Absorption Runes - Guild Wars Forums

Molteor · Jul 23, 2005, 10:08 PM // 22:08

Hey
I just bought a 85+10 body armor and i would like to put Absorptin rune on him, i just wondered, is the 3 runes(minor, major and supprior) have a difference? cause all the 3 just say Reduces damage from attacks, i want the best but the superrior cost is something about 70k, so i dont wanna buy it if it and the minor are the same.
I would thank u if somebody tell me if there is a difference.

Mr Jazzy · Jul 23, 2005, 10:12 PM // 22:12

well i heard the minor is like -3 reduction, so it mightbe something like -3, -5, -7?

Spike · Jul 23, 2005, 10:25 PM // 22:25

Minor is -1 major -2 and sup -3 damage PER attack. If you get a single piece knights armour it will give you the same protection as a major and then you can put a rune on as WELL. The knights damage reduction and the runes DO stack. So its possable to have -5 damage per attack.

Zenny · Jul 23, 2005, 10:26 PM // 22:26

[EDIT] Lol Seems Spike beat me to it with the same info lol

Pretty sure it goes:

Minor: -1 Damage
Major: -2 Damage
Superior: -3 Damage
And from the warrior armor that has the same effect: -2 Damage

The Runes and Armor bonus do stack together for a total of -5 Damage. You only need one piece of the armor to receive the benefit as the bonus applies to "all" the armors at the same time.

SuicidalLabRat · Jul 23, 2005, 10:34 PM // 22:34

Bear in mind, often Sup runes carry I higher cost, in health for example, than Major or Minor runes; balance your choices on the overall need/focus of your build.

SLR-

Zenny · Jul 23, 2005, 10:36 PM // 22:36

If you're talking about the health penalty normally found in Major and Superior Runes. Then it should be noted that the Absorption and Vigor Runes do not have any health penalties at all.

Feli · Jul 23, 2005, 10:51 PM // 22:51

Just wanted to add you can get another -2 from a good shield.
So a damage reduction of -7 is the max you can get.

Molteor · Jul 24, 2005, 12:15 AM // 00:15

Ok thanks, but i have to deside now, should i take a 85+10 armor and put supr absorption on him, or should i take 80+10 and -2 against attacks and put supr absorption on him, anyone know which option of the 2 have more defence?

Rajamic · Jul 24, 2005, 02:18 AM // 02:18

Which is better depends on how big the hits you are taking are and what damage type. AL reduces a percentage of the damage, while the 'reduces damage' is a set number. So lots of small attacks, you want the 'reduces damage'. Also, if not taking physical damage, you want it as well.

help me plz · Aug 23, 2005, 01:10 AM // 01:10

well i no that major is +1 reduction and the supior is +2 to the minor. i dont no the starting reduction

Jul 23, 2005, 10:08 PM // 22:08	#1
Molteor Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2005 Guild: Aggresslion Legends[AL] Profession: W/Mo	Absorption Runes Hey I just bought a 85+10 body armor and i would like to put Absorptin rune on him, i just wondered, is the 3 runes(minor, major and supprior) have a difference? cause all the 3 just say Reduces damage from attacks, i want the best but the superrior cost is something about 70k, so i dont wanna buy it if it and the minor are the same. I would thank u if somebody tell me if there is a difference.

Jul 23, 2005, 10:12 PM // 22:12	#2
Mr Jazzy Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Cali Guild: Mending For The [win] Profession: W/A	well i heard the minor is like -3 reduction, so it mightbe something like -3, -5, -7?

Jul 23, 2005, 10:25 PM // 22:25	#3
Spike Jungle Guide Join Date: May 2005 Location: In front of my PC Guild: Kai Profession: E/Mo	Minor is -1 major -2 and sup -3 damage PER attack. If you get a single piece knights armour it will give you the same protection as a major and then you can put a rune on as WELL. The knights damage reduction and the runes DO stack. So its possable to have -5 damage per attack.

Jul 23, 2005, 10:26 PM // 22:26	#4
Zenny Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Apr 2005 Guild: Moa Birds [MB] Profession: Mo/N	[EDIT] Lol Seems Spike beat me to it with the same info lol Pretty sure it goes: Minor: -1 Damage Major: -2 Damage Superior: -3 Damage And from the warrior armor that has the same effect: -2 Damage The Runes and Armor bonus do stack together for a total of -5 Damage. You only need one piece of the armor to receive the benefit as the bonus applies to "all" the armors at the same time.

Jul 23, 2005, 10:34 PM // 22:34	#5
SuicidalLabRat Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Constantinople Profession: W/N	Bear in mind, often Sup runes carry I higher cost, in health for example, than Major or Minor runes; balance your choices on the overall need/focus of your build. SLR-

Jul 23, 2005, 10:36 PM // 22:36	#6
Zenny Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Apr 2005 Guild: Moa Birds [MB] Profession: Mo/N	If you're talking about the health penalty normally found in Major and Superior Runes. Then it should be noted that the Absorption and Vigor Runes do not have any health penalties at all.

Jul 23, 2005, 10:51 PM // 22:51	#7
Feli Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: May 2005	Just wanted to add you can get another -2 from a good shield. So a damage reduction of -7 is the max you can get.

Jul 24, 2005, 12:15 AM // 00:15	#8
Molteor Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2005 Guild: Aggresslion Legends[AL] Profession: W/Mo	Ok thanks, but i have to deside now, should i take a 85+10 armor and put supr absorption on him, or should i take 80+10 and -2 against attacks and put supr absorption on him, anyone know which option of the 2 have more defence?

Jul 24, 2005, 02:18 AM // 02:18	#9
Rajamic Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: May 2005 Location: IA Guild: Chronicles of Heroes [CoH] Profession: R/Me	Which is better depends on how big the hits you are taking are and what damage type. AL reduces a percentage of the damage, while the 'reduces damage' is a set number. So lots of small attacks, you want the 'reduces damage'. Also, if not taking physical damage, you want it as well.

Aug 23, 2005, 01:10 AM // 01:10	#10
help me plz Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jul 2005	well i no that major is +1 reduction and the supior is +2 to the minor. i dont no the starting reduction