Epics and their relative powers

[zelld52]

Monk is gamechanging. Just wearing it changes fists from 14/27 dmg/dly to 9/16 dmg/dly. Plus, an instant click 41% haste that stacks with worn haste. Don't think any monk would ever replace epic with anything else --- bonus is that it's a hand-slot, so you can use uber weapons still.

Shaman Epic is gamechanging. Mana free Splurt-lite. Makes levelling super easy. Loses a little bit of luster at 60. Never used on raids. Usually high-end raid shaman wind up replacing it, and only use it situationally in solo ops.

Cleric Epic is gamechanging. Mana free 96% rez. Needed on raids. Don't often see it replaced by anything else, except situational items.

Wizard epic is gamechanging. Clicky is a damage absorb, that works to absorb the damage of Manastone / Manna Robe. Essentially gives Wizards near-infinite mana. Extremely useful on raids. Unsure if this is often replaced, as I haven't played wizard.

As someone else said, all epics are huge upgrades, and generally easier to get than the higher-end items (VP, Vulak, Tunare weapons). But, the effects of the items are what really make them epic. I've only got 4 epics on p99. Of those 4, (Monk, Sham, Rogue, Cleric) -- Monk is the clear best of the best. (Although clicky rez is amazing as I said)