Only way to tell is to test. As for procs and backstab; yes the MS3 doesn't have it, but I swear visually it looks like it hits more often, sometimes.

I'd like to see the difference between Statue and Vindi. Isn't the level difference; Staute lvl 59 and Vindi level 70?

I am wondering if either has more or less AC that effects the over all.

I've only tested Vindi and pretty much saw worse results than your statue results.

Does Mage epic get changed to become easier to get during Velious like I think dru/rng do? I might be mistaken but I thought certain epics got easier in Velious

Mage epic becomes easier after the hate revamp because a mini boss has a chance of dropping the earth staff.

Monster summoning has more hp than earth pet but is lower level and hits for Max 63 whereas earth max is 70.

If you are chaining and using fire shield its best dps to start with a max earth with all the fixins and then chain monster summonings.

Epic Pet

Our pets have been nerfed about 5 times over the years here on p99, they aren't the same as live in any way, go try one on the live server they do way more max hit/quad dmg.

Uthgaard took the nerf stick to pets round here a few times pretty hard core, the mag population has dropped steadily since or they are regulated to alts. The p99 staff seems to like and or believe its tuned right so that's how it be's.

On live Wizard dps > way over Mag + Pet dps
On P99 Chanter Pet dps > over Mag + Pet dps