
Originally Posted by
Refuge
So I've had a bit of an experiment, using the same principle of warden oracle, I went with 41/35/0. With a bit of number crunching and experimentation I was able to pull 700k comfortably (fully self buffed), so with a lot more work I'm sure I'll get 800k. Within a raid setting that should reach 900k.
So I agree with you in terms of own damage, the question then becomes can I benefit another 600k+ to the raid. I'm saying 600k as I would want at least 1500 net for it to be worth it. Inq ST non dc would be about 1400, and therefore I would want at least 100 more for it to be worthwhile and convincing.
600k minimum distributed between 4-5 dps depending on boss (not including you/2 tanks/2-3 healers). That's around 130k each. Are my buffs really going to add 130k per person? You even said 800k!
What do I give an archon doesn't give (in terms of damage):
AP & SP increase + 1% crit chance (stacks with Archon)
Str, Dex, Int & Wis Increase (stacks with Archon)
I'm not sure about Corroded Defense, does Archon have similar?
Reduces ability cost by 5%
It's the 5% reduction cost that seems the most significant, but 130k ST increase due to this? Doubt it, but I may run some experiments with a guildy.
I'm not including AoE increase, because most fights don't need the increase in AoE, and this may come at the cost of decreased ST (due to not using inquisitor) which is still very important, often AoE is wasted. Hence it's important to only compare ST to ST.
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