Comment Thread for the Warrior Guide

[Artega]

Because I'm lazy and in the middle of moving (and thus don't have time for a proper update), here's a thing or two to keep the gears turning:

Which is better, Kromcrush's Chestplate, or Ornate Adamantium Breastplate? Both have identical +DEF; OAB has higher Armor and STA, but no STR, while Krom's has +16 STR in exchange for lower Armor and less STA.

To compare them directly:

Ornate Adamantium Breastplate
Binds when picked up
Chest --- Plate
807 Armor
+22 Stamina
Durability 135/135
Equip: Increased Defense +10.



Kromcrush's Chestplate
Binds when picked up
Chest --- Plate
777 Armor
+16 Strength
+16 Stamina
Durability 135/135
Requires Level 57
Equip: Increased Defense +10.


For my part, I'm a fervent supporter of Kromcrush's Chestplate; you lose 60 HP and 30 Armor, but gain 16 Strength (or 32 mAP.)

Next, let's compare a couple of different weapons for all-purpose use:


Timeworn Mace
Binds when picked up
One-Hand --- Mace
62-117 Damage --- Speed 2.20
(40.7 damage per second)
120 Armor
+7 Strength
+11 Stamina
Durability 90/90
Requires Level 57



Dal'Rend's Sacred Charge
Binds when picked up
Main Hand --- Sword
81-151 Damage --- Speed 2.80
(41.4 damage per second)
+4 Strength
Durability 90/90
Requires Level 58
Equip: Increases your chance to get a critical strike by 1%.
Set: Dal'Rend's Arms (1/2)


The point of contention here is the difference in weapon damage; Dal'Rend's will clearly hit quite a bit harder than the mace on an Overpower (it should be noted that Overpower and Revenge share the same cooldown timer!), especially considering the crit bonus. The flipside is that the mace grants an additional 110 HP and 120 Armor, meaning you'll be harder to kill. While more damage in PvP = good, I'd prefer the additional Armor and HP afforded by the mace, at the expense of 1% crit and more Overpower damage.

Discuss!