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Originally Posted by eqravenprince
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AC has diminishing returns at some point, especially in a group where you are getting AC buffs. I solo 95% of the time and I can say 100% without a doubt that AC makes a difference and +str, +mr is barely noticeable. You have to have pretty high MR to resist consistently. I simply don't fight casters, they are a pain in the ass.
I've experimented with AC a few months ago. I picked a blue con mob out and let him damage me while nakid, half my armor, and full armor. Timed how long it took to go from 50% health to under 20%. The biggest return was nakid to half, but there was still a noticeable improvement putting on the full outfit. If you have done the same and have had different results, then maybe I'll do it again just to prove my first experiment wasn't a fluke. Maybe I'll do it again and post my results here.
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Granted, I never solo. I'm always in a group, so my concerns are just what matters most when splitting / pulling. MR is king in that regards, as root / stun is what will kill you more than anything.
As for your experiment, it'd really depend on the gear itself. If any of it was hp/sta gear, then of course it'd take longer to kill you. What you need to check as a true test is how much a mob hits you for as your AC level changes.
Kinda surprised noone has done it yet hehe. Or maybe they have, and just haven't been public with the results.