Gear Check!

[Tszu]

It aint much to look at, but here ya go.

Tszu

http://raidloot.com/Profile.aspx?id=1933

Tsizo

http://raidloot.com/Profile.aspx?id=1934

Bloxx

http://raidloot.com/Profile.aspx?id=1935

**Edit: I have just discovered raidloot.com's profile system, and I highly recommend it.  One, it's free.  Two, the detailed view (link on left) seems pretty powerful to me.  Others may want to check it out.

Heh..

Plate > Chain!  -Furro?

Bigger is better!  -"That's what she said"!

[Furro]

 

Now that I am raiding more with FL, I am ready to start upgrading.  In the content that we are in, what would be the best strat for me to upgrade my gear.  Here is my Magelo,
http://eq.magelo.com/profile/1977625 For the most part, I am fully t4 group geared.  Just looking for suggestions on what should be upgraded first.

 
 
AUG Review
 
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SLOT		QC		CURRENT		REPLACE WITH		REASON
Ear-L		GOOD		Mooto's Stone
Neck		GOOD		Ionized Pinion
Face		NFG		Tantarene Gem of Heretical Power		Polished Rockomancy Diamond		Missing Key Heroics
Head		NFG		Gold Dragon Scale		Curator's Treasure		Missing Key Heroics
Ear-R		NFG		Polished Moonstone		Incarnadine Gemstone (UF vendor)		Missing Key Heroics
Finger-L		GOOD		Nesalie's Spell Gem
Wrist-L		GOOD		Petrified Skull of the Unworthy
Arms		GOOD		Polished Stone of the Eleventh Hour
Hands		GOOD		Iron Plated Timing Pendulum Model XXXVIII
Wrist-R		NFG		Bloodfeather's Eye		Blood-Soaked Spellstone		Missing Key Heroics
Finger-R		NFG		Slippery Slimerock		Silver Dragon Scale (OMM vendor)		Missing Key Heroics
Shoulders		GOOD		Black Dragon Scale
Breastplate		GOOD		Lifeweaver's Symbol
Back		GOOD		Beveled Mithril Gear Set		Crystallized Cliknar Eye (UF vendor)		MOVE Beveled* to Secondary
								(highest AC aug in shield always).
Waist		NFG		Bipolar Interlock		Gem of Unwavering Tenacity		Missing Key Heroics
Legs		SOSO		Glowing Lena Fete Rune
Feet		NFG		Sphere of Purest Ice		Stone of Insanity		Missing Key Heroics
Secondary		NFG		Bayle's Heraldic Crest		Beveled Mithril Gear Set		AC Softcap
Range		GOOD		Hardened Steel Spur
Charm		GOOD		Gold Plated Spiked Gear Model VII		--

 
 
* TYPE 7/8 AUG Note: Get in on Giants 3x LL event with Freelance, to get the max version: Platinum Plated Worm Pinion Gear Model XX.

* TYPE 3 AUG Note: Missing Dodge % aug Icy Prism of Avoidance.  This is important.


Gear Upgrade Suggestions

Raid Range item, for Improved Dodge 7 upgrade (you currently have ID5).

Raid Shield for AC contribute to softcap.

Raid Neck for Parry/Block mod upgrade.

[Furro]

 

I know you checked my gear before Furro, but here's my Magelo again:

http://eq.magelo.com/profile/1966404

 
AUG Review
 
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SLOT		QC		CURRENT		REPLACE WITH		REASON
Ear-L		NFG		Slippery Slimerock		Black Dragon Scale (OMM vendor)		Missing Key Heroics
Neck		GOOD		Polished Stone of the Eleventh Hour
Face		SOSO		Pallorax's Frozen Flame
Head		GOOD		Bronze Slant Thread Pinion Gear Model XIV
Ear-R		GOOD		Petrified Skull of the Unworthy
Finger-L		GOOD		Nesalie's Spell Gem
Wrist-L		GOOD		Polished Rockomancy Diamond
Arms		GOOD		Ksathrax's Amber
Hands		GOOD		Mooto's Stone
Wrist-R		GOOD		Platinum Plated Worm Pinion Gear Model XVIII		Lifeweaver's Symbol		MOVE Platinum* to Range
								(other augs conflicted, had to shuffle somewhere)
Finger-R		NFG		Bloodfeather's Eye		ref. Feet aug move		Missing Key Heroics
Shoulders		NFG		Icy Heart		ref. BP aug move		Missing Key Heroics
Breastplate		GOOD		Incarnadine Gemstone		Stone of Insanity		MOVE Incarnadine* to Shoulders
								(other augs conflicted, had to shuffle somewhere)
Back		GOOD		Signet of Earthen Devotion
Waist		GOOD		Ionized Pinion
Legs		GOOD		Curator's Treasure
Feet		GOOD		Iron Plated Timing Pendulum Model XXXVIII		Blood-Soaked Spellstone		MOVE Iron Plated* to Finger-R
								(other augs conflicted, had to shuffle somewhere)
Range		NFG		Crest of the Scarlet Legions		ref.  Wrist-R aug move		Missing Key Heroics
Secondary		GOOD		Hardened Steel Spur
Charm		GOOD		Gold Plated Spiked Gear Model V

 

* TYPE 7/8 AUG Note: Get in on Giants 3x LL event with Freelance, to get the max version: Platinum Plated Worm Pinion Gear Model XX
 
* TYPE 3 AUG Note: Missing Dodge 8% aug Icy Prism of Avoidance (you're currently using the 5% one).  This is important.
 
* TYPE 15 Emblem: Breastplate Emblem - Swap to Emblem of Rallying Dreams (your current emblem lacks 2 out of 3 key tank heroics).



Gear Upgrade Suggestions

Raid Range item, for Improved Dodge 7 upgrade (you currently have ID5).

Raid Shield for AC contribute to softcap.

Raid Neck for Parry/Block mod upgrade.

[Furro]

It aint much to look at, but here ya go.

Tszu

http://raidloot.com/Profile.aspx?id=1933

Tsizo

http://raidloot.com/Profile.aspx?id=1934

Bloxx

http://raidloot.com/Profile.aspx?id=1935

**Edit: I have just discovered raidloot.com's profile system, and I highly recommend it.  One, it's free.  Two, the detailed view (link on left) seems pretty powerful to me.  Others may want to check it out.

Heh..

Plate > Chain!  -Furro?

Bigger is better!  -"That's what she said"!

I havn't forgotten about your post Tszu.  Just getting caught up with the other posts before yours.

[Furro]

 

Ssark:
http://eq.magelo.com/profile/10592

Eristie:
http://eq.magelo.com/profile/1950828

Ketu:
http://eq.magelo.com/profile/1950829

Does it not sync gear unless you are a premium member?  Or just take a while?  My level synced fast, but my gear is still pretty old.

- Ssark

 
 
AUG Review

Your current AUG configuration is good for a defense oriented Monk (ie, Tank heroic augs w/AC).  The critique below is based on an offensive (DPS oriented) AUG setup.  Primary Heroics: STR, DEX.

You'll take a very minor AC hit with these swaps (-45).  But to keep it minimal, I only selected AC oriented augs with the above key heroics.
 
 
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SLOT		QC		CURRENT		REPLACE WITH		REASON
Ear-L		NFG		Incarnadine Gemstone		Orb of Timeless Stone (UF Vendor)		Missing Key Heroics
Neck		GOOD		Petrified Skull of the Unworthy
Face		GOOD		Beveled Mithril Gear Set		Crystal Dragon Scale (OMM Vendor)		MOVE Beveled Mithril* to Feet slot
								(Feet AC contributes to kick DMG)
Head		NFG		Polished Rockomancy Diamond		Red Dragon Scale (OMM Vendor)		Missing Key Heroics
Ear-R		NFG		Nesalie's Spell Gem		Blazing Protective Scales		Missing Key Heroics
Finger-L		GOOD		Iron Plated Pendulum Model XXXVIII
Wrist-L		NFG		Hardened Steel Spur		Ksathrax's Amber		Missing Key Heroics
Arms		NFG		Gem of the Eleventh Defender		Platinum Plated Worm Pinion Gear Model XX		Missing Key Heroics
Hands		GOOD		Mana Laminated Gear Set
Wrist-R		GOOD		Stone of Insanity
Finger-R		GOOD		Lifeweaver's Symbol
Shoulders		GOOD		Polished Stone of the Eleventh Hour
Breastplate		GOOD		Golden Nugget of the Eleventh Hour
Back		GOOD		Ionized Pinion
Waist		GOOD		Tarnished Stone
Legs		GOOD		Blood-Soaked Spellstone
Feet		NFG		Mooto's Stone		Beveled Mithril Gear Set		Missing Key Heroics
Range		GOOD		Glowing Lena Fete Rune
Primary		--		--				Missing 1H Weapon
Secondary		--		--				Missing 1H Weapon
Charm		GOOD		Gold Plated Spiked Gear Model VIII

 

* TYPE 7/8 AUG Notes:

Giants 3x LL raid event, to get the max version: Platinum Plated Worm Pinion Gear Model XX (perhaps your profile is dated, and you already have this).

Seasonal AUG:  Gem of the Eleventh Duelist


Beneficial Dispell Clicky: Missing from inventory (Fiercehand Shroud of the Focused (OOW) or Hardened Energeiac Leather Tunic TBS vendor w/Solt raid flags & currency)



Gear Upgrade Suggestions

Raid Range item, for Improved Dodge 7 upgrade (you currently have ID5).

Raid Neck for Parry/Block mod upgrade.

[Ssark]

 Thanks Furro for taking the time to dig through that.  It was clear I was an AC-HP aug-based monk, and not a STR-based one.


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SLOT		QC		CURRENT		REPLACE WITH		REASON
Ear-L		GODD		Orb of Timeless Stone				Also replaced earring with Star of the Seer
Neck		GOOD		Petrified Skull of the Unworthy
Face		NFG		Hardened Steel Spur		Blazing Protective Scales
Head		GOOD		Red Dragon Scale
Ear-R		GOOD		Gem of the Eleventh Dualist				Also replaced with Enchanted Goblin Earring
Finger-L		GOOD		Iron Plated Pendulum Model XXXVIII
Wrist-L		GOOD?		Rock Guardian Shard				hStr3/ac33/hp25
Arms		GOOD		Platinum Plated Worm Pinion Gear Model XX
Hands		GOOD		Mana Laminated Gear Set
Wrist-R		GOOD		Stone of Insanity
Finger-R		GOOD		Lifeweaver's Symbol
Shoulders		GOOD		Polished Stone of the Eleventh Hour
Breastplate		GOOD		Golden Nugget of the Eleventh Hour
Back		GOOD		Ionized Pinion
Waist		GOOD		Tarnished Stone
Legs		GOOD		Blood-Soaked Spellstone
Feet		GOOD		Beveled Mithril Gear Set
Range		GOOD		Glowing Lena Fete Rune
Primary				Blessing of Might				on Mesmerizing Ripper
Secondary				Slime Coated pebble of the Deep				on Demon's Horn
Charm		GOOD		Gold Plated Spiked Gear Model VIII

I've updated, as many of the suggested augs I had in the bank.  The only change left to make is to replace the Hardened Steel Spur (in face slot currently) with the Blazing Protective Scales.

You'll note I also changed both earrings (for ones that had more heroic STR) and also used a Gem of the Eleventh Dualist and Rock Guardian Shard (AC33/HP25/hStr3).  I also updated the leggings as they are HoT Tier 1 Raid.

With these changes you suggested + the earrings, the following happened:

Str 766 > 786 (+20)
Dex 753 > 765 (+12)
Atk 2805 > 2823 (+18)
HP 52759 > 52737 (-22)
AC 5742 > 5674 (-68)

These are actual stats from the game, either the differences in what you suggested at 20AC off or it's a bigger difference in AC than expected.

Anyway, I figure I still need to camp the basilisk in Convo, but I think what I have is now better than the Crystal Dragon Scale.  And then look for raid-quality range and neck items (one dropped in Decon but I bowed out of bidding last time).

Also, I can't update my inventory, but in it is the House Clock Pendulum Bob with an Unbreakable Sandstone (217/36 ratio with a 75 dmg bonus), but I am not entirely certain that parses better than the two hand-to-hands.  And I do have a Hardened Energeiac Leather Tunic, as well as the epic 2.0 for click (it adds 10000 hp temporarily, useful) and a Dream Servant's Ring for Form of Defense VIII, and of course the old earrings for Soothing Breath III.

Do you know which Orb I should be using?  I've been using Metal for the AC.

I'll have to see now if I suck tanking in my group.

To do List

• Raid Range item, for Improved Dodge 7 upgrade (you currently have ID5).
• Raid Neck for Parry/Block mod upgrade.
• Camp Convo basilisk for Blazing Protective Scales

[Stainn]

question about the bard weapon stacking with song haste.
Does Rapier of Somber Notes stack with other songs and/or other classes buff/haste?

[Furro]

 

question about the bard weapon stacking with song haste.
Does Rapier of Somber Notes stack with other songs and/or other classes buff/haste?

 
 
Depends on the song.
 
Bards have two forms of haste songs (v2/v3).  V2 is normal spell haste (can't exceed cap).  V3 is overhaste (I recall it's currently 30%).

An example of Bard Overhaste song (v3) would be Eriki's Psalm of Power

As for Rapier of Somber Notes, it's v2 Spell Haste 60%.  So, with a 40% or higher worn haste item, you'll be capped (100%) with symphony buff.

If you had an Overhaste clicky item such as: Girdle of Solusek Ro which has Ancestrial Memories I (12%).  Then an example of your setup maybe: 40% Item Haste + 60% Symphony of Battle + 12% = 112% Total. 


* EDIT: Exported my Divine Intercession GTT for ya, since your {} keys don't work you said.  Just right click/save as, the link there.  Adjust the color and/or add sound if you find that more effective.  I have it text only atm.

[Furro]

 
Re: Rock Guardian Shard.

I overlooked that one somehow in my search.  Good find, and probably not difficult to get.

With these changes you suggested + the earrings, the following happened:

Str 766 > 786 (+20)
Dex 753 > 765 (+12)
Atk 2805 > 2823 (+18)
HP 52759 > 52737 (-22)
AC 5742 > 5674 (-68)

These are actual stats from the game, either the differences in what you suggested at 20AC off or it's a bigger difference in AC than expected.

I consider that to be a mild trade off really (the AC hit, the  HP is meaningless).  My AC calcs were rough on paper and could have been in err.

Either way, +20 hstr gain +12 dex is nice overall. 

As you know already, but posting in case other DPS read this:

Heroic STR

Every 10 hSTR adds +1 to all attacks.
Indirectly, it'll boost your Attack as well.


Heroic DEX

Every 10 hDEX adds +1 to most (not all) attacks. 
Indirectly, boosts crit rates.  This maybe more in line with 25 pts hDEX per 1% crits.

Source: Above is from Brogett's thread/analysis of Heroic stats and impact on DPS over at The Safehouse.  An interesting read.

Anyway, I figure I still need to camp the basilisk in Convo, but I think what I have is now better than the Crystal Dragon Scale.  And then look for raid-quality range and neck items (one dropped in Decon but I bowed out of bidding last time).

Aye, anything raid wise at our current tier will be an upgrade in this area.

Also, I can't update my inventory, but in it is the House Clock Pendulum Bob with an Unbreakable Sandstone (217/36 ratio with a 75 dmg bonus), but I am not entirely certain that parses better than the two hand-to-hands.  And I do have a Hardened Energeiac Leather Tunic, as well as the epic 2.0 for click (it adds 10000 hp temporarily, useful) and a Dream Servant's Ring for Form of Defense VIII, and of course the old earrings for Soothing Breath III.

My understanding is 2Hers for Monk DPS can't outperform 1h's.  But really, ask on Monkley Business imo and/or parse your own results.

Do you know which Orb I should be using?  I've been using Metal for the AC.

I'd stick with the metal for now.

[Furro]

 

It aint much to look at, but here ya go.

Tszu

http://raidloot.com/Profile.aspx?id=1933

Tsizo

http://raidloot.com/Profile.aspx?id=1934

Bloxx

http://raidloot.com/Profile.aspx?id=1935

**Edit: I have just discovered raidloot.com's profile system, and I highly recommend it.  One, it's free.  Two, the detailed view (link on left) seems pretty powerful to me.  Others may want to check it out.

Heh..

Plate > Chain!  -Furro?

Bigger is better!  -"That's what she said"!

AUG Review

This critique below will not match Ssark's.  This is because you're missing some seasonal event augs.  So basically, what I did was selected offense oriented hSTR/DEX augs with AC for a defensive angle. 

Seasonal Event AUG list provided further below, among other details.

Considering you just returned to the game this past year, you've come a long way.
 
 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

SLOT		QC		CURRENT		REPLACE WITH		REASON
Ear-L		SOSO		Handful of the Patch Guardian's Straw		--		Has hSTR (but missing AC)
Neck		NFG		Experimental Device		Orb of Timeless Stone		Missing Key Heroics
Face		NFG		Shard of Phenomenal Power		Rock Guardian Shard		Missing Key Heroics (and AC)
Head		NFG		Sliver of Korascian		Red Dragon Scale (OMM Vendor)		Missing Key Heroics (and AC)
Ear-R		NFG		Tablet of Forgotten Lore		Crystal Dragon Scale (OMM Vendor)		Missing Key Heroics
Finger-L		NFG		Elaborate Defiant Fire Bauble		Tarnished Stone		Missing Key Heroics
Wrist-L		GOOD		Stone of Insanity
Arms		NFG		Malleable Core of the Guardian		Blood-Soaked Spellstone		Missing Key Heroics (and AC)
Hands		NFG		Bonegrinder's Bauble		Ksathrax's Amber		Missing Key Heroics
Wrist-R		NFG		Treant Refuse		Curator's Treasure		Missing Key Heroics
Finger-R		NFG		Scale of Vergalid's Spawn		Pallorax's Frozen Flame		Missing Key Heroics
Shoulders		NFG		Shard of Phosphorescent Power		Workmaster's Horn Fragment (UF Vendor)		Missing Key Heroics (and AC)
Breastplate		NFG		Feral Eye		Imperial Shell		Missing Key Heroics
Back		NFG		Scale of the Dark Serpent		Empowered Boneshards		Has hSTR (but missing AC)
Waist		NFG		Polished Fire Coral		Facet of the Siren (UF Vendor)		Missing Key Heroics (and AC)
Legs		NFG		Patches' Gnarled Bone		Blazing Protective Scales		Missing Key Heroics
Feet		NFG		Slippery Slimerock		Lifeweaver's Symbol		Missing Key Heroics
Range		GOOD		Platinum Plated Worm Pinion Gear Model XX
Primary		MISSING!		--		Blessing of Might		Unknown current, suggesting.
Secondary		NFG		Teenta's Striking Stone		Slime Coated Pebble of the Deep		Use a DMG AUG
Charm		MISSING!		--		Gold Plated Spiked Gear Model (Year)		Ref.  Dragons 3x event

* TYPE 7/8 AUG Note: Complete Dragons 3x LL event, to get the max version: CHARM AUG: Gold Plated Spiked Gear Model [Years]
 
* TYPE 3 AUG Note: Missing Dodge 8% aug Icy Prism of Avoidance.  This is important.



Seasonal AUG Events

There are several seasonal events that result in extremely powerful AUG rewards.   Unfortunately, you missed them this year, so I'm just going to reference them here until they pop up again around April or so. 

Sacrifice as many kittens as you have to in order to get these when the events are live again:

Polished Stone of the Eleventh Hour
Golden Nugget of the Eleventh Hour

Beveled Mithril Gear Set
Mana Laminated Gear Set

Iron Plated Timing Pendulum Model XL
Bronze Slant Thread Pinion Gear Model

Gem of the Eleventh Duelist

Ionized Pinion

Glowing Lena Fete Rune



Gear Upgrade Suggestions

Raid Legs for Ferocity 10 (you currently have Fero7)

Raid Range item, for Improved Dodge 7 upgrade (you currently have ID5).

Raid Neck for Parry/Block mod upgrade.

[takearu]

http://eq.magelo.com/profile/1995787

[Furro]

 

http://eq.magelo.com/profile/1995787

 

AUG Review
 
Some of your AUGs are missing the key tanking heroics: STR, AGI, DEX.  The critique below is focused on AUGs with these heroics in mind, in addition to AC.  Trading off AC for heroic gains is acceptable.  Play the long game with regards to heroics, and it'll pay off in your mitigation.

Recommended Reading: A Different Approach To Warrior Itemization By Quillium.  This will help you make smarter gear choices with the above three key heroics factored into the equation.

From a Raid Tank perspective, another good read at TSW is: Raid Tanking.
 
 

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SLOT		QC		CURRENT		REPLACE WITH		REASON
Ear-L		NFG		Icy Heart		Polished Rockomancy Diamond		Missing Key Heroics
Neck		GOOD		Ksathrax's Amber
Face		GOOD		Polished Stone of the Eleventh Hour
Head		NFG		Ireblind Imp Heart		Stone of Insanity		Missing Key Heroics
Ear-R		GOOD		Petrified Skull of the Unworthy
Finger-L		NFG		Fragment of Heavy Steamwork Plating		Black Dragon Scale (OMM)		Missing Key Heroics
Wrist-L		GOOD		Lifeweaver's Symbol
Arms		GOOD		Blood-Soaked Spellstone
Hands		GOOD		Platinum Plated Worm Pinion Gear Model XX
Wrist-R		GOOD		Nesalie's Spell Gem
Finger-R		GOOD		Glowing Lena Fete Rune
Shoulders		GOOD		Mooto's Stone
Breastplate		NFG		Slippery Slimerock		Curator's Treasure		Missing Key Heroics
Back		GOOD		Iron Plated Timing Pendulum Model XXXIX
Waist		GOOD		Incarnadine Gemstone
Legs		GOOD		Ionized Pinion
Feet		GOOD		Golden Nugget of the Eleventh Hour
Range		GOOD		Hardened Steel Spur		Gem of Unwavering Tenacity		MOVE - Hardened* to Secondary
						(Ref. to Note1 below)		(highest AC aug in shield always)
Secondary		NFG		Treant Refuse		Hardened Steel Spur		Missing Key Heroics
Charm		GOOD		Gold Plated Spiked Gear Model VIII

 
* Note1: There are other aug options.  But in terms of bang for your buck basically, this aug is off a T1 HoT named Expedition Leader Krupp in The Feerrott.  You wouldn't require an aug shuffle to make it work either. 

These AUGs below are some other options you may have banked at the moment.  However, all will require an AUG shuffle.

Blood of the Fallen:  SoD task/arc line result.  The AC is slightly lower then normal, but it's the heroic AGI that you're after.

Pallorax Frozen Flame:  It may not have HP/End, but it has the key heroics you're after and AC to boot.  In the process of farming Curator's Treasure, you may happen on this.

Silver Dragon Scale: OMM Vendor.  Monster Missions, via PoK.  Just google for details if not familiar.
Red Dragon Scale: OMM Vendor.

OMM Note: With the OMM Vendor options, if you have brews to burn they're quick shuffles/swaps for instant gains.  From what I know, you don't box, and it'll be harder to form groups for these missions.  So in your situation, I would only consider these augs as a last resort if you can't flesh out the Gem of Unwavering Tenacity from Feerrott.


* TYPE 3 AUG Note: Missing Dodge 8% aug Icy Prism of Avoidance.  This is important.

* TYPE 13/14 Purity: As you upgrade your visible set going forward, switch to Purity 25 AUGs only.  They're dirt cheap from a variety of vendors now across several expansions.

* Powersource: Use Pure Energeian Metal Orb for AC gain.


Seasonal AUG Events

There are several seasonal events that result in extremely powerful AUG rewards.   Unfortunately, you missed them this year, so I'm just going to reference them here until they pop up again around April or so. 

Sacrifice as many kittens as you have to in order to get these when the events are live again:


Beveled Mithril Gear Set
Mana Laminated Gear Set

Bronze Slant Thread Pinion Gear Model

Gem of the Eleventh Duelist
Gem of the Eleventh Defender



Gear Upgrade Suggestions

Raid Shield for AC contribute to softcap.

Raid Range item, for Improved Dodge 7 upgrade (you currently have ID5).

Raid Neck for Parry/Block mod upgrade.

[Zaaqen]

A couple things I have to mention because I feel they are important and were brought up in this thread.

Symphony of Battle - Symphony of Battle, the clicky from Rapier of Somber Notes, has never been considered great because of it's 60% haste. It's percussion modifiable attack buff is why people love it so much. The haste is just a nice bonus.

Heroic Strength - Heroic Strength's effect on dps is minor. 10 points is 1 extra damage per melee hit. A speedfocusing monk with 2 18 delay weapons (as in, the burn situation with the most hits being applied on a single target in the game) will only see about 8-9 dps per 10 points.

Heroic Dexterity - My parses show WAY less than 1% crit rate for 25 h-dex. My parses show closer to about 185-200 h-dex for 1% crit rate for a 90 max aa monk. I have reason to believe, but cannot currently prove, this is based on your current crit rate.
        ** The following numbers are theoretical, not actual **
Hypothesis - If a monk's crit rate is 9% and a rogue's is 10.5% the rogue would gain more from the same 175 h-dex.

This is what I currently believe, but have had so little time at my actual computer I've had no chance to test it (I also lack another max aa melee character with tons of gear I can switch in and out to modify heroics, but I can work with what I've got)


This is not to say you should or should not focus your gear/aug's on these specific heroics as they all have multiple benefits. I just want people to realize the effects are not going to be dramatic.

[zuhymn]

Bard and Cleric armor, please help on review

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[Irtem]

Irtem
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Any help will help . im after Conv aug Jewel of the Self which is my last aug im after on ( Evilgamer aug list sheet). i have all of those from 38 and lower to 35AC  cept Conv