Claw of Lightning is disappointing (ranger)

[DeathsSilkyMist]

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

... I was wondering if anyone ever tested if agi raised avoidance in parses? People came up with how much AC agi gives but the AC total is a composite number of mitigation+avoidance IIRC. If you're above mob AC cap (ie: 200@45) MAYBE agi gives an avoidance boost? This is pure speculation.

The EQEMU shows that AGI does affect avoidance. It just isn't a large amount. I included this in my weapon DPS calculator.

According to my weapon DPS calculator, 255 AGI basically gives you the equivalent of 32 Defense skill points when it comes to the check that determines if you get hit or not.

Most of the time you won't have 1 AGI, so you won't feel the full 32 Defense skill points as you increase AGI. An Ogre who starts with 75 AGI will already have 9 out of those 32 Defense skill points naturally. So you'll only really see a gain of up to 23 Defense Skill points as you approach 255 AGI.

255 AGI is basically the equivalent of 64 Defense skill when it comes to reducing the damage you take. However, Defense skill only plays a small role in damage reduction. 64 Defense skill is like 12 worn AC.

I've come to see AGI as something like Parry2. It gives you a small chance to avoid an attack like Parry, but it's not a large amount. Obviously it can help you reduce damage, it just isn't a large enough boost to focus on getting 255 AGI. If you have a free buff slot, might as well ask for an AGI buff. But you won't be asking for AGI as a raid tank, you'll be at max buffs with more important buffs.