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Vicha

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Jul 2005

R/E

26 Oct 2005 at 22:18 - 1

Hello,

Correct me if I am wrong here, but a Superior Absorption Rune reduces the damage by 3 for every attack, right? Like my ranger hitting a warrior with, say 45 hp, will only do 42. Right? Like as if someone would care!

That rune costs at the moment 100k. Am I the only one here, but I think that this is absolutely ridiculous. Is there a warrior out there really looking forward to buy this rune? It has to be a joke.

I have a pair of shoes for sale, how about 35 000$ anyone?

Savio

Teenager with attitude

Join Date: Jul 2005

Fifteen Over Fifty [Rare]

26 Oct 2005 at 22:20 - 2

People pay large amounts of gold just for the privilege of saying they have maxed out items. Go figure.

Lasareth

Aquarius

Join Date: Jun 2005

Somewhere between Boardwalk and Park Place

26 Oct 2005 at 22:21 - 3

It's a bit more practical in PvP, where you can unlock it via faction. In the meantime, the 90~k difference in price makes the major rune better for PvE.

Unless you're loaded or lucky

Judas Paladin

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jun 2005

San Diego, CA

LARGE BUSTS OF WONDERLAND [BOOB]

W/Mo

26 Oct 2005 at 23:41 - 4

10 hits that hit you for 10 dmge = 100 dmg

with sup abs = 10 * 7 = 70 dmg

hit after hit after hit even an exta -1 helps i guess.

although doesn't really justify an extra 100k IMO

but some people just have the money and want that extra edge

JodieFoster

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Sep 2005

Michigan

SOUL

Me/N

26 Oct 2005 at 23:45 - 5

From what I understand, after some reasearch, Superior Absorbtion reduces physical damage done by -4.

My runner warrior uses this rune and its really not the large of a difference up from Major.

Only recommend buying it if you have extra money to spare.

Enjoy,

Jodie

Lord Orihalcon

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Oct 2005

London, UK

Dark Angels [DA]

A/W

26 Oct 2005 at 23:48 - 6

I agree it isn't the best use of money, but if you've got it, and have nothing else to spend it on why not?

It may be a small amount of dmg removed, but in the big picture from multiple targets it can mean the difference between life and death if you think about it.

NatalieD

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Aug 2005

26 Oct 2005 at 23:58 - 7

The usual answer to questions like these is "What else are you going to spend the money on?"

You might wonder instead why someone would bother farming enough to get that money for the rune, but apparently some people are into that.

derrtyboy69

Grotto Attendant

Join Date: Jun 2005

The Clouds

Scars Meadows [SMS]

Mo/Me

27 Oct 2005 at 00:01 - 8

I ahve one in my chest plate, reason: when im going to HoH, i want the best of the best of everything, because the competition will have the same. People want their warriors to be perfect, and this lets them be

Savio

Teenager with attitude

Join Date: Jul 2005

Fifteen Over Fifty [Rare]

27 Oct 2005 at 00:12 - 9

Quote:

Originally Posted by JodieFoster

From what I understand, after some reasearch, Superior Absorbtion reduces physical damage done by -4.

My runner warrior uses this rune and its really not the large of a difference up from Major.

Only recommend buying it if you have extra money to spare.

Enjoy,

Jodie

Really? Where was the research on that? Eh, I'll probably go test it out myself actually.

Jetdoc

Hell's Protector

Join Date: Jul 2005

The Eyes of Texas [BEVO]

D/A

27 Oct 2005 at 00:43 - 10

Superior Absorption helps tremendously when:

1. You are running.
2. You are farming.
3. You are doing PvE solo.

Although the extra -1 damage doesn't sound like much, it can make a world of difference when you are getting hit by 10-20 creatures every 2 seconds. In a prolonged fight (i.e. more than 60 seconds), you could be talking about another 100 damage that could've been prevented.

I'm a huge fan of the superior absorption, obviously...

Ondo

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Aug 2005

USA

Heavenly Shadows [milf]

W/R

27 Oct 2005 at 02:52 - 11

I was a lucky one. Got a Sup Absorb drop in the SF area. I don't know if I would go that far to pay 100k. Maybe a deterent for all the runners. (which if it was/is the case I don't think it worked)

Savio

Teenager with attitude

Join Date: Jul 2005

Fifteen Over Fifty [Rare]

27 Oct 2005 at 02:56 - 12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ondo

I was a lucky one. Got a Sup Absorb drop in the SF area. I don't know if I would go that far to pay 100k. Maybe a deterent for all the runners. (which if it was/is the case I don't think it worked)

The price isn't set by the devs, it's set by the players, aka supply and demand. I was lucky to get mine for 60k a few months back. It's just spiked because people don't have anything better to buy with their money.

One and Two

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Aug 2005

27 Oct 2005 at 03:03 - 13

People have money. People buy. I think its simple enough.

PS~
You don't need one for PvE unless you solo or run.
Buying at the trader does not unlock runes for PvP.

Ondo

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Aug 2005

USA

Heavenly Shadows [milf]

W/R

27 Oct 2005 at 03:09 - 14

I stand corrected. I must of had a brain freeze applied when posting. 8 )

Okae

Academy Page

Join Date: Jul 2005

LA.. not Lions Arch

R/Me

27 Oct 2005 at 06:29 - 15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jetdoc

Superior Absorption helps tremendously when:

1. You are running.
2. You are farming.
3. You are doing PvE solo.

Although the extra -1 damage doesn't sound like much, it can make a world of difference when you are getting hit by 10-20 creatures every 2 seconds. In a prolonged fight (i.e. more than 60 seconds), you could be talking about another 100 damage that could've been prevented.

I'm a huge fan of the superior absorption, obviously...

Agreed ^

I notice a pretty good difference especially when running and farming. Those little numbers can add up quick.

I'm quite fortunate that I've actually had a Superior Absorption drop for me. I believe I got it during either Thunderhead or Iron Mines. The oddest thing though is I've never landed anything better than a Minor Vigor.. no majors.. no superiors... just a crapload of minors. A-net has a weird sense of humor.

nightrunner

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Oct 2005

San Francisco

W/Mo

27 Oct 2005 at 06:45 - 16

I haven't even unlocked a major absorb yet... but if I ever find a Superior Absorbtion, I'll probably sell it instead of using it. I prefer looks over functionality, and that 90k or so could buy a lot of nice armor

JodieFoster

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Sep 2005

Michigan

SOUL

Me/N

27 Oct 2005 at 07:19 - 17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Savio

Really? Where was the research on that? Eh, I'll probably go test it out myself actually.

Cant remember where I saw it, I though I remembered seeing it on this site. It could have been on another site though. I really wish ANET would make a decent page available with stats for that sort of thing.

Jodie

gou

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Mar 2005

globally warmed england

the discarnate

27 Oct 2005 at 14:34 - 18

considering sup runes come at a -75 health penatly I too believe absobrtion to be pointless, go with sup tactics and take "watch youself" instead

Koekie

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Aug 2005

N/Mo

27 Oct 2005 at 14:46 - 19

Superior Absorption doesn't have -75HP as far as I know

Raiin Maker

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Oct 2005

England

Blood On The Worlds Hands

W/

27 Oct 2005 at 15:12 - 20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Koekie

Superior Absorption doesn't have -75HP as far as I know

no it dosent.

for me 10k for major asorb and vigor are good enough.. i COULD farm to buy them if i wanted to, but i have a life... its quiet dull, but its better than killinglots of pixels for money...

major sup and asorb are fine for me pve..

i have unlocked sup for my pvp chars though :P

Perishiko ReLLiK

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Feb 2005

Divine Guardians of the Soul (Soul)

Mo/E

27 Oct 2005 at 17:58 - 21

But, with high armor... most attacks deal hardly any damage, and with knights... That's 5 damage per hit knocked off. Crappy sword warriors will deal zero damage per hit, bows without extra damage buffs/preperations/spirits will do near to nothing. Extra damage hitters, such as kindle arrows, it effects that, along with the arrow damage. Damage spells such as empathy, or symbol of wrath which deal slightly less damage in waves... are effected greatly.

Not to say that it's worth that much more then a major rune, but yes... it is effective.

Epinephrine

Master of Beasts

Join Date: Mar 2005

Ottawa, Canada

Servants of Fortuna [SoF]

27 Oct 2005 at 18:08 - 22

Rarity and value - there is no drawback to it, and a limited supply. Demand is high, supply is low, price goes up. If there weren't a price cap it'd be higher.

Sir Skullcrasher

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Jun 2005

California

15 over 50 [Rare]

W/Mo

27 Oct 2005 at 18:10 - 23

I only seen Superior Rune Absorption drop once near SF! And wasn't it prices at 80k before the patch hits than it sky rocketed to 100k?

Mer|in

Academy Page

Join Date: Oct 2005

27 Oct 2005 at 19:12 - 24

So if something hits you for 3 damage, you will take 0?

Lasareth

Aquarius

Join Date: Jun 2005

Somewhere between Boardwalk and Park Place

27 Oct 2005 at 19:14 - 25

Yes, you'd take 0 damage with superior Ab on.

Mer|in

Academy Page

Join Date: Oct 2005

27 Oct 2005 at 19:18 - 26

Seeing as bows that do 15-27 deal 145 to level 3 Devourers, will the Ab Rune go over its "limit" and decrease damage more than 3?

Ole Man Bourbon

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Jun 2005

Atlanta

GONG

W/E

27 Oct 2005 at 20:49 - 27

Doubt it, but you'd get the reduction due to level

4runner

Banned

Join Date: Oct 2005

Cali!!!

cdxx/the420th.com

Mo/N

05 Nov 2005 at 00:16 - 28

I got this drop in sorrows ithink, sold it to the runes trader at the time for 2.5 plat. Im such a dumass!!! LOLOLOLOOLOOLLOLLOO

Vicha

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Jul 2005

R/E

05 Nov 2005 at 00:47 - 29

Ah!

Found one yesterday (Thunderhead Keep mission). I said, humm what the heck! 85 plats... NO I applied it on my boots!

Mega LOL

Mandy Memory

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Mar 2005

USA

Xen of Sigils [XoO]

W/

05 Nov 2005 at 02:13 - 30

I think its needed...whats the point of driving a car without a body?

Matauro

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Oct 2005

Mo/Me

05 Nov 2005 at 02:24 - 31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vicha

Ah!

Found one yesterday (Thunderhead Keep mission). I said, humm what the heck! 85 plats... NO I applied it on my boots!

Mega LOL

I thought that absorbs are more effective on chest plates? I.e. they reduce damage from spells that way.

Right wrong?

Savio

Teenager with attitude

Join Date: Jul 2005

Fifteen Over Fifty [Rare]

05 Nov 2005 at 02:29 - 32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matauro

I thought that absorbs are more effective on chest plates? I.e. they reduce damage from spells that way.

Right wrong?

Wrong. Superior absorption is global, so it doesn't matter where you put it.

jonnybegood

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Jul 2005

huh?

The Final Exodus[FX]

05 Nov 2005 at 02:56 - 33

oh ok i thought i made a vital error last night... Lol

The Son Of Morgoth

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Oct 2005

Maryland

The Servants Of Morgoth

N/

05 Nov 2005 at 04:56 - 34

Peope Just want that extra edge........i prob will get it when i have 1337 amounts of money.

Shimus DarkRaven

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Oct 2005

Titusville, PA <nowhere>

KOD <Knights of the Dragonrose><Guild Officer>

W/Mo

05 Nov 2005 at 06:20 - 35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vicha

Ah!

Found one yesterday (Thunderhead Keep mission). I said, humm what the heck! 85 plats... NO I applied it on my boots!

Mega LOL

Odd, I found one in there too. I about died and convulsed, I needed cash hard.
I did the happy dance for 5 minutes. =)

Odd we'd find em in the same spot, maybe it says something?

--My 2 cents

--The Shim