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'''Binding''' occurs when the player equips a piece of [[equipment]] present in their [[Arsenal|arsenal]] list. Once bound, the item can only be unbound by [[Vise]], the unbinding smith in the [[Bazaar]]. Certain items automatically bind when acquired or received as prize.
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[[File:Bound vs. Unbound.png|thumb|right|In the player's [[Arsenal]] list: <br><br> A blue diamond indicates that the item is bound. En empty diamond indicates that the item is unbound.]]
  
Before purchasing from a vendor, check the gear's properties in the mouseover tooltip.  
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'''Binding''' occurs when the player equips a piece of [[equipment]] present in their [[Arsenal|arsenal]] list. A small number of other oddities (such as the [[Ancient Shell]]) automatically bind when acquired.
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Importantly:
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:Bound equipment '''can''' be sold to [[vendor]]s, with very few special exceptions.
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:Bound equipment '''cannot''' be [[mail]]ed, [[trade]]d, or sold in the [[Auction House]].
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The item is otherwise unaffected by being bound.
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==Notes==
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When crafting using bound equipment as a precursor, the upgraded item will also be bound.
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Before purchasing from a vendor, check the item's properties in the mouseover tooltip to see if it will be bound upon purchase or not.
  
 
As a general rule, most equipment and weaponry binds when equipped, and the following bind when acquired:
 
As a general rule, most equipment and weaponry binds when equipped, and the following bind when acquired:
* Everything from [[Sullivan]] and [[Brinks]], except materials
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* All [[Mission]] rewards
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* Everything from [[Sullivan]] and [[Brinks]] except materials
 
* Items from the [[Starter pack]] or [[Battle Pack]]
 
* Items from the [[Starter pack]] or [[Battle Pack]]
 
* Recipes purchased from the [[Hall of Heroes]]
 
* Recipes purchased from the [[Hall of Heroes]]
 
* Weapons and gear purchased from the [[Supply Depot]]
 
* Weapons and gear purchased from the [[Supply Depot]]
* Certain materials from certain events (example: [[Razor Ribbon]]).
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* [[:Category:Materials that bind on acquisition|Certain materials]] associated with [[event]]s
 
* [[Token]]s
 
* [[Token]]s
 
* [[Mineral]]s
 
* [[Mineral]]s
 
* [[Artifact]]s
 
* [[Artifact]]s
  
Bound equipment '''cannot''' be [[mail]]ed, [[trade]]d, or sold in the [[Auction House]]. Bound equipment '''can''' be used by your knight or sold to [[vendor]]s.
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Once bound, equipment can only be unbound by [[Vise]], the unbinding smith in the [[Bazaar]]. Vise can only unbind combat equipment - [[Helmet]]s, [[Armor]], [[Shield]]s, [[Trinket]]s, [[Bomb]]s, [[Handgun]]s, and [[Sword]]s - not materials, costumes, and so on. Vise will also not be able to unbind any {{star|0}} equipment or certain special items such as the [[Operation Crimson Hammer]] weapons. Many of these exceptions cannot be sold to vendors either.
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[[Heat]] level is reset to 0 when an item is unbound.
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===Oddities===
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Crafting equipment from materials and rarities (bound or unbound) and/or unbound equipment will produce an unbound item. This is the case with several [[Mysterious Alchemy Machine]] items.
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The [[Grand Solstice Ring]], which is unusual in that it requires two preceding 4* equipment items to be crafted, follows these binding mechanics: if the Silver Solstice Ring is bound and the Golden Solstice Ring is unbound or vice versa, the resulting Grand Solstice Ring will be bound.
  
 
== Tickets ==
 
== Tickets ==
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{{TicketList
 
{{TicketList
| name= Unbind 1 Star Ticket
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| name       = Unbind 1 Star Ticket
| description= Use this ticket at the Unbinding Forge to unbind a 1 Star item.  
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| description = Use this ticket at the Unbinding Forge to unbind a 1 Star item.  
| effect = Unbinds an item so it can be traded. Resets heat level!
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| effect     = Unbinds an item so it can be traded. Resets heat level!
 
| acquisition = [[Supply Depot]] <br/> Or direct use at vendor
 
| acquisition = [[Supply Depot]] <br/> Or direct use at vendor
| cost = 100 Energy
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| cost       = 100 Energy
| location = [[Vise]]
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| location   = [[Vise]]
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{TicketList
 
{{TicketList
| name= Unbind 2 Star Ticket
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| name       = Unbind 2 Star Ticket
| description= Use this ticket at the Unbinding Forge to unbind a 2 Star item.  
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| description = Use this ticket at the Unbinding Forge to unbind a 1 Star item.  
| effect = Unbinds an item so it can be traded. Resets heat level!
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| effect     = Unbinds an item so it can be traded. Resets heat level!
 
| acquisition = [[Supply Depot]] <br/> Or direct use at vendor
 
| acquisition = [[Supply Depot]] <br/> Or direct use at vendor
| cost = 100 Energy
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| cost       = 200 Energy
| location = [[Vise]]
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| location   = [[Vise]]
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{TicketList
 
{{TicketList
| name= Unbind 3 Star Ticket
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| name       = Unbind 3 Star Ticket
| description= Use this ticket at the Unbinding Forge to unbind a 3 Star item.  
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| description = Use this ticket at the Unbinding Forge to unbind a 1 Star item.  
| effect = Unbinds an item so it can be traded. Resets heat level!
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| effect     = Unbinds an item so it can be traded. Resets heat level!
 
| acquisition = [[Supply Depot]] <br/> Or direct use at vendor
 
| acquisition = [[Supply Depot]] <br/> Or direct use at vendor
| cost = 600 Energy
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| cost       = 600 Energy
| location = [[Vise]]
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| location   = [[Vise]]
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{TicketList
 
{{TicketList
| name= Unbind 4 Star Ticket
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| name       = Unbind 4 Star Ticket
| description= Use this ticket at the Unbinding Forge to unbind a 4 Star item.  
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| description = Use this ticket at the Unbinding Forge to unbind a 1 Star item.  
| effect = Unbinds an item so it can be traded. Resets heat level!
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| effect     = Unbinds an item so it can be traded. Resets heat level!
 
| acquisition = [[Supply Depot]] <br/> Or direct use at vendor
 
| acquisition = [[Supply Depot]] <br/> Or direct use at vendor
| cost = 1,800 Energy
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| cost       = 1,800 Energy
| location = [[Vise]]
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| location   = [[Vise]]
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{TicketList
 
{{TicketList
| name= Unbind 5 Star Ticket
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| name       = Unbind 5 Star Ticket
| description= Use this ticket at the Unbinding Forge to unbind a 5 Star item.  
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| description = Use this ticket at the Unbinding Forge to unbind a 1 Star item.  
| effect = Unbinds an item so it can be traded. Resets heat level!
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| effect     = Unbinds an item so it can be traded. Resets heat level!
 
| acquisition = [[Supply Depot]] <br/> Or direct use at vendor
 
| acquisition = [[Supply Depot]] <br/> Or direct use at vendor
| cost = 4,000 Energy
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| cost       = 4,000 Energy
| location = [[Vise]]
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| location   = [[Vise]]
 
}}
 
}}
  

Latest revision as of 16:04, 25 November 2015

In the player's Arsenal list:

A blue diamond indicates that the item is bound. En empty diamond indicates that the item is unbound.

Binding occurs when the player equips a piece of equipment present in their arsenal list. A small number of other oddities (such as the Ancient Shell) automatically bind when acquired.

Importantly:

Bound equipment can be sold to vendors, with very few special exceptions.
Bound equipment cannot be mailed, traded, or sold in the Auction House.

The item is otherwise unaffected by being bound.

Notes

When crafting using bound equipment as a precursor, the upgraded item will also be bound.

Before purchasing from a vendor, check the item's properties in the mouseover tooltip to see if it will be bound upon purchase or not.

As a general rule, most equipment and weaponry binds when equipped, and the following bind when acquired:

Once bound, equipment can only be unbound by Vise, the unbinding smith in the Bazaar. Vise can only unbind combat equipment - Helmets, Armor, Shields, Trinkets, Bombs, Handguns, and Swords - not materials, costumes, and so on. Vise will also not be able to unbind any ☆☆☆☆☆ equipment or certain special items such as the Operation Crimson Hammer weapons. Many of these exceptions cannot be sold to vendors either.

Heat level is reset to 0 when an item is unbound.

Oddities

Crafting equipment from materials and rarities (bound or unbound) and/or unbound equipment will produce an unbound item. This is the case with several Mysterious Alchemy Machine items.

The Grand Solstice Ring, which is unusual in that it requires two preceding 4* equipment items to be crafted, follows these binding mechanics: if the Silver Solstice Ring is bound and the Golden Solstice Ring is unbound or vice versa, the resulting Grand Solstice Ring will be bound.

Tickets

Name Effect Acquisition Cost Location
Use this ticket at the Unbinding Forge to unbind a 1 Star item.
Unbind 1 Star Ticket
Unbinds an item so it can be traded. Resets heat level! Supply Depot
Or direct use at vendor
100 Energy Vise
Use this ticket at the Unbinding Forge to unbind a 1 Star item.
Unbind 2 Star Ticket
Unbinds an item so it can be traded. Resets heat level! Supply Depot
Or direct use at vendor
200 Energy Vise
Use this ticket at the Unbinding Forge to unbind a 1 Star item.
Unbind 3 Star Ticket
Unbinds an item so it can be traded. Resets heat level! Supply Depot
Or direct use at vendor
600 Energy Vise
Use this ticket at the Unbinding Forge to unbind a 1 Star item.
Unbind 4 Star Ticket
Unbinds an item so it can be traded. Resets heat level! Supply Depot
Or direct use at vendor
1,800 Energy Vise
Use this ticket at the Unbinding Forge to unbind a 1 Star item.
Unbind 5 Star Ticket
Unbinds an item so it can be traded. Resets heat level! Supply Depot
Or direct use at vendor
4,000 Energy Vise


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