War stat priority?

[skarlorn]

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

Make sure to pick iksar as their base fashion stat is the highest

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[Troxx]

AC vs HP decisions on p99 are generally pretty straightforward. On live after PoP I used a 10:1 ratio heavily favoring ac but in classic era timeline ac doesn’t seem to be nearly as potent.

For stats I shoot for a minimum always of str/agi: 85 agility (to swap in fungi), 150 strength. These benchmarks are easily met at the high level and once they’re met I tend to not bother considering these stats when making decisions.

This leaves stamina and dexterity.

I personally favor dexterity and will likely always. Some may balk at the idea ... but I lean towards 3dex to 1stam ratio. My magelo is below. My reasoning is pretty simple, at my gear and hp level my performance in groups and lower tier raids is not held back by a lack of hp but by threat. My goal is to hit 190 unbuffed dex so a single shaman buff has me maxed or close to it. Dex + focus stack would have me capped at 130-135 unbuffed dex but I don’t always have it. If I’ve done my best to maximize my threat, my group and raid mates are more free to do the things they need to.

If and when I jump into higher tier raiding, both dexterity and stamina will be easier to come by.

https://wiki.project1999.com/Magelo_Blue:Bedavir

I’ve got some crappy pieces that sorely need upgrading, but I think I’m doing well for a tank that has yet to attend anything better than a Kael plate house or Kael arena run.

[definitely not Draconite]

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

That's what I said, 'not dr aconite!'

don't take me ignoring you personally. if you notice on these forums no one pays attention to what other people say, they just want to give their opinion.

[elwing]

Also hp helps with ae and spells, ac doesn't...

[pijan]

Appreciate all the input. Seems like the consensus is Stam and hp over AC for the majority of content. After that would it be dex then str since pros so critical for warrior?

[trite]

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

Appreciate all the input. Seems like the consensus is Stam and hp over AC for the majority of content. After that would it be dex then str since pros so critical for warrior?

Leveling through the 50s , having max dex in groups is ideal because it ensures you proc as much as possible. At 60, having 205 STA unbuffed is important for raiding, so that all shamans can max your STA with their +50sta buff (rarely a shaman will have PE hammer for an extra 20 stamina).... In the end game most of the best HP gear has sufficient AC such that there aren't other items with considerably more AC you would be tempted to consider.

What you want really changes with what level range you are in:

1-40ish Just decent twink gear, the proc weapons aren't as good / consistent agroe as some just good raw ratio twink weapons available (especially with weak buffs not maxing your dex out). Just have good weapons + haste and decent gear otherwise with some HP rings.

50 - 59 Dexterity ....you will be dependent on procing weapons for agroe, you will have enough HP to survive fights , dexterity become your most important stat

60 205sta unbuffed then HP all the way

[pijan]

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

Leveling through the 50s , having max dex in groups is ideal because it ensures you proc as much as possible. At 60, having 205 STA unbuffed is important for raiding, so that all shamans can max your STA with their +50sta buff (rarely a shaman will have PE hammer for an extra 20 stamina).... In the end game most of the best HP gear has sufficient AC such that there aren't other items with considerably more AC you would be tempted to consider.

What you want really changes with what level range you are in:

1-40ish Just decent twink gear, the proc weapons aren't as good / consistent agroe as some just good raw ratio twink weapons available (especially with weak buffs not maxing your dex out). Just have good weapons + haste and decent gear otherwise with some HP rings.

50 - 59 Dexterity ....you will be dependent on procing weapons for agroe, you will have enough HP to survive fights , dexterity become your most important stat

60 205sta unbuffed then HP all the way

Fantastic. Thank you so very much for the detailed post.

[bigjeff100]

I ditched my incarnadine boots for champion boots mainly cause of the AC part.. Was this a stupid decision?

[polishanarchy]

Originally Posted by bigjeff100 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I ditched my incarnadine boots for champion boots mainly cause of the AC part.. Was this a stupid decision?

Honestly I'd wear barbed dragonscale boots over both of those options

As far as stats go I'd generally agree STA to 205 then HP. Tend to get good AC items just by chasing the high HP items but I don't really think I'd sacrifice HP for AC by choice.

[beargryllz]

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