Need some help. Just back to game after 7 months. :)

lzlz

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: May 2005

LA, CA

R/W

21 Feb 2006 at 18:18 - 1

Hi Everyone,

I haven't played GW for more than 7 months. I heard that there will be a new expansion pack coming out soon so I'm very excited.

Since I have been missing this game for so long, I really hope you guys can help me out and let me regain some game knowledge. Your help is much appreciated!

1) I saw that there is an Icy Dragon Sword now. But all of them are Blues. Is there any Gold/Green version for this sword?

2) What exactly does the Fire and Ice damage do? Is it that some monsters have less Fire/Cold damage resistance?

3) Generally, which one will you recommend? The Fire or Ice Damage for both PVM and PVP?

4) Is it that the Max Damage of sword is still 15-22 +15% damage(always conditions)?

5) What is the most common PVP build for W/E? What is the better ratio to distribute Swordmanship/Strength/Tactics/Magic?

6) I saw that some people are using the Air Magic Skill "Gale" to knock down the opponent. Is it a good skill? How about "Water Trident"? Which one seems better? And if I use Water Trident, should I equip a sword with Cold damage?

7) Hmm....one silly question: What does it mean by "Exhaustion" after using a skill?

8) Is there any One-on-One PVP Arena now? Or is there any way that I can PVP with a specific player?

9) May I ask what kind of Armor and Shield is that?

10) Where can I craft this Armor and what is the price and materials need?

11) Is there any Elite skills which are recommended to learn?

12) What kind of runes do most people use now? Is it wise to use a Major/Superior rune and use a weapon with +30 HP as a trade off?

13) Does Fire Damage helps Fire Magic Skills?

14) the final question: Will there be more Faces to choose in the expansion pack? If so, will we be able to change the character's face at that time? And can we bring the old character towards the new factions?

I'm sorry that I got so many question. Thank you sooooo much for your help!!! I can't wait to start playing the game again!

Grave II

Banned

Join Date: Feb 2006

FLorida, USA

Knights of the Black Crown

W/Mo

21 Feb 2006 at 18:24 - 2

1) I saw that there is an Icy Dragon Sword now. But all of them are Blues. Is there any Gold/Green version for this sword?
Dont htink so

2) What exactly does the Fire and Ice damage do? Is it that some monsters have less Fire/Cold damage resistance?
Yeah, like ice based monsters take heavy dmg from fire weaps
3) Generally, which one will you recommend? The Fire or Ice Damage for both PVM and PVP?
pvm=fire
pvp=fire
4) Is it that the Max Damage of sword is still 15-22 +15% damage(always conditions)?
not always, bu it exists
5) What is the most common PVP build for W/E? What is the better ratio to distribute Swordmanship/Strength/Tactics/Magic?
Hammer/Gale
6) I saw that some people are using the Air Magic Skill "Gale" to knock down the opponent. Is it a good skill? How about "Water Trident"? Which one seems better? And if I use Water Trident, should I equip a sword with Cold damage?
I see gale being use more frequently
7) Hmm....one silly question: What does it mean by "Exhaustion" after using a skill?
cant cast for a bit
8) Is there any One-on-One PVP Arena now? Or is there any way that I can PVP with a specific player?
nope
9) May I ask what kind of Armor and Shield is that?

female 15k gladiators, for warriors
10) Where can I craft this Armor and what is the price and materials need?
grotto i think, 15k each piece, same as glads
11) Is there any Elite skills which are recommended to learn?
for warriors: Charge, eviscerate, cleave
necros: ss, ofering of blood
monks: mark of protection, healing hands, life bond
ele's: duno i dont play them
Mes: Echo
12) What kind of runes do most people use now? Is it wise to use a Major/Superior rune and use a weapon with +30 HP as a trade off?
theres 2 types. full minor and sup on the helm and full sup to be a 55 char
13) Does Fire Damage helps Fire Magic Skills?
nope
14) the final question: Will there be more Faces to choose in the expansion pack? If so, will we be able to change the character's face at that time? And can we bring the old character towards the new factions?
noone knows

Hope that helps

Grave II

Banned

Join Date: Feb 2006

FLorida, USA

Knights of the Black Crown

W/Mo

21 Feb 2006 at 18:25 - 3

Oh and those are ascalon boots

lzlz

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: May 2005

LA, CA

R/W

21 Feb 2006 at 18:42 - 4

Thanks so much for your prompt reply, Grave II!! I really appreciate that. I'm sorry that I'm still a little bit confused...

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Originally Posted by Grave II

4) Is it that the Max Damage of sword is still 15-22 +15% damage(always conditions)?
not always, bu it exists

So the Best Sword is 15-22 damage + 15% (when health is 50%+)?
Should I use the pommel with +6 Armor (for all conditions) or +30 HP?

Quote: 9) May I ask what kind of Armor and Shield is that?
female 15k gladiators, for warriors I see, how about the Shield? It seems quite special.

Quote:

10) Where can I craft this Armor and what is the price and materials need?
grotto i think, 15k each piece, same as glads May I ask how I can go to Grotto?

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12) What kind of runes do most people use now? Is it wise to use a Major/Superior rune and use a weapon with +30 HP as a trade off?
theres 2 types. full minor and sup on the helm and full sup to be a 55 char Do you mean that either Full Minor Runes with one Sup or Full superior? What does it mean by "55 char"?

Thanks again for your help!!!

Ermac

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Jun 2005

Finland

Hoggies fan [club]

21 Feb 2006 at 18:49 - 5

That shield is from a korean "coke" thingy, cant get it if you dont live in korea.

tuperwho

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Jul 2005

Tenacious Knights of Doom [TKD]

21 Feb 2006 at 18:54 - 6

Max damage for a sword is 15-22. From there, damage mods like 15% always (has a negative energy downside), 15% ^ 50% max life, 15% stance, 15% enchanted are considered good. You can find a lot of debate on this website on +armor vs + life mods. Imo, the defense is better. Btw, the best you can do for + armor is +5 against all, and +7 against either physical or elemental.

Mahran's Grotto is south of Thunderhead Keep in the Southern Shiverpeaks. That is, it's after the deasert in the storyline, and east of Droknar's Forge.

Yes, he means the typical schemes are
1. 3 minors and a sup. of your choice -- and most likely a vigor rune (best you can afford)
2. 5 sup's (1 of each and 1 overlapping) with no vigor. The point of this is to bring your max health down to 55 (along with a specific necro offhand focus). Thus, making use of protective spirit and healing breeze to be able to tank insanely well.

Hope this helps, and welcome back. Factions has me very excited, too!

lzlz

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: May 2005

LA, CA

R/W

21 Feb 2006 at 19:15 - 7

Thanks so much for your reply, Tuperwho!!

Now I have a clearer idea about what I should go for!
Can't wait to start playing again tonight.

Thanks again!

DarkZeal

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Jul 2005

N/Me

22 Feb 2006 at 08:15 - 8

Also if you happen to be in possession of weapons crafted from Henge of Denvari from 7 months ago, don't sell them. They're worth a crap load now.