Changes: Armor types

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This article is about specific armor art types. For general information on armor, see Armor. For skill and equipment effects mentioning the word "armor", see Armor (rating).

Categories of armor types

By Profession	Standard Armor	Elite Armor	By Campaign
Core Professions Warrior armor (QR) Ranger armor (QR) Monk armor (QR) Necromancer armor (QR) Mesmer armor (QR) Elementalist armor (QR) Factions Professions Assassin armor (QR) Ritualist armor (QR) Nightfall Professions Paragon armor (QR) Dervish armor (QR) All Professions Common armor (QR)	Prophecies Ascalon Krytan Tyrian Shing Jea Seitung Canthan Exotic Imperial Kurzick Luxon Istani Sunspear Elonian	Obsidian armor Elite Prophecies Elite Canthan Elite Exotic Elite Imperial Elite Kurzick Elite Luxon Elite Sunspear Vabbian Ancient Primeval Asuran Monument Norn Deldrimor (Dwarven)	Core Prophecies Factions Nightfall Eye of the North
			Misc
			Hero Armor Insignia Runes

Prophecies-specific sets and the PvP sets which share their art are omitted from this table. They are listed on the profession-specific armor pages.

Armor types by acquisition

Standard armor

Armor sets available in the beginning areas of each campaign are Standard armor, available in armor ratings ranging between 5 and 80 depending on player profession and armor crafter. The first armor available to new players for purchase is Standard armor.

Max armor

Max armor refers to armor with the maximum armor rating for a given primary profession: 80 for, 70 for , and 60 for .

New roleplaying characters will not have access to Max Armor until they reach one of the game's major trading centers, where it costs 1 a piece, plus common and rare materials. PvE players can also exchange for Max Armor at collectors in harder-to-reach areas, but these armor pieces cannot be upgraded with insignia.
PvP characters are automatically equipped with Max Armor.
Elite Armor is always maxed, while Standard Armor can range from the profession's minimum to maximum.
The first place in each campaign where its possible for characters to get max armor is Droknar's Forge in Prophecies, Kaineng Center in Factions and Consulate Docks in Nightfall. Many players run to these locations at an early level to maximise their character's chances of survival.

Elite armor

Elite armor always has the max armor rating and offers the same functionality as Standard Max Armor, but provides a more stylish design at significantly greater costs (both materials and gold). Elite armor is often called "15k armor" because of the 15 platinum price per piece on most Elite armor sets. Many, but not all, armor sets have corresponding Elite and Standard versions. Elite Armor is available to PvE characters through armor crafters who are deep into the campaign plot, and to PvP characters as a PvP reward.

Complete sets of elite armor can also be added to the Monument of Resilience in the Hall of Monuments. See those articles for more information.

Obsidian armor

Each profession also has its single, unique Obsidian art style. Obsidian armor is profoundly expensive, requiring numerous Globs of Ectoplasm and Obsidian Shards, in addition to other common and rare crafting materials. Obsidian armor is only available from the Eternal Forgemaster in the Fissure of Woe, and requires a lengthy set of prerequisite quests before the forge can be opened. All Obsidian armor possess the maximum armor rating available for each profession. Obsidian armor is often called "Obby armor" or "FoW armor" as it can only be crafted in the Fissure of Woe.

Hero armor

In addition to their default armor, all Nightfall heroes have an alternate set of armor obtained in one of the three Nightfall challenge missions as well as an alternate set of armor obtained in the Domain of Anguish. Likewise, all Eye of the North heroes have two additional sets of armors: Brotherhood and Deldrimor Armor.

PvP-Reward armor

There are two categories of PvP-Reward armor. Basic armor includes numerous Standard and Elite armor types and costs 20 tournament reward points per piece. Fancy armor is not available until a player has purchased 50 pieces of Basic armor on their account. The names, costs, and skins of Fancy PvP-Reward armor can be found here.

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 ==Categories of armor types==
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+! By Profession
+! Standard Armor
+! Elite Armor
+! By Campaign
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+| rowspan=3  | Core Professions
-! style="background:#ffe3e3; border: 1px #ffa2a2 solid" | By Profession
+{{w}} [[Warrior armor]] ([[Warrior armor crafting quick reference|QR]])<br />
-! style="background:#ffe3e3; border: 1px #ffa2a2 solid" | Standard Armor
+{{r}} [[Ranger armor]] ([[Ranger armor crafting quick reference|QR]])<br />
-! style="background:#ffe3e3; border: 1px #ffa2a2 solid" | Elite Armor
+{{mo}} [[Monk armor]] ([[Monk armor crafting quick reference|QR]])<br />
-! style="background:#ffe3e3; border: 1px #ffa2a2 solid" | By Campaign
+{{n}} [[Necromancer armor]] ([[Necromancer armor crafting quick reference|QR]])<br />
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+{{me}} [[Mesmer armor]] ([[Mesmer armor crafting quick reference|QR]])<br />
-| rowspan=3 valign=top width=180px style="background-color: #fff3f3; border: 1px #ffa2a2 solid"| Core Professions
-{{w}} [[Warrior armor]] ([[Warrior armor crafting quick reference|QR]])<br>
+{{e}} [[Elementalist armor]] ([[Elementalist armor crafting quick reference|QR]])<br />
+Factions Professions<br />
-{{r}} [[Ranger armor]] ([[Ranger armor crafting quick reference|QR]])<br>
-{{mo}} [[Monk armor]] ([[Monk armor crafting quick reference|QR]])<br>
+{{a}} [[Assassin armor]] ([[Assassin armor crafting quick reference|QR]])<br />
-{{n}} [[Necromancer armor]] ([[Necromancer armor crafting quick reference|QR]])<br>
+{{rt}} [[Ritualist armor]] ([[Ritualist armor crafting quick reference|QR]])<br />
+Nightfall Professions<br />
-{{me}} [[Mesmer armor]] ([[Mesmer armor crafting quick reference|QR]])<br>
-{{e}} [[Elementalist armor]] ([[Elementalist armor crafting quick reference|QR]])<br>
+{{p}} [[Paragon armor]] ([[Paragon armor crafting quick reference|QR]])<br />
+{{d}} [[Dervish armor]] ([[Dervish armor crafting quick reference|QR]])<br />
-Factions Professions<br>
+All Professions<br />
-{{a}} [[Assassin armor]] ([[Assassin armor crafting quick reference|QR]])<br>
-{{rt}} [[Ritualist armor]] ([[Ritualist armor crafting quick reference|QR]])<br>
-Nightfall Professions<br>
-{{p}} [[Paragon armor]] ([[Paragon armor crafting quick reference|QR]])<br>
-{{d}} [[Dervish armor]] ([[Dervish armor crafting quick reference|QR]])<br>
-All Professions<br>
 {{common}} [[Common armor]] ([[Common armor crafting quick reference|QR]])
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 * [[Prophecies armor|Prophecies]]
 * [[Ascalon armor|Ascalon]]
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 * [[Sunspear armor|Sunspear]]
 * [[Elonian armor|Elonian]]
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 * [[Obsidian armor]]
 * [[Elite Prophecies armor|Elite Prophecies]]
 * [[Elite Canthan armor|Elite Canthan]]
 * [[Elite Exotic armor|Elite Exotic]]
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 * [[Monument armor|Monument]]
 * [[Norn armor|Norn]]
-* [[Dwarven armor|Dwarven]]
+* [[Deldrimor armor|Deldrimor ''(Dwarven)'']]
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 * [[:Category:Core armor|Core]]
 * [[:Category:Prophecies armor|Prophecies]]
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 * [[:Category:Nightfall armor|Nightfall]]
 * [[:Category:Eye of the North armor|Eye of the North]]
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+! Misc
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 * [[Hero#Armor|Hero Armor]]
 * [[Insignia]]
 * [[Rune]]s
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 ''Prophecies-specific sets and the PvP sets which share their art are omitted from this table. They are listed on the profession-specific armor pages.''
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 ==Armor types by acquisition==
-===Standard Armor===
+===Standard armor===
 Armor sets available in the beginning areas of each [[campaign]] are Standard armor, available in [[armor (rating)|armor ratings]] ranging between 5 and 80 depending on player [[profession]] and [[armor crafter]]. The first armor available to new players for purchase is Standard armor.
-===Elite Armor===
+====Max armor====
+'''Max armor''' refers to armor with the maximum [[armor rating]] for a given primary [[profession]]: 80 for{{w}}{{p}}, 70 for {{r}}{{a}}{{d}}, and 60 for {{mo}}{{n}}{{me}}{{e}}{{rt}}.
-Many armor sets have a corresponding [[Elite Armor|Elite]] version, which formerly had the same functionality as their Standard counterparts but with a different appearance. Now, [[insignia]]s may be applied to any armor set. There are also some Elite armor sets which do not correspond to any Standard armor sets. All Elite armor possess the maximum armor rating available for each profession. Prior to the [[game updates/20070524|May 24th, 2007 update]], Elite armor was available only to [[PvE]] characters and only from towns that are deep into the campaign plot, although it is now available to both PvE and [[PvP]] characters as a [[PvP reward]]. The price of Elite armor is much higher than Standard armor in terms of both [[gold]] and [[Crafting Material|materials]]. Elite armor is often called "[[15k armor]]" because of the 15 [[platinum]] price per piece on most Elite armor sets.
+*New [[roleplaying character]]s will not have access to ''Max Armor'' until they reach one of the game's major trading centers, where it costs 1{{plat}} a piece, plus common and rare [[Crafting material|materials]]. [[PvE]] players can also exchange for ''Max Armor'' at [[collector]]s in harder-to-reach areas, but these armor pieces cannot be upgraded with [[insignia]].
+*[[PvP character]]s are automatically equipped with ''Max Armor''.
+*'''Elite Armor''' is always maxed, while '''Standard Armor''' can range from the profession's minimum to maximum.
+*The first place in each campaign where its possible for characters to get max armor is [[Droknar's Forge]] in [[Prophecies]], [[Kaineng Center]] in [[Factions]] and [[Consulate Docks (location)|Consulate Docks]] in [[Nightfall]]. Many players [[run]] to these locations at an early level to maximise their character's chances of survival.
-===Obsidian Armor===
+===Elite armor===
+[[Elite armor]] always has the max armor rating and offers the same functionality as '''Standard''' ''Max Armor'', but provides a more stylish design at significantly greater costs (both [[Crafting Material|materials]] and [[gold]]). Elite armor is often called "[[15k armor]]" because of the 15 [[platinum]] price per piece on most Elite armor sets. Many, but not all, armor sets have corresponding Elite and Standard versions. Elite Armor is available to [[PvE]] characters through [[armor crafter]]s who are deep into the campaign plot, and to [[PvP]] characters as a [[PvP reward]].
-Each profession also has its single, unique [[Obsidian armor|Obsidian]] art style. Obsidian armor is profoundly expensive, requiring numerous [[Glob of Ectoplasm|Globs of Ectoplasm]] and [[Obsidian Shard]]s, in addition to other [[common crafting material|common]] and [[rare crafting material]]s. Obsidian armor is only available from the [[Eternal Forgemaster]] in the [[Fissure of Woe]], and requires a lengthy set of prerequisite [[quest]]s before the forge can be opened. All Obsidian armor possess the maximum armor rating available for each profession. Obsidian armor is often called "[[Obsidian armor|FoW armor]]" as it can only be crafted in the Fissure of Woe.
+Complete sets of elite armor can also be added to the [[Monument of Resilience]] in the [[Hall of Monuments]]. See those articles for more information.
-===Hero Armor===
+===Obsidian armor===
+Each profession also has its single, unique [[Obsidian armor|Obsidian]] art style. Obsidian armor is profoundly expensive, requiring numerous [[Glob of Ectoplasm|Globs of Ectoplasm]] and [[Obsidian Shard]]s, in addition to other [[common crafting material|common]] and [[rare crafting material]]s. Obsidian armor is only available from the [[Eternal Forgemaster]] in the [[Fissure of Woe]], and requires a lengthy set of prerequisite [[quest]]s before the forge can be opened. All Obsidian armor possess the maximum armor rating available for each profession. Obsidian armor is often called "Obby armor" or "[[Obsidian armor|FoW armor]]" as it can only be crafted in the Fissure of Woe.
+===Hero armor===
 In addition to their default armor, all [[Nightfall]] [[hero]]es have an alternate set of armor obtained in one of the three Nightfall [[challenge mission]]s as well as an alternate set of armor obtained in the [[Domain of Anguish]]. Likewise, all [[Eye of the North]] heroes have two additional sets of armors: ''[[Brotherhood armor|Brotherhood]]'' and ''[[Deldrimor armor|Deldrimor]]'' Armor.
-===PvP-Reward Armor===
+===PvP-Reward armor===
 There are two categories of PvP-Reward armor. Basic armor includes numerous Standard and Elite armor types and costs 20 [[tournament reward point]]s per piece. Fancy armor is not available until a player has purchased 50 pieces of Basic armor on their [[account]]. The names, costs, and skins of Fancy PvP-Reward armor can be found [[PvP_reward#Fancy_armor|here]].
-==Discontinued and Renamed Armor==
-These armor sets can be found at some fansites but otherwise have been discontinued. They are listed here for historical purposes and to eliminate confusion when comparing this list to those on other sites. Most sets were either only around during the [[beta]] or are the original names of some current sets. These names may be reused in future campaign releases.
-*''Adept's armor'' (Elementalist)
-*''Hunter's armor'' (Ranger)
-*''[[Mesmer Krytan armor|Regal armor]]'' (Mesmer - name recently reused for PvP-Reward armor)
-*''[[Monk Silk armor|Silk armor]]'' (Monk - name recently reused for PvP-Reward armor)
-*''Blasphemer's Armor'' (Necromancer)
-*''[[Necromancer Krytan armor|Pagan armor]]'' (Necromancer - name recently reused for PvP-Reward armor)
-The following Paragon armor was available during the [[Guild Wars Nightfall World Preview Event|Nightfall Preview Event]]:
-*''Empyrean Armor'' (art renamed to Sunspear Armor; function removed)
-*''Overseer's Armor'' (art renamed to Istani Armor; function replaced with Survivor Insignia)
-*''Radiant Armor'' (art renamed to Elonian Armor; function removed; name reused for +[[energy]] Insignia)
-*''Templar's Armor'' (art renamed to Istani Armor; function replaced with Radiant Insignia)
-The following Dervish armor was available during the [[Guild Wars Nightfall World Preview Event|Nightfall Preview Event]]:
-*''Dunewalker's Armor'' (art renamed to Vabbian Armor; function removed; name retained for Earth Prayers headgear)
-*''Nomad's Armor'' (art renamed to Elonian Armor; function replaced with Survivor Insignia)
-*''Soothsayer's Armor'' (art renamed to Istani Armor; function replaced with Radiant Insignia)
-*''Windwalker's Armor'' (art renamed to Ancient Armor; function removed, name retained for Windwalker's Insignia)
-Numerous Prophecies armor sets were renamed in the [[Game updates/20070524|May 24th, 2007 update]]. See the [[Game updates/20070524#GuildWiki Notes|update article's notes section]] for a full list of renamed armor sets.
-Prior to the May 24th, 2007 update, [[Prophecies]] and [[Factions]] armor had profession-specific prefix names. See [[list of old armor prefix names]] for a complete list of which insignia corresponds to which old armor prefixes.
 ==See also==