SK armour at level 30

Dord · 07-07-2006, 11:38 AM

I just dinged 30 last night and realised that most of my armour is getting quite old now. I've got three parts of the AQ and the rest is made up of randomly gathered bits - mostly from quests. To experienced brothers I ask if now is the time to put my hand in my wallet, or whether there are still armour drops enough for me to keep going awhile (would rather spend money on weapons).

If it is armour buying time is there an "industry standard" armour style to go for at 30?

Beldin_ · 07-07-2006, 01:44 PM

With the crafting system revamp all crafted armor has now level x2 .. so level 32 in your case if you look vor mastercrafted armor. Also i'm not sure what type of armor exactly now can be craftet .. on my new mage twink i see that there is now for mages alot of stuff with int and it looks simliliar to t7 stuff, so maybe you can now also get craftet plate armor with int.

Dord · 07-07-2006, 02:38 PM

Thanks for that Beldin. If I need to hang on a couple more levels, some of my armour will be ten levels old! How often do people usually update? sorry for all the newby questions but I don't want to let down a group because I've got rubbish gear or blow gold without any need?

Message Edited by Dordur on 07-07-2006 03:39 AM

Soefje · 07-07-2006, 06:22 PM

Dordur wrote:
I just dinged 30 last night and realised that most of my armour is getting quite old now. I've got three parts of the AQ and the rest is made up of randomly gathered bits - mostly from quests. To experienced brothers I ask if now is the time to put my hand in my wallet, or whether there are still armour drops enough for me to keep going awhile (would rather spend money on weapons).

If it is armour buying time is there an "industry standard" armour style to go for at 30?

Throughout my 30's, I used the orc maurader armor you can get from Zek. With the crafting changes (armor nerfs), it is probably better than anything you can get crafted, unless you have a complete set of rares.Good luck.

Pauleh · 07-07-2006, 06:32 PM

I'm currently looking for new armor as well, I've just ding'ed 32, cant afford the mastercraft stuff but insted ive been working on Quests in EL which have some decent plate rewards.

Beldin_ · 07-07-2006, 07:28 PM

If you have not the rares for mastercrafted, the best is also to browse the broker as often as possible and compare the items there and buy the best you can get for your bucks. Its also not bad if you search for items until maybe 2-3 level over your own current level so that if you see there is maybe a good and cheap item you buy that and wait the until you can wear it SMILEY

legendboy · 07-08-2006, 12:52 AM

Beldin_ wrote:
If you have not the rares for mastercrafted, the best is also to browse the broker as often as possible and compare the items there and buy the best you can get for your bucks. Its also not bad if you search for items until maybe 2-3 level over your own current level so that if you see there is maybe a good and cheap item you buy that and wait the until you can wear it

this is what i did

i just dinged 30 a couple nights ago

i have been sitting on L30 armor for a couple weeks that i bought off the broker over the last while. i had L24ish splitpaw armor that was feeling pretty low

gonna try out the new armor & weapons tonight. and now i can use totem of the jaguar!!!! yahoo!

Message Edited by legendboy on 07-07-2006 01:53 PM

07-07-2006, 01:44 PM	#2
Beldin_ Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,343	With the crafting system revamp all crafted armor has now level x2 .. so level 32 in your case if you look vor mastercrafted armor. Also i'm not sure what type of armor exactly now can be craftet .. on my new mage twink i see that there is now for mages alot of stuff with int and it looks simliliar to t7 stuff, so maybe you can now also get craftet plate armor with int. __________________

07-07-2006, 06:22 PM	#4
Soefje Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 302	Dordur wrote: I just dinged 30 last night and realised that most of my armour is getting quite old now. I've got three parts of the AQ and the rest is made up of randomly gathered bits - mostly from quests. To experienced brothers I ask if now is the time to put my hand in my wallet, or whether there are still armour drops enough for me to keep going awhile (would rather spend money on weapons). If it is armour buying time is there an "industry standard" armour style to go for at 30? Throughout my 30's, I used the orc maurader armor you can get from Zek. With the crafting changes (armor nerfs), it is probably better than anything you can get crafted, unless you have a complete set of rares.Good luck.

07-07-2006, 06:32 PM	#5
Pauleh Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 180	I'm currently looking for new armor as well, I've just ding'ed 32, cant afford the mastercraft stuff but insted ive been working on Quests in EL which have some decent plate rewards. __________________ Goetia - Shadowknight of Venekor

07-07-2006, 07:28 PM	#6
Beldin_ Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,343	If you have not the rares for mastercrafted, the best is also to browse the broker as often as possible and compare the items there and buy the best you can get for your bucks. Its also not bad if you search for items until maybe 2-3 level over your own current level so that if you see there is maybe a good and cheap item you buy that and wait the until you can wear it __________________

07-08-2006, 12:52 AM	#7
legendboy Tester Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 30	Beldin_ wrote: If you have not the rares for mastercrafted, the best is also to browse the broker as often as possible and compare the items there and buy the best you can get for your bucks. Its also not bad if you search for items until maybe 2-3 level over your own current level so that if you see there is maybe a good and cheap item you buy that and wait the until you can wear it this is what i did i just dinged 30 a couple nights ago i have been sitting on L30 armor for a couple weeks that i bought off the broker over the last while. i had L24ish splitpaw armor that was feeling pretty low gonna try out the new armor & weapons tonight. and now i can use totem of the jaguar!!!! yahoo! Message Edited by legendboy on 07-07-2006 01:53 PM

07-07-2006, 11:38 AM	#1
Dord Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 17	I just dinged 30 last night and realised that most of my armour is getting quite old now. I've got three parts of the AQ and the rest is made up of randomly gathered bits - mostly from quests. To experienced brothers I ask if now is the time to put my hand in my wallet, or whether there are still armour drops enough for me to keep going awhile (would rather spend money on weapons). If it is armour buying time is there an "industry standard" armour style to go for at 30?

07-07-2006, 02:38 PM	#3
Dord Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 17	Thanks for that Beldin. If I need to hang on a couple more levels, some of my armour will be ten levels old! How often do people usually update? sorry for all the newby questions but I don't want to let down a group because I've got rubbish gear or blow gold without any need? Message Edited by Dordur on 07-07-2006 03:39 AM