AC vs hps for SK's Pallies, Warriors ?

[Snaggles]

My SK is only in the 20's at this point wearing full crustacean shell armor with silver chitin handwraps. For a tiny race that stuff has a ton of stamina and strength.

I hear AC is a bit broken on P99, maybe it's been proved more more theory but still. The STA to HP return ratio for knights isn't amazing at the low levels and from what I hear the AC of Crusty armor won't cut it for high level tanks due to being low AC.

Is it better go go full hps (rings, tattered mantle, etc) and as high AC as possible for the time being? Blood Ember is cheap with exception of the BP and leggings. Do you think that's best until Velious cultural or is Crusty armor actually not bad for mid 50's groups?

For record, I'm 99% a solo player and most the stuff is fear-kited. Figured I'd ask some opinions though [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]. Good to have a shopping list. Thx in advance!

Edit/context: On live I had a 65 SK. Raided in a mid-tier guild and had full Skyshrine and various luclin/pop pieces. Just don't see going that path again.

[dude]

my warrior went from banded (getting pummeled) to crafted (can solo 2 -3 brutes) at 28th level. I think the difference was AC they don't hit me as hard, and it was noticeable the second I upgraded.

But I am an Ogre so i have good HP and str to start. that said all 3 could spawn 2 times over before i kill them again. lots of HP

[maskedmelon]

1.23 And they come unto Him, wearing all manner of virilous accoutrement, their garb flaxen and weak.
1.25 But the lord thine God is merciful and he spake unto them, his tongue honeyed with love and good wine,
1.26 "Verily, no man hath known superior constitution than than he who of ignorance and frugality and with pride and good intent, clads himself in crustaceans discarded by the sea 1.27 "Whollsome are they for they are durable and brown of color."
1.28 "But know this: inexperience is the BANE of great stamina!"
1.29 "In the heat of action even the most staminous among you will fail to outlast his lessers with any significance."

The Masters Arms 1:23-29

[skarlorn]

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

1.23 And they come unto Him, wearing all manner of virilous accoutrement, their garb flaxen and weak.
1.25 But the lord thine God is merciful and he spake unto them, his tongue honeyed with love and good wine,
1.26 "Verily, no man hath known superior constitution than than he who of ignorance and frugality and with pride and good intent, clads himself in crustaceans discarded by the sea 1.27 "Whollsome are they for they are durable and brown of color."
1.28 "But know this: inexperience is the BANE of great stamina!"
1.29 "In the heat of action even the most staminous among you will fail to outlast his lessers with any significance."

The Masters Arms 1:23-29

very, VERY wise stuff right here. straight from the Beeble

[Legidias]

Even if they were equal, if youre soloing AC is better.

Why?

Downtime.

Take less dmg overall (even if your max hp is lower ) = less time to regen back to 100%

[skarlorn]

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

Even if they were equal, if youre soloing AC is better.

Why?

Downtime.

Take less dmg overall (even if your max hp is lower ) = less time to regen back to 100%

yeah, AC is bless'd.

[Freakish]

I took my warrior from 60 to 4 recently. He is in half ntov gear with velious weapons etc. What I have noticed is that anything your level or higher has a really good chance of landing max hit regardless of your ac. Blues and lower it is godlike.

[Jimjam]

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

I took my warrior from 60 to 4 recently. He is in half ntov gear with velious weapons etc. What I have noticed is that anything your level or higher has a really good chance of landing max hit regardless of your ac. Blues and lower it is godlike.

I've noticed this; you will never mitigate great against whites or better while levelling up.

I can't decide whether it is due to a worn ac cap by level, because the hit roll is weighted more strongly for defence than worn ac, or if there is a level comparison check as part of the hit roll.

Regardless, there definitely is a point where the value of AC diminishes, and at low level this point is fairly easy to attain. I suggest it may even be worth going for str after hp to help you carry more loot to sell.

[Swish]

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

I've noticed this; you will never mitigate great against whites or better while levelling up.

Right. So if soloing, fear kite (bard diet mobs etc)...and if you're not a SK yet, make the switch <3

[Naethyn]

AC is much stronger the lower level you are. HP is king - especially at end game when the attack power of the mob is far higher then you can hope to get AC at. Also, evasive is the best warrior discipline and it should be used every pull. Also, the more HP you have the longer you stay in berserk and the more you can use bandages on.