Rune question

Mikayel

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Oct 2009

N/E

Once I upgrade a peice of armor with a rune, is there any was to extract it if i change my mind and no longer want it there? is is the damage done?

Axeman002

Axeman002

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Sep 2008

A/Mo

u can use a perfect salvage kit (which wont destroy your armor/weapon) or expert salvage which has a chance to destroy the item..u can buy them from merchant traders the perfect one is from consumables guy in Eotn outpost but requires a title...unless u buy one from someone in kamadan.

http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Perfect_salvage_kit

Mikayel

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Oct 2009

N/E

that would be awesome if i had Eotn, but i do not. only proph, factions, and nightfall. it would be important to me because i was debating whether or not putting a superior rune of choice on my new elite necro armor was a mistake, and i wasnt sure whether i really wanted it there. too late now i guess

Marty Silverblade

Marty Silverblade

Administrator

Join Date: Jun 2006

You can buy a Perfect Salvage Kit from other players. They'll usually charge you a crafting fee, but if it's your only choice it's worth it. Also, if you don't like the rune, you can just put another one on and it will replace it (so you'll lose the sup, but instead you'll have whatever you like, no harm done).

Mikayel

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Oct 2009

N/E

oh, sweet. i had no idea. i didnt want no rune, just a different one.

bsoltan

bsoltan

Site Contributor

Join Date: Dec 2005

UK

[SoF]

1. You can overwrite an existing rune by replacing it with a new one. You will lose the one on the armour but if it is of low value or no use then this is ok.

2. You can use an Expert Salvage kit to attempt to remove the rune (this is not advisable as you have a chance of destroying the armour instead).

3. You can craft/buy a Perfect Salvage Kit (as described above). With this you can salvage any item and it will always remain and successfully remove the item you want, in this case take off the rune and leave your armour intact.

Zebideedee

Zebideedee

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Sep 2007

55?? 57' 0" N / 3?? 12' 0" W

N/Me

Ps. You can extract runes/insig's from you're hero's armour without using perfect salvage, their armour never breaks

Dzjudz

Dzjudz

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Jun 2005

gwpvx.com/user:dzjudz

Quote:
Originally Posted by bsoltan View Post
2. You can use an Expert Salvage kit to attempt to remove the rune (this is not advisable as you have a chance of destroying the armour instead).
Just to clarify, you will always get the item you are trying to salvage, in this case a rune. You might, in the process, also destroy the armour piece you are salvaging it from, but you will never destroy the armour without getting the rune as implied by the quote.

LicensedLuny

Badly Influenced

Join Date: Dec 2005

Buying Humps! (No kidding! Check my buy thread)

Hello Kitty Krewe [HKK] Forever!-ish

Quote:
Originally Posted by Mikayel View Post
that would be awesome if i had Eotn, but i do not. only proph, factions, and nightfall. it would be important to me because i was debating whether or not putting a superior rune of choice on my new elite necro armor was a mistake, and i wasnt sure whether i really wanted it there. too late now i guess
You can trade other players for the perf kits.

Here's the page on wiki about how to make them ...
http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Perfect_salvage_kit

So while you can't go yourself, you can check material trader prices and get a feel for how much they're worth.

If you want some, I'll craft them for you in exchange for the crafting fee and materials.

Cheers & GL!

Highlander Of Alba

Highlander Of Alba

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Jan 2007

Real Rogue Clan

Rt/Mo

just a sidenote

a perfect salvage kit has 5 actions only so you can use it once and save it for another char later as there not expensive to obtain, dont get ripped off if your buying one.

If your in a Guild ask a Guildie to get one for you
he/she will just charge you the mat cost ect

Kador

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Oct 2009

Most Superior runes are cheap so the best option would be to just overwrite it.