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Bernie M · Apr 14, 2006, 04:01 AM // 04:01

Are shiverpeak keys worth it? I've been farming the southern shiverpeaks and I keep running into them. I figure the level of baddies there is high enough to warrant good chest.

SnoopJeDi · Apr 14, 2006, 04:07 AM // 04:07

I personally keep mine and hit the chests, but a lot of people sell them in Droks. Probably a better profit margin in the long run, but I like the unlocks, and some of the items are OK.

DeanBB · Apr 14, 2006, 04:58 AM // 04:58

I don't find it worth it to buy them but definitely use the ones I get on a chest. I do buy the keys in the fire islands though and have had some decent items drop from them. It is always hit and miss though.

Ention · Apr 14, 2006, 05:01 AM // 05:01

yeah.....tonight I got 3 purples all from shiverpeaks....but then again, a couple nights ago, I got 3 golds one of which had a perfect health mod...

Opeth11 · Apr 14, 2006, 05:50 AM // 05:50

I don't even bother with purchasing keys. Only exception would be Obsidian Keys. Anyways, whenever I get a key for Shiverpeaks, I use them if there's a nearby chest and merchant them if there isn't one in sight. I never seem to get anything but purple raven staves.

mint · Apr 14, 2006, 05:55 AM // 05:55

I sell my shiverpeak keys to other people

fiery · Apr 14, 2006, 05:57 AM // 05:57

People buy them around 450.

Cherno · Apr 14, 2006, 12:22 PM // 12:22

The only keys I buy are SHiverpeak, Obsidian, Miners, Phantom and Darkstone. You still can get some very nice items from the shiverpeaks on.

Ocassionally the Desert (Elonian) has some good chests but mostly just use those if I get one dropped.

yesitsrob · Apr 14, 2006, 03:45 PM // 15:45

i did a chest run recently:

3 keys, and I came out with a 20% enchanting staff head and a 20% enchanting sword pommel... which was about 90k for me...

that said I've also come out with 13 req water artifacts that reduce poison duration on me....

there's a lot of luck involved.... if i find a key i'll always use it on a chest since even if you get a bad drop it's only going to be a 200 gold lost.... and there is a chance you could get a nice gold

it's just a gamble really, i think keys are fun and can get you some nice items

frickett · Apr 14, 2006, 03:57 PM // 15:57

How do you know how much stuff is worth? Last time I had a sword pommel it said it was worth like 37gold, and i dont think that was correct.

SnoopJeDi · Apr 14, 2006, 04:03 PM // 16:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by frickett

How do you know how much stuff is worth? Last time I had a sword pommel it said it was worth like 37gold, and i dont think that was correct.

You have to monitor the market, really. The price check forum has nice stickies about baseline mod pricing, and you can also post any weapons there too.

Phaern Majes · Apr 14, 2006, 04:48 PM // 16:48

I've gotten 2 superior absorbtions and 1 superior vigor (back when they were 50-60k). So yeah I've come out ahead. Also I've found some pretty neat items. Never one that has 2 maxed mods, but they were decent and usuable. However, I probably spent 40-50k on keys before I started coming out ahead. Also you will get alot of useless junk. Its a risk, and the question you have to ask is "Are ya feeling lucky today...."

Stormlord Alex · Apr 14, 2006, 11:45 PM // 23:45

I buy Phantom Keys for UW (occasionally) and ToPK (far too often then is good for me

), I always have a handful of Obsidian Keys on me should I deign it worth my time to kill stuff in FoW; but for the most part, I don't buy keys for anywhere else. The only good thing I've had from a non-Phantom/Obsidian chest was when I was capping Glyph of Energy...

*wavy flashback kinda thing*

Hyl Thunderwing drops a Shiverpeak Key, which the kind henchies reserve for Stormlord Alex.
Me: I'm using Signet of Capture!
...
Me: I'm using Glyph of Energy!
Me: Wow, this'll be perfect for my l33t-h4x stone Daggers spammage bu1ld!
Stefan [Fighter Henchman]: zomg u got a key!!!one!

*picks up key, opens the chest right next to Hyl's decomposing body*

-->Furious Longsword of Defense
--15-22, req. 8
--+13%^50% Health
--9% chance for double adrenaline
--+4 Armour

For the most part, though, Jewelled Chakrams lay beneath the chest lid, ready to spring out on an unwary Stormlord. They come for me in my dreams, you know... So... Many... chakrams...

Woutsie · Apr 15, 2006, 12:01 AM // 00:01

Shiverpeak, Miner Keys or anything below that, I'm selling to merchant

eom · Apr 15, 2006, 12:21 AM // 00:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeanBB

I don't find it worth it to buy them but definitely use the ones I get on a chest. I

what's the difference?

Apr 14, 2006, 04:01 AM // 04:01	#1
Bernie M Academy Page Join Date: Nov 2005 Guild: ECI (Evil Conservative Industries) Profession: Mo/E	Shiverpeak keys Are shiverpeak keys worth it? I've been farming the southern shiverpeaks and I keep running into them. I figure the level of baddies there is high enough to warrant good chest.

Apr 14, 2006, 04:07 AM // 04:07	#2
SnoopJeDi Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Nov 2005 Guild: Saved By My Pinchers of Peril Profession: R/N	I personally keep mine and hit the chests, but a lot of people sell them in Droks. Probably a better profit margin in the long run, but I like the unlocks, and some of the items are OK.

Apr 14, 2006, 04:58 AM // 04:58	#3
DeanBB Forge Runner Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Arizona Guild: Wizardry Players Guild, http://4guildwars.7.forumer.com	I don't find it worth it to buy them but definitely use the ones I get on a chest. I do buy the keys in the fire islands though and have had some decent items drop from them. It is always hit and miss though.

Apr 14, 2006, 05:01 AM // 05:01	#4
Ention Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sitting on a throne in the mansion of torment. Profession: D/Mo	yeah.....tonight I got 3 purples all from shiverpeaks....but then again, a couple nights ago, I got 3 golds one of which had a perfect health mod...

Apr 14, 2006, 05:50 AM // 05:50	#5
Opeth11 Desert Nomad Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Richmond, British Columbia, Kanada Guild: Demon of the Fall [Opet] Profession: Mo/Me	I don't even bother with purchasing keys. Only exception would be Obsidian Keys. Anyways, whenever I get a key for Shiverpeaks, I use them if there's a nearby chest and merchant them if there isn't one in sight. I never seem to get anything but purple raven staves.

Apr 14, 2006, 05:55 AM // 05:55	#6
mint Krytan Explorer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NYC	I sell my shiverpeak keys to other people

Apr 14, 2006, 05:57 AM // 05:57	#7
fiery Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: maryland Guild: InYurFace Gaming [IYF] Profession: R/	People buy them around 450.

Apr 14, 2006, 12:22 PM // 12:22	#8
Cherno Forge Runner Join Date: Jan 2006 Guild: Stars of Destiny Profession: E/	The only keys I buy are SHiverpeak, Obsidian, Miners, Phantom and Darkstone. You still can get some very nice items from the shiverpeaks on. Ocassionally the Desert (Elonian) has some good chests but mostly just use those if I get one dropped.

Apr 14, 2006, 03:45 PM // 15:45	#9
yesitsrob Elite Guru Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Manchester, England Guild: SMS/Victrix	i did a chest run recently: 3 keys, and I came out with a 20% enchanting staff head and a 20% enchanting sword pommel... which was about 90k for me... that said I've also come out with 13 req water artifacts that reduce poison duration on me.... there's a lot of luck involved.... if i find a key i'll always use it on a chest since even if you get a bad drop it's only going to be a 200 gold lost.... and there is a chance you could get a nice gold it's just a gamble really, i think keys are fun and can get you some nice items

Apr 14, 2006, 03:57 PM // 15:57	#10
frickett Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jan 2006 Guild: Shinigami Keys [SHIN] Profession: R/Mo	How do you know how much stuff is worth? Last time I had a sword pommel it said it was worth like 37gold, and i dont think that was correct.

Apr 14, 2006, 04:48 PM // 16:48	#12
Phaern Majes Desert Nomad Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Anywhere but up Guild: The Panserbjorne [ROAR] Profession: R/Mo	I've gotten 2 superior absorbtions and 1 superior vigor (back when they were 50-60k). So yeah I've come out ahead. Also I've found some pretty neat items. Never one that has 2 maxed mods, but they were decent and usuable. However, I probably spent 40-50k on keys before I started coming out ahead. Also you will get alot of useless junk. Its a risk, and the question you have to ask is "Are ya feeling lucky today...."

Apr 14, 2006, 11:45 PM // 23:45	#13
Stormlord Alex Grotto Attendant Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Beyond the Forest of Doom, past the Cavern of Agony... on Kitten & Puppy Island Guild: Soul of Melandru [sOm] Profession: W/E	I buy Phantom Keys for UW (occasionally) and ToPK (far too often then is good for me ), I always have a handful of Obsidian Keys on me should I deign it worth my time to kill stuff in FoW; but for the most part, I don't buy keys for anywhere else. The only good thing I've had from a non-Phantom/Obsidian chest was when I was capping Glyph of Energy... wavy flashback kinda thing Hyl Thunderwing drops a Shiverpeak Key, which the kind henchies reserve for Stormlord Alex. Me: I'm using Signet of Capture! ... Me: I'm using Glyph of Energy! Me: Wow, this'll be perfect for my l33t-h4x stone Daggers spammage bu1ld! Stefan [Fighter Henchman]: zomg u got a key!!!one! picks up key, opens the chest right next to Hyl's decomposing body -->Furious Longsword of Defense --15-22, req. 8 --+13%^50% Health --9% chance for double adrenaline --+4 Armour For the most part, though, Jewelled Chakrams lay beneath the chest lid, ready to spring out on an unwary Stormlord. They come for me in my dreams, you know... So... Many... chakrams...

Apr 15, 2006, 12:01 AM // 00:01	#14
Woutsie Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Belgium	Shiverpeak, Miner Keys or anything below that, I'm selling to merchant