Superior Absorption rune: 100k! - Guild Wars Forums

Vicha · Oct 26, 2005, 10:18 PM // 22:18

Hello,

Correct me if I am wrong here, but a Superior Absorption Rune reduces the damage by 3 for every attack, right? Like my ranger hitting a warrior with, say 45 hp, will only do 42. Right? Like as if someone would care!

That rune costs at the moment 100k. Am I the only one here, but I think that this is absolutely ridiculous. Is there a warrior out there really looking forward to buy this rune? It has to be a joke.

I have a pair of shoes for sale, how about 35 000$ anyone?

Savio · Oct 26, 2005, 10:20 PM // 22:20

People pay large amounts of gold just for the privilege of saying they have maxed out items. Go figure.

Lasareth · Oct 26, 2005, 10:21 PM // 22:21

It's a bit more practical in PvP, where you can unlock it via faction. In the meantime, the 90~k difference in price makes the major rune better for PvE.

Unless you're loaded or lucky

Judas Paladin · Oct 26, 2005, 11:41 PM // 23:41

10 hits that hit you for 10 dmge = 100 dmg

with sup abs = 10 * 7 = 70 dmg

hit after hit after hit even an exta -1 helps i guess.

although doesn't really justify an extra 100k IMO

but some people just have the money and want that extra edge

JodieFoster · Oct 26, 2005, 11:45 PM // 23:45

From what I understand, after some reasearch, Superior Absorbtion reduces physical damage done by -4.

My runner warrior uses this rune and its really not the large of a difference up from Major.

Only recommend buying it if you have extra money to spare.

Enjoy,

Jodie

Lord Orihalcon · Oct 26, 2005, 11:48 PM // 23:48

I agree it isn't the best use of money, but if you've got it, and have nothing else to spend it on why not?

It may be a small amount of dmg removed, but in the big picture from multiple targets it can mean the difference between life and death if you think about it.

NatalieD · Oct 26, 2005, 11:58 PM // 23:58

The usual answer to questions like these is "What else are you going to spend the money on?"

You might wonder instead why someone would bother farming enough to get that money for the rune, but apparently some people are into that.

derrtyboy69 · Oct 27, 2005, 12:01 AM // 00:01

I ahve one in my chest plate, reason: when im going to HoH, i want the best of the best of everything, because the competition will have the same. People want their warriors to be perfect, and this lets them be

Savio · Oct 27, 2005, 12:12 AM // 00:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by JodieFoster

From what I understand, after some reasearch, Superior Absorbtion reduces physical damage done by -4.

My runner warrior uses this rune and its really not the large of a difference up from Major.

Only recommend buying it if you have extra money to spare.

Enjoy,

Jodie

Really? Where was the research on that? Eh, I'll probably go test it out myself actually.

Jetdoc · Oct 27, 2005, 12:43 AM // 00:43

Superior Absorption helps tremendously when:

1. You are running.
2. You are farming.
3. You are doing PvE solo.

Although the extra -1 damage doesn't sound like much, it can make a world of difference when you are getting hit by 10-20 creatures every 2 seconds. In a prolonged fight (i.e. more than 60 seconds), you could be talking about another 100 damage that could've been prevented.

I'm a huge fan of the superior absorption, obviously...

Ondo · Oct 27, 2005, 02:52 AM // 02:52

I was a lucky one. Got a Sup Absorb drop in the SF area. I don't know if I would go that far to pay 100k. Maybe a deterent for all the runners. (which if it was/is the case I don't think it worked)

Savio · Oct 27, 2005, 02:56 AM // 02:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ondo

I was a lucky one. Got a Sup Absorb drop in the SF area. I don't know if I would go that far to pay 100k. Maybe a deterent for all the runners. (which if it was/is the case I don't think it worked)

The price isn't set by the devs, it's set by the players, aka supply and demand. I was lucky to get mine for 60k a few months back. It's just spiked because people don't have anything better to buy with their money.

One and Two · Oct 27, 2005, 03:03 AM // 03:03

People have money. People buy. I think its simple enough.

PS~
You don't need one for PvE unless you solo or run.
Buying at the trader does not unlock runes for PvP.

Ondo · Oct 27, 2005, 03:09 AM // 03:09

I stand corrected. I must of had a brain freeze applied when posting. 8 )

Okae · Oct 27, 2005, 06:29 AM // 06:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jetdoc

Superior Absorption helps tremendously when:

1. You are running.
2. You are farming.
3. You are doing PvE solo.

Although the extra -1 damage doesn't sound like much, it can make a world of difference when you are getting hit by 10-20 creatures every 2 seconds. In a prolonged fight (i.e. more than 60 seconds), you could be talking about another 100 damage that could've been prevented.

I'm a huge fan of the superior absorption, obviously...

Agreed ^

I notice a pretty good difference especially when running and farming. Those little numbers can add up quick.

I'm quite fortunate that I've actually had a Superior Absorption drop for me. I believe I got it during either Thunderhead or Iron Mines. The oddest thing though is I've never landed anything better than a Minor Vigor.. no majors.. no superiors... just a crapload of minors. A-net has a weird sense of humor.

nightrunner · Oct 27, 2005, 06:45 AM // 06:45

I haven't even unlocked a major absorb yet... but if I ever find a Superior Absorbtion, I'll probably sell it instead of using it. I prefer looks over functionality, and that 90k or so could buy a lot of nice armor

JodieFoster · Oct 27, 2005, 07:19 AM // 07:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Savio

Really? Where was the research on that? Eh, I'll probably go test it out myself actually.

Cant remember where I saw it, I though I remembered seeing it on this site. It could have been on another site though. I really wish ANET would make a decent page available with stats for that sort of thing.

Jodie

gou · Oct 27, 2005, 02:34 PM // 14:34

considering sup runes come at a -75 health penatly I too believe absobrtion to be pointless, go with sup tactics and take "watch youself" instead

Koekie · Oct 27, 2005, 02:46 PM // 14:46

Superior Absorption doesn't have -75HP as far as I know

Raiin Maker · Oct 27, 2005, 03:12 PM // 15:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Koekie

Superior Absorption doesn't have -75HP as far as I know

no it dosent.

for me 10k for major asorb and vigor are good enough.. i COULD farm to buy them if i wanted to, but i have a life... its quiet dull, but its better than killinglots of pixels for money...

major sup and asorb are fine for me pve..

i have unlocked sup for my pvp chars though :P

Oct 26, 2005, 10:18 PM // 22:18	#1
Vicha Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jul 2005 Profession: R/E	Superior Absorption rune: 100k! Hello, Correct me if I am wrong here, but a Superior Absorption Rune reduces the damage by 3 for every attack, right? Like my ranger hitting a warrior with, say 45 hp, will only do 42. Right? Like as if someone would care! That rune costs at the moment 100k. Am I the only one here, but I think that this is absolutely ridiculous. Is there a warrior out there really looking forward to buy this rune? It has to be a joke. I have a pair of shoes for sale, how about 35 000$ anyone?

Oct 26, 2005, 10:20 PM // 22:20	#2
Savio Teenager with attitude Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: Fifteen Over Fifty [Rare]	People pay large amounts of gold just for the privilege of saying they have maxed out items. Go figure.

Oct 26, 2005, 10:21 PM // 22:21	#3
Lasareth Aquarius Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Somewhere between Boardwalk and Park Place	It's a bit more practical in PvP, where you can unlock it via faction. In the meantime, the 90~k difference in price makes the major rune better for PvE. Unless you're loaded or lucky

Oct 26, 2005, 11:41 PM // 23:41	#4
Judas Paladin Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Guild: LARGE BUSTS OF WONDERLAND [BOOB] Profession: W/Mo	10 hits that hit you for 10 dmge = 100 dmg with sup abs = 10 * 7 = 70 dmg hit after hit after hit even an exta -1 helps i guess. although doesn't really justify an extra 100k IMO but some people just have the money and want that extra edge

Oct 26, 2005, 11:45 PM // 23:45	#5
JodieFoster Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Michigan Guild: SOUL Profession: Me/N	From what I understand, after some reasearch, Superior Absorbtion reduces physical damage done by -4. My runner warrior uses this rune and its really not the large of a difference up from Major. Only recommend buying it if you have extra money to spare. Enjoy, Jodie

Oct 26, 2005, 11:48 PM // 23:48	#6
Lord Orihalcon Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London, UK Guild: Dark Angels [DA] Profession: A/W	I agree it isn't the best use of money, but if you've got it, and have nothing else to spend it on why not? It may be a small amount of dmg removed, but in the big picture from multiple targets it can mean the difference between life and death if you think about it.

Oct 26, 2005, 11:58 PM // 23:58	#7
NatalieD Desert Nomad Join Date: Aug 2005	The usual answer to questions like these is "What else are you going to spend the money on?" You might wonder instead why someone would bother farming enough to get that money for the rune, but apparently some people are into that.

Oct 27, 2005, 12:01 AM // 00:01	#8
derrtyboy69 Grotto Attendant Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: The Clouds Guild: Scars Meadows [SMS] Profession: Mo/Me	I ahve one in my chest plate, reason: when im going to HoH, i want the best of the best of everything, because the competition will have the same. People want their warriors to be perfect, and this lets them be

Oct 27, 2005, 12:43 AM // 00:43	#10
Jetdoc Hell's Protector Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: The Eyes of Texas [BEVO] Profession: D/A	Superior Absorption helps tremendously when: 1. You are running. 2. You are farming. 3. You are doing PvE solo. Although the extra -1 damage doesn't sound like much, it can make a world of difference when you are getting hit by 10-20 creatures every 2 seconds. In a prolonged fight (i.e. more than 60 seconds), you could be talking about another 100 damage that could've been prevented. I'm a huge fan of the superior absorption, obviously...

Oct 27, 2005, 02:52 AM // 02:52	#11
Ondo Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: USA Guild: Heavenly Shadows [milf] Profession: W/R	I was a lucky one. Got a Sup Absorb drop in the SF area. I don't know if I would go that far to pay 100k. Maybe a deterent for all the runners. (which if it was/is the case I don't think it worked)

Oct 27, 2005, 03:03 AM // 03:03	#13
One and Two Jungle Guide Join Date: Aug 2005	People have money. People buy. I think its simple enough. PS~ You don't need one for PvE unless you solo or run. Buying at the trader does not unlock runes for PvP.

Oct 27, 2005, 03:09 AM // 03:09	#14
Ondo Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: USA Guild: Heavenly Shadows [milf] Profession: W/R	I stand corrected. I must of had a brain freeze applied when posting. 8 )

Oct 27, 2005, 06:45 AM // 06:45	#16
nightrunner Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Francisco Profession: W/Mo	I haven't even unlocked a major absorb yet... but if I ever find a Superior Absorbtion, I'll probably sell it instead of using it. I prefer looks over functionality, and that 90k or so could buy a lot of nice armor

Oct 27, 2005, 02:34 PM // 14:34	#18
gou Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: globally warmed england Guild: the discarnate	considering sup runes come at a -75 health penatly I too believe absobrtion to be pointless, go with sup tactics and take "watch youself" instead

Oct 27, 2005, 02:46 PM // 14:46	#19
Koekie Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Aug 2005 Profession: N/Mo	Superior Absorption doesn't have -75HP as far as I know