15k Armor

Description
These armors cost 15 platinum per piece (the exceptions being Ascetic's Armor and Scar Pattern Armor, which only cost 8 platinum per piece). Although ArenaNet officially calls this category of armor "Ascended Armor" in the Game Update Notes as well as on Fansite Fridays, by the time the "official" name appeared, players had been calling them 15k armor for quite some time. Use of the term "Ascended Armor" in-game will likely cause confusion. At the same time, it has been known for some to call it "60k armor" because of it's total base cost of 60k.

The look of 15k armor is usually very similar to the 1.5k armor of the same type, but with much finer detail or more dazzling colors. Because of the better looks, this armor is highly desired as a status symbol by many players.

The stats on 15k armor is always identical to that of 1.5k armor; this armor provides no additional benefit in combat. However, it is often easier to find pickup groups if you wear 15k armor, as it distinguishes you from the crowd.

For the individual pages on all the types of 15k armor, see the 15k armor category.

Where to get it
15k armor must be crafted by Hagen at The Granite Citadel or by Karl at Marhan's Grotto.

Other types of elite armor
Fissure armor has the same gold cost as 15k armor, but also requires large amounts of Globs of Ectoplasm and Obsidian Shards. These armors have a distinct look that differs from all other types of armor in the game. Further, because the components are extremely rare, and because a full suit of the armor requires plenty of the components, a full suit of Fissure armor is perhaps the most elite status symbol in the game.