Non-raiding Disc Priest Chest

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Merlin's. Spirit becomes a healer-only stat in Cataclysm, and by level 85 you'll have better.

See, that is the thing. I know in Cataclysm that I'll get better. I also know that Merlin's is better right this moment. The big question for me is the time between the two. How far off are we from 4.0 when the Cataclysm changes go into place? How long will we be playing in that 4.0 environment before Cataclysm actually is released? Obviously these questions don't have answers since Blizzard only puts things out when they are ready instead of on a time table.

Since Disc is a heal spec it makes me think that the Royal robes are better for that period when 4.0 is live and yet Cataclysm isn't out. So I guess, thinking about it more, it becomes a question of which period is greater.

Now till 4.0: Merlin's is better
4.0 till Cataclysm: Royal is better
Cataclysm: Doesn't matter since they will be replaced quickly.

So thinking of it in that regard, it becomes an unknowable time question. I guess the correct choice for me at the moment is neither. Use the triumph badges to buy offspec dps gear and just settle for the tier chest healing item. It isn't as good as either of those items, but the increased dps option may be of more use than having one of those chest upgrades.