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A '''skin''' in the context of [[Guild Wars]] refers to the model and texture used for a particular [[object]], generally [[weapon]]s, and [[armor]]. The word '''skin''' is far more popular in the vernacular than among graphics programmers, who prefer more precise descriptors. Technically, '''skin''' refers strictly to the ''2D textures'' covering the ''3D model'' (the wireframe mesh) rather than both the model and the art.

Many objects with the same functional properties can be found in several '''skins'''. For example, a [[Longbow]] can be found as (an incomplete list):

*[[Amber Longbow]]
*[[Ascalon Bow]] (longbow type)
*[[Bramble Longbow]]
*[[Celestial Longbow]]
*[[Jade Longbow]]
*[[Longbow]]
*[[Naga Longbow]]
*[[Storm Bow]]

Each weapon type can also have several [[Unique Item|unique]] skins. Some examples, again for longbows:

*[[Ahvha's Longbow]]
*[[Elswyth's Longbow]]
*[[Ironwing Longbow (unique item)|Ironwing Longbow]]

*[[Lorelle's Longbow]]
*[[Tarnok's Longbow]]


Some weapons will have the same name, but different skins. For instance [[Elonian Daggers]], [[Elonian Blade]]s or [[War Hammer]]s can have several different models. In some cases, the appearance seems to be generally dependent on the [[Rare|rarity]] of the weapon, with a few exceptions (purple weapons having sometime the skin for either blue or gold versions).

Conversely some skins are shared between different weapons. For instance one version of the [[War Hammer]] shares the same model as the [[Giant Slayers Hammer]], the [[Ram's Hammer]] and the [[Swamp Club]].

The rarer a '''skin''' is, the more sought after it tends to be. For instance, [[axe]]s of the [[Dwarven Axe|Dwarven]] skin and [[sword]]s of the [[Crystalline Sword|Crystalline ]] skin seem to be the rarest items in the game, and are thus worth a great deal.

The [[Voltaic Spear]] is also quite rare and sought after. It is not as rare as the Dwarven Axe or the Crystalline Sword; however, it is one of the more impressive skins available due to its immense size. In this regard it is similar to the [[Fellblade]].

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