DarkSpirit.7046:

One and only one item seems to have a strange restriction value of [Guardian, Warrior]. Item id 17012, Rabid Reinforced Scale Helm.

https://api.guildwars2.com/v1/item_details.json?item_id=17012

The rest of items only have restrictions across races (i.e. Asura, Charr, Human, Norn, or Sylvari).

Cliff Spradlin.3512:

I talked to the item designers about this.

They agree with you that it’s strange, and they say it was a mistake made when designing the item. As you probably know, since guardians and warriors are the only ones who can use that item anyways, there’s no effective difference in how the item works.

Anyways, thanks for bringing this to our attention

DarkSpirit.7046:

I talked to the item designers about this.

They agree with you that it’s strange, and they say it was a mistake made when designing the item. As you probably know, since guardians and warriors are the only ones who can use that item anyways, there’s no effective difference in how the item works.

Anyways, thanks for bringing this to our attention

Yes, right now there would not be any effective difference since only warriors and guardians can use heavy armor, until you guys decide to add new professions, for the next expansion, that would also wear heavy armor.

Thanks for looking into this Cliff!