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[[File:1 th.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Hero's Forge Valiant Plate set. Obtained through mission chests in [[Veil of Alaris]].]] | |||
[[ | '''Hero's Forge''' is a armor [[Augmentations|augmentation]] ornamentation system which went live August 15, 2012. | ||
'''Hero's Forge''' is a armor [[Augmentations|augmentation]] ornamentation system which went live | |||
It costs a one-time purchase of 1200 Station Cash per character. You receive one complete set of | It costs a one-time purchase of 1200 Station Cash per character. You receive one complete set of No Trade basic style Hero's Forge armor appearance augmentations and unlock the ability to use Hero's Forge armor pieces. | ||
Viewing Hero's Forge armor may be disabled (for performance or aesthetic reasons) in the Options > Display tab > New Armor. You can choose to have it on for everyone (default), your raid, your group, yourself, or no one at all. | Viewing Hero's Forge armor may be disabled (for performance or aesthetic reasons) in the Options > Display tab > New Armor. You can choose to have it on for everyone (default), your raid, your group, yourself, or no one at all. | ||
For information on how to obtain the armor, see the [[Hero%27s_Forge#Armor_sets|Armor sets section]] below. | For information on how to obtain the armor, see the [[Hero%27s_Forge#Armor_sets|Armor sets section]] below. | ||
Much is still unknown and some information here is conjecture. | |||
* [ | * [http://www.everquest.com/news/article?month=082012&id=524324&tab=0 EverQuest Community News: Questions about Hero’s Forge Answered] | ||
== Initial announcement == | == Initial announcement == | ||
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Once you purchase this new system for a character, you will be given one set of armor that you can use immediately. You will receive a Plate, Chain, Leather, or Cloth Armor Set, depending on your class preferred type. Any character that has the feature will also be able to obtain a selection of armor, including multiple color variations and different styles through all sorts of different activities within EverQuest. | Once you purchase this new system for a character, you will be given one set of armor that you can use immediately. You will receive a Plate, Chain, Leather, or Cloth Armor Set, depending on your class preferred type. Any character that has the feature will also be able to obtain a selection of armor, including multiple color variations and different styles through all sorts of different activities within EverQuest. | ||
We plan on continually adding new armor and color variations after this brand new system goes live. In addition to the armor found in game, we plan to offer additional sets, colors, and pieces through the Marketplace in the future, though the finest pieces will be available all over Norrath through normal game play.||| [ | We plan on continually adding new armor and color variations after this brand new system goes live. In addition to the armor found in game, we plan to offer additional sets, colors, and pieces through the Marketplace in the future, though the finest pieces will be available all over Norrath through normal game play.||| [http://www.everquest.com/news/article?month{{=}}072012&id{{=}}524321 EverQuest Community News: Introducing Hero’s Forge!]}} | ||
== Details == | == Details == | ||
* There are achievements for collecting full sets, once you wear them. | * There are achievements for collecting full sets, once you wear them. | ||
* Except for the original set ("Hero's Forge" armor set) you get, every other piece is trade-able (if not yet equipped). You can collect them even before you buy into the system. They are attuneable and heirloom. | * Except for the original set ("Hero's Forge" armor set) you get, every other piece is trade-able (if not yet equipped). You can collect them even before you buy into the system. They are attuneable and heirloom. | ||
* Robes are | * Robes are planned to be offered to robe wearing classes only. No word on monks getting robes. | ||
* Wizard pointy hats | * Wizard pointy hats planned. | ||
=== Add / Remove === | === Add / Remove === | ||
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You only need one wrist piece to show both wrists. Put the armor ornamentation on the right bracer as you are looking at your inventory. Then when you zone the look will not change. | You only need one wrist piece to show both wrists. Put the armor ornamentation on the right bracer as you are looking at your inventory. Then when you zone the look will not change. | ||
=== | == Armor sets == | ||
[[File:Bloodforged.png|right|thumb]] | [[File:Bloodforged.png|right|thumb]] | ||
[[File:Eternal Grove.png|right|thumb]] | [[File:Eternal Grove.png|right|thumb]] | ||
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Although the armor has "sets", you can wear pieces from different sets (e.g. Noble chest and Eternal Grove legs). You mileage may vary on how well it will look. | Although the armor has "sets", you can wear pieces from different sets (e.g. Noble chest and Eternal Grove legs). You mileage may vary on how well it will look. | ||
Cloth pieces of the Auburn Hero's Forge, Beryl Hero's Forge, Ebon Hero's Forge and Viridian Hero's Forge sets are currently not dropping but will in a future update. | |||
It [http://forums.station.sony.com/eq/posts/list.m?start=0&topic_id=188239� was also mentioned] that the "[[Tips#Trivial_Loot_Code|Trivial Loot Code]]" applies. That means that the mob must be dark blue or higher to every member of a group or an armor piece will not drop. | It [http://forums.station.sony.com/eq/posts/list.m?start=0&topic_id=188239� was also mentioned] that the "[[Tips#Trivial_Loot_Code|Trivial Loot Code]]" applies. That means that the mob must be dark blue or higher to every member of a group or an armor piece will not drop. | ||
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{{Cquote|The dark blue or higher kills for Hero's Forge drops in intended. This does create an issue with the set that drops in Hot Zones, so you can expect a change to make sure everyone can get that set. | | | [http://forums.station.sony.com/eq/posts/preList.m?topic_id{{=}}188340&post_id{{=}}2831162 Chandrok, EQ Developer]}} | {{Cquote|The dark blue or higher kills for Hero's Forge drops in intended. This does create an issue with the set that drops in Hot Zones, so you can expect a change to make sure everyone can get that set. | | | [http://forums.station.sony.com/eq/posts/preList.m?topic_id{{=}}188340&post_id{{=}}2831162 Chandrok, EQ Developer]}} | ||
Eternal Grove and Insidious | Eternal Grove and Insidious were available for purchase for [[Alternate_currency#Veil_of_Alaris|VoA Alternate currency]]. Prices were 120 Rebellion Chits or 240 Diamond Coins or 800 Bronze Fiats per piece. However, they were removed from those vendors, no word on when they will return. | ||
* '''Auburn Hero's Forge''' - Any level 10+ NPC. | * '''Auburn Hero's Forge''' - Any level 10+ NPC. | ||
* '''Beryl Hero's Forge''' - Any level 10+ NPC in a current Hotzone. | * '''Beryl Hero's Forge''' - Any level 10+ NPC in a current Hotzone. | ||
* '''Bloodforged''' - Obtained as rare drops off level 80+ rare mobs (named). | * '''Bloodforged''' - Obtained as rare drops off level 80+ rare mobs (named). | ||
* '''Ebon Hero's Forge''' - Any level 10+ NPC. | * '''Ebon Hero's Forge''' - Any level 10+ NPC. | ||
*'''Eternal Grove''' - Raid bosses level 80+ | *'''Eternal Grove''' - Raid bosses level 80+. | ||
* '''Hero's Forge''' - This is the "basic" set that you get when you purchase Hero's Forge for your character | * '''Hero's Forge''' - This is the "basic" set that you get when you purchase Hero's Forge for your character. | ||
* '''Insidious''' - Raid bosses level 98+ | * '''Insidious''' - Raid bosses level 98+. | ||
* '''Noble''' | * '''Noble''' | ||
** Noble [Silk, Leather, Chain, Plate] Wrist Ornament - Reward for completing Mercenary of Argath, Bastion of Illdaera. | ** Noble [Silk, Leather, Chain, Plate] Wrist Ornament - Reward for completing Mercenary of Argath, Bastion of Illdaera. | ||
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** Noble [Silk, Leather, Chain, Plate] Legs Ornament - Reward for completing Mercenary of The Resplendent Temple. | ** Noble [Silk, Leather, Chain, Plate] Legs Ornament - Reward for completing Mercenary of The Resplendent Temple. | ||
** Noble [Silk, Leather, Chain, Plate] Chest Ornament - Reward for completing Mercenary of Erillion, City of Bronze. | ** Noble [Silk, Leather, Chain, Plate] Chest Ornament - Reward for completing Mercenary of Erillion, City of Bronze. | ||
* '''Sylvan''' - Dropped from rare NPCs (named) level 10+. | * '''Sylvan''' - Dropped from rare NPCs (named) level 10+. | ||
* '''Valiant''' - Dropped from Veil of Alaris mission chests. | * '''Valiant''' - Dropped from Veil of Alaris mission chests. | ||
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== Tradeskills == | == Tradeskills == | ||
It has been announced that some Hero's Forge armor may be created using [[tradeskills]]. Currently, only the Violet Hero's Forge set may be tradeskilled. | |||
From the August 17, 2012 patch notes: | |||
{{Cquote|The Firepride Secret of Heroes has been discovered. Skilled crafters should seek out this new tome available from tradeskill vendors around the world. It contains recipes for creating another color variation of plate, chain, and leather armor. Cloth recipes will not function yet.}} | |||
== Image gallery == | == Image gallery == | ||