Armor how does it protect? - Guild Wars Forums

EternalTempest · Oct 26, 2005, 11:08 PM // 23:08

I've been getting conflicting information on how armor protects?

Does GW have "hit locations" based off of armor or is it an global "add" and compare.

I was think I if mix all 4 ele armor (fire, earth, air, water) does it give you a global +5 vs all AL or does the earth attack have to hit the "earth part" to get the earth +5.

Tarot Ribos · Oct 26, 2005, 11:11 PM // 23:11

Well, it is within my knowledge that the Ascalon/whatever armor for warriors that reduces damage is a global effect on the armor, and that it doesn't stack... so one piece will always give you the same damage reduction.

I can't say I know about "+Armor" effects on armor, but I get the feeling that they, too, do not stack. As for local or global effects, I couldn't say. But I do know that if I load a PVP elementalist with full Aeromancer armor, and I get hit by a lightning bolt, I should be taking a lot less damage if the armors stack... that would be +75 armor vs. Lightning. No way.

empire89 · Oct 26, 2005, 11:13 PM // 23:13

It's a comlicated equation that takes into account skill use, armor, player level, enemy level, attribute req, and weapon. For a full summary on it look in a hard copy guild wars guide they have a good description. Anet may also have some info on it on their site, or even possibly on this site.

Savio · Oct 26, 2005, 11:14 PM // 23:14

Sigh...again, the only global armor bonuses are Knight's/Ascalon damage reduction and Mesmer armor +15 AL while casting. All others are locational.

EternalTempest · Oct 26, 2005, 11:23 PM // 23:23

Ah so with the ele armor, so a fire spell has to hit a piece of armor that has the fire al for it to work. If it hits the earth piece (assuming I mix) it does normal fire damage. So mixing would not be a good thing. I wish the adapt armor (spelling) wasn't axed when the game went live.

I did try search function but it keeps going to a blank page?, I'm using firefox.

Savio · Oct 26, 2005, 11:25 PM // 23:25

I thought the Search function at the bottom of the page was fixed; I used it a bit ago. Huh. Anyhow, the Advanced Search below the text box, or the Search at the top of the page, works just fine.

EternalTempest · Oct 26, 2005, 11:29 PM // 23:29

The global dialog box on the top in bottom in a forum to search the forum appear to be broke with Firefox and IE. The advanced search does appear to work (top and bottom).

In side of the thread, the dialog box, Search thread appears to work.

Savio · Oct 26, 2005, 11:35 PM // 23:35

Yep, those white boxes are broken. But Advanced Search is better.

EternalTempest · Oct 26, 2005, 11:37 PM // 23:37

Will use Advanced search, I thought search across the board was still down, I do apologize for starting a frequent asked thread.

Savio · Oct 26, 2005, 11:43 PM // 23:43

It's okay... I think we're done talking with each other now.

Closed.

Oct 26, 2005, 11:08 PM // 23:08	#1
EternalTempest Furnace Stoker Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: United States Guild: Dark Side Ofthe Moon [DSM] Profession: E/	Armor how does it protect? I've been getting conflicting information on how armor protects? Does GW have "hit locations" based off of armor or is it an global "add" and compare. I was think I if mix all 4 ele armor (fire, earth, air, water) does it give you a global +5 vs all AL or does the earth attack have to hit the "earth part" to get the earth +5.

Oct 26, 2005, 11:29 PM // 23:29	#7
EternalTempest Furnace Stoker Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: United States Guild: Dark Side Ofthe Moon [DSM] Profession: E/	The global dialog box on the top in bottom in a forum to search the forum appear to be broke with Firefox and IE. The advanced search does appear to work (top and bottom). In side of the thread, the dialog box, Search thread appears to work. Last edited by EternalTempest; Oct 26, 2005 at 11:35 PM // 23:35.. Reason: Clean Up Message

Oct 26, 2005, 11:11 PM // 23:11	#2
Tarot Ribos Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jul 2005 Profession: Me/E	Well, it is within my knowledge that the Ascalon/whatever armor for warriors that reduces damage is a global effect on the armor, and that it doesn't stack... so one piece will always give you the same damage reduction. I can't say I know about "+Armor" effects on armor, but I get the feeling that they, too, do not stack. As for local or global effects, I couldn't say. But I do know that if I load a PVP elementalist with full Aeromancer armor, and I get hit by a lightning bolt, I should be taking a lot less damage if the armors stack... that would be +75 armor vs. Lightning. No way.

Oct 26, 2005, 11:13 PM // 23:13	#3
empire89 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Oct 2005 Guild: Fire Profession: W/Mo	It's a comlicated equation that takes into account skill use, armor, player level, enemy level, attribute req, and weapon. For a full summary on it look in a hard copy guild wars guide they have a good description. Anet may also have some info on it on their site, or even possibly on this site.

Oct 26, 2005, 11:14 PM // 23:14	#4
Savio Teenager with attitude Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: Fifteen Over Fifty [Rare]	Sigh...again, the only global armor bonuses are Knight's/Ascalon damage reduction and Mesmer armor +15 AL while casting. All others are locational.

Oct 26, 2005, 11:23 PM // 23:23	#5
EternalTempest Furnace Stoker Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: United States Guild: Dark Side Ofthe Moon [DSM] Profession: E/	Ah so with the ele armor, so a fire spell has to hit a piece of armor that has the fire al for it to work. If it hits the earth piece (assuming I mix) it does normal fire damage. So mixing would not be a good thing. I wish the adapt armor (spelling) wasn't axed when the game went live. I did try search function but it keeps going to a blank page?, I'm using firefox.

Oct 26, 2005, 11:25 PM // 23:25	#6
Savio Teenager with attitude Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: Fifteen Over Fifty [Rare]	I thought the Search function at the bottom of the page was fixed; I used it a bit ago. Huh. Anyhow, the Advanced Search below the text box, or the Search at the top of the page, works just fine.

Oct 26, 2005, 11:35 PM // 23:35	#8
Savio Teenager with attitude Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: Fifteen Over Fifty [Rare]	Yep, those white boxes are broken. But Advanced Search is better.

Oct 26, 2005, 11:37 PM // 23:37	#9
EternalTempest Furnace Stoker Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: United States Guild: Dark Side Ofthe Moon [DSM] Profession: E/	Will use Advanced search, I thought search across the board was still down, I do apologize for starting a frequent asked thread.

Oct 26, 2005, 11:43 PM // 23:43	#10
Savio Teenager with attitude Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: Fifteen Over Fifty [Rare]	It's okay... I think we're done talking with each other now. Closed.