runes: why can't use use secondary class as well? - Guild Wars Forums

Talesin Darkbriar · Jun 14, 2005, 05:27 PM // 17:27

We can all agree that runes are a good thing; they allow a little extra "oompf!" (or a lot, if you don't mind the penalty incurred)
However, why can't we use runes that benefit our secondary class if desired?

I play a Elementalist/Necromancer, and I have equipment that allows me to enjoy better than skill level 12 in my chosen elementalist schools of specialization, yet I have 3 pieces of gear without modifications.

I purchased a minor rune of blood magic, thinking I would give it a slight nudge, and lo and behold, it will not apply to my armor whatsoever...

Is this intentional game design, or an oversight?

Talesin

Kha · Jun 14, 2005, 05:30 PM // 17:30

Just another reason for you to consider when deciding your primary. Puts a cap on the strength of your secondary.

Coldplayer44 · Jun 14, 2005, 05:44 PM // 17:44

I tried the same thing as a W/E I bought a fire rune to upgrade my fire magic and it didnt work it pissed me off so bad. But ended up helping a person out and sold it for lower price.

CryingWolf · Jun 14, 2005, 05:50 PM // 17:50

It is there for a reason, just like you can't use the armor of your secondary. Else we would all be xx/W.

Ninna · Jun 14, 2005, 06:01 PM // 18:01

Runes are class armor specific
(with the exception of the classless Vigor)

Jun 14, 2005, 05:27 PM // 17:27	#1
Talesin Darkbriar Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: California - irrigated desert... Guild: The Myrmidon Profession: E/N	runes: why can't use use secondary class as well? We can all agree that runes are a good thing; they allow a little extra "oompf!" (or a lot, if you don't mind the penalty incurred) However, why can't we use runes that benefit our secondary class if desired? I play a Elementalist/Necromancer, and I have equipment that allows me to enjoy better than skill level 12 in my chosen elementalist schools of specialization, yet I have 3 pieces of gear without modifications. I purchased a minor rune of blood magic, thinking I would give it a slight nudge, and lo and behold, it will not apply to my armor whatsoever... Is this intentional game design, or an oversight? Talesin

Jun 14, 2005, 05:30 PM // 17:30	#2
Kha Sins FTW! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Guild: Angel Sharks [AS]	Just another reason for you to consider when deciding your primary. Puts a cap on the strength of your secondary. __________________

Jun 14, 2005, 05:44 PM // 17:44	#3
Coldplayer44 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2005 Location: Amarillo, Texas Guild: Warriors Oath Profession: W/E	I tried the same thing as a W/E I bought a fire rune to upgrade my fire magic and it didnt work it pissed me off so bad. But ended up helping a person out and sold it for lower price.

Jun 14, 2005, 05:50 PM // 17:50	#4
CryingWolf Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005	It is there for a reason, just like you can't use the armor of your secondary. Else we would all be xx/W.

Jun 14, 2005, 06:01 PM // 18:01	#5
Ninna Desert Nomad Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Northeast USA Guild: Guilded Rose Profession: Me/	Runes are class armor specific (with the exception of the classless Vigor)