Level 20 n00b has some questions! - Guild Wars Forums

Yukari Tanizaki · Jul 08, 2005, 09:54 PM // 21:54

I got this game about 2 1/2 weeks ago and am a good part of the way through the game as a N/Mo. (Ring of Fire) But I am still a noob; for example I found out only yesterday that runes don't stack. (which I think is really dumb)

Needless to say, I have a few questions.

What is a good weapon (set) for me, a N/Mo? I've been using a truncheon and an idol or grim cesta, but is there anything better? Can truncheons be upgraded? Optimally I want something that gives bonuses to either blood magic or soul reaping, as well as healing prayers.

I have what I consider to be pretty good armor, a Necromancer's Tunic with 60 armor and +5 to energy; am I wrong? Does this actually suck for where I am in the game? What is this mysterious "15k" armor? Is it for necros and is it that good? An armor set I am interested in is the one Eve[Cultist Henchman] wears. Can a player obtain it? where?

I am trying to mix dyes to make pink, but to no avail. What is the formula for a standard, hello-kitty-shade pink? I know there are 3 formulas for necros: face scar, armor, and body scar. I figured out the face scar, but need help with the other two.

Where can I sell my stuff? Is there a really good place to sell crafting materials? What about other items?

Whew. Those are all of the questions I have. (for now)

baalzamonbarnes · Jul 08, 2005, 10:21 PM // 22:21

You can find better truncheons/offhands as drops that give bonuses. You just have to find/buy them.

You can sell crafting materials to the material traders in some cities (Ascalon, Lion's Arch)

Sholtar · Jul 08, 2005, 10:49 PM // 22:49

The 15k armor is found in one of the outposts in the South Shiverpeaks. Search the forum, you'll probably be able to figure out which one has the necro armor. As for mixing to make pink, there was a thread recently about how necro scars dye, so you could try searching for that. Selling crafting materials, there are two things you can do. Either you can sell to the material trader, which is found at every city, or you can sell to people, which takes time and I find it quite boring, but some people don't mind it. As for other items, most weapons are usually sold to other people via the trade channel. I hope that helped.

dargon · Jul 08, 2005, 11:04 PM // 23:04

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Originally Posted by Yukari Tanizaki

I got this game about 2 1/2 weeks ago and am a good part of the way through the game as a N/Mo. (Ring of Fire) But I am still a noob; for example I found out only yesterday that runes don't stack. (which I think is really dumb)

If runes stacked you'ld see people with 3 minors, giving them the same effect as a superior without the negative hitpoints.

Elena · Jul 08, 2005, 11:58 PM // 23:58

if runes stacked you could add 10 minors lol

Izzy Izumi · Jul 09, 2005, 12:06 AM // 00:06

How would that happen if you only have 5 pieces of armor?

Myth Osis · Jul 09, 2005, 12:21 AM // 00:21

If they are of different type do they stack?

Kyle · Jul 09, 2005, 12:34 AM // 00:34

1 rune per piece of armor. If you have a minor vigor on ur pants. and a major vigor on ur chest. then u would only get the effects of the major since it is the higher one. So in total you can have 5 runes on you. me personaly i put them on the cheapest stuff to replace first incase i want to change them

Yukari Tanizaki · Jul 09, 2005, 12:35 AM // 00:35

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Originally Posted by Myth Osis

If they are of different type do they stack?

Yes they do.

Alright, maybe I was hasty in saying that runes not stacking is a bad thing.

Can anyone help with improving my skill set as a healing Necromancer? Here are my skills: Vampiric gaze, Life Transfer, Awaken the Blood, Demonic Flesh, Healing Breeze, Heal Party, (my primary healing spell) Restore Life, and Signet of Capture. (just in case)

I heal, a lot. At first I picked monk for my 2nd class because I wanted to heal myself; out of neccesity, I began healing everyone else as well. I also happen to be very fond of blood magic, vampiric abilities to be exact.

I want to be as efficient at healing the party as a whole, while still being able to deal a reasonable amount of damage.

My attribute distribution is 13 blood mag, (base 10) 11 soul reaping, (base 10) and 10 healing prayers.

Any suggestions?

PS: Thanks to those who have already supplied their wisdom!

Lord Malikai · Jul 09, 2005, 07:05 AM // 07:05

My N/Mo pretty much dumped all his necro stuff for PvE. I found it a ton easier to just announce on chat that I am a healer and bang, 10 invites. In the odd situation, I will act as a energy battery for real monks and elementalists. I've actually main healed for many groups, even the Hells Precipice mission. All you're missing is the divine bonus, not a huge deal in most cases but noticeable sometimes. What was really nice about being a N/Mo in Hell's precipice was the ability to use a blood well to negate the constant burning our warriors were enduring and throwing an energy regen on the E/Mo healer

It all changes for PvP of course.

Auntie I · Jul 09, 2005, 11:11 AM // 11:11

You may want to consider a staff for your weapon. They do come with modifiers that a Necromancer would find useful. They can also have modifiers added (Staff head, Staff Wrappings) which a Truncheon cannot.

Sholtar · Jul 09, 2005, 11:58 AM // 11:58

The one I'm not so sure about is Heal Party. I use it as a monk, but as a monk secondary I don't think I'd recommend it. It takes a decent chunk of time, takes 15 energy, and doesn't heal each person for all that much. To each his own, I guess, but I personally only bring the skill when I know there are enemies that deal damage to the entire party or most of it.

Yukari Tanizaki · Jul 09, 2005, 08:26 PM // 20:26

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Originally Posted by Yukari Tanizaki

I have what I consider to be pretty good armor, a Necromancer's Tunic with 60 armor and +5 to energy; am I wrong? Does this actually suck for where I am in the game? An armor set I am interested in is the one Eve[Cultist Henchman] wears. Can a player obtain it? where?

Can anyone help me with this?

Yukari Tanizaki · Jul 11, 2005, 04:48 PM // 16:48

Is the armor obtainable?

Ba Ne · Jul 11, 2005, 05:45 PM // 17:45

NPC armor is unique to that NPC and is not obtainable by human players as far as I know. I could be wrong though.

corax5 · Jul 11, 2005, 06:02 PM // 18:02

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Originally Posted by Ba Ne

NPC armor is unique to that NPC and is not obtainable by human players as far as I know. I could be wrong though.

Your partly right there, armor for most NPCs cant be obtained by characters, but some can, im sure iv seen people with Master Ranger Nentes armor, i think its the 15k version of Studed Leather. But im not certain on this either.

Jul 08, 2005, 09:54 PM // 21:54	#1
Yukari Tanizaki Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: The Runners Academy [LBS] Profession: N/Mo	Level 20 n00b has some questions! I got this game about 2 1/2 weeks ago and am a good part of the way through the game as a N/Mo. (Ring of Fire) But I am still a noob; for example I found out only yesterday that runes don't stack. (which I think is really dumb) Needless to say, I have a few questions. What is a good weapon (set) for me, a N/Mo? I've been using a truncheon and an idol or grim cesta, but is there anything better? Can truncheons be upgraded? Optimally I want something that gives bonuses to either blood magic or soul reaping, as well as healing prayers. I have what I consider to be pretty good armor, a Necromancer's Tunic with 60 armor and +5 to energy; am I wrong? Does this actually suck for where I am in the game? What is this mysterious "15k" armor? Is it for necros and is it that good? An armor set I am interested in is the one Eve[Cultist Henchman] wears. Can a player obtain it? where? I am trying to mix dyes to make pink, but to no avail. What is the formula for a standard, hello-kitty-shade pink? I know there are 3 formulas for necros: face scar, armor, and body scar. I figured out the face scar, but need help with the other two. Where can I sell my stuff? Is there a really good place to sell crafting materials? What about other items? Whew. Those are all of the questions I have. (for now)

Jul 08, 2005, 10:21 PM // 22:21	#2
baalzamonbarnes Academy Page Join Date: Jul 2005 Profession: R/N	You can find better truncheons/offhands as drops that give bonuses. You just have to find/buy them. You can sell crafting materials to the material traders in some cities (Ascalon, Lion's Arch)

Jul 08, 2005, 10:49 PM // 22:49	#3
Sholtar Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jun 2005 Guild: Brethren of Arms Profession: Mo/W	The 15k armor is found in one of the outposts in the South Shiverpeaks. Search the forum, you'll probably be able to figure out which one has the necro armor. As for mixing to make pink, there was a thread recently about how necro scars dye, so you could try searching for that. Selling crafting materials, there are two things you can do. Either you can sell to the material trader, which is found at every city, or you can sell to people, which takes time and I find it quite boring, but some people don't mind it. As for other items, most weapons are usually sold to other people via the trade channel. I hope that helped.

Jul 08, 2005, 11:58 PM // 23:58	#5
Elena Desert Nomad Join Date: May 2005 Location: Belgium	if runes stacked you could add 10 minors lol

Jul 09, 2005, 12:06 AM // 00:06	#6
Izzy Izumi Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jun 2005 Profession: R/N	How would that happen if you only have 5 pieces of armor?

Jul 09, 2005, 12:21 AM // 00:21	#7
Myth Osis Academy Page Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Guild: Red Order Profession: Mo/R	If they are of different type do they stack?

Jul 09, 2005, 12:34 AM // 00:34	#8
Kyle Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jun 2005 Guild: Legends Of Teh Industry [XXX]	1 rune per piece of armor. If you have a minor vigor on ur pants. and a major vigor on ur chest. then u would only get the effects of the major since it is the higher one. So in total you can have 5 runes on you. me personaly i put them on the cheapest stuff to replace first incase i want to change them

Jul 09, 2005, 07:05 AM // 07:05	#10
Lord Malikai Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Colorado Guild: Imperial Fist Guild Leader Profession: W/E	My N/Mo pretty much dumped all his necro stuff for PvE. I found it a ton easier to just announce on chat that I am a healer and bang, 10 invites. In the odd situation, I will act as a energy battery for real monks and elementalists. I've actually main healed for many groups, even the Hells Precipice mission. All you're missing is the divine bonus, not a huge deal in most cases but noticeable sometimes. What was really nice about being a N/Mo in Hell's precipice was the ability to use a blood well to negate the constant burning our warriors were enduring and throwing an energy regen on the E/Mo healer It all changes for PvP of course.

Jul 09, 2005, 11:11 AM // 11:11	#11
Auntie I Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Apr 2005 Guild: Veritas Invictus Profession: E/Me	You may want to consider a staff for your weapon. They do come with modifiers that a Necromancer would find useful. They can also have modifiers added (Staff head, Staff Wrappings) which a Truncheon cannot.

Jul 09, 2005, 11:58 AM // 11:58	#12
Sholtar Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jun 2005 Guild: Brethren of Arms Profession: Mo/W	The one I'm not so sure about is Heal Party. I use it as a monk, but as a monk secondary I don't think I'd recommend it. It takes a decent chunk of time, takes 15 energy, and doesn't heal each person for all that much. To each his own, I guess, but I personally only bring the skill when I know there are enemies that deal damage to the entire party or most of it.

Jul 11, 2005, 04:48 PM // 16:48	#14
Yukari Tanizaki Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: The Runners Academy [LBS] Profession: N/Mo	Is the armor obtainable?

Jul 11, 2005, 05:45 PM // 17:45	#15
Ba Ne Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Michigan Profession: W/Mo	NPC armor is unique to that NPC and is not obtainable by human players as far as I know. I could be wrong though.