User:Glynnis/Armor

Helpful link to track changes to armor art, function and crafter pages: Recent armor changes Google: Search GuildWiki

Table of Contents:
 * Armor page names
 * Headgear stuff
 * Armor art NavBoxes
 * Armor function NavBox
 * Armor crafter NavBoxes
 * Insignia stuff
 * Prophecies Example for Samuka

Status:
 * Completed update of all Nightfall armor crafters!
 * Completed creating armor art Nav Boxes for all professions!
 * Completed update for Template:Armor function box!
 * Completed reorganisation of Armor, Armor types, Armor (rating), Basic armor and Headgear!
 * Completed update for Template:Armor art box!
 * To Do: User:Bexor/Armor Project
 * To Do: Style and formatting/Armor
 * To Do: User:Bexor/Armor Project/Function
 * To Do: Attribute armor
 * To Do: User:Bexor/Armor Project/Function/Basic armor
 * To Do: Update all Prophecies armor crafters
 * To Do: Update all Factions armor crafters
 * To Do: Make checklist for verifying all armor on all armor crafters.
 * To Do: Improve Armor, Armor types, Armor (rating), Insignia and Headgear.

=Armor page names= There are two overview pages per profession describing both art and function. There is one art overview page per armor set that is available to more than one profession.
 * 1) " armor"
 * 2) " headgear"
 * 1) " Armor"

Armor function page names

 * 1) " armor"
 * 2) *redirect from " armor"
 * 3) Basic armor
 * 4) *redirect from "'s armor"
 * 5) *redirect from "'s Armor"
 * 6) *redirect from " " (example: Crude Scar Pattern)
 * 7) Attribute armor
 * 8) *redirect from Attribute headgear
 * 9) *redirect from " " (example: Vile Scar Pattern)

Armor art page names

 * 1) "  Armor"
 * 2) *redirect from "" (example: Bloodstained Boots or Lieutenant's Helm)
 * 3) " Ascended  Armor"
 * 4) "<Profession> <Campaign> <Headgear Type>s"
 * 5) *Ranger Prophecies Masks
 * 6) *Monk Prophecies Scalp Designs
 * 7) *Necromancer Prophecies Scar Patterns
 * 8) *Mesmer Prophecies Masks
 * 9) Unique names (do not follow any rules). /shakefist
 * 10) *Warrior Prophecies Ascalon Armor
 * 11) *Monk Ascetic's Dragon Armor
 * 12) *Monk Ascetic's Star Armor
 * 13) *Elementalist Eyes
 * 14) *Elementalist Auras
 * 15) *Paragon Elonian Crests

=Heager stuff= The following information is for re-organising the headgear pages.

Redircts to Attribute armor
This list is incomplete.

Brute's Helm Knight's Helm Wyvern Helm Platemail Helm Dragon Helm Executioner's Helm Dwarven Helm Duelist's Helm Tactician's Helm Ascalon Helm Gladiator's Helm Dreadnought's Helm Sentinel's Helm Bruiser's Helm

Hunter's Mask Archer's Mask Traveler's Mask Tamer's Mask

Prophet's Scalp Design Servant's Scalp Design Defender's Scalp Design Zealot's Scalp Design Divine Scalp Design Healer Scalp Design Protector Scalp Design Smiting Scalp Design

Devilish Scar Patterns Ragged Scar Patterns Wicked Scar Patterns Vile Scar Patterns

Headgear page names (by prof)
The headgear overview page (Necromancer headgear) should be similar to the armor overview page (Necromancer armor). The very useful crafting tables that were created with much dedication from Helena should be moved to the quick reference pages (example: Warrior armor crafting quick reference).

The plural names are used for Prophecies and unique headgear pages because Mesmer, Ranger, Elementalist and Paragon headgear has more than one art type on a single page. (Note: Monk and Necromancer headgear have only one art type... but nobody is perfect.)

Warrior

 * Warrior headgear
 * "Warrior <Armor Name> Armor"
 * "Warrior Ascended <Armor Name> Armor"
 * Note: All headgear art either belongs to an armor set (or has the same art as one belonging to an armor set). This is true for all campaigns.

Ranger

 * Ranger headgear
 * "Ranger <Armor Name> Armor"
 * "Ranger Ascended <Armor Name> Armor"
 * Ranger Prophecies Masks
 * Note: The page for Prophecies masks describes 5 different art types.

Monk

 * Monk headgear
 * "Monk <Armor Name> Armor"
 * "Monk Ascended <Armor Name> Armor"
 * Monk Prophecies Scalp Designs
 * Note: The page for Prophecies scalp designs describes 1 art type.

Necromancer

 * Necromancer headgear
 * "Necromancer <Armor Name> Armor"
 * "Necromancer Ascended <Armor Name> Armor"
 * Necromancer Prophecies Scar Patterns
 * Note: The page for Prophecies scar patterns describes 1 art type.

Mesmer

 * Mesmer headgear
 * "Mesmer <Armor Name> Armor"
 * "Mesmer Ascended <Armor Name> Armor"
 * Mesmer Prophecies Masks
 * Note: The page for Prophecies masks describes 5 different art types.

Elementalist

 * Elementalist headgear
 * Elementalist Vabbian Armor
 * Elementalist Eyes
 * Elementalist Auras
 * Note: The only headgear that belongs to an armor set is Vabbian. This page describes 5 different art types.
 * Note: The page for eyes describes 6 different art types.
 * Note: The page for auras describes 6 different art types.

Assassin

 * Assassin headgear
 * "Assassin <Armor Name> Armor"
 * "Assassin Ascended <Armor Name> Armor"
 * Note: All headgear art either belongs to an armor set (or has the same art as one belonging to an armor set). This is true for all campaigns.

Ritualist

 * Ritualist headgear
 * "Ritualist <Armor Name> Armor"
 * "Ritualist Ascended <Armor Name> Armor"
 * Note: All headgear art either belongs to an armor set (or has the same art as one belonging to an armor set). This is true for all campaigns.

Paragon

 * Paragon headgear
 * Paragon Vabbian Armor
 * Paragon Elonian Crests
 * Note: The only headgear that belongs to an armor set is Vabbian. This page describes 4 different art types.
 * Note: The page for Elonian crests describes 4 different art types.

Dervish

 * Dervish headgear
 * "Dervish <Armor Name> Armor"
 * Note: All headgear art either belongs to an armor set (or has the same art as one belonging to an armor set).

=Insignia stuff= The following information is my (unfinished) attempt at rewriting the Insignia article.

Description
Insignias are prefix upgrade components applied to armor that are available for armor sets crafted in Elona and created with the PvP Equipment panel. Insignias provide bonuses to armor sets. For example, the Radiant insignia adds extra energy in addition to the basic armor statistics.

The introducion of insignias in the Nightfall campaign completely separated armor bonuses from armor sets. All armor sets, including headgear, crafted in Elona come with an empty slot for adding an insignia. This separation allows players to apply insignia bonuses to any Nightfall armor set they choose. Some insignias have a different bonus when applied to armor covering different areas of the body.

Insignias, similar to runes, have a fixed value bonus as described in the table below. Any piece of armor with an insignia (prefix) can also have a rune (suffix). It is suspected that some insignias can only be obtained as loot on gold items (see Talk:Insignia for discussion).

Acquisition
Insignias are available from Rune Traders in all campaigns, and can be traded with other players, however the only way to obtain new insignias in PvE are to salvage them from 'salvage armor' obtained as loot in the Nightfall campaign. PvP characters can create armor with insignias in the PvP Equipment panel regardless of campaign, like all PvP items, this armor cannot be salvaged.

Usage
Some insignias can be used by all professions, while others are profession-specific. You can easily tell an insignia's linked profession by its appearance (see the table below).

To use an insignia, double-click it and then click on the piece of armor you want to apply it to. Each armor piece can only hold a single insignia. You can replace a insignia with a different one by applying the new insignia to the piece of armor that already has one - a dialog will ask you to confirm the replacement.

You can expert salvage armor that you have attached a insignia to in order to recover the insignia, in a process identical to that for obtaining insignias from salvage armor. However ,the % chance of retaining the armor after salvaging the insignia will be lower than that for salvage armor.

Notes:
 * As with all other items obtained from character creation, starter armor and PvP armor cannot be salvaged, so insignias applied to them cannot be recovered. *Collector's armor can be salvaged, so insignias applied to collector's pieces can be recovered.''

Prophecies and Factions
In the Prophecies and Factions campaigns, prefix armor bonuses are inherent to certain armor sets.

It is important to note that insignia can not be applied to armor purchased in Tyria or Cantha, or to Obsidian Armor crafted with built-in prefixes. This is because all armor in Cantha and Tyria has the 'prefix' already added when you buy it. Also, you cannot apply Insignia that is of another Primary Profession.

For example, Druid's Armor for the Ranger has the energy bonus you would receive from adding a Radiant insignia to a blank Elonian armor. Insignia can be applied to blank Obsidian Armor crafted after the October 25th update. Armor of heroes acquired outside Elona will also accept insignia. e.g. Olias (Necromancer) and Zenmai (Assassin)

Word usage
From Dictionary.com:
 * INSIGNIA, originally the plural of Latin insigne, began to be used as a singular in the 18th century, and the plural INSIGNIAS appeared shortly thereafter. All uses—INSIGNIA as a singular or plural and INSIGNIAS as a plural—are fully standard. The singular INSIGNE still occurs, but INSIGNIA is more common.

Insignias by Profession
{|
 * - style="background: "
 * colspan=100|

[[Image:NA-icon.png]] Common
! rowspan=2 | Name || rowspan=2 | Icon || rowspan=2 | Bonus || rowspan=2 | Campaign Availability || Armor with this Bonus Inherently
 * align=center font-size=90% | (P) - Prophecies (link to art), (F) - Factions
 * }
 * }
 * }

=Prophecies Example for Samuka=

General
Samuka crafts standard armor intended for characters of approximately level 10 with Core professions. All armor pieces have basic armor stats. In addition most armor pieces include a bonus as shown in the Armor Sets tables below. Most headgear includes an Attribute +1 bonus. The armor rating depends on character profession.

The cost of armor is plus crafting materials. Several new armor sets, such as Druid's Armor, are first available here. Armor ratings are the same as Corwen in Ascalon City and Breyshaw at Yak's Bend.

Location

 * Kryta
 * Lion's Arch

Armor Sets
{|
 * valign="top" style="background: ; border: 1px solid ; padding: .5em 1em; margin: 1em;" width="33%"|

Warrior

 * valign="top" style="background: ; border: 1px solid ; padding: .5em 1em; margin: 1em;" width="33%"|

Ranger

 * valign="top" style="background: ; border: 1px solid ; padding: .5em 1em; margin: 1em;" width="33%"|

Monk

 * valign="top" style="background: ; border: 1px solid ; padding: .5em 1em; margin: 1em;"|
 * valign="top" style="background: ; border: 1px solid ; padding: .5em 1em; margin: 1em;"|

Necromancer

 * valign="top" style="background: ; border: 1px solid ; padding: .5em 1em; margin: 1em;"|

Mesmer

 * valign="top" style="background: ; border: 1px solid ; padding: .5em 1em; margin: 1em;"|

Elementalist

 * }
 * }