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Stat/Skill Enhancive Gear

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	If you choose to build an enhancive set, the [[Adventurer's Guild]] sells armoires for bounty points which make the process much easier. The armoire can be POINTed at your worn enhancives to save a spot inside, then when it's opened, all of those items will automatically fly into it. Similarly, when it's opened again, the items will fly out and back onto your character, thus allowing you to don/doff all of your enhancives with a couple of commands.		If you choose to build an enhancive set, the [[Adventurer's Guild]] sells armoires for bounty points which make the process much easier. The armoire can be POINTed at your worn enhancives to save a spot inside, then when it's opened, all of those items will automatically fly into it. Similarly, when it's opened again, the items will fly out and back onto your character, thus allowing you to don/doff all of your enhancives with a couple of commands.

			In short: Stat bonuses are worth double the bonus (+2 per), everything else is worth +1. The rare exception is skill ranks when you have a low level of training in that skill. In general, ranks are best avoided due to very high recharge cost.

	= Noncombat Gear =		= Noncombat Gear =

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Armor

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	== Armor ==		== Armor ==

	The ~~basic~~ properties of [[armor]] are:		The different properties of [[armor]] are:

	* '''AG (Armor Group)''': The overall class: Cloth, leather, scale, chain, or plate.		* '''AG (Armor Group)''': The overall class: Cloth, leather, scale, chain, or plate.

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Weapons

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	* '''Roundtime (RT)''': How many seconds it takes to swing the weapon. Each weapon type has a minimum RT, e.g. a dagger will have a faster minimum than broadsword. Most weapons' RT is lowered by the combination of your Agility and Dexterity bonuses, referred to in shorthand as AGIDEX. Bows and thrown weapons use Strength bonus instead to determine their RT.		* '''Roundtime (RT)''': How many seconds it takes to swing the weapon. Each weapon type has a minimum RT, e.g. a dagger will have a faster minimum than broadsword. Most weapons' RT is lowered by the combination of your Agility and Dexterity bonuses, referred to in shorthand as AGIDEX. Bows and thrown weapons use Strength bonus instead to determine their RT.
	* '''Enchantment''': The bonus to your Attack Strength (AS) granted by the weapon. Your adventurer ~~must~~ ~~have~~ ~~levels~~ equal to ~~1/2~~ of the weapon's bonus in order to ~~wield~~ it. Thus, at level 5, you can use a +10 weapon. Enchantments are sometimes referred to as e.g. "2x," which means enchanted twice, or +10. This is because old-style enchanting occurred in increments of +5.		* '''Enchantment''': The bonus to your Attack Strength (AS) granted by the weapon. Your adventurer's level must be equal to half of the weapon's bonus, rounded up, in order to hold it. Thus, at level 3, you can use a +10 weapon. Enchantments are sometimes referred to as e.g. "2x," which means enchanted twice, or +10. This is because old-style enchanting occurred in increments of +5. This is no longer the case, but it was for so many years that the nomenclature remains.
	* '''Armor vs. Defense (AvD)''': This number is added directly to your Attack Strength (AS) to determine whether you hit your target. It's calculated by comparing the weapon against the armor ~~of the target~~. Thus, this is not a static bonus, but rather one which will vary depending on your opponent.		* '''Armor vs. Defense (AvD)''': This number is added directly to your Attack Strength (AS) to determine whether you hit your target. It's calculated by comparing the attacker's weapon type against the target's armor type. Thus, this is not a static bonus, but rather one which will vary depending on your opponent. For example, a dagger is much better against leather armor than chain, so it will have a higher AvD against leather.
	* '''Damage Factor (DF)''': How much damage the weapon causes when it hits. A dart ~~has~~ a low DF, and a lance ~~has a~~ high ~~one~~.		* '''Damage Factor (DF)''': How much damage the weapon causes when it hits. A dart's DF is low, and a lance's is high.
	* '''Damage type''': Crush, slash, puncture, etc. Many adventurers prefer crush damage. Different options will be optimal against different opponents.		* '''Damage type''': Crush, slash, puncture, etc. Many adventurers prefer crush damage. Different options will be optimal against different opponents.
	* '''Critical weighting''': Most weapons do not have inherent crit weighting, which is typically a later-game property. However, katanas have a natural 10 points of [https://gswiki.play.net/Weighting weighting] (hits like a ton of bricks), and claidhmores have a natural 40 points (hits like an asteroid).		* '''Critical weighting''': Most weapons do not have inherent crit weighting, which is typically a later-game property. However, katanas have a natural 10 points of [https://gswiki.play.net/Weighting weighting] (hits like a ton of bricks), and claidhmores have a natural 40 points (hits like an asteroid).

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Weapons

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	The basic properties of [[weapons]] are:		The basic properties of [[weapons]] are:

	* '''RT''': How many seconds it takes to swing the weapon. Each weapon type has a minimum RT. Most weapons' RT is lowered by the combination of your Agility and Dexterity bonuses. Bows and thrown weapons use Strength bonus instead.		* '''Roundtime (RT)''': How many seconds it takes to swing the weapon. Each weapon type has a minimum RT, e.g. a dagger will have a faster minimum than broadsword. Most weapons' RT is lowered by the combination of your Agility and Dexterity bonuses, referred to in shorthand as AGIDEX. Bows and thrown weapons use Strength bonus instead to determine their RT.
	* '''Enchantment''': The bonus to your Attack Strength (AS) granted by the weapon. Your adventurer must have levels equal to 1/2 of the weapon's bonus in order to wield it. Thus, at level 5, you can use a +10 weapon. Enchantments are sometimes referred to as e.g. "2x," which means enchanted twice, or +10. This is because old-style enchanting occurred in increments of +5.		* '''Enchantment''': The bonus to your Attack Strength (AS) granted by the weapon. Your adventurer must have levels equal to 1/2 of the weapon's bonus in order to wield it. Thus, at level 5, you can use a +10 weapon. Enchantments are sometimes referred to as e.g. "2x," which means enchanted twice, or +10. This is because old-style enchanting occurred in increments of +5.
	* '''Armor vs. Defense (AvD)''': This number is added directly to your Attack Strength (AS) to determine whether you hit your target. It's calculated by comparing the weapon against the armor of the target. Thus, this is not a static bonus, but rather one which will vary depending on your opponent.		* '''Armor vs. Defense (AvD)''': This number is added directly to your Attack Strength (AS) to determine whether you hit your target. It's calculated by comparing the weapon against the armor of the target. Thus, this is not a static bonus, but rather one which will vary depending on your opponent.

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Defense

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	* '''[[Evade]], [[Block]], [[Parry]] [https://gswiki.play.net/Evade ("EBP")]''': These three separate systems are sometimes lumped together as "EBP" for mechanical purposes.		* '''[[Evade]], [[Block]], [[Parry]] [https://gswiki.play.net/Evade ("EBP")]''': These three separate systems are sometimes lumped together as "EBP" for mechanical purposes.

	For weapons and armor, AS and DS are the primary considerations in terms of the above. Also of note, increased CS can be obtained from runestaves with [https://gswiki.play.net/Acuity_flare acuity flares], some armors and shields can provide bonuses to TD, and some enhancive gear can provide bonuses to Combat Maneuvers or to skills which directly or indirectly contribute to defending against it.		For weapons and armor, AS and DS are the primary considerations in terms of the above.

			Of note, increased CS can be obtained from runestaves with [https://gswiki.play.net/Acuity_flare acuity flares], some armors and shields can provide bonuses to TD, and some enhancive gear can provide bonuses to Combat Maneuvers or to skills which directly or indirectly contribute to defending against it.

	= Gear Basics =		= Gear Basics =

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Defense

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	* '''[[Combat Maneuvers]]''': Combat maneuvers are special attacks which use a Standard Maneuver Roll (SMR). Note that there is both [https://gswiki.play.net/Standard_maneuver_roll SMR], the old system, and [https://gswiki.play.net/Standard_maneuver_roll#SMR_v2 SMR v2], the newer version.		* '''[[Combat Maneuvers]]''': Combat maneuvers are special attacks which use a Standard Maneuver Roll (SMR). Note that there is both [https://gswiki.play.net/Standard_maneuver_roll SMR], the old system, and [https://gswiki.play.net/Standard_maneuver_roll#SMR_v2 SMR v2], the newer version.

	* '''[[Evade]], [[Block]], [[Parry]] [https://gswiki.play.net/Evade ("EBP")]''': These three separate systems are sometimes lumped together as "EBP" for mechanical ~~purpsoes~~.		* '''[[Evade]], [[Block]], [[Parry]] [https://gswiki.play.net/Evade ("EBP")]''': These three separate systems are sometimes lumped together as "EBP" for mechanical purposes.

	AS and DS are the primary considerations ~~for gear~~ in terms of the above. ~~Increased~~ CS can be obtained from runestaves with [https://gswiki.play.net/Acuity_flare acuity flares], some armors ~~have~~ TD, and some enhancive gear can provide bonuses to Combat Maneuvers or to skills which directly or indirectly contribute to defending against it~~, but these are edge cases~~.		For weapons and armor, AS and DS are the primary considerations in terms of the above. Also of note, increased CS can be obtained from runestaves with [https://gswiki.play.net/Acuity_flare acuity flares], some armors and shields can provide bonuses to TD, and some enhancive gear can provide bonuses to Combat Maneuvers or to skills which directly or indirectly contribute to defending against it.

	= Gear Basics =		= Gear Basics =

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Defense

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	* '''[[Combat Maneuvers]]''': Combat maneuvers are special attacks which use a Standard Maneuver Roll (SMR). Note that there is both [https://gswiki.play.net/Standard_maneuver_roll SMR], the old system, and [https://gswiki.play.net/Standard_maneuver_roll#SMR_v2 SMR v2], the newer version.		* '''[[Combat Maneuvers]]''': Combat maneuvers are special attacks which use a Standard Maneuver Roll (SMR). Note that there is both [https://gswiki.play.net/Standard_maneuver_roll SMR], the old system, and [https://gswiki.play.net/Standard_maneuver_roll#SMR_v2 SMR v2], the newer version.

	* '''[[Evade]], [[Block]], [[Parry]] [https://gswiki.play.net/Evade ("EBP")]''': These three separate systems are sometimes lumped together as "EBP" for mechanical purpsoes~~. Armor typically does not contribute directly to these~~.		* '''[[Evade]], [[Block]], [[Parry]] [https://gswiki.play.net/Evade ("EBP")]''': These three separate systems are sometimes lumped together as "EBP" for mechanical purpsoes.

	AS and DS are the primary considerations for gear in terms of the above. Increased CS can be obtained from runestaves with [https://gswiki.play.net/Acuity_flare acuity flares], some armors have TD, and some enhancive gear can provide bonuses to Combat Maneuvers or to skills which directly or indirectly contribute to defending against it, but these are edge cases.		AS and DS are the primary considerations for gear in terms of the above. Increased CS can be obtained from runestaves with [https://gswiki.play.net/Acuity_flare acuity flares], some armors have TD, and some enhancive gear can provide bonuses to Combat Maneuvers or to skills which directly or indirectly contribute to defending against it, but these are edge cases.

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Defense

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	* '''[[Combat Maneuvers]]''': Combat maneuvers are special attacks which use a Standard Maneuver Roll (SMR). Note that there is both [https://gswiki.play.net/Standard_maneuver_roll SMR], the old system, and [https://gswiki.play.net/Standard_maneuver_roll#SMR_v2 SMR v2], the newer version.		* '''[[Combat Maneuvers]]''': Combat maneuvers are special attacks which use a Standard Maneuver Roll (SMR). Note that there is both [https://gswiki.play.net/Standard_maneuver_roll SMR], the old system, and [https://gswiki.play.net/Standard_maneuver_roll#SMR_v2 SMR v2], the newer version.

	* '''[[Evade]], [[Block]], [[Parry]] [https://gswiki.play.net/Evade "EBP"]''': These three separate systems are sometimes lumped together as "EBP" for mechanical purpsoes. Armor typically does not contribute directly to these.		* '''[[Evade]], [[Block]], [[Parry]] [https://gswiki.play.net/Evade ("EBP")]''': These three separate systems are sometimes lumped together as "EBP" for mechanical purpsoes. Armor typically does not contribute directly to these.

	AS and DS are the primary considerations for gear in terms of the above. Increased CS can be obtained from runestaves with [https://gswiki.play.net/Acuity_flare acuity flares], some armors have TD, and some enhancive gear can provide bonuses to Combat Maneuvers or to skills which directly or indirectly contribute to defending against it, but these are edge cases.		AS and DS are the primary considerations for gear in terms of the above. Increased CS can be obtained from runestaves with [https://gswiki.play.net/Acuity_flare acuity flares], some armors have TD, and some enhancive gear can provide bonuses to Combat Maneuvers or to skills which directly or indirectly contribute to defending against it, but these are edge cases.

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Defense

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	* '''[[Combat Maneuvers]]''': Combat maneuvers are special attacks which use a Standard Maneuver Roll (SMR). Note that there is both [https://gswiki.play.net/Standard_maneuver_roll SMR], the old system, and [https://gswiki.play.net/Standard_maneuver_roll#SMR_v2 SMR v2], the newer version.		* '''[[Combat Maneuvers]]''': Combat maneuvers are special attacks which use a Standard Maneuver Roll (SMR). Note that there is both [https://gswiki.play.net/Standard_maneuver_roll SMR], the old system, and [https://gswiki.play.net/Standard_maneuver_roll#SMR_v2 SMR v2], the newer version.

	* '''~~[https://gswiki.play.net/Evade~~ [[Evade]], [[Block]], [[Parry]]] ("EBP")''': These three separate systems are sometimes lumped together as "EBP" for mechanical purpsoes. Armor typically does not contribute directly to these.		* '''[[Evade]], [[Block]], [[Parry]] [https://gswiki.play.net/Evade "EBP"]''': These three separate systems are sometimes lumped together as "EBP" for mechanical purpsoes. Armor typically does not contribute directly to these.

	AS and DS are the primary considerations for gear in terms of the above. Increased CS can be obtained from runestaves with [https://gswiki.play.net/Acuity_flare acuity flares], some armors have TD, and some enhancive gear can provide bonuses to Combat Maneuvers or to skills which directly or indirectly contribute to defending against it, but these are edge cases.		AS and DS are the primary considerations for gear in terms of the above. Increased CS can be obtained from runestaves with [https://gswiki.play.net/Acuity_flare acuity flares], some armors have TD, and some enhancive gear can provide bonuses to Combat Maneuvers or to skills which directly or indirectly contribute to defending against it, but these are edge cases.

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Defense

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	* '''[[Combat Maneuvers]]''': Combat maneuvers are special attacks which use a Standard Maneuver Roll (SMR). Note that there is both [https://gswiki.play.net/Standard_maneuver_roll SMR], the old system, and [https://gswiki.play.net/Standard_maneuver_roll#SMR_v2 SMR v2], the newer version.		* '''[[Combat Maneuvers]]''': Combat maneuvers are special attacks which use a Standard Maneuver Roll (SMR). Note that there is both [https://gswiki.play.net/Standard_maneuver_roll SMR], the old system, and [https://gswiki.play.net/Standard_maneuver_roll#SMR_v2 SMR v2], the newer version.

	* '''[https://gswiki.play.net/Evade [[Evade]], [[Block]], [[Parry]]] ([[EBP]])''': These three separate systems are sometimes lumped together as "EBP" for mechanical purpsoes. Armor typically does not contribute directly to these.		* '''[https://gswiki.play.net/Evade [[Evade]], [[Block]], [[Parry]]] ("EBP")''': These three separate systems are sometimes lumped together as "EBP" for mechanical purpsoes. Armor typically does not contribute directly to these.

	AS and DS are the primary considerations for gear in terms of the above. Increased CS can be obtained from runestaves with [https://gswiki.play.net/Acuity_flare acuity flares], some armors have TD, and some enhancive gear can provide bonuses to Combat Maneuvers or to skills which directly or indirectly contribute to defending against it, but these are edge cases.		AS and DS are the primary considerations for gear in terms of the above. Increased CS can be obtained from runestaves with [https://gswiki.play.net/Acuity_flare acuity flares], some armors have TD, and some enhancive gear can provide bonuses to Combat Maneuvers or to skills which directly or indirectly contribute to defending against it, but these are edge cases.