What do Item Colors Mean? - Guild Wars Forums

Deten · May 03, 2005, 05:55 AM // 05:55

Nub + 1/2 here and I have a question...

As the title says, what are the characteristics of the different colors. I believe theres only Purple, Yellow and Blue...

Tell me everything you know about each one.

Thanks

Maia · May 03, 2005, 05:58 AM // 05:58

I know blue is your kinda standard magic items. Just a step above the fodder stuff. Purple...I just got a very nice purple text staff tonight. Has like 4 or 5 things on it. Unlike most blue ones which have 1-2 stat plusses.

So purple I guess is sorta rare magical. Not sure about yellow.

Rushing Wind · May 03, 2005, 06:01 AM // 06:01

I guess they each have some complex ingredients to each. Purple and Yellow are definitely better finds/drops (more rare than blue) whereas blue is just a smidge above regular drops when it comes to their magical properties.

Purple and Yellow *unlock* better items for your toon to use and also for your PvP character to use when going to battle.

Dravic Badmoon · May 03, 2005, 05:51 PM // 17:51

If memory serves me well, blue is an unidentified/identifies item, purple is a rare drop, yellow means highly salvageable I think.

Soul Monarch · May 03, 2005, 05:56 PM // 17:56

Er... think Diablo 2-esque.

White: Normal
Blue: Uncommon
Purple: Rare
Yellow: Ultra-Rare

Items are all random, but usually it goes in that order for quality of the properties as well. (Although my first Purple Drop was utter crap. I've had better blues.

)

DigitalX · May 03, 2005, 06:01 PM // 18:01

purple is unlockable and gold (yellow) is a rare item

Erod · May 03, 2005, 06:05 PM // 18:05

I do appologize for saying you all are wrong, but you are.

White is a normal item.

Blue is a magical item, with common attributes such as;

-Precious (sells for more gold)
-Highly Salvageable (get anywhere from 2-3x ammount of salvage materials)

and other attributes still found on blues, even rune salvaging, Attributes +1 ect

Purple is an *im not sure what to call it* item but always gives somthing to Unlock/Salvage (rune/upgrade mat)

Yellow/Gold Is a Rare item *says "a rare war axe dropped"*

These are generally awsome items, Major runes come from these babys, nice weapons, these are the sought after "gosuness" of Guild wars.

Morgan19 · May 03, 2005, 06:07 PM // 18:07

To clarify, are you guys talking about the text color or the actual item's color?

m19

Erod · May 03, 2005, 06:09 PM // 18:09

The text color

I can see the misinturpritation.. but honestly.. when have you ever seen a purple battle axe? I mean.. come on?

The IOU · May 03, 2005, 06:12 PM // 18:12

Someone mentioned orange and red items. Is this true? If so where do they fall in the list...

Erod · May 03, 2005, 06:14 PM // 18:14

I think orange could be derived from the yellow (misinterpritation of color) differant gamma settings, ect.

But red? No idea. Cannot prove or disprove.

j03y · May 03, 2005, 06:15 PM // 18:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by The IOU

Someone mentioned orange and red items. Is this true? If so where do they fall in the list...

I have seen a red mace, There just pretty uber mainly.

White
Blue
Purple
Yellow
Red
?

Rellok · May 03, 2005, 06:20 PM // 18:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by j03y

I have seen a red mace, There just pretty uber mainly.

Mace? What are the requirements for a mace? Is it considered a type of hammer? I didn't even know there were melee weapons besides hammer/sword/axes

Matt

Dravic Badmoon · May 03, 2005, 06:24 PM // 18:24

Okay let us make this even clearer, when looking at an item???s text if the color is: White is common, Blue is an item that is unidentified or has been identified and has magical attributes attached to it. Purple is an item that is highly salvageable meaning it will give you a rune/weapon upgrade component. Yellow is a rare item.

adam.skinner · May 03, 2005, 06:27 PM // 18:27

I'd love to see a screenie of a red item.

The IOU · May 03, 2005, 06:34 PM // 18:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by adam.skinner

I'd love to see a screenie of a red item.

Yeah, me too. I am really doubting this till a screenie. I don't mean to not believe anyone, but I have only heard rumors so far.

Zai · May 03, 2005, 06:42 PM // 18:42

I've heard several different people claim to have seen a red item. I haven't myself, but I believe them at this point.

Gold items aren't that great, I have a gold Truncheon, the damage is like 1 point better than other ones it's level, and it's only mod is 11% chance to increase cast speed, which seems to double cast speed when it goes off.

Maia · May 03, 2005, 07:15 PM // 19:15

Here is an example of a purple item if anyone is curious....

BTW when I found it and identified it I got 2 unlock messages....

Item Unlocked: Insightful Staff head
Item Unlocked: Staff Wrapping of Warding

Maia · May 03, 2005, 07:22 PM // 19:22

Think i got the picture fixed now, hehe.

BTW...I got that from a chest after we killed the Frost Drake or whatever it was in the cooperative mission in that one south of Yaks or maybe it was the one after that...I cant remember.

C-Tzar · May 03, 2005, 07:25 PM // 19:25

Finally, we have proof!!

May 03, 2005, 05:55 AM // 05:55	#1
Deten Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005	What do Item Colors Mean? Nub + 1/2 here and I have a question... As the title says, what are the characteristics of the different colors. I believe theres only Purple, Yellow and Blue... Tell me everything you know about each one. Thanks

May 03, 2005, 07:22 PM // 19:22	#19
Maia Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Florida	Think i got the picture fixed now, hehe. BTW...I got that from a chest after we killed the Frost Drake or whatever it was in the cooperative mission in that one south of Yaks or maybe it was the one after that...I cant remember. Last edited by Maia; May 03, 2005 at 07:31 PM // 19:31..

May 03, 2005, 05:58 AM // 05:58	#2
Maia Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Florida	I know blue is your kinda standard magic items. Just a step above the fodder stuff. Purple...I just got a very nice purple text staff tonight. Has like 4 or 5 things on it. Unlike most blue ones which have 1-2 stat plusses. So purple I guess is sorta rare magical. Not sure about yellow.

May 03, 2005, 06:01 AM // 06:01	#3
Rushing Wind Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Within the dense fog of my own mind Guild: Servants of Fortuna [SoF] Profession: W/E	I guess they each have some complex ingredients to each. Purple and Yellow are definitely better finds/drops (more rare than blue) whereas blue is just a smidge above regular drops when it comes to their magical properties. Purple and Yellow unlock better items for your toon to use and also for your PvP character to use when going to battle.

May 03, 2005, 05:51 PM // 17:51	#4
Dravic Badmoon Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Currently AFK at the moment... Guild: Badmoon's Militia Profession: Me/E	If memory serves me well, blue is an unidentified/identifies item, purple is a rare drop, yellow means highly salvageable I think.

May 03, 2005, 05:56 PM // 17:56	#5
Soul Monarch Krytan Explorer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: In the between. Guild: Heros Etc. Profession: Me/N	Er... think Diablo 2-esque. White: Normal Blue: Uncommon Purple: Rare Yellow: Ultra-Rare Items are all random, but usually it goes in that order for quality of the properties as well. (Although my first Purple Drop was utter crap. I've had better blues. )

May 03, 2005, 06:01 PM // 18:01	#6
DigitalX Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2005	purple is unlockable and gold (yellow) is a rare item

May 03, 2005, 06:05 PM // 18:05	#7
Erod Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005	I do appologize for saying you all are wrong, but you are. White is a normal item. Blue is a magical item, with common attributes such as; -Precious (sells for more gold) -Highly Salvageable (get anywhere from 2-3x ammount of salvage materials) and other attributes still found on blues, even rune salvaging, Attributes +1 ect Purple is an im not sure what to call it item but always gives somthing to Unlock/Salvage (rune/upgrade mat) Yellow/Gold Is a Rare item says "a rare war axe dropped" These are generally awsome items, Major runes come from these babys, nice weapons, these are the sought after "gosuness" of Guild wars.

May 03, 2005, 06:07 PM // 18:07	#8
Morgan19 Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: May 2005 Location: VA Profession: W/P	To clarify, are you guys talking about the text color or the actual item's color? m19

May 03, 2005, 06:09 PM // 18:09	#9
Erod Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005	The text color I can see the misinturpritation.. but honestly.. when have you ever seen a purple battle axe? I mean.. come on?

May 03, 2005, 06:12 PM // 18:12	#10
The IOU Krytan Explorer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Iowa Guild: Guild of Night Profession: Mo/E	Someone mentioned orange and red items. Is this true? If so where do they fall in the list...

May 03, 2005, 06:14 PM // 18:14	#11
Erod Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005	I think orange could be derived from the yellow (misinterpritation of color) differant gamma settings, ect. But red? No idea. Cannot prove or disprove.

May 03, 2005, 06:24 PM // 18:24	#14
Dravic Badmoon Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Currently AFK at the moment... Guild: Badmoon's Militia Profession: Me/E	Okay let us make this even clearer, when looking at an item???s text if the color is: White is common, Blue is an item that is unidentified or has been identified and has magical attributes attached to it. Purple is an item that is highly salvageable meaning it will give you a rune/weapon upgrade component. Yellow is a rare item.

May 03, 2005, 06:27 PM // 18:27	#15
adam.skinner Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005 Guild: Elect of God [EoG] Profession: Mo/Me	I'd love to see a screenie of a red item.

May 03, 2005, 06:42 PM // 18:42	#17
Zai Krytan Explorer Join Date: Apr 2005	I've heard several different people claim to have seen a red item. I haven't myself, but I believe them at this point. Gold items aren't that great, I have a gold Truncheon, the damage is like 1 point better than other ones it's level, and it's only mod is 11% chance to increase cast speed, which seems to double cast speed when it goes off.

May 03, 2005, 07:15 PM // 19:15	#18
Maia Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Florida	Here is an example of a purple item if anyone is curious.... BTW when I found it and identified it I got 2 unlock messages.... Item Unlocked: Insightful Staff head Item Unlocked: Staff Wrapping of Warding

May 03, 2005, 07:25 PM // 19:25	#20
C-Tzar Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2005 Location: North AL, USA Profession: E/Mo	Finally, we have proof!!