Should I buy armor??? - Guild Wars Forums

gwnewbie · Jun 25, 2005, 06:26 AM // 06:26

I finally made it to amoon Oasis (or something like that, the first ascension mission) today!!!!! However I have a nagging question. Should I buy armor here? I currently have the AL 30 of Lion's Arch (I'm a necromancer) and have received advice to wait to Draknor's Forge but also advice to buy it before the ascension missions. I have heard that some of the ascension missions are hard. Any advice is welcome

Racthoh · Jun 25, 2005, 06:32 AM // 06:32

If you have the materials, go for it. I found not buying the newest armour hindered my performance. Although, I travelled with henchmen throughout the entire game (somewhat) so that could've been the problem there.

dansamy · Jun 25, 2005, 06:58 AM // 06:58

I used the collectors. They offer the highest basic armor, no fancy extras, but it will get the job done until you get to Marhan or Granite for your 15k.

wgregory87 · Jun 25, 2005, 07:29 AM // 07:29

Get desert collectors.

I buy the best armor from ascalon and then get desert collector and then get droknars armor (best armor in game). Or I buy ascalon and get a rush from beacons to droknars and get that armor skipping the collectors. No need to buy armor too often. The increase is inadequate and not worth the price.

Aaaaagh · Jun 25, 2005, 08:30 AM // 08:30

If you can survive in the desert dont bother wasting time or money (materials) on armor. If youre having alot of problems, go for it.

I always buy the first set of armor, post sear, then wait until Droknars to buy again, never had an issue.

Amei Leng · Jul 24, 2005, 11:09 PM // 23:09

We buy at the venturi refuge then at Donkars

xxhell · Jul 24, 2005, 11:13 PM // 23:13

i made it all the way to lions arch before i bought new amour, i heard theres a place you can buy the droknars 15k amour for 8k is this true?

Kamatsu · Jul 25, 2005, 12:13 AM // 00:13

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Originally Posted by xxhell

i made it all the way to lions arch before i bought new amour, i heard theres a place you can buy the droknars 15k amour for 8k is this true?

I'd highly doubt thats possible. Whoever told you that was basically telling you a load of bull manure. They were having you on.. most likely saying if you gave them the money they could do it right?

Me, I've been buying the best armor as I go along. Sure it means I'm not as rich as some people (only got ~13K gold), but I'm happy and can deal with the fight's I get into. I guess it's just a personal preference really.. if your not having any problems then don't bother with new armor.. but if your finding yourself dying or nearly dying all too often.. then I'd strongly advise getting the best armor you can to get through that point

Sarus · Jul 25, 2005, 12:23 AM // 00:23

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i made it all the way to lions arch before i bought new amour, i heard theres a place you can buy the droknars 15k amour for 8k is this true?

It's very possible and doable cause I did it. I didn't even realize until I was at gates of kryta that I forgot to buy new armor at yaks bend. It'll be a little bit harder that with the yak's bend armor but it's still doable. Just need to stay the hell out of melee range and let other people on your team get beat up.

Doomlord_Slayermann · Jul 25, 2005, 02:03 AM // 02:03

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Originally Posted by Amei Leng

We buy at the venturi refuge then at Donkars

Same here. The 15k stuff is for n00bs who like to farm. Droknars will work just as well.

Of course, if you have a bunch of gold left and nothing to spend it on you can feel free to go get the stuff out of Marhan's or Granite (or the FoW for that matter).

Just don't waist your money on the stuff until then.

dansamy · Jul 25, 2005, 08:12 AM // 08:12

I'm female (as are most of my avatars), and I like the vanity of the 15k armor.

Shamblemonkee · Jul 25, 2005, 08:37 AM // 08:37

I like the vanity of the armor and I'm male, should i worry?

Paine · Jul 25, 2005, 08:46 AM // 08:46

No, save your money and buy the armor at Droknar's Forge.

Arcanis Imperium · Jul 25, 2005, 08:49 AM // 08:49

On my next character, I will definetly do things differently. I bought armor way too often. Being a Mesmer makes you a target too often, but I should have just gotten a run to Droknars then farmed for money and supplies.

My armor is consisted of 2 pieces of Droknar's, 2 pieces of Desert Collectors. And then the masks I bought at the Forge. The majority of the cost of my armor actually came from all the dye I put it in.

Counting my 3 masks, and 4 pieces of Armor I used
2 Blue
2 Purple
3 Silver
1 Yellow
1 Orange
5 Black

To be more specific
Mask 1: Gold. Sleek Mask, Yellow + Orange on a shiny mask
Mask 2: Black, Male Domination Mask, only way it looks any good
Mask 3: Silver, Costime Mask, again only way it looks good.

Coat: Desert Stylish, Blue+Purple+Black+Silver, in that order
Gloves: Forge Enchanters: Black
Pants: Forge Enchanters: Black
Boots: Desert Stylish, Same as Coat.

Needless to say, screw the Ascention Armor, mine rocks.

Moridan Fireheart · Jul 25, 2005, 10:29 AM // 10:29

I had wyvern armour from lions arch to amnoon oasis and boy i needed new armour.

I bought the chainmail, i dont see the point in buying soldiers, looks the same costs more, and upped it with the runes from my other armour now im unstoppaple even aginast a swarm of hydras.

Lost · Jul 25, 2005, 11:12 AM // 11:12

You're a necromancer, don't buy armor until Droknars. You should not be getting hit enough to require needing new armor right now. Stay back and cast whatever you like to cast. Don't act like Claude and tank everything.

Shamblemonkee · Jul 25, 2005, 12:47 PM // 12:47

leeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeroooooooy jenkins!

zeeke · Jul 25, 2005, 02:45 PM // 14:45

i used LA armor thro the desert, its not bad just gota be a bit careful. plus ur going to need the materials and cash for drockners

Sofonisba · Jul 25, 2005, 03:52 PM // 15:52

Here's hoping you do indeed stay way back of the battle.

This is going to sound mean, and I am not directing this at you personally because I have been the monk in this situation, but if the monk has to spend all their energy keeping you alive, instead of healing the warriors, well, .... you need new armor.

EDIT: But I only go for collectors' armor myself -- can't beat free stuff!

Plommon · Jul 25, 2005, 04:04 PM // 16:04

lol pay for a run to droknars...thats what my warrior gets his money from (of course he farms as well)

Jun 25, 2005, 06:26 AM // 06:26	#1
gwnewbie Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2005 Guild: Rabid Dogs From Hell - Grr Profession: W/Mo	Should I buy armor??? I finally made it to amoon Oasis (or something like that, the first ascension mission) today!!!!! However I have a nagging question. Should I buy armor here? I currently have the AL 30 of Lion's Arch (I'm a necromancer) and have received advice to wait to Draknor's Forge but also advice to buy it before the ascension missions. I have heard that some of the ascension missions are hard. Any advice is welcome

Jun 25, 2005, 06:32 AM // 06:32	#2
Racthoh Did I hear 7 heroes? Join Date: May 2005 Guild: Scars Meadows [SMS], Guild Leader (Not Recruiting)	If you have the materials, go for it. I found not buying the newest armour hindered my performance. Although, I travelled with henchmen throughout the entire game (somewhat) so that could've been the problem there.

Jun 25, 2005, 06:58 AM // 06:58	#3
dansamy Chasing Dragons Join Date: May 2005 Location: Lost in La-La Land Guild: LFGuild Profession: Mo/Me	I used the collectors. They offer the highest basic armor, no fancy extras, but it will get the job done until you get to Marhan or Granite for your 15k.

Jun 25, 2005, 07:29 AM // 07:29	#4
wgregory87 Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: May 2005 Location: North Vancouver Guild: TYSN Profession: Mo/W	Get desert collectors. I buy the best armor from ascalon and then get desert collector and then get droknars armor (best armor in game). Or I buy ascalon and get a rush from beacons to droknars and get that armor skipping the collectors. No need to buy armor too often. The increase is inadequate and not worth the price.

Jun 25, 2005, 08:30 AM // 08:30	#5
Aaaaagh Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: May 2005	If you can survive in the desert dont bother wasting time or money (materials) on armor. If youre having alot of problems, go for it. I always buy the first set of armor, post sear, then wait until Droknars to buy again, never had an issue.

Jul 24, 2005, 11:09 PM // 23:09	#6
Amei Leng Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Left coast Guild: Sleepless In Cyberspace (SIC)	We buy at the venturi refuge then at Donkars

Jul 24, 2005, 11:13 PM // 23:13	#7
xxhell Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: northend blvds Profession: E/Me	i made it all the way to lions arch before i bought new amour, i heard theres a place you can buy the droknars 15k amour for 8k is this true?

Jul 25, 2005, 08:12 AM // 08:12	#11
dansamy Chasing Dragons Join Date: May 2005 Location: Lost in La-La Land Guild: LFGuild Profession: Mo/Me	I'm female (as are most of my avatars), and I like the vanity of the 15k armor.

Jul 25, 2005, 08:37 AM // 08:37	#12
Shamblemonkee Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: May 2005 Location: UK, Bristol Guild: Gwen's Red Capes [Gwen] Profession: Mo/R	I like the vanity of the armor and I'm male, should i worry?

Jul 25, 2005, 08:46 AM // 08:46	#13
Paine Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2005 Guild: Clan Plus [Plus]	No, save your money and buy the armor at Droknar's Forge.

Jul 25, 2005, 08:49 AM // 08:49	#14
Arcanis Imperium Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2005 Guild: nova Profession: Me/E	On my next character, I will definetly do things differently. I bought armor way too often. Being a Mesmer makes you a target too often, but I should have just gotten a run to Droknars then farmed for money and supplies. My armor is consisted of 2 pieces of Droknar's, 2 pieces of Desert Collectors. And then the masks I bought at the Forge. The majority of the cost of my armor actually came from all the dye I put it in. Counting my 3 masks, and 4 pieces of Armor I used 2 Blue 2 Purple 3 Silver 1 Yellow 1 Orange 5 Black To be more specific Mask 1: Gold. Sleek Mask, Yellow + Orange on a shiny mask Mask 2: Black, Male Domination Mask, only way it looks any good Mask 3: Silver, Costime Mask, again only way it looks good. Coat: Desert Stylish, Blue+Purple+Black+Silver, in that order Gloves: Forge Enchanters: Black Pants: Forge Enchanters: Black Boots: Desert Stylish, Same as Coat. Needless to say, screw the Ascention Armor, mine rocks.

Jul 25, 2005, 10:29 AM // 10:29	#15
Moridan Fireheart Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Scotland Guild: Legion Of Dragons Profession: W/Mo	I had wyvern armour from lions arch to amnoon oasis and boy i needed new armour. I bought the chainmail, i dont see the point in buying soldiers, looks the same costs more, and upped it with the runes from my other armour now im unstoppaple even aginast a swarm of hydras.

Jul 25, 2005, 11:12 AM // 11:12	#16
Lost Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hell's Precipice	You're a necromancer, don't buy armor until Droknars. You should not be getting hit enough to require needing new armor right now. Stay back and cast whatever you like to cast. Don't act like Claude and tank everything.

Jul 25, 2005, 12:47 PM // 12:47	#17
Shamblemonkee Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: May 2005 Location: UK, Bristol Guild: Gwen's Red Capes [Gwen] Profession: Mo/R	leeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeroooooooy jenkins!

Jul 25, 2005, 02:45 PM // 14:45	#18
zeeke Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: divine redemption Profession: W/Mo	i used LA armor thro the desert, its not bad just gota be a bit careful. plus ur going to need the materials and cash for drockners

Jul 25, 2005, 03:52 PM // 15:52	#19
Sofonisba Desert Nomad Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ Guild: The Black Hand Gang [BHG] and The Black Helm Gang [BHeG]	Here's hoping you do indeed stay way back of the battle. This is going to sound mean, and I am not directing this at you personally because I have been the monk in this situation, but if the monk has to spend all their energy keeping you alive, instead of healing the warriors, well, .... you need new armor. EDIT: But I only go for collectors' armor myself -- can't beat free stuff!

Jul 25, 2005, 04:04 PM // 16:04	#20
Plommon Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sweden Guild: Shiverpeaks Wolves Profession: N/Mo	lol pay for a run to droknars...thats what my warrior gets his money from (of course he farms as well)