Jboots (MQ) or SoW Potions, which is more cost effective?

[yaaaflow]

kunark adds 100% more raid encounters where jboots are useful

[guineapig]

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

But... surely even despite your awesome anecdotal evidence you can see how being able to insta-junk buff yourself would be useful?

I never said that jboots can't be useful useful. I stated that they are slower than SoW and SoW potions, I have stated that they are not vital to killing anything, but I have NEVER stated that they can't be useful.

[yaaaflow]

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

I never said that jboots can't be useful useful. I stated that they are slower than SoW and SoW potions, I have stated that they are not vital to killing anything, but I have NEVER stated that they can't be useful.

apology accepted

[guineapig]

I would just like to point out that all I did was state a few facts about j-boots and certain people got really defensive about it for what ever reason and attempted to discredit me. You have not invalidated anything that I said. And unless you have a monopoly on the j-boots trade on this server I fail to see how I have done anything to hurt anyone here.

[Psionide]

dude you need to apologize for making people feel bad about spending 5k on jboots. seriously that was fucked up and uncalled for........

[parlay1]

Jboots hands down, for ease and convenience it isn't close (for me).

[Rejuvenation]

Keep in mind that if you actually camp the ring, jboots are much much cheaper in the long haul than SoW pots.

[tristantio]

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

Keep in mind that if you actually camp the ring, jboots are much much cheaper in the long haul than SoW pots.

If Jboots MQ can easily sell for 5k however, aren't you still essentially giving up 5k in exchange for the boots?

[Azzbad]

I think you'll find that most people will end up* using a mixture of both ~

[Noselacri]

One thing to note is that you aren't always guaranteed a full duration SoW with potions. You might die, you might need to re-apply it before entering a dungeon with some time still left on the buff, and it might get dispelled.

The fact that the potions aren't insta-cast is such a small factor that it can barely be considered a disadvantage. You have to be so inattentive not to notice when such a long buff is about to fade. The insta-cast of jboots is worth practically nothing unless you're kiting mobs that cast dispel, and why would anyone really do that?

At the end of the day, it comes down to convenience. Do you prefer an insta-cast hotkey rather than fidgeting with potions? Do you care about the inventory space? Do you like the distinctive particles of jboots? If you play enough that the cost-effectiveness over a span of time exceeding 250 hours is relevant, you probably won't have to worry very much about the cost. The slightly faster speed of SoW can be considered worth it. Also, if you end up rerolling at some point, those jboots are dead weight.

Personally, I prefer the boots. They feel nice and it add an extra level of accomplishment and investment to my character. They're not better, but they're more convenient and I camped them so they only cost the 325p turn-in. When I make my iksar monk, I'll probably go with potions instead, especially because Kunark zones are so big and monks can't gate.