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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. Indeed, '''skin''' does have a technical meaning very distinct from its vernacular usage.
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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):
 
Many objects with the same functional properties can be found in several '''skins'''. For example, a [[Longbow]] can be found as (an incomplete list):
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*[[Bramble Longbow]]
 
*[[Bramble Longbow]]
 
*[[Celestial Longbow]]
 
*[[Celestial Longbow]]
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*[[Jade Longbow]]
 
*[[Jade Longbow]]
 
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*[[Ahvha's Longbow]]
 
*[[Ahvha's Longbow]]
 
*[[Elswyth's Longbow]]
 
*[[Elswyth's Longbow]]
 
*[[Ironwing Longbow (unique item)|Ironwing Longbow]]
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*[[Lorelle's Longbow]]
 
*[[Lorelle's Longbow]]
 
*[[Tarnok's Longbow]]
 
*[[Tarnok's Longbow]]
   
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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, seems to be the rarest items in the game.
 
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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).
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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]].
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The rarer a '''skin''' is, the more sought after it tends to be. For instance, [[sword]]s of the [[Crystalline Sword|Crystalline ]] skin seem to be the rarest items in the game, and are thus worth a great deal.
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The [[Voltaic Spear]] is also quite rare and sought after. It is not as rare as 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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Latest revision as of 16:20, 7 December 2010

A skin in the context of Guild Wars refers to the model and texture used for a particular object, generally weapons, 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):

Each weapon type can also have several unique skins. Some examples, again for longbows:


Some weapons will have the same name, but different skins. For instance Elonian Daggers, Elonian Blades or War Hammers can have several different models. In some cases, the appearance seems to be generally dependent on the 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, swords of the 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 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.