The plane of fear set (Valorium) is largely outdated in the Velious era. You might use a few pieces of it as temporary filler but in general it's not worth making a concerted effort to obtain it anymore. The plane of hate Paladin set (Righteous) serves as an alternative to Thurgadin armor because Paladins are one of several classes which do not have a set in Plane of Growth. The hateplane set is limited by a couple factors including the requirement to clear the second floor (not all guilds do) as well as by low drop rates on the pieces. If you're determined enough to obtain it, it's a nice set.
I agree with DeathsSilkyMist with respect to the lack of need to fill out the sets: As a general rule you shouldn't feel like you have to obtain an entire set unless you're doing so for the sake of completion. For example, compare Crystal Chitin Boots to the Paladin Thurgadin set and you should immediately see that there's little point in exchanging one for the other. Chest and legs tend to be the most difficult alternatives to find.
Danth
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