Guild Wars 2

One thing that admittedly baffled me in regards to the game’s vast customization focus (with so many dyes and armor types) is this: why can’t I change the color on my weapons too?

I know how painful this could prove to be for the designers, especially with so many weapons having effects that would be difficult to color, but it would dramatically increase the amount of customization players can achieve. I’d absolutely adore the ability to make my shield’s colors match up with my red/gold armor design, it would help complete the set. And while I know it’s unlikely to happen on anything with flashy effects, I gotta say I’d find it really cool to be able to color my Fiery Dragon Sword’s flames a different color. (I know, I know….but a man can dream. ;-;)

I found it especially awkward considering that some weapons in GW1 allow for color customization to a limited degree, even, so it’s almost bizarre to me that weapons in GW2 wouldn’t expand on this concept. It feels like a step backwards.

I was thinking about this the other day and it would honestly be fantastic!

Even if it was limited in scope, I’d love to be able to colorize my gear somewhat. To use an example, since I’m a Sylvari, it would be great to be able to change the tint of my sylvari bow from green leaves to autumn or darker colors. Or using celestial dye on a sword to make it look more holier if you’re playing sort of a paladin, or a shade of green if you want to look like the Green Knight.

I don’t know how hard it would be, and potentially it shouldn’t apply at all to exotics and/or legendaries given how unique/animated those are, but it would be a great feature for normal to masterworks.