Hi, @Cheapsuit , yes different items have different successful rates. So even at GM blacksmithing, most weapons are not 100%exceptional. There is nothing we can do about that. Armslore does not help this, it is used to see how much the weapon/armor is damaged or forted. That is why if anyone is interested in a weapon I can check the success rate before they decide if the want to try it.
I use them for PvM (dont like PvP), but a lot of people use gold or agapite for PvP. They are also popular for PvP because you can just make about 10 weapons, and if you lose one, you can restock fast.