Guild Wars 2

Why can’t they be used to buy infused rings? I just read something about the Pristine Fractal Relics from a developer:

“Our intent was to afford unfortunate people the chance to obtain the rings so they can progress forward.”

At some point, you will need infused ascended rings to progress forward. Why not make it possible to buy them with 20 or 30 Pristine Fractal Relics?

Also, is there anything planned for current ascended rings? They are account bound, can’t be salvaged. Once you got a few, they are pretty much useless. Is there anything known about this?

if you could buy upgraded versions of the rings with the relics it would defeat the purpose of the grind of obtaining your Essences.

Lorana.2468:

if you could buy upgraded versions of the rings with the relics it would defeat the purpose of the grind of obtaining your Essences.

Why is anet so obsessed with grind for random drops (Essences)? Do players somehow find that fun?

but… aren’t “10 pristine relics = 1 ring” from the vendor inside the fotm ??

A better option would be to allow us to buy vials/globs/shards so that you can infuse normal rings in the mystic forge.

Sekundes.2376:

but… aren’t “10 pristine relics = 1 ring” from the vendor inside the fotm ??

Yes, a normal ascended ring. But after level 20, you will find that the agony increases and you need infused ascended rings. They aren’t available to purchase with these relics.

Wasabi Kitty.8247:

A better option would be to allow us to buy vials/globs/shards so that you can infuse normal rings in the mystic forge.

Yes, this would definatly be a good solution as well. In addition, ascended rings could be salvagable to leave these materials.

https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/game/dungeons/Useless-Ascended-Rings/first#post1040994