Morgana Silverwing · Jul 07, 2005, 12:28 PM // 12:28

Ok I've searched the forums but I am still a bit confused as to Runes. Please confirm if my understanding is correct.

1. A rune or upgrade component can come from a blue, purple or gold drop
2. To use (unlock) the Rune/component by a PvE character for PvP it should be identified first. But it can still be used by a PvE character whether or not you id' it tourself.
3. You must use an expert salvage kit to extract the rune/component

Is this process the right one because last night I did that on 2 purple items and only got crafting materials. What are the % chances now of getting runes out of drops?

I really would like to understand the process because I am really loving this game so far.

smitty-gw · Jul 07, 2005, 12:33 PM // 12:33

You are correct on all counts.

The chances of extracting the rune with an expert kit is high, but not automatic. Crafting materials can still be the end result. It's just bad luck on your part i'm afraid to say.

Bongo2k · Jul 07, 2005, 12:45 PM // 12:45

Also, runes dont stack. If you have a Minor and Major they wont stack on top of each other, the major will take the place of the Minor. But runes will stack on top of modded clothing, i.e. Major Air rune on top of a Storms Eye for example.

Boubou · Jul 07, 2005, 12:52 PM // 12:52

Runes come from armor blue, purple or gold. Not from weapons, shields, idols,etc.. only "armor" type things. It is said in the description if it is an armor or not.

I aint yer Pa · Jul 07, 2005, 12:53 PM // 12:53

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Originally Posted by Bongo2k

Also, runes dont stack. If you have a Minor and Major they wont stack on top of each other, the major will take the place of the Minor. But runes will stack on top of modded clothing, i.e. Major Air rune on top of a Storms Eye for example.

Could you clarify this a bit? I'm also confused. Do you mean that if I apply a Minor Rune of Blood Magic to my boots and then later find a Major Rune of Blood Magic and apply it to my gloves I only benefit from the Major Rune, not Minor + Major Rune?

Taking this further - if I apply a Minor Rune of Blood Magic to my boots and another Minor Rune of Blood Magic to my gloves, I'm only getting the boost from the first Rune, correct?

Magus · Jul 07, 2005, 12:55 PM // 12:55

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Originally Posted by I aint yer Pa

Could you clarify this a bit? I'm also confused. Do you mean that if I apply a Minor Rune of Blood Magic to my boots and then later find a Major Rune of Blood Magic and apply it to my gloves I only benefit from the Major Rune, not Minor + Major Rune?

Taking this further - if I apply a Minor Rune of Blood Magic to my boots and another Minor Rune of Blood Magic to my gloves, I'm only getting the boost from the first Rune, correct?

yes to both

smitty-gw · Jul 07, 2005, 12:57 PM // 12:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by I aint yer Pa

Could you clarify this a bit? I'm also confused. Do you mean that if I apply a Minor Rune of Blood Magic to my boots and then later find a Major Rune of Blood Magic and apply it to my gloves I only benefit from the Major Rune, not Minor + Major Rune?

Taking this further - if I apply a Minor Rune of Blood Magic to my boots and another Minor Rune of Blood Magic to my gloves, I'm only getting the boost from the first Rune, correct?

Correct on both counts.

rotor · Jul 07, 2005, 01:02 PM // 13:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by I aint yer Pa

Taking this further - if I apply a Minor Rune of Blood Magic to my boots and another Minor Rune of Blood Magic to my gloves, I'm only getting the boost from the first Rune, correct?

yes You only benefit from 1 type of rune(beign your choice to be minor, mayor, superior)

So the maximun attribute points you can obtain is 3 from a superior rune. (-75HP)

Hanok Odbrook · Jul 07, 2005, 01:20 PM // 13:20

I think you actually unlock the runes when you identify the item. I have uncovered three runes thus far, each from unidentifed purple drops. As soon as I IDed the item, I was told I unlocked the rune, then just salvaged the item to produce it. I believe the Devs updated the salvagability of items to guarantee you get a rune if the item is holding one.

Hanok Odbrook
Real Millennium Group Guild
http://www.realmillenniumgroup.com/guild.html
Truth * Knowledge * Peace

Morgana Silverwing · Jul 07, 2005, 02:47 PM // 14:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boubou

Runes come from armor blue, purple or gold. Not from weapons, shields, idols,etc.. only "armor" type things. It is said in the description if it is an armor or not.

So that's where I went wrong! I applied it to weapons (hammer and axe).

Thanks for the great answers, now I understand better.

Boubou · Jul 07, 2005, 03:05 PM // 15:05

You're welcome.. I'm gald to be of any help !

Jul 07, 2005, 12:28 PM // 12:28	#1
Morgana Silverwing Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: Everlasting Sacred Path [ESP] Profession: W/	Definitive answer on Runes - Confused Ok I've searched the forums but I am still a bit confused as to Runes. Please confirm if my understanding is correct. 1. A rune or upgrade component can come from a blue, purple or gold drop 2. To use (unlock) the Rune/component by a PvE character for PvP it should be identified first. But it can still be used by a PvE character whether or not you id' it tourself. 3. You must use an expert salvage kit to extract the rune/component Is this process the right one because last night I did that on 2 purple items and only got crafting materials. What are the % chances now of getting runes out of drops? I really would like to understand the process because I am really loving this game so far.

Jul 07, 2005, 12:33 PM // 12:33	#2
smitty-gw Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New York	You are correct on all counts. The chances of extracting the rune with an expert kit is high, but not automatic. Crafting materials can still be the end result. It's just bad luck on your part i'm afraid to say.

Jul 07, 2005, 12:45 PM // 12:45	#3
Bongo2k Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jun 2005	Also, runes dont stack. If you have a Minor and Major they wont stack on top of each other, the major will take the place of the Minor. But runes will stack on top of modded clothing, i.e. Major Air rune on top of a Storms Eye for example.

Jul 07, 2005, 12:52 PM // 12:52	#4
Boubou Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Quebec, Canada Guild: L'ordre [LO] Profession: Mo/W	Runes come from armor blue, purple or gold. Not from weapons, shields, idols,etc.. only "armor" type things. It is said in the description if it is an armor or not.

Jul 07, 2005, 01:20 PM // 13:20	#9
Hanok Odbrook Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: May 2005 Location: Tyria Guild: Real Millennium Group Profession: Mo/N	I think you actually unlock the runes when you identify the item. I have uncovered three runes thus far, each from unidentifed purple drops. As soon as I IDed the item, I was told I unlocked the rune, then just salvaged the item to produce it. I believe the Devs updated the salvagability of items to guarantee you get a rune if the item is holding one. Hanok Odbrook Real Millennium Group Guild http://www.realmillenniumgroup.com/guild.html Truth * Knowledge * Peace

Jul 07, 2005, 03:05 PM // 15:05	#11
Boubou Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Quebec, Canada Guild: L'ordre [LO] Profession: Mo/W	You're welcome.. I'm gald to be of any help !