+Shelter VS +Defense - Guild Wars Forums

Zodiak · Jan 13, 2006, 09:37 PM // 21:37

Hello again,

It is me, your friendly inquisitive Zodiak.

A new question related to sword upgrades has crossed my mind recently since I have been in the market for new sword upgrades.

I have been wondering about +Shelter VS +Defense sword pommels

+Shelter pommels reach up to +7 defense vs (physical or elemental) VS the +Defense pommel which reaches +5 defense and doesnt seem oriented either way.

My question is the following. Warrior Knight armor does not have any elemental damage absorbtion any way does it?

So that being, What would be the difference between a +Shelter (with physical) and +Defence pommel of equal value?

And since the +Shelter pommel reaches a higher value, being +2 more then the +Defense pommel, whould this make it alot better VS physical damage all around?

Also, do you believe there is significant diffence of +2?

Thank you for your time once again

Ray · Jan 13, 2006, 09:39 PM // 21:39

I say if you're involved with a lot of melee, go for shelter, else for casters (and warriors) go for the +5 defense mod.

theclam · Jan 13, 2006, 10:46 PM // 22:46

I don't think +2 is significant. I always go for the +5 mod.

Two April Mornings · Jan 13, 2006, 10:56 PM // 22:56

i have a +5 for pvp, and two +7 (ele and phys) for farming

Manic Smile · Jan 14, 2006, 12:43 AM // 00:43

from what I have read +7 ele only relates to fire/water/ele/earth and so is the weakest of all...as there are more non-phsicaly forms of damage out there while the +5 works on all but shadow like normal armor. I would say either +5 if you are worried about non physical damage or +7 physical if your really worried about that war...say for a ranger who has more ele defense anyway.

Jan 13, 2006, 09:37 PM // 21:37	#1
Zodiak Jungle Guide Join Date: May 2005 Location: Gatineau, Qc, Canada Guild: Kiss of Anguish [KISS] Profession: P/W	+Shelter VS +Defense Hello again, It is me, your friendly inquisitive Zodiak. A new question related to sword upgrades has crossed my mind recently since I have been in the market for new sword upgrades. I have been wondering about +Shelter VS +Defense sword pommels +Shelter pommels reach up to +7 defense vs (physical or elemental) VS the +Defense pommel which reaches +5 defense and doesnt seem oriented either way. My question is the following. Warrior Knight armor does not have any elemental damage absorbtion any way does it? So that being, What would be the difference between a +Shelter (with physical) and +Defence pommel of equal value? And since the +Shelter pommel reaches a higher value, being +2 more then the +Defense pommel, whould this make it alot better VS physical damage all around? Also, do you believe there is significant diffence of +2? Thank you for your time once again

Jan 13, 2006, 09:39 PM // 21:39	#2
Ray Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Denmark	I say if you're involved with a lot of melee, go for shelter, else for casters (and warriors) go for the +5 defense mod.

Jan 13, 2006, 10:46 PM // 22:46	#3
theclam Jungle Guide Join Date: May 2005	I don't think +2 is significant. I always go for the +5 mod.

Jan 13, 2006, 10:56 PM // 22:56	#4
Two April Mornings No Luck No Time No Money Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Amherst College, MA Guild: Scars Meadows [SMS] Profession: Me/	i have a +5 for pvp, and two +7 (ele and phys) for farming

Jan 14, 2006, 12:43 AM // 00:43	#5
Manic Smile Desert Nomad Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Hawaii Guild: ----- 15^50[Rare] ---- Alliance: ----- [SMS] -----	from what I have read +7 ele only relates to fire/water/ele/earth and so is the weakest of all...as there are more non-phsicaly forms of damage out there while the +5 works on all but shadow like normal armor. I would say either +5 if you are worried about non physical damage or +7 physical if your really worried about that war...say for a ranger who has more ele defense anyway.