What should I upgrade? (Gear List Included: 48 Mage)

[Eyry]

Hey All,

I am getting to the point now where I think I have pretty decent gear. I am trying to make the conversion from int gear to mana gear since I am approaching level 50 on my Mage. Here is a list of my current gear:

Both Ears: Golden Sapphire Earrings
Neck: Sapphire Platinum Necklace
Mask: Sheer Bone Mask
Head: Runed Cowl
Both Rings: Moonstone Rings
Both Wrists: Bracelet of Woven Grass
Arms: Gatorscale Sleeves
Hands: Impskin Gloves
Primary: Black Tome with Silver Runes
Secondary: Stein of Moggok
Shoulders: Embroidered Black Cape
Chest: Shining Metallic Robes
Back: Mystic Cloak
Belt: Braided Cinch Cord
Legs: Silversilk Leggings
Boots: Golden Efreeti Boots

Right now I am sitting at 210 INT which is 10int too much. So I thought it would be good maybe to start replacing my jewelry. Here is what I am thinking of getting:

Both Earrings: Golden Black Sapphire Earrings
Necklace: Platinum Black Sapphire Necklace

So that will bring me down to 195int. Which is 5int too little. So I though maybe I should get the following:

Mask: Polished Mithril Mask (NO DROP)

That will bring me to 199int which is 1 int too little. So then I thought, maybe I will replace:

Both Wrists: Golden Chiten Bracers

That will bring me to 203int which is 3int too much. So then I thought maybe I should move my Stein of Moggok to primary and get:

Secondary: Rokyls Channeling Crystal

But as everyone knows, that will bring me to 199int which is 1int too little...

This is where I get stuck. Where can I get 1 extra int to complete my 200int quest!!! If anyone has any suggestions I would appreciate it greatly. Please keep in mind that I really do not have the playing time to join a guild and raid. I am only level 48 right now and this is my only toon. I am open to any gear suggestions so please suggest away.

Thanks all!

[Japan]

You should upgrade your items.

[Pheer]

worry more about what gives you more overall mana than whether it puts you at 199 or 201 int

[Anaiyah]

Only failmancers care about total mana pool as the primary statistic.

[Pheer]

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

Only failmancers care about total mana pool as the primary statistic.

Thanks for the protip, but the OP is a mage.

[azeth]

i wouldn't think too hard on upgrading your gear unless you know you won't be looting Apothic from PoHate. If you do foresee clearing trash up there then you can bank on an Apothic robe.

[Anaiyah]

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

Thanks for the protip, but the OP is a mage.

Indeed...

Apparently I am the failmancer today.

[Eyry]

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

worry more about what gives you more overall mana than whether it puts you at 199 or 201 int

This is what I am trying to get feedback on.

[Eyry]

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

Only failmancers care about total mana pool as the primary statistic.

Should I focus a little more on resists or HP? If so, what armor should I look at? Blue Diamond stuff? Your response is not very helpful

[Anaiyah]

The actual honest answer to your question is that you are already fine. Classic does not have some hidden pool of gear from which to upgrade the items you listed. The gains you will be able to muster up at this point will be extremely marginal.