9 Armor Shield with Req. 1 Str.? - Guild Wars Forums

Ilya Khan · Jun 01, 2005, 11:29 PM // 23:29

Yes, beleive it or not, I found it in pre-searing. Now, I am just curious, has anyone else found something like this? And if so, how much could this go for? How much armor would it provide to someone with 12 Str.?
Thanks alot

nechronius · Jun 01, 2005, 11:31 PM // 23:31

I believe there is no added benefit to far exceeding requirements, just no penalty.

With a weapon I found that not meeting the requirement meant I was hitting for only about 1/3 the damage of when I was meeting the requirement by even a single level. Aside from the intrinsic benefit of having attribute X be really high, I dont' think there is any extra bonus.

However that's a pretty nice starter shield as the requirement is quite low. You will find better shields pretty fast though.

Chev of Hardass · Jun 04, 2005, 06:53 PM // 18:53

Actually any Shield that you do not meet the requirement for has a minumum of 8 AL as I understand it. As you get closer to the requirement you get closer to the max protection.

So, that Magma's Shield on my N/Mo actually has a purpose when I go out for a run.

ZennZero · Jun 04, 2005, 07:07 PM // 19:07

I have a 8AR shield with no requirements that I use for my R/E at times.

egads · Jun 04, 2005, 07:57 PM // 19:57

nechronius is right that you don't get any benefit from a low requirement once you have exceeded it. A 10 AL shield requiring 12 Strength would be better than that one in your example. It wouldn't be worth much at all.

That said, I was quite pleased when I found an 8 AL shield with no requirements and -1 damage received while in a stance a few weeks ago in pre-searing, which I eventually put to good use on a new character. I think I got it off an Ice Elemental.

Jun 01, 2005, 11:29 PM // 23:29	#1
Ilya Khan Krytan Explorer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Guild: -FdM- Profession: Me/Mo	9 Armor Shield with Req. 1 Str.? Yes, beleive it or not, I found it in pre-searing. Now, I am just curious, has anyone else found something like this? And if so, how much could this go for? How much armor would it provide to someone with 12 Str.? Thanks alot

Jun 01, 2005, 11:31 PM // 23:31	#2
nechronius Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southern Cali Guild: Herald of the Storm Profession: W/R	I believe there is no added benefit to far exceeding requirements, just no penalty. With a weapon I found that not meeting the requirement meant I was hitting for only about 1/3 the damage of when I was meeting the requirement by even a single level. Aside from the intrinsic benefit of having attribute X be really high, I dont' think there is any extra bonus. However that's a pretty nice starter shield as the requirement is quite low. You will find better shields pretty fast though.

Jun 04, 2005, 06:53 PM // 18:53	#3
Chev of Hardass Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Under a rock Guild: zP Profession: Me/	Actually any Shield that you do not meet the requirement for has a minumum of 8 AL as I understand it. As you get closer to the requirement you get closer to the max protection. So, that Magma's Shield on my N/Mo actually has a purpose when I go out for a run.

Jun 04, 2005, 07:07 PM // 19:07	#4
ZennZero Krytan Explorer Join Date: Apr 2005 Profession: R/	I have a 8AR shield with no requirements that I use for my R/E at times.

Jun 04, 2005, 07:57 PM // 19:57	#5
egads Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005	nechronius is right that you don't get any benefit from a low requirement once you have exceeded it. A 10 AL shield requiring 12 Strength would be better than that one in your example. It wouldn't be worth much at all. That said, I was quite pleased when I found an 8 AL shield with no requirements and -1 damage received while in a stance a few weeks ago in pre-searing, which I eventually put to good use on a new character. I think I got it off an Ice Elemental.