Guild Wars 2

In the wardrobe, labeled as Iron Greatsword to the right of the Inquest Greatsword. Belinda’s katana, HOW TO GET?

Wait until it shows up in the Gem Store ala Braham’s Sword and Shield, Kasmeer’s staff, ect. That’d be my guess, anyway.

In any case I don’t think its actually available in any way yet, though since the patch just hit I suppose its possible its rare loot or something.

Very interesting… seems this is not meant to be in the game yet. Judging by having generic “Iron Greatsword” name.

There are several items in the Wardrobe that cannot be obtained.

There’s also a Destroyer weapon called the Destroyer Scythe.

They already got the assassin armor in the gem store.. can we PLEASE have SOMETHING to earn in game???

Xenon.4537:

They already got the assassin armor in the gem store.. can we PLEASE have SOMETHING to earn in game???

You do and can by using gold to convent into gems to buy gems store items. This is the advantages of having a money system over a token system you can do any thing you want in the game and still work to getting something you want. If it was a token system you would only be able to do one event over and over till you get to the item you want.

Xenon.4537:

They already got the assassin armor in the gem store.. can we PLEASE have SOMETHING to earn in game???

Um… Tequatl and Wurm weapons? Champion bag weapons? Dungeon weapons/armor? Less QQ more TP?

You know…if it turns out that there are some new unique skins that drop from mobs/chests in this new area, I’ll have a good laugh considering how much complaining there is about a lack of skins available from non-gemstore means.

The best I could fine was: http://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Iron_Greatsword, and in which case it’s craftable, but it looks nothing like a katana…

OP: Do you have a picture of it?

The weird thing is the sword looks sheathed. I wonder if it really is a weapon or something they added that accidentally ended up in the player weapons.

I just saw Belinda with it, it appears to be a Nodachi-style sword. I am praying we have access to it. I bet we will, I rarely see NPC’s with weapons that the players never get to use, with the exception of Caladbolg, although in some of the Sylvari storylines you do get to use it. I agree Dahkeus, I think there is a good chance it comes from one of those chests.

CureForLiving.5360:

The best I could fine was: http://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Iron_Greatsword, and in which case it’s craftable, but it looks nothing like a katana…

OP: Do you have a picture of it?

Here’s the pic & how to find it in your wardrobe:

funkylovemonkey.3097:

The weird thing is the sword looks sheathed. I wonder if it really is a weapon or something they added that accidentally ended up in the player weapons.

Its sheath disappears when you draw it.

That’s pretty awesome. I’m glad they’ve made something to match the new outfits.

Kind of a fail to me. Blade like this would look better as a one handed sword.

My thief is gonna rock the hell out of that Shadow Assassin outfit with dual Usoku’s Needles though.

Hmmm…
The wardrobe and I go way back… I was already calling ‘im over for a brew n stew this evening anyways. I’ll report back later with what I find.

Greatsword, hm?

ANet: adds Katana, makes sure that thief can’t use it

it is very sad that Anet is going to put that sword on the Gem Shop…… The whole “Anet has got to make money somehow” saying is just utter BS and a weak marketing strategy.

Anet is turning more and more into a far eastern style business model and it is very disappointing. NCsoft must have them by the short and curlies.

Chewablesleeptablet.3185:

it is very sad that Anet is going to put that sword on the Gem Shop…… The whole “Anet has got to make money somehow” saying is just utter BS and a weak marketing strategy.

Anet is turning more and more into a far eastern style business model and it is very disappointing. NCsoft must have them by the short and curlies.

Who said ANet’s putting it on the gemstore? Look, if you want to be bitter and cynical, go for it. God knows that’s the thing to do nowadays on forums.

But can we at least stick to being upset about we know without having to get angry at hypothetical future outcomes?

It’s an odachi (like a Japanese claymore).

If they even add it to the game. That’s how bitter and cynical I am about the katana. I want it so bad. TAKE ALL MY MONEY ANET, GIVE ME KATANA.

Its cool but the it should be hanging from the waist when stowed in the sheath =p but either way its cool.

Natsu Dragneel.1625:

Its cool but the it should be hanging from the waist when stowed in the sheath =p but either way its cool.

Maybe they’ll add a one-handed version for that. Then Kunai for Daggers.

Why exactly do they add the weapon to wardrobe and not include it in-game at the same time? The pessimist in me says they’re showcasing the item to generate demand before releasing in gem shop, but I’m not sure. Can we get some info from staff on this item? How long do I have to preview the weapon without being able to acquire it? Next release, perhaps?

Mazinger.1084:

Why exactly do they add the weapon to wardrobe and not include it in-game at the same time? The pessimist in me says they’re showcasing the item to generate demand before releasing in gem shop, but I’m not sure. Can we get some info from staff on this item? How long do I have to preview the weapon without being able to acquire it? Next release, perhaps?

It’s always been like this.

Before the wardrobe system as we know it know existed, there was a PvP skins wardrobe in Heart of the Mists. You could preview new skins in there before they were obtainable.

Pixelpumpkin.4608:

Greatsword, hm?

ANet: adds Katana, makes sure that thief can’t use it

ANet: adds Chiroptophobia, makes sure that necromancer can’t us it. :p

Nodachis are two-handed. Katanas can be one or two-handed. The mere fact that Thieves can’t use this weapon breaks my heart.

Mazinger.1084:

Why exactly do they add the weapon to wardrobe and not include it in-game at the same time? The pessimist in me says they’re showcasing the item to generate demand before releasing in gem shop, but I’m not sure. Can we get some info from staff on this item? How long do I have to preview the weapon without being able to acquire it? Next release, perhaps?

Wardrobe slot for future item = program patch. New gemstore items have not required a game patch (because they are already there). So my bet bet is gemstore before the next game patch for LS 2 EP 2.

Xenon.4537:

They already got the assassin armor in the gem store.. can we PLEASE have SOMETHING to earn in game???

Like the Adventurer’s Mantle….?

penelopehannibal.8947:

Pixelpumpkin.4608:

Greatsword, hm?

ANet: adds Katana, makes sure that thief can’t use it

ANet: adds Chiroptophobia, makes sure that necromancer can’t us it. :p

I feel your pain.

I wonder if when drawn you get a silver blade and the scabbard remains on your back?

That… would be awesome.

no, the sheath disappears when the sword is drawn (at least in the preview window).

GAHHH opportunity = missed! If they could make the sheath a backpiece however… hint hint!

Technically, a thief would only be able to use the shorter form of the blade.
So in order of size

Nodachi – Referred to as the Horse killer. If you want an idea of its real life size, look up images of the 1960s classic Seven Samurai by Akira Kurosawa. One of the characters lugs one around and it is LONG

Katana – or tachi, depending on the era. The one most people are familiar with.

Wakizashi – the shorter sword that samurai used to carry as a companion to the katana. Usually used for committing honorable suicide but in some rare styles as a companion weapon in 2 bladed fighting style. I would seriously love to see daisho style of equipment, kind of like how the warrior wields 2 swords but only for the thief to wield it blade forward instead of reversed.

Tanto – Some samurai carried a 3rd blade which was shorter than the wakizashi and is more along the lines of a dagger. Depending on the era, samurai carried tachi and tanto but later converted to katana/wakizashi

These were samurai class only weapons.

Ninja wielded a variety of weapons and an actual bladed weapon like a katana or wakizashi has never actually been historically proven.

Jski.6180:

Xenon.4537:

They already got the assassin armor in the gem store.. can we PLEASE have SOMETHING to earn in game???

You do and can by using gold to convent into gems to buy gems store items. This is the advantages of having a money system over a token system you can do any thing you want in the game and still work to getting something you want. If it was a token system you would only be able to do one event over and over till you get to the item you want.

LOL, the gem store and TP isn’t the game, it’s a PART OF the game yes, but, the game in itself is where your out in the field playing, most people don’t play the gem store or TP, although, some do.

Xenon.4537:

They already got the assassin armor in the gem store.. can we PLEASE have SOMETHING to earn in game???

It’s not armor….just an Outfit and those have NEVER been earned in game.

So, is it on the TP? Do we actually know how to get it yet? If not, then why was this topic moved to “player helping players” if this is a questions players are unable to answer… only the devs would be able to answer it…?

It’s not available yet…..cool your jets and keep an eye on the blog posts….

Chewablesleeptablet.3185:

it is very sad that Anet is going to put that sword on the Gem Shop…… The whole “Anet has got to make money somehow” saying is just utter BS and a weak marketing strategy.

Anet is turning more and more into a far eastern style business model and it is very disappointing. NCsoft must have them by the short and curlies.

You can play the game and get gold to get gems for it (if it really is in the gemstore) wtf are you whining about
Whether is price is steep or not is irrelevant. If you want something, work for it
Some games don’t even let you convert in game currency to cash currency… some people..wow >.>

Vexander.9850:

Maybe they’ll add a one-handed version for that. Then Kunai for Daggers.

NARUTO?

Mazinger.1084:

Why exactly do they add the weapon to wardrobe and not include it in-game at the same time? The pessimist in me says they’re showcasing the item to generate demand before releasing in gem shop, but I’m not sure. Can we get some info from staff on this item? How long do I have to preview the weapon without being able to acquire it? Next release, perhaps?

Considering that the update has only been around for two days, I’d call claiming the sword isn’t available premature. I’d wait until the weekend for players to have a chance to find something really rare.

Not that I think this won’t end up in the gemstore, though. That would fit the pattern with NPC gear. But give ’em a chance at least. ;D

GuzziHero.2467:

GAHHH opportunity = missed! If they could make the sheath a backpiece however… hint hint!

I like that idea, but you have to remember that backpieces are mostly static and it won’t look good when you sheathe other weapons.

Just to confirm what we already knew, 11 new skins added to the wardrobe, 3 each of the new headpieces, the sword, and the outfit. Nothing hidden-til-unlocked unless it’s another outfit.