I think the final component for Astral Arcana is gonna be exotic T1 Obsidian armor, and once you make it legendary, it will use the same appearance, and T2 will be separate skins with additional vfx, like the PvP and WvW legendary armors.
That’s basically how I initially thought the T2 would be as well! But the wording “variant” changed it for me, simply because in my mind Ruby would’ve worded it differently if it was exactly like some other familiar thing (WvW & PvP). The variant unlock system is one that I’ve actually come to respect a lot, since it’s more of a “do the actual content” + some extra gold and mats. Whereas PvP and WvW is just more of the same old, with the same price at any tier.
@@DeroirGaming I guess we'll have to wait for either some more info, or the release of T1. They should really clarify it, maybe release some previews or something. Otherwise we know nothing until February...
I mostly want to know how did they mean "variant" like.. an alternate way to make the pre-cursor armors? Visual variant to the full sets? If it's visual, I wonder how different they are and what the "theme" is or how different it is. I could imagine a demon corrupted theme. Also kind of weird there would be a variant, considering SotO has this fleshy red demonic theme partially, but we also know that the original realm they had, the realm of dreams was all blue and blooming and flowery etc. Wonder if it could be based on that? You know like the Peitha art we got with the 50/50 red-blue piece. Altho also not sure, is it only one variant then? The armor that was asked in the OG post is basically Peitha's armor as far as I know or seen, which is weirdly coincidental in a way. I have too many questions in my mind
In terms of the demon/dream look I was thiniking in a similar vein as you, Noxxi! But I don’t know how that would work since the concept art has nothing to do with either 🤔 I do however still think that the variant will be more demonicly inspired! Or (if one can dream) be filled with more obsidian spikes 👀 lol
When we say Open World Legendary Armor...I think a lot people are forgetting the Open World is not 3 zones in SOTO. When we talk about T2 I think it's going to be styles based on locations existing in the game. Mainly based on the expansions HoT, PoF, EoD requiring events, zone currency, and more....Could be all 3 all I know is I'm going to hoard everything I possibly can going into that patch. Also great video I always like the theory crafting of new items!
Well yes, I had no interest in the leggy armour but I made a ton of money off motivations before they tanked this patch so I can't complain, it'll help me get the gen 3 leggy weapons that I want.
Afaik its confirmed that the mats are indeed not needed for the armor itself but for the version 2. The meta is not "done" yet so we will get 1-2 more variants of each I assume.
@@DeroirGaming Luaren says it within the first minute in her recent video "EZ 100 CALCIFIED GASP Farm in Inner Nayos" and usually she is well informed. Trying to find more proof but anet communication is a bit difficult still haha
@@MrArkaneMage Luarens take - to me - does not really sound plausible. Firstly was directly stated by anet (even before Soto release), that the Rift Hunter and Astral ward armor sets are necessary to get the legendary armor, together with a "demonis set" which is the oneiros spun armor. These three armor types look so different, that i cannot imagine the T1 leggy armor being infused by these and still have similarities. Further this GW2-wiki obsidian armor take is so fitting to an legendary armor in general, that i cannot imagine this being T2 only. Sure Nayos map completion on a not completed map is a bit nuts, but they will find a way.
Dude, How in the world have you gathered that much of the materials? I haven't even gathered enough to get a single piece of the Astral Ward armor yet.
Thanks for sharing! Just a small comment - hopefully you won’t take this as too critical. I found the overly dramatic music in the background too loud and distracting. So glad that you put your questions out there as I think Anet quite rightly listens to you
I can only agree on the music :') This video was recorded live on stream, and when I watched the video back, the music level annoyed me a lot... nothing I could do at that point tho :/
This is what you paying for, no real content, more skins skins and skin and unnecesary more weapons skins and armor skins, more sink time and gold sink,. no ty.
Legy armor is just not that special ever since PvP got it - quite literally no use for the qol that it brings. So why not give it to the PvE grinders too, so everyone can have goals in their prefered gamemode ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
You really ask why 90% of the playerbase, which simply are open world players that are the backbone of this games population, you really ask why MMO players would want legendary armor? Getting cool shiny items is the entire point of playing any MMO. I hope Anet adds some legendary longterm grind with every new xpac from now on. Legendary mounts, legendary variants of elite skills, legendary VfX you can apply to all weapons etc etc
because all of the other leggy armors look meh so they saved the best looking ones for the players that appreciate the look of their characters the most XP
What a great day to see Deroir back on YT with GW2 content ! Super happy to hear your comments again :)
I think the final component for Astral Arcana is gonna be exotic T1 Obsidian armor, and once you make it legendary, it will use the same appearance, and T2 will be separate skins with additional vfx, like the PvP and WvW legendary armors.
That’s basically how I initially thought the T2 would be as well!
But the wording “variant” changed it for me, simply because in my mind Ruby would’ve worded it differently if it was exactly like some other familiar thing (WvW & PvP).
The variant unlock system is one that I’ve actually come to respect a lot, since it’s more of a “do the actual content” + some extra gold and mats. Whereas PvP and WvW is just more of the same old, with the same price at any tier.
@@DeroirGaming I guess we'll have to wait for either some more info, or the release of T1. They should really clarify it, maybe release some previews or something. Otherwise we know nothing until February...
@@Ywhre honestly, part of me kinda wants them to not show ANYTHING for the legy armor, but instead just let us discover it once it goes live! 👀🫣
Could also be like the WvW armor, where you can make a more expensive alternative version.
Makes sense..let rich people pay for looking shinier. Most mortals - like me - want leggie armor for the convenience factor.
how about no, im 5k short already on the obsidian armor, i dont need it to get more expensive.
17:00 in the last part of the map is where you gain mats for the variants for T2 armor
I had some thoughts on the topic, and I just felt like sharing my speculations! 😇
Thank you for your video! We will be waiting on Rift Map Tier list!
Awesome analysis :)
I mostly want to know how did they mean "variant" like.. an alternate way to make the pre-cursor armors? Visual variant to the full sets? If it's visual, I wonder how different they are and what the "theme" is or how different it is. I could imagine a demon corrupted theme. Also kind of weird there would be a variant, considering SotO has this fleshy red demonic theme partially, but we also know that the original realm they had, the realm of dreams was all blue and blooming and flowery etc. Wonder if it could be based on that? You know like the Peitha art we got with the 50/50 red-blue piece. Altho also not sure, is it only one variant then? The armor that was asked in the OG post is basically Peitha's armor as far as I know or seen, which is weirdly coincidental in a way. I have too many questions in my mind
In terms of the demon/dream look I was thiniking in a similar vein as you, Noxxi! But I don’t know how that would work since the concept art has nothing to do with either 🤔
I do however still think that the variant will be more demonicly inspired! Or (if one can dream) be filled with more obsidian spikes 👀 lol
When we say Open World Legendary Armor...I think a lot people are forgetting the Open World is not 3 zones in SOTO. When we talk about T2 I think it's going to be styles based on locations existing in the game. Mainly based on the expansions HoT, PoF, EoD requiring events, zone currency, and more....Could be all 3 all I know is I'm going to hoard everything I possibly can going into that patch.
Also great video I always like the theory crafting of new items!
I am mostly confused about, why Calcified Gasps and Clots of Congealed Screams are not listed at Lhyr.
if you're not interested in legendary armor or relics, rift events and convergences are pretty disappointing
Well yes, I had no interest in the leggy armour but I made a ton of money off motivations before they tanked this patch so I can't complain, it'll help me get the gen 3 leggy weapons that I want.
OMG the Goddess is back!
Really happy to see you making videos again, Deroir.
Afaik its confirmed that the mats are indeed not needed for the armor itself but for the version 2.
The meta is not "done" yet so we will get 1-2 more variants of each I assume.
Source please? :)
@@DeroirGaming Luaren says it within the first minute in her recent video "EZ 100 CALCIFIED GASP Farm in Inner Nayos" and usually she is well informed. Trying to find more proof but anet communication is a bit difficult still haha
@@MrArkaneMage Luarens take - to me - does not really sound plausible. Firstly was directly stated by anet (even before Soto release), that the Rift Hunter and Astral ward armor sets are necessary to get the legendary armor, together with a "demonis set" which is the oneiros spun armor.
These three armor types look so different, that i cannot imagine the T1 leggy armor being infused by these and still have similarities. Further this GW2-wiki obsidian armor take is so fitting to an legendary armor in general, that i cannot imagine this being T2 only. Sure Nayos map completion on a not completed map is a bit nuts, but they will find a way.
@@boonsterboom3470 To be honest I think even anet doesnt know yet haha
im sitting at 19 million karma right now but will get way more dutrng wintersday
Dude, How in the world have you gathered that much of the materials? I haven't even gathered enough to get a single piece of the Astral Ward armor yet.
Use motivations, it gives you like 600% more mats.
Or dont use them and save money but waste your time.
Thanks for sharing! Just a small comment - hopefully you won’t take this as too critical. I found the overly dramatic music in the background too loud and distracting. So glad that you put your questions out there as I think Anet quite rightly listens to you
I can only agree on the music :') This video was recorded live on stream, and when I watched the video back, the music level annoyed me a lot... nothing I could do at that point tho :/
This is what you paying for, no real content, more skins skins and skin and unnecesary more weapons skins and armor skins, more sink time and gold sink,. no ty.
Someone explain why open world casuals need legendary armors please
People who only play openworld also play fashionwars and sometimes want the freedom to do buildcraft on a whim
Legy armor is just not that special ever since PvP got it - quite literally no use for the qol that it brings. So why not give it to the PvE grinders too, so everyone can have goals in their prefered gamemode ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
You really ask why 90% of the playerbase, which simply are open world players that are the backbone of this games population, you really ask why MMO players would want legendary armor?
Getting cool shiny items is the entire point of playing any MMO. I hope Anet adds some legendary longterm grind with every new xpac from now on. Legendary mounts, legendary variants of elite skills, legendary VfX you can apply to all weapons etc etc
because all of the other leggy armors look meh so they saved the best looking ones for the players that appreciate the look of their characters the most XP
Deroir making regular videos? What sort of sorcery is this? 🫤
I dunno what’s gotten into me 🙃