chests? So far, I have used keys (about 10 times) and so far got only purple items, and one gold item that was pretty nice. However, I was wondering if it was just a rare event that I got a nice item or that it is worth it to use keys on for chests. For example, is it good to buy 100 keys (it the last areas of the game) and then go to treasure chests and will get good enough items to cover the cost for the keys?

Aug 28, 2006, 07:56 PM // 19:56	#20
BadMutha Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jul 2006 Guild: Warriors of Honor and Glory[WHG]	KeyS, keys, keys I have to admit I've gotten some good stuff outta chest, but usually I get: Grape fire staff of x req.10 water hrt 20% healing

May 27, 2006, 01:29 AM // 01:29	#2
Zui Desert Nomad Join Date: Mar 2006 Guild: The Benecia Renovatio [RenO] Profession: Mo/	There's another topic on this on theese fourms, use the search button.

May 27, 2006, 01:29 AM // 01:29	#3
Arknow Academy Page Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Middle of Space, Corner of No and Where Guild: Ell EFF GEE Profession: R/	rarely though some skins can only come from chest's iirc, so pray to the RNG god i myself have gotten enough nice items to justify getting more keys

May 27, 2006, 01:32 AM // 01:32	#4
cosyfiep are we there yet? Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: in a land far far away Guild: guild? I am supposed to have a guild? Profession: Rt/	that is a really good question and a big can of worms. It all depends on what you have in mind for 'worth'....if you want to find a nice item on your own, if you want to sell gold/purple items for the gold, if you want to get the mods from them, .... If you are just planning on selling the items to the merchant, then no is your answer; planning on selling them to another player...maybe (depends on mod and item), salvaging, again depends on mod/item etc. For the most part, in my opinion, no keys are not worth it if you are selling the items to the merchant (the key is usually more expensive than the item you get from the chest)....the others are your discretion.......( I never buy keys, but will use them if they drop---unless you are talking ascalon then the key is worth more than any item from a chest---so I sell those keys back to the merchants)

May 27, 2006, 01:51 AM // 01:51	#5
hellboy909 Academy Page Join Date: Feb 2006	The items you get will rarely be worth the cost of the key. It's like playing the lottery, most of the time you'll lose. That being said it is useful to use keys if you want to unlock mods for PvP.

May 27, 2006, 03:14 AM // 03:14	#6
Former Ruling Grotto Attendant Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cedartown, Georgia Profession: R/	In Tyria I always said no. In Cantha though...From the Faction Area keys, I often atleast break even on a set of keys bought. (like if I spent 6k on 10 keys, I'd atleast make over 6k profit off them). And theres no harm breaking even - as you are getting the chance at rare stuff, and improving a title ranking.

May 27, 2006, 03:26 AM // 03:26	#7
TheOneAndOnlyX Krytan Explorer Join Date: Oct 2005 Guild: The Last Sacrens Profession: N/Me	Well ask the perfect low req chaos axe droppers and the constant purple droppers. It really depends dont go to tyria, tyria=wasteland

May 27, 2006, 03:27 AM // 03:27	#8
TheOneAndOnlyX Krytan Explorer Join Date: Oct 2005 Guild: The Last Sacrens Profession: N/Me	Well ask the perfect low req chaos axe droppers and the constant purple droppers. It really depends dont go to tyria, tyria=wasteland

May 27, 2006, 03:34 AM // 03:34	#10
TheOneAndOnlyX Krytan Explorer Join Date: Oct 2005 Guild: The Last Sacrens Profession: N/Me	Lol lateralus one more thing sorry for the double post its just these forums lag like hell and i get impatient, for i am a man that never gets lag :/

May 27, 2006, 06:47 AM // 06:47	#12
Zui Desert Nomad Join Date: Mar 2006 Guild: The Benecia Renovatio [RenO] Profession: Mo/	Fourm search may be disabled, but try replacing the "your-search-text-here" with what you want to search for... Works just the same.

May 27, 2006, 06:48 AM // 06:48	#13
Zui Desert Nomad Join Date: Mar 2006 Guild: The Benecia Renovatio [RenO] Profession: Mo/	Fourm search may be disabled, but try replacing the "your-search-text-here" with what you want to search for... Works just the same.

May 27, 2006, 06:48 AM // 06:48	#14
Dahl Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Guild: Exalted Legionnaires [ExL]	If you're low on cash, then go for it. The thing with chests is... If it's gold for one person, it's gold for EVERYONE. So just wait for someone else to open the chest. If they get a gold item, then so will you. If they get a purple item, avoid the chest completely. I made 500k in an hour a week or two back by doing this. Got some nice 15^50 and 15%-5 items, they sold quick.

May 27, 2006, 04:27 PM // 16:27	#15
Snograt rattus rattus Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: London, UK GMT??0 ??1hr DST Guild: [GURU]GW [wiki]GW2 Profession: R/	As most have said, it's not worth it in a purely financial sense. On the other hand, opening high-end chests does contribute to the Treasure Hunter title (high end meaning Kurzick/Luxon keys or better in Cantha; Shiverpeaks or better in Tyria) Personally, I love chests. Sure, more often than not they're not worth the key money, but it's like a lucky dip - you just never know what you're gonna get next!

May 28, 2006, 12:02 AM // 00:02	#18
known12345 Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: May 2006	Where are the chests though "should" yield "great" items. For example, it is obvious that at lower level areas, chests shouldn't put out good items. And that chests at high level areas should (because keys cost more depending on location). Also, are chests in cantha better then they are in tyria?

May 28, 2006, 01:29 AM // 01:29	#19
Young Hero Krytan Explorer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Mi Profession: N/Mo	When you have the means to generate gold, then yes they are worth it.Keys are cheap and can gererate a big sale or perfect mods for your fav skin weapon. 95% of my chest drops get sold to the merch.5% go into my tiny storage/pack mule characters.