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Matt Walker · Jan 21, 2006, 08:46 PM // 20:46

I was wondering exactly how does identifying an item work in Guild Wars. Does being a higher level, or in a different area, affect the out comes of an item once it has been identified?

For example, in Diablo II identifying an item at a higher level will increase your chance of getting better and more suitable for your character mods. Is this true when it comes to Guild Wars? Is there anything I should know when it comes to identifying items?

I'm wondering because I just traded for two unidentified Eternal Shields and I want to identify them, but I'm not sure if I should wait until I hit level 20. The person that found the two shields was a level 20... but I am a level 6.

WinespringBrother · Jan 21, 2006, 09:08 PM // 21:08

You can try equipping the shields first and see if your max hp goes up to indicate a fortitude mod, or using them and ascertaining what benefits they are providing by trial and error. Then see if they are worth keeping and id'ing or just reselling them un-id'd.

However the level of the identifier or finder has no bearing on the item mods revealed.

Loviatar · Jan 21, 2006, 09:23 PM // 21:23

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Originally Posted by Matt Walker

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I'm wondering because I just traded for two unidentified Eternal Shields and I want to identify them, but I'm not sure if I should wait until I hit level 20. The person that found the two shields was a level 20... but I am a level 6.

you click identify and thats it.

no difference between a level 1 and a level 20 as to what the result will be

Matt Walker · Jan 21, 2006, 10:42 PM // 22:42

Thanks a lot. I wish I would have known that before I spent my 55 plat on them

. At least they have a low 8 req...

[Edit]

Whats one with 16 defense, +33 HP while enchanted req 8 strength worth?

Loviatar · Jan 21, 2006, 11:13 PM // 23:13

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Originally Posted by Matt Walker

Thanks a lot. I wish I would have known that before I spent my 55 plat on them

. At least they have a low 8 req...

[Edit]

Whats one with 16 defense, +33 HP while enchanted req 8 strength worth?

price check

http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/f...splay.php?f=39

Matt Walker · Jan 21, 2006, 11:18 PM // 23:18

Yeah I found that a few minutes ago, thanks though.

Jan 21, 2006, 08:46 PM // 20:46	#1
Matt Walker Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jan 2006 Guild: Virtual Item Providers Profession: W/Mo	Quick Question, Very Important, Please Answer ASAP. I was wondering exactly how does identifying an item work in Guild Wars. Does being a higher level, or in a different area, affect the out comes of an item once it has been identified? For example, in Diablo II identifying an item at a higher level will increase your chance of getting better and more suitable for your character mods. Is this true when it comes to Guild Wars? Is there anything I should know when it comes to identifying items? I'm wondering because I just traded for two unidentified Eternal Shields and I want to identify them, but I'm not sure if I should wait until I hit level 20. The person that found the two shields was a level 20... but I am a level 6.

Jan 21, 2006, 10:42 PM // 22:42	#4
Matt Walker Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jan 2006 Guild: Virtual Item Providers Profession: W/Mo	Thanks a lot. I wish I would have known that before I spent my 55 plat on them . At least they have a low 8 req... [Edit] Whats one with 16 defense, +33 HP while enchanted req 8 strength worth? Last edited by Matt Walker; Jan 21, 2006 at 10:47 PM // 22:47..

Jan 21, 2006, 09:08 PM // 21:08	#2
WinespringBrother Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New York, USA Guild: Heroes of the Horn Profession: E/Me	You can try equipping the shields first and see if your max hp goes up to indicate a fortitude mod, or using them and ascertaining what benefits they are providing by trial and error. Then see if they are worth keeping and id'ing or just reselling them un-id'd. However the level of the identifier or finder has no bearing on the item mods revealed.

Jan 21, 2006, 11:18 PM // 23:18	#6
Matt Walker Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jan 2006 Guild: Virtual Item Providers Profession: W/Mo	Yeah I found that a few minutes ago, thanks though.