Due to the excessive amounts of threads devoted to questions about preorder weapons and items cluttering the board, please confine all future questions about the preorder weapons here.
This is the Official Page on the preorder items.
Please note that nothing more is known about these items than their names, images, and the descriptions given. Anything else is pure speculation, as of the time of this writing.
Updates:
-Current information states that your preorder item is tied to your account, not your individual character. That means every character on your account will start with the preorder item.
-You may also have multiple preorder items tied to one account. Thank BGnome for the link.
Preorder Items
Scaphism
Shazbot
Forgive me if this has been answered before, but I could not find a related thread on these boards.
Of the five pre-order special weapons (not counting Europe since I won't be going to Europe to pick up a pre-order there), two are designed for Warriors, one for Rangers, one for Monks, and one for Necormancers. Where's the love for Elementalists and Mesmers?
I'm planning to play an Elementalist/Mesmer. Am I just SOL?
Of the five pre-order special weapons (not counting Europe since I won't be going to Europe to pick up a pre-order there), two are designed for Warriors, one for Rangers, one for Monks, and one for Necormancers. Where's the love for Elementalists and Mesmers?
I'm planning to play an Elementalist/Mesmer. Am I just SOL?
BlackArrow
Maybe for the first few levels, but I'm not expecting the items to last past lvl 10 (if even that far).
βlitzkrieg
Aren't the prorder weapons "Divine Auras"?
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Auh
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Originally Posted by βlitzkrieg
Aren't the prorder weapons "Divine Auras"?
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Kha
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Originally Posted by BlackArrow
Maybe for the first few levels, but I'm not expecting the items to last past lvl 10 (if even that far).
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gangguard
well getting items from purchase isn't so skillful I rather get a weapon of a enemy or quest
Rushing Wind
Am I mistaken? I thought Divine Aura was part of the Collectors Ed. So is it just that or do you get the other pre-order weapon/item along with Divine Aura in the CE? Just curious...
Shazbot
The Pre-Order pack is not the same as the Collector's Edition. CE will give you the Divine Aura. Pre-Order customers will receive a bonus in-game weapon. I have not yet found any detailed information about the weapons, except for this page: http://www.guildwars.com/products/preorder-items.html
Acan Vishnu
Am I the only one who thinks the European pre-order is the best by far? I mean, its a focus, so any caster can use it, and it says on the main site "Enhances First Profession Primary Attribute" and it just looks darned cool.
I mean, as it is I'm screwed on items because I play a healing/protection monk, so what the heck good is a Censor's Icon gonna do me anyway? I just ordered from EBGames because their close to where I am and I've never had problems with them before... Do I need or want the bow? Nope, couldn't care less about it, but what am I supposed to do? Order from Europe and have it shipped to the US? Thats ridiculous. I think the biggest thing is that it sounds like literally the best and most long-lived item of the preorders, I mean, it works across the board with any caster class, and boosts their primary attribute. Thats a free extra + to any build... makes getting level... say, 17 divine favor possible... thats 54 health/cast, never mind the linked skills that would be boosted.
It just seems really odd that their limiting items by demographic like this, I mean, what about Europeans who are playing warriors? What the heck are they supposed to do with a Focus that gives + strength ? I'd much rather have a shield personally, never mind if your going hammer warrior. Rangers have the same problems, as hey, bows are two-handed :P Seriously limits its use to non-classical builds.
I guess I just would prefer everyone to have a chance to have a useful preorder item without shelling out a bunch of cash for over-seas shipping... And without having to wait for their package to arrive to start playing again after the 28th.
I mean, as it is I'm screwed on items because I play a healing/protection monk, so what the heck good is a Censor's Icon gonna do me anyway? I just ordered from EBGames because their close to where I am and I've never had problems with them before... Do I need or want the bow? Nope, couldn't care less about it, but what am I supposed to do? Order from Europe and have it shipped to the US? Thats ridiculous. I think the biggest thing is that it sounds like literally the best and most long-lived item of the preorders, I mean, it works across the board with any caster class, and boosts their primary attribute. Thats a free extra + to any build... makes getting level... say, 17 divine favor possible... thats 54 health/cast, never mind the linked skills that would be boosted.
It just seems really odd that their limiting items by demographic like this, I mean, what about Europeans who are playing warriors? What the heck are they supposed to do with a Focus that gives + strength ? I'd much rather have a shield personally, never mind if your going hammer warrior. Rangers have the same problems, as hey, bows are two-handed :P Seriously limits its use to non-classical builds.
I guess I just would prefer everyone to have a chance to have a useful preorder item without shelling out a bunch of cash for over-seas shipping... And without having to wait for their package to arrive to start playing again after the 28th.
Ensign
Well the reasonable way to deal with something like this is to allow people to trade their pre-order item for something they can actually use.
Which, of course, is the exact opposite of the route taken.
Ah, well. Just remember that it's extremely unlikely that these items will be any good - perhaps the smiting focus since it's the only one in the game, or the european preorder item, depending on how it works, will have a minimal amount of utility in the long run.
Peace,
-CxE
Which, of course, is the exact opposite of the route taken.
Ah, well. Just remember that it's extremely unlikely that these items will be any good - perhaps the smiting focus since it's the only one in the game, or the european preorder item, depending on how it works, will have a minimal amount of utility in the long run.
Peace,
-CxE
Marksmann
I'm like you, Ensign; I doubt that the special items will be ALL that special, and may only be of any utility early in the game to lower level characters, to eventually be superceded by items found later in drops, in trades, or at vendors. But, I could be wrong......
Didymus C. Corax
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I'm like you, Ensign; I doubt that the special items will be ALL that special, and may only be of any utility early in the game to lower level characters, to eventually be superceded by items found later in drops, in trades, or at vendors. But, I could be wrong......
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Seriously, I got the bow because I plan on primary Ranger characters to start. I don't care how cool it is. I got the preorder so I could play in the BWEs...THAT'S what makes preordering cool...The item...bah...but then, maybe it's got unlimited upgradability...If it did, I could become god-like and maybe transend level 20 and be the first level 21 character...I WILL RULE THE UNIVERSE...*ahem*...but I digress...
mbecker
I think the European item won't give any significant advantage. +1 to a skill, but it might be a rune-style thing, but free. It's hard to say. I only found information on the bow, which benefits from the Marksmanship skill (duh), and the War Pick which is apparently a hammer.
Personally I think the pre-order bonus items suck.
It is also sad that there is no pre-order for Mesmers and Elementalists. I plan on being a mesmer and I was pretty disappointed. I'm getting mine from Fry's and I don't even know what my item is.
Personally I think the pre-order bonus items suck.
It is also sad that there is no pre-order for Mesmers and Elementalists. I plan on being a mesmer and I was pretty disappointed. I'm getting mine from Fry's and I don't even know what my item is.
SSE4
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Aren't the prorder weapons "Divine Auras"?
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I think of the bonus items as something to help you get started. A ranger with the Ithas Bow may have a small advantage for the first levels in the game. I may be wrong, but typically when I see "exclusive in-game item" I don't like to assume I wont be able to use it until level 20. With that said we all know they wont be the best items in the game, but just neat little things to help you if you choose a class that can make proper use of it.
Maybe it just wasn't a big deal for the mesmer/elementalist. It isn't to me, even though I'm likely to play an elementalist at launch.
And mbecker, you should get the Censor's Icon.
Marksmann
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Everytime I think of the Divine Aura, I think of the little pet (Panda, Diablo, or Zergling) when they bought World of Warcraft CE. I may be wrong, but it seems more like a "cool accessory" rather than something that will give anyone any real benefits. It's not fair to just toss around benefits, even if CE owners are paying a bit extra.
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mbecker
Why would I want the Censor's Icon? It gives +1 Smiting Prayers, that's useless. Explain! <--- first smiley
EDIT: I bought the WoW CE and regret every moment of it. Whenever I started a new character I would throw my pet present thing in the trash.
<--- first smileyEDIT: I bought the WoW CE and regret every moment of it. Whenever I started a new character I would throw my pet present thing in the trash.
Acan Vishnu
I believe he ment that because you ordered from Fry's you will get the censor's item, not that that you'd want it, as it say's under the Censor's Icon heading "Available from: All other retailers"
I think the weapons and shield should be easy to balance, but from what I have seen there are not any focus-items that give a bonus to skills... I recall that there is a guide showing all the possible modifiers on items, but darn it if I can't remember what site was hosting it.
So.. the fact that with the Icon and the Prism we're talking about +skill point bonuses, its hard to see how a completely unique item bonus can be properly balanced (this is a view from a beta standpoint, but it is all I've got to work with)
I think the weapons and shield should be easy to balance, but from what I have seen there are not any focus-items that give a bonus to skills... I recall that there is a guide showing all the possible modifiers on items, but darn it if I can't remember what site was hosting it.
So.. the fact that with the Icon and the Prism we're talking about +skill point bonuses, its hard to see how a completely unique item bonus can be properly balanced (this is a view from a beta standpoint, but it is all I've got to work with)
Doctor
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Whenever I started a new character I would throw my pet present thing in the trash.
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More importantly though, I think that there will be easy to aquire items that replace the pre order items at end game. Secondly I hear somewhere that these items might scale to your level? It's beyond me where I heard that, maybe I need to get some sleep.
spiritofcat
I heard that the preorder items will probably scale with your level too, but even then, I doubt they'll be much good. It would be too unfair to give us preorders something uber just because we put down $5 early.
I don't even know what item I'm getting, but it's probably the Censor's Icon. I preordered to play the BWE and to get early access.
I don't even know what item I'm getting, but it's probably the Censor's Icon. I preordered to play the BWE and to get early access.
Loviatar
most people are forgetting one important thing which renders all preorder items to the status of an *it looks neat item*
anybody getting the game will find AT EVERY LEVEL some weapon of equal value to them as the preorder item
GUILD WARS = BALANCE
anybody getting the game will find AT EVERY LEVEL some weapon of equal value to them as the preorder item
GUILD WARS = BALANCE
Auh
They have a new item for everyone. It's a chimeric prism, or something I think. Increases primary attribute.
http://www.guildwars.com/products/preorder-items.html
http://www.guildwars.com/products/preorder-items.html
Acan Vishnu
"CompUSA Exclusive in-game weapon - the "Bone Idol" - It is used as a shield and also increases energy for all professions. However the items grows in strength for the Necromancer class and their Death magic attribute; making this a desired item for this specific profession."
from CompUSA's GW Pre-order information Link Here
I thought it was interesting/cool that CompUSA put a link to order the pre-order on their E-Mail advertisement, but I digress.
First off, it seems their wrong, at least in part... Off-hand items can't act as shields and as focus, unless they mean 'shield' as in being used in addition to a weapon, and kinda looking like a shield... so maybe they just used the wrong terminology.
Second, from that description it gives a bonus to Death magic and an energy boost, now figure if the Prism works the same way, its innately better than any other preoder item available to casters, I do not want to get into items available in the game seeing as none of us even know what all is going be available in retail (or, perhaps some do know but they can't/won't tell... meanies ).
And lastly, what other item gives a bonus to your primary attribute? None. Their all pluses to other attributes.
from CompUSA's GW Pre-order information Link Here
I thought it was interesting/cool that CompUSA put a link to order the pre-order on their E-Mail advertisement, but I digress.
First off, it seems their wrong, at least in part... Off-hand items can't act as shields and as focus, unless they mean 'shield' as in being used in addition to a weapon, and kinda looking like a shield... so maybe they just used the wrong terminology.
Second, from that description it gives a bonus to Death magic and an energy boost, now figure if the Prism works the same way, its innately better than any other preoder item available to casters, I do not want to get into items available in the game seeing as none of us even know what all is going be available in retail (or, perhaps some do know but they can't/won't tell... meanies
).And lastly, what other item gives a bonus to your primary attribute? None. Their all pluses to other attributes.
Flake
It doesn't really matter whether the preorder items are good or not, there will always be something better you find in your explorations. At least that’s what I've noticed.
I've found unique items that were great, a warrior hammer that did 10-14 damage and +20% to armor piercing, and thought that this was all I needed, that I was set for life, so to speak. But then I found a normal hammer that did 14-18 damage and +20% more damage. So I changed weapons and continued on. Haven't missed my hammer since and know I'll find a better one out there then the one I have now. That seems to be the way the game is going to work.
I've found unique items that were great, a warrior hammer that did 10-14 damage and +20% to armor piercing, and thought that this was all I needed, that I was set for life, so to speak. But then I found a normal hammer that did 14-18 damage and +20% more damage. So I changed weapons and continued on. Haven't missed my hammer since and know I'll find a better one out there then the one I have now. That seems to be the way the game is going to work.
Manderlock
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It doesn't really matter whether the preorder items are good or not, there will always be something better you find in your explorations. At least that’s what I've noticed.
I've found unique items that were great, a warrior hammer that did 10-14 damage and +20% to armor piercing, and thought that this was all I needed, that I was set for life, so to speak. But then I found a normal hammer that did 14-18 damage and +20% more damage. So I changed weapons and continued on. Haven't missed my hammer since and know I'll find a better one out there then the one I have now. That seems to be the way the game is going to work. |
this kind of thing is why im a (mostly) pve player. always something eles to do/find/kill and as long as im doing this it will never get borring to me.
Flake
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this kind of thing is why im a (mostly) pve player. always something eles to do/find/kill and as long as im doing this it will never get borring to me.
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Acan Vishnu
I realize that there will be alot of better items in game, but actually read what I said
Its not that it is going to be overpowered in retail, I have more faith in Arena Net than that, its that the preorder items do not seem to be balanced among themselves, thats not even big deal to me, except that its only available for europeans.
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Marksmann
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Its not that it is going to be overpowered in retail, I have more faith in Arena Net than that, its that the preorder items do not seem to be balanced among themselves, thats not even big deal to me, except that its only available for europeans.
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Oh...pardon me...I lost my mind for a moment.
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Not much of a PvP person either, get my butt kicked, but enjoy adventuring with Marksmann against the NPCs.
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. We'll give 'em a good drubbing this weekend, eh lad?!
Wrath of m0o
Thats it, im moving back to europe. My Great grandparrents were crazy.
NiteX
I have already pre-ordered my game from EB and I am very curious as how this will work. Does this weapon only go to one of your characters? Lets say I have 4 characters created do I get the weapon for all 4 of them or just 1? If only 1 character can get it, will it let me choose who I want to give it to? I really dont want my necro with a bow. I have a element/ranger who I would really want the bow for. So does anyone have an idea yet?
Auh
I believe the bow goes to all characters made before the release. so Yes you can have more than one. Also, The bow would be no more useful to the Elem/Ranger than to the Necro. The bow's effects only work if you are a primary ranger(It's still better than the first few bows you can get for awhile, though). Just to let you know.
lllCo2lll
hmmm from what I can tell. The preorder items aren't "that" special. You don't have to worry "that" much if it doesn't go to the right character. Though I don't know how it will work, but I can garuntee that it'll be obsolete and you'll find a better bow in no time at all. So unless you really really think the level 1 bow is all that great then uh... sorry I wasn't much help 
spiritofcat
I'm pretty sure it goes to every character you make on that account. Same for Divine Aura.
mbecker
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I'm pretty sure it goes to every character you make on that account. Same for Divine Aura.
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Kirbie
all the special items are "account" based
both pre-order ones and the aura.
so every characters in that specific account will have special items.
any profession will be able to use pre-order special items
both pre-order ones and the aura.
so every characters in that specific account will have special items.
any profession will be able to use pre-order special items
DarkWasp
Acourding to the information I have read, you will get your weapon with every character you create in your account.
Daemon
Whenever a new character is made on your account, they will have your special item(s). That's a fact.
As for their usefulness, nothing has been said. What has been suggested and assumed, however, is that they won't be good enough to worry about. They will be good enough to think 'oh cool' when you play a character that can/will use it, but it won't be good enough that you think 'aw, man' when you play a character that can't.
P.S. Don't fall into the trap I did, and think you have to make your character based on the pre-order item(s) you're getting if you want any chance to benefit. You won't have an advantage with them.
As for their usefulness, nothing has been said. What has been suggested and assumed, however, is that they won't be good enough to worry about. They will be good enough to think 'oh cool' when you play a character that can/will use it, but it won't be good enough that you think 'aw, man' when you play a character that can't.
P.S. Don't fall into the trap I did, and think you have to make your character based on the pre-order item(s) you're getting if you want any chance to benefit. You won't have an advantage with them.
Sin
Skimmed the thread so if this is answered somewhere point me at it...
I bought the pre-order at Fry's. They were selling them as a product alone, just go back with receipt and you get 10 dollars off on the released program. Well, that was before the collectors edition was publically known (5 betas ago). Now I went to eb games (who i begged to let me buy their pre-orders cheap and they told me no way--was gonna give out the friends codes on the thread with all the people wanting a code.)
Anyway, while I was there I plunked down the 86 bucks to buy the collectors edition as a preorder and, low and behold, they were out of preorder packages anyway. He actually wanted to stop the transaction and then I asked if I can pre-order the Collector's Edition anyway, he said they take pre-order sure.
Well...Hahahaha...The question is....hahahaha....Okay, did my pre-order without getting the pre-order package qualify me for the divine aura and the ithas bow or am I stuck with just a 10 dollar discount from Frys on the regular version?
Anyone who knows the answer to this, even the Shadow
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I bought the pre-order at Fry's. They were selling them as a product alone, just go back with receipt and you get 10 dollars off on the released program. Well, that was before the collectors edition was publically known (5 betas ago). Now I went to eb games (who i begged to let me buy their pre-orders cheap and they told me no way--was gonna give out the friends codes on the thread with all the people wanting a code.)
Anyway, while I was there I plunked down the 86 bucks to buy the collectors edition as a preorder and, low and behold, they were out of preorder packages anyway. He actually wanted to stop the transaction and then I asked if I can pre-order the Collector's Edition anyway, he said they take pre-order sure.
Well...Hahahaha...The question is....hahahaha....Okay, did my pre-order without getting the pre-order package qualify me for the divine aura and the ithas bow or am I stuck with just a 10 dollar discount from Frys on the regular version?
Anyone who knows the answer to this, even the Shadow
, would be appreciated.
Sin
I been wanting to ask Gaile, however she hasn't been present the last couple days sooooo....here I am! 
Sure hope there isn't some correlative of the pre-order software to the delivered release, I doubt it because it would be a pain considering how many they have to release how fast. Yet, until told how it is for a fact, I can only think I will certainly get the divine aura, but as far a the bow I might be out of luck
Sure hope there isn't some correlative of the pre-order software to the delivered release, I doubt it because it would be a pain considering how many they have to release how fast. Yet, until told how it is for a fact, I can only think I will certainly get the divine aura, but as far a the bow I might be out of luck
Kanzen_Youkai
I scanned this thread fairly well and didn't see my particular issue, so please forgive if this has been answered already. I bought the preorder from Best Buy back in like, January. I got my preorder package and all was well in the world. Now Best Buy has cancelled my order and refunded my money because they "failed to deliver my order in a timely manner" (duh, preorder). So now I have preordered the CE from EB Games. What I want to know is this: Will I get the preorder item from Best Buy,since that is the account I've been playing the betas on, from EB, since that is the account I will be using at launch, or from both, as I have both preorder packages? Thanks for any input.