Understanding Runes - Guild Wars Forums

Beta Ray Bill · May 05, 2005, 04:24 PM // 16:24

Could someone please spell out what runes do/are for/how you get them/etc.? I just unlocked one recently and have no idea how to access it.

Thanks in advance.

Wolf89 · May 05, 2005, 04:43 PM // 16:43

Use expert salvage kit on it and u may or may not get that rune if you do double click on it and apply it to one of ur armors.

Beta Ray Bill · May 05, 2005, 04:54 PM // 16:54

is it possible, then, to remove a rune and replace it with another later on?

Cs Coldize · May 05, 2005, 04:55 PM // 16:55

I need to know this too, cause I have 3 runes in waiting and I dont want to waste them on my weak armor if I'm about to upgrade.

Soul Monarch · May 05, 2005, 04:58 PM // 16:58

Runes cannot be removed, but they can be replaced.

So don't worry about taking up the slot and not being able to change it later. But you might be careful about using a rune if you think you'll be switching armor anytime soon, as you will not be able to take it out.

ToxicMilk · May 05, 2005, 05:05 PM // 17:05

where can runes be found? can they be bought or do u receive them through quests/battle?

Beta Ray Bill · May 05, 2005, 08:25 PM // 20:25

where can i get an expert salvage kit? need one o' those, too.

Soul Monarch · May 05, 2005, 08:34 PM // 20:34

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Originally Posted by ToxicMilk

where can runes be found? can they be bought or do u receive them through quests/battle?

Runes are salvaged using Expert Salvage Kits on purple salvage items. (Remember to identify the item first.)

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Originally Posted by Beta Ray Bill

where can i get an expert salvage kit? need one o' those, too.

You can first buy them in Yak's Bend. (That's after you finish the "Nolani Academy" mission.)

Lasher Dragon · May 05, 2005, 08:34 PM // 20:34

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Originally Posted by Soul Monarch

Runes cannot be removed, but they can be replaced.

So don't worry about taking up the slot and not being able to change it later. But you might be careful about using a rune if you think you'll be switching armor anytime soon, as you will not be able to take it out.

Not entirely true. When I upgraded my armor, I successfully expert-salvaged all 3 of the runes I had on my old armor. Now, I don't know if I just got lucky or if it always lets you salvage 'em.

Cs Coldize · May 05, 2005, 08:35 PM // 20:35

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Originally Posted by ToxicMilk

where can runes be found? can they be bought or do u receive them through quests/battle?

enemies drop salvage items that are unidentified and identifying them will unlock the runes but you need to use an expert salvage kit (which you can first buy in yak's bend) to actually get the rune. Its up to chance whether or not you get it but once you unlock it, you can use it with your PVP characters.

Lasher Dragon · May 05, 2005, 08:36 PM // 20:36

BTW I have salvaged runes off of blue, purple, and yellow items.

Soul Monarch · May 05, 2005, 08:38 PM // 20:38

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Originally Posted by Lasher Dragon

Not entirely true. When I upgraded my armor, I successfully expert-salvaged all 3 of the runes I had on my old armor. Now, I don't know if I just got lucky or if it always lets you salvage 'em.

...good point.

Monarch = pwned!

Lasher Dragon · May 05, 2005, 08:44 PM // 20:44

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Originally Posted by Soul Monarch

...good point.

Monarch = pwned!

LOL I'm not into the whole "pwnage" stuff - I just like people to be informed.

Soul Monarch · May 05, 2005, 08:47 PM // 20:47

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Originally Posted by Lasher Dragon

LOL I'm not into the whole "pwnage" stuff - I just like people to be informed.

Neither am I, but I admit that I had totally forgotten about that.

Lasher Dragon · May 05, 2005, 08:49 PM // 20:49

Yeah, a buddy of mine had started to put his old armor in the wastebasket thing. I think he disposed of 2 items before I could tell him to try expert salvaging them LOL. One had a rune.

Beta Ray Bill · May 05, 2005, 09:56 PM // 21:56

is it possible to expert salvage customized items?

RMThompson · May 05, 2005, 11:42 PM // 23:42

They most certainly CAN be removed from your armor, but it's a LOWER chance than drops... from my experience it's a 50/50 thing.

Zenny · May 06, 2005, 04:18 AM // 04:18

Do same types of runes stack? I mean you put one +1 on an armor and another +1 on an other armor?

Cause my +1 Air armor for Elementalist isn't picking up the +1 Rune I put on it.
Even tho it the stats say otherwise.

Storm's Eye of Minor Air Magic
Armor: 51
Air Magic +1 (Armor Bonus)
Improves Air Magic (Rune Bonus)

And then I have an air rune on my chest piece. But I'm thinking the Dual Air buffs on my Head piece isn't working.

Could be a bug tho? I dunno but I feel as if it's a wasted rune if it isn't...

washingwashing · May 06, 2005, 05:51 PM // 17:51

apologies for this post. (my first one here...woot! )

I just migrated from SWG and this is my third day ingame. I have been a forum junkie trying to read and digest it all pretty fast (YES, I did a search).

however, i have read all these links about the "RUNE" and im still confused.

can you explain in more details?...

you mentioned 'unlock' ..what is that?

salvaging the "RUNE"? exact how to (yes I salvaged before..maybe the question answer above will answer this one).

thank you kindly, in advance

Lasher Dragon · May 06, 2005, 06:02 PM // 18:02

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Originally Posted by Zenny

Do same types of runes stack? I mean you put one +1 on an armor and another +1 on an other armor?

Cause my +1 Air armor for Elementalist isn't picking up the +1 Rune I put on it.
Even tho it the stats say otherwise.

Storm's Eye of Minor Air Magic
Armor: 51
Air Magic +1 (Armor Bonus)
Improves Air Magic (Rune Bonus)

And then I have an air rune on my chest piece. But I'm thinking the Dual Air buffs on my Head piece isn't working.

Could be a bug tho? I dunno but I feel as if it's a wasted rune if it isn't...

The same type of bonus will not stack on armor.

May 05, 2005, 04:24 PM // 16:24	#1
Beta Ray Bill Academy Page Join Date: May 2005 Location: The Frozen North	Understanding Runes Could someone please spell out what runes do/are for/how you get them/etc.? I just unlocked one recently and have no idea how to access it. Thanks in advance.

May 06, 2005, 04:18 AM // 04:18	#18
Zenny Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Apr 2005 Guild: Moa Birds [MB] Profession: Mo/N	Do same types of runes stack? I mean you put one +1 on an armor and another +1 on an other armor? Cause my +1 Air armor for Elementalist isn't picking up the +1 Rune I put on it. Even tho it the stats say otherwise. Storm's Eye of Minor Air Magic Armor: 51 Air Magic +1 (Armor Bonus) Improves Air Magic (Rune Bonus) And then I have an air rune on my chest piece. But I'm thinking the Dual Air buffs on my Head piece isn't working. Could be a bug tho? I dunno but I feel as if it's a wasted rune if it isn't... Last edited by Zenny; May 06, 2005 at 04:21 AM // 04:21..

May 05, 2005, 04:43 PM // 16:43	#2
Wolf89 Krytan Explorer Join Date: Apr 2005	Use expert salvage kit on it and u may or may not get that rune if you do double click on it and apply it to one of ur armors.

May 05, 2005, 04:54 PM // 16:54	#3
Beta Ray Bill Academy Page Join Date: May 2005 Location: The Frozen North	is it possible, then, to remove a rune and replace it with another later on?

May 05, 2005, 04:55 PM // 16:55	#4
Cs Coldize Guild Wars Guru Join Date: May 2005 Location: Georgia Guild: BEER Profession: E/Mo	I need to know this too, cause I have 3 runes in waiting and I dont want to waste them on my weak armor if I'm about to upgrade.

May 05, 2005, 04:58 PM // 16:58	#5
Soul Monarch Krytan Explorer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: In the between. Guild: Heros Etc. Profession: Me/N	Runes cannot be removed, but they can be replaced. So don't worry about taking up the slot and not being able to change it later. But you might be careful about using a rune if you think you'll be switching armor anytime soon, as you will not be able to take it out.

May 05, 2005, 05:05 PM // 17:05	#6
ToxicMilk Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2005 Location: CA	where can runes be found? can they be bought or do u receive them through quests/battle?

May 05, 2005, 08:25 PM // 20:25	#7
Beta Ray Bill Academy Page Join Date: May 2005 Location: The Frozen North	where can i get an expert salvage kit? need one o' those, too.

May 05, 2005, 08:36 PM // 20:36	#11
Lasher Dragon Draconic Rage Incarnate Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Iowa Guild: Alphahive Profession: R/A	BTW I have salvaged runes off of blue, purple, and yellow items.

May 05, 2005, 08:49 PM // 20:49	#15
Lasher Dragon Draconic Rage Incarnate Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Iowa Guild: Alphahive Profession: R/A	Yeah, a buddy of mine had started to put his old armor in the wastebasket thing. I think he disposed of 2 items before I could tell him to try expert salvaging them LOL. One had a rune.

May 05, 2005, 09:56 PM // 21:56	#16
Beta Ray Bill Academy Page Join Date: May 2005 Location: The Frozen North	is it possible to expert salvage customized items?

May 05, 2005, 11:42 PM // 23:42	#17
RMThompson Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: May 2005	They most certainly CAN be removed from your armor, but it's a LOWER chance than drops... from my experience it's a 50/50 thing.

May 06, 2005, 05:51 PM // 17:51	#19
washingwashing Academy Page Join Date: May 2005	apologies for this post. (my first one here...woot! ) I just migrated from SWG and this is my third day ingame. I have been a forum junkie trying to read and digest it all pretty fast (YES, I did a search). however, i have read all these links about the "RUNE" and im still confused. can you explain in more details?... you mentioned 'unlock' ..what is that? salvaging the "RUNE"? exact how to (yes I salvaged before..maybe the question answer above will answer this one). thank you kindly, in advance