How to understand armor value

[Zemus]

Originally Posted by Zentile [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Here is my point allocation on a 60 monk in case you were wondering:

• 1 AC = 4
• 1 STR = 2
• 1 STA = 4
• 1 AGI = 1
• 1 DEX = 2
• 1 HP = 1
• 1 svM = 6
• 1 svF = 3
• 1 svC = 3
• 1 svP = 2
• 1 svD = 2

I also add a bonus for worn abilities like see invis (80), ultravision (60), regen (15 per regen point), and enduring breath (40).

I have an entire scale for haste too, although I must admit I don't think it's balanced right yet:

• 41% = 450
• 36% = 350
• 34% = 300
• 31% = 250
• 26-27% = 200
• 24% = 150
• 21-22% = 100

For weapons, I kept it simple and multiply the dmg/dly ratio by 500 in addition to any other points for stats.

Hope that helps,

Zen

So to do an item comparison using your method

Necklace of Nightstalking: 149 points
Standard +6 neck: 204 points
Zlandi: 225 points
LTK: 227 points
First Brood Talisman: 267 points
Yelinak: 247 points (697 if adding haste)
Bile Etched Obsidian Choker:380 points
Amulet of the Dreadgazer: 465 points (see invis and ultravision)
Valtrons: 555 points

It seems to produce fairly rational results although there are a couple things I would tweak:

• Ignore +str as it's so easy to cap
• Only give full weight to +sta under 205 then give a +2 allocation to sta between 205 and 255 unbuffed
• Give +svFR and +svCR a +2 allocation
• Give +svDR and +svPR a +1 allocation
• Only give weight to +dex if you have a procing weapon

I agree on the high allocation to +sv magic for a monk, but maybe not for a warrior.