Difference between revisions of "Arms Lore"

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Gives a +1% Damage Increase bonus to all exceptionally crafted weapons for every 20 skill points (up to +5% at Grandmaster).
Gives +1% in a random resistance on exceptionally crafted armor for every 20 skill points (up to +5% at Grandmaster)
- these bonuses apply to all crafted weapons (metal or wood) and armors (leather, metal, and wood);
- these bonuses stack, or combine, with properties imparted by Runic Tools.

Training

Active

0 - 30: Unlike several skills, there is no accelerated skillgain quest for Arms Lore. Train at an NPC Blacksmith, Armorer, or Warrior Guildmaster
30 - 100: Activate the skill, see below. It will take roughly 25 hours to reach 100.0 skill. There is a chance to gain every time the skill is used so you do not have to switch your target or move around. Training can be speeded up by using a Scroll of Alacrity and/or training while discorded by a Satyr.

Active Use

To use Arms Lore you can either create a Macro, take out the Skill Gump Icon, or press the blue button next to its name in the Skill Gump. Doing so will bring up a targeting cursor and a system message asking, "What item do you wish to get information about?"

Target the piece of weapon or armor you want to learn about. There are two possible outcomes:

Failure - A system message says, "You are not certain..."
Success - A system message says, "You study the item in an attempt to learn more about its craftsmanship and use."

Passive

Arms Lore also may be gained by exercising the Blacksmithing skill.

History

Arms Lore used to be required in order to preform the Wrestling special moves Stun and Disarm. This requirement was dropped with the Age of Shadows expansion.

The following tables show the information Arms Lore used to give when the skill was used to assess in-game items.

Durability
Condition of Item	Assessment Response
100%	Brand new
90%	Almost new
80%	Barely used, with a few nicks and scrapes
70%	Fairly good condition
60%	Suffered some wear and tear
50%	Well used
40%	Rather battered
30%	Somewhat badly damaged
20%	Flimsy and not trustworthy
10%	Falling apart

Effectiveness of Armor
Armor Rating	Assessment Response
31+	Is superbly crafted to provide maximum protection
26 - 30	Offers excellent protection
21 - 25	Is a superior defense against attack
16 - 20	Serves as sturdy protection
11 - 15	Offers some protection against blows
6 - 10	Provides very little protection
1 - 5	Provides almost no protection
0	Offers no defense against attackers

Effectiveness of Weapons
Average Damage	Assessment Response
26	Would be extraordinarily deadly
21 - 25	Would be a superior weapon
16 - 20	Would inflict serious damage and pain
11 - 15	Likely hurt opponent a fair amount
6 - 10	Would do some damage
3 - 5	Would do minimal damage
0 - 2	Might scratch their opponent slightly

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 * '''NPC Trainers:''' Armorer, Blacksmith, Blacksmith Guildmaster, Weaponsmith, Weapons Trainer, Fighter, Warrior, Mercenary, Paladin, Merchant Guildmaster, and Warrior Guildmaster.
-Arms Lore was taken off the "useless" skill list in [[Publish 44|April of 2007]]. It now compliments the crafting of armor and weapons in the following ways.
+Arms Lore was no longer considered a [[Useless Skill|"Useless" skill]] as of [[Publish 44]] which was released in April of 2007. It now compliments the crafting of armor and weapons in the following ways.
 * Gives a +1% [[Damage Increase]] bonus to all exceptionally crafted weapons for every 20 skill points (up to +5% at Grandmaster).
 * Gives +1% in a random resistance on exceptionally crafted armor for every 20 skill points (up to +5% at Grandmaster)