Mystic - Runic Armor

Discussion in 'Priests' started by GitM, Feb 21, 2013.

  1. GitM New Member

    Let me start by saying I've searched for answers here any on other forums and although there are hints I'm not quite sure I follow so I'm hoping someone here can explain it clearly for me.

    My Mystic levelled from 89 to 90 this morning whilst in Great Divide. Prior to this my Runic Armor was buffing me with a 1003 point ward as shown in the chat log.
    (1361438022)[Thu Feb 21 09:13:42 2013] F*******'s Runic Armor regenerates 1003 points of absorption.

    I used the CoE item to get to 280AA and spen the extra AA I then decided to re-cast all my buffs so that any changes took effect. So I was rather surprised to see the value of Runic Armor drop
    (1361446647)[Thu Feb 21 11:37:27 2013] YOUR Runic Armor regenerates 772 points of absorption.

    I've tried to understand why and apart from learning that Potency effects the base value of the ward and the spell Spiritual Warding (from the Enervated Cudgel of Oblivion) adds 30% I didn't get very far. Then I went to help a friend in Sebilis and I saw that Runic Armor jumped to 1170.

    (1361461059)[Thu Feb 21 15:37:39 2013] YOUR Runic Armor regenerates 1170 points of absorption.

    Can anyone explain why the value keeps changing? I did have some new items to use at 90 so my Potency may have changed. I've sold the older items so can't check their value but didn't think it would make this much difference.

    Thanks in advance.
  2. Arielle Nightshade Well-Known Member

    If you were buffed, something else was creating the absorption first - leaving only 772 for your armor to pick up. Any casted ward or item that wards can only absorb damage that actually happens. If a buff or your dog or something absorbed 200 points, say...and your armor was capable of absorbing 1200, you might only see a 1000 point absorption from your armor.

    ..I think this is correct. Would like to hear if it isn't.
  3. Epixz Member

    has it been replaced with app1 of the new tier spell?
  4. GitM New Member

    No its still the same Runic Armor VII. You get it at 84 and I selected it as my GrandMaster choice at level 85.
  5. Finora Well-Known Member

    If the ward from runic armor only takes 772 damage, then that is all it is going to need to regenerate. If you take a bigger hit, then it will need to regenerate more.

    If you want to know the actual total ward amount, examine your spell in your book. Chat is only ever going to show the amount that needed to be regenerated.
  6. GitM New Member

    The values aren't one off, I see them repeated again and again during fights when the ward has been fully used.

    It also shows the total amount in the Maintained Spells window and that has shown the values I've posted above.
  7. GitM New Member

    Another section of log after logging in first thing this morning. It shows the change in Runic Armor values when the zone changes. It also shows that you see the 'regenerate' messages out of combat showing the full strength of the ward.

    (1361706854)[Sun Feb 24 11:54:14 2013] You have joined voice channel '<Guild>'.
    (1361706858)[Sun Feb 24 11:54:18 2013] YOUR Runic Armor regenerates 913 points of absorption.
    (1361706860)[Sun Feb 24 11:54:20 2013] F*******'s Runic Armor regenerates 913 points of absorption.
    (1361706862)[Sun Feb 24 11:54:22 2013] You say to the guild, "**************"
    (1361706864)[Sun Feb 24 11:54:24 2013] YOUR Runic Armor regenerates 913 points of absorption.
    (1361706866)[Sun Feb 24 11:54:26 2013] F*******'s Runic Armor regenerates 913 points of absorption.
    (1361706876)[Sun Feb 24 11:54:36 2013] \aPC -1 A*******:A*******\/a says to the guild, "************"
    (1361706883)[Sun Feb 24 11:54:43 2013] You are hungry but have not selected anything to eat.
    (1361706883)[Sun Feb 24 11:54:43 2013] You are thirsty but have not selected anything to drink.
    (1361706884)[Sun Feb 24 11:54:44 2013] You say to the guild, "**************"
    (1361706894)[Sun Feb 24 11:54:54 2013] You say to the guild, "******************************"
    (1361706932)[Sun Feb 24 11:55:32 2013] You have entered Qeynos Province District.
    (1361706943)[Sun Feb 24 11:55:43 2013] YOUR Runic Armor regenerates 1647 points of absorption.
    (1361706944)[Sun Feb 24 11:55:44 2013] F*******'s Runic Armor regenerates 1647 points of absorption.
  8. Arweena New Member

    What's your crit chance at? It's been a while since my Mystic was my main but IIRC the ward amt could crit, since every time you zone it essentially recasts your buff it may be critting some times and not others.
  9. GitM New Member

    Yes it being a critical is something I wondered about and the first time it dropped I spent a minute cancelling and recasting it to see if I could get it to go higher from a crit, but after 10 or so casts I'd not seen any difference.

    I'll look next time I'm in game.
  10. Dantel New Member

    It can be modified, so check your gear for any temp procs and also make sure you aren't under the effects of spells that reduce healing recieved when in combat.
  11. Epixz Member

    Bumping this thread.
    it happened to my mystic aswell.
    i upgrade to the 95m2 and instead of warding for 2.6k it dropped to 1.1k with the exact same gear.
    upon zoning the spell when in my guild hall give me 2.8k ward when i in contested zones or dunjeon solo it drops to 1.1k again.
    when i group with my alt or anyone in guild hall the ward drops from 2.8k to 1.1k the second the group is formed.