issit better to use a rune of major absorption on a body armor rather than eg. leggings since u get hits more on the body??
thx in advance.
using rune of major absorption
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Ketendra
from what I have heard it doesnt matter, absorbsion runes are global so it protects you no matter where you put it.
arnansnow
The rune effects everything so it doesn't matter where you put it.
I Am A Sasquatch
Actually, that is not true. Generally you take most hits on the chest, so I would put it there
DiAnna
This brings up another stupid question I had! I just found my first rune, put it on my armor, and was thrilled to see my health soar. My question is, can I recover that rune when I change to better armor? If so, how?
Kuku Monk
Use Expert Salvage kit on the armor. There is a good chance to lose the rune by doing this though.
dargon
If you buy an expert salvage kit, you might be able to recover the rune. You also might just end up with standard salvage components. The joys of random chance 
zemelett
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This brings up another stupid question I had! I just found my first rune, put it on my armor, and was thrilled to see my health soar. My question is, can I recover that rune when I change to better armor? If so, how?
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deathwearer
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Actually, that is not true. Generally you take most hits on the chest, so I would put it there
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Rune of absorbtion affect all part of the armor wherever you put it. So it is going to work if you get hit on your chest while the rune is on your pants.
DiAnna
Thank you all for the replies. If I ever upgrade (which is doubful, since at lvl 10 my bank account is STILL under 1k!), I shall make the attempt at recovery with my fingers crossed.
Severe
I could've swore that on one of the latest patches, in the release notes, it stated that you now would be able to recover runes from armor...all the time, not having to worry about the game of chance.
arnansnow
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I could've swore that on one of the latest patches, in the release notes, it stated that you now would be able to recover runes from armor...all the time, not having to worry about the game of chance.
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Auntie I
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Originally Posted by Severe
I could've swore that on one of the latest patches, in the release notes, it stated that you now would be able to recover runes from armor...all the time, not having to worry about the game of chance.
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DiAnna
Waitaminute... you mean all that stalker armor and axe fiend armor would have yielded me RUNES if I'd just used an expert kit on them instead of a regular kit???
*beats head on the keyboard*
*beats head on the keyboard*
arnansnow
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Waitaminute... you mean all that stalker armor and axe fiend armor would have yielded me RUNES if I'd just used an expert kit on them instead of a regular kit???
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No, only the magic or above ones yield runes. Common just yield supplies.
Pillz_veritas
No, ONLY if they had an Unidentified in Blue, Purple, or Gold
DiAnna
Oh thank goodness. I couldn't live with myself if I'd been that stupid!
wallin
Does inherent absorption on armor affect all armors as well? For example Ascalon armor reduces damage from attacks. Is having the reduction on the gloves any different than having reduction on the body?
arnansnow
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Originally Posted by wallin
Does inherent absorption on armor affect all armors as well? For example Ascalon armor reduces damage from attacks. Is having the reduction on the gloves any different than having reduction on the body?
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Yes it does. There is no difference between having it on your gloves or boot.
thaumaturge
Can somebody explain why my absorption rune is not working. I am not quite sure what is the problem. I have a major absorption rune on my helmet, yet it never reduces damage. I've tested this by taking it off and hoping I don't get hit in the head. I have several shields that reduce damage from attacks and they work perfectly fine but I can't for the life of me figure out why it isn't. Do I need a certain level in tactics, do I need to be dancing to get it to work? Will gw not let me have reduced damage because my head looks like a bunny rabbit? This is bugging me :/
Edit: I tried using knights boots, they correctly reduce attacks (although I recall doing tests that showed they didn't a while ago) anyway I added a minor absorption rune to them and it didn't work. Are my absorption runes bugged? :/
Edit: I tried using knights boots, they correctly reduce attacks (although I recall doing tests that showed they didn't a while ago) anyway I added a minor absorption rune to them and it didn't work. Are my absorption runes bugged? :/
thaumaturge
I apologise for posting again. Somebody mentioned that absorption runes are for physical damage only? I don't think this is true but can't seem to find out if it is. Is it? Also I can't find out about anyones runes not working 
arnansnow
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I apologise for posting again. Somebody mentioned that absorption runes are for physical damage only? I don't think this is true but can't seem to find out if it is. Is it? Also I can't find out about anyones runes not working
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The rune only works on attacks, so melee and ranged attacks are lessened, but it does not effect magic.