Question - Type 4 Aug Comparison - Reactive or Next Expansion? (1 Viewer)

[BobWeaver]

Hard to summarize in a title but here's the detailed question. If I have the Reactive type 4 aug from the previous expansion, should I replace it with the normal type 4 of the next? For example, I have this:

Reactive Luclinite Ensanguined Gem of Striking

Everquest Item Information for Reactive Luclinite Ensanguined Gem of Striking

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But I can make this:

Phantasmal Luclinite Gem of Striking

Everquest Item Information for Phantasmal Luclinite Gem of Striking

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But I can't convert the Phantasmal one to Reactive yet. Which one should I use? Ultimately the question is - does the proc of the old one beat the extra base dps of the new one?

Thanks for the help!

 

[Myysterio]

1-2 Damage on a weapon is better than a proc 100%. AFter damage mods, your 1-2 damage can escalate extensively, especially with discs and backstabs and abilities that your characters get. I parse it every expansion just to be sure, but you're looking at <1% damage add by proc and a 4-5% damage increase by adding 1 damage to a weapon.

This changes for casters though, cause weapon damage is basically pointless and caster procs trigger synergy.

 

[BobWeaver]

Thank you! I'm very glad to hear you have parsing data to back it up rather then just instinct.

 

[Myysterio]

Thank you! I'm very glad to hear you have parsing data to back it up rather then just instinct.

Speaking of... Here is the damage breakdown for procs for a TOL planes geared rogue. As you can see, spike of magic is barely relevant. On 1750 swings, you had a total of 20 procs? ffs.



#1 Rule of Procs: Yes Procs > No Procs
#2 Rule of Procs: If you can choose damage, pick that instead.

 

[BobWeaver]

It tells a sad story. I appreciate the share.

 

[Rip]

Super Info, Thank you !!