Questions about salvaging (Fissure) Armor - Guild Wars Guru archive powered by Guild Wars Legacy

Maxiemonster

There is no spoon.

Join Date: Jun 2005

Netherlands

Mo/

19 Jun 2006 at 22:07 - 1

I'm planning to salvage all my 6 Fissure of Woe armor parts. All 6 armor parts are equipped with runes, which I think makes the chance of getting the Globs of Ectoplasm/Obsidian Shards alot smaller.

1. Is there any difference between the chance of the salvaging a specific rune out? If so, which rune has the lowest chance of getting salvaged out?
2. If I do not salvage the runes out, what's the chance of getting Glbos of Ectoplasm/Obsidian Shards?
3. If I salvage Globs of Ectoplasm/Obsidian Shards out of one of the armor parts, how much will I get for each armor part (gloves/boots, pants, chest)?

I doubt there's any information about this, but any help would rock

Thanks,
Max.

Carth`

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Apr 2006

19 Jun 2006 at 22:13 - 2

I always thought the older the armour was the less chance of getting a rune off it. It really annoys me because I never seem to get my expensive runes back, instead getting something pathetic like 5 bolts of cloth. It cost 75 cloth + 1.5K + other stuff, and I get that back

Maxiemonster

There is no spoon.

Join Date: Jun 2005

Netherlands

Mo/

19 Jun 2006 at 22:27 - 3

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carth`

I always thought the older the armour was the less chance of getting a rune off it. It really annoys me because I never seem to get my expensive runes back, instead getting something pathetic like 5 bolts of cloth. It cost 75 cloth + 1.5K + other stuff, and I get that back

Hmm, in that case, I will most likely get my rune, which I actually don't want. It'd suck if that is true, as I don't want to have a low chance of getting Globs of Ectoplasm/Obsidian Shards...

DeanBB

Forge Runner

Join Date: Jul 2005

Arizona

Wizardry Players Guild, http://4guildwars.7.forumer.com

19 Jun 2006 at 22:35 - 4

It is random.

Myth

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jun 2005

19 Jun 2006 at 23:32 - 5

I always get my runes back. I thought thats how it works now, cuz i used to not.

Caleb

Nil nisi malis terrori.

Join Date: Aug 2005

Mo/Me

19 Jun 2006 at 23:33 - 6

When I salvaged my ele's armor I got:

Rune
Rune
7 ectoplasm (chest)
4 ectoplasm (leggings)

I am sure it is random, but I was hoping for less runes and more ecto...lol

AW Lore

Jungle Guide

Join Date: May 2006

Ancient Warriors Gaming Clan

W/Mo

20 Jun 2006 at 00:52 - 7

when i salvaged my old 55 armor set, i got 3 out of 5 superior runes, why dont you experiment a bit (if you have the gold) and create several armor pieces (like lets say 3 chest pieces?) and make three sets of three armor chest.

to 3 you will add 3 minor runes.
to another 3 you will add 3 major runes.
to the last 3 you will add 3 superior runes

then expert salvage them and see what happens.

(disclaimer: the next is just a theory)
i think youll have higher chances of getting the 3 superior runes, while lower chances to get the major ones, and less chances for the minor ones.

as you said you want the rare materials instead of the runes, maybe, MAYBE, just maybe, by changing the runes with minor runes will get you a higher chance to get rare materials.

now, i wont be held responsible in case this theory doesnt work as i worte

Maxiemonster

There is no spoon.

Join Date: Jun 2005

Netherlands

Mo/

20 Jun 2006 at 13:23 - 8

Quote:

Originally Posted by Caleb The Pontiff

When I salvaged my ele's armor I got:

Rune
Rune
7 ectoplasm (chest)
4 ectoplasm (leggings)

I am sure it is random, but I was hoping for less runes and more ecto...lol

You changed my mind, thanks

I'd expect a ~50% chance of getting the rune, and that I'd get about half of the Ectos I spend.. This is definitly not worth it.

Also, thanks to everyone else that replied!

Arya Nibelrund

McLovin!!!

Join Date: Aug 2005

Farming Zaishen [keYs]

Mo/

20 Jun 2006 at 13:39 - 9

Phew i'm happy you changed your mind

salvaging a FoW armor is a crime

Btw Myth sweeeeeeeeet avatar

Yichi

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Sep 2005

Guild Hall, Vent, Guesting, PvE, or the occasional HA match...

Dark Alley [dR]

20 Jun 2006 at 14:09 - 10

When my little cousin slav'd my monks first set, he got my minor rune he needed (GRR) and parchment

Xalkie

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Nov 2005

Simi Valley, CA

N/Me

20 Jun 2006 at 14:16 - 11

i have never got materiels back....only runes.

Former Ruling

Grotto Attendant

Join Date: Oct 2005

Cedartown, Georgia

R/

20 Jun 2006 at 15:37 - 12

The materials you get back are no where NEAR even 50% of the materials you used on the armor peice.

If you expected to salvage out enough ectos to make a few more peices for another character...wont happen.

DeanBB

Forge Runner

Join Date: Jul 2005

Arizona

Wizardry Players Guild, http://4guildwars.7.forumer.com

20 Jun 2006 at 15:37 - 13

If I hit 50% I'm happy, I have bad luck when salvaging armor.

Song Rui

Banned

Join Date: Aug 2005

We are all pretty [ugly]

W/

20 Jun 2006 at 15:45 - 14

gib moniez prz.

ShadowStorm

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: May 2005

Take me where I cannot stand.

The Better Part of Valor

W/N

21 Jun 2006 at 03:51 - 15

I've found that runes come off your armor at about 50%, Rare Materials come off about 20%, and Basic Materials come off about 30%. You'll most likely get runes out of your armor. 1 of your six pieces will probably salvage into Globs/shards, and another 1 piece will probably salvage into vellum or whatever you crafted your armor with, and the rest will likely be runes and basic materials.

b0n3

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Apr 2006

Runnrz Inc

W/

21 Jun 2006 at 04:58 - 16

I have never gotten anything but a rune back... and i salvage quite often. But to salvage fow is a waste? i can guarentee you u wont get an ecto back...
Why not buy droks armour with other runes? Dont salvage ur fow man... If u can afford the armour in the first place, surely you can afford some extra runes and maybe a set of 15k.