Cobalt Vanguard or Cobalt Devout at 52

[Kazak]

Hi all, I've been looking into the Shadowknight level 52 armor (i'm currently 49) and I'm not sure what to get. Cobalt Vanguard has Str, Sta, Agi which helps for avoidance, and Cobalt Devout has Str, Sta, and Int which helps to increase the mana pool. My question is: which would be the best armor for a 52 SK? Full Devout, Full Vanguard, or is a mix between Devout and Vanguard the way to go? Thanks for any input!

[Beldin_]

Personally i went vanguard BP and Legs .. because of the procs .. and also shoulders because of same look, the rest devout.

[Kazak]

I was thinking the same thing. The Devout armor graphic looks pretty lame compared to the Vanguard. I'll probably go the same route as you.

[Wildmage]

the procs on vanguard are overrated stick with Devout you need every bit of STR and INT you can get.

[Dead Knight]

Devout.

[chily]

Full Devout armor and vanadium jewelery

[Sportak]

Being amazingly vain, I would go full Vanguard with pearl jewelery, because t6 devout is hideous. Despite what some people say, it really doesn't matter.

[Taeolen]

<p>Do what I do a lot.  Buy pieces that can't be seen (Helmet with graphic turned off, boots, bracers) of devout or whichever set you do not like the look of and the visible pieces buy the set you like how it looks.</p><p>Usually I go full devout though since STR, STA, INT are our most important stats, but you don't want to really ignore any stats either though.  Some of the Devout sets are hideous and bland.</p>

[nihilux]

I would do Vanguard chest, legs, shoulders, gloves, but plate feet, bracer's, and head. Or, the same mix, but with devout in place of the plate. In the end it is what you prefer. Devout is great, but if you're not a fan of the look. You can still go Vanguard. Mix it right and still be set as if you had on Devout.

[Wildmage]

I how Cobalt Devout looks on my Iksar.  Its one of few helm graphics that don't end up looking like im wearing a school lunchbox with doorknob on top (REALLY HATES THE DOORKNOB)

[Norrsken]

<cite>Wildmage wrote:</cite><blockquote>I how Cobalt Devout looks on my Iksar.  Its one of few helm graphics that don't end up looking like im wearing a school lunchbox with doorknob on top (REALLY HATES THE DOORKNOB) </blockquote>That doorknob actually existed on some real life armor. <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

[jagermonsta]

Full Vanguard and Int Jewelry/Weapons (like a scythe or scimitar). Really doesn't matter... it will all balance out whether you picked devout and str jewelry instead...

[Wildmage]

Ulvhamne@Nagafen wrote: <blockquote><cite>Wildmage wrote:</cite><blockquote>I how Cobalt Devout looks on my Iksar.  Its one of few helm graphics that don't end up looking like im wearing a school lunchbox with doorknob on top (REALLY HATES THE DOORKNOB) </blockquote>That doorknob actually existed on some real life armor. <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> </blockquote>yes but you know what its for right? its an attachment site for crests and ornamentation.  It they were going to put it in there should be crests for the armor too.

[CHIMPNOODLE.]

I'd prefer the Vanguard.

[Lord Montague]

<p>I tried vanguard once...and I held aggro a lot less and went back to devout.  That was a long time ago, though, and I've since replaced much of what I have with various EoF pieces.  Just some food for thought there.</p><p>As for looks, plate gets the short end of the stick in most cases I think.</p>

[Norrsken]

<cite>Wildmage wrote:</cite><blockquote>Ulvhamne@Nagafen wrote: <blockquote><cite>Wildmage wrote:</cite><blockquote>I how Cobalt Devout looks on my Iksar.  Its one of few helm graphics that don't end up looking like im wearing a school lunchbox with doorknob on top (REALLY HATES THE DOORKNOB) </blockquote>That doorknob actually existed on some real life armor. <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> </blockquote>yes but you know what its for right? its an attachment site for crests and ornamentation.  It they were going to put it in there should be crests for the armor too. </blockquote>well, the guys doing the modeling of armor and stuff doesnt have to know that. <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> They see some pictures of barbutes, woth a silly know on it, and are told to make something that looks like that barbute, well. <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

[Wildmage]

Well, I have said it and they should read this thread hopefully and know it now...let there be feather/horsehair crests!

[Norrsken]

<cite>Wildmage wrote:</cite><blockquote>Well, I have said it and they should read this thread hopefully and know it now...let there be feather/horsehair crests! </blockquote>Yes please. <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

[Wildmage]

Since my Sk is an Iksar a Froglok skull would be nice too.

[Norrsken]

<cite>Wildmage wrote:</cite><blockquote>Since my Sk is an Iksar a Froglok skull would be nice too. </blockquote>Since my.. Uhm plate wearersl.. Uhm, are various races, a froglock skull and fae wings would make a spiffy thing. <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

[Zard]

<cite>Wildmage wrote:</cite><blockquote>Since my Sk is an Iksar a Froglok skull would be nice too. </blockquote>I was thinking the reverse. Since my SK is a Froglok an Iksar skull would be nice too.  <img src="/smilies/908627bbe5e9f6a080977db8c365caff.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

[SinVraal]

<p>If you have no fashion sense what so ever, then optimise and wear devout.</p><p> However I ask you this, do you go to a party wearing a spandex sweat suit? Cuz thats what devout looks like. </p><p>Female toons look slightly better in it, but male toons... Well nothing says manly like small Dark elf arms and oven mitts!</p><p>Vanguard for the win.</p>

[Wildmage]

<cite>SinVraal wrote:</cite><blockquote><p>If you have no fashion sense what so ever, then optimise and wear devout.</p><p> However I ask you this, do you go to a party wearing a spandex sweat suit? Cuz thats what devout looks like. </p><p>Female toons look slightly better in it, but male toons... Well nothing says manly like small Dark elf arms and oven mitts!</p><p>Vanguard for the win.</p></blockquote>devout looks fine on dark elves I use my mask of the betrayer all the time and I look good in devout if you think it looks like sweatpants you obviously have your settings way down.

[SinVraal]

<cite>Wildmage wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>SinVraal wrote:</cite><blockquote><p>If you have no fashion sense what so ever, then optimise and wear devout.</p><p> However I ask you this, do you go to a party wearing a spandex sweat suit? Cuz thats what devout looks like. </p><p>Female toons look slightly better in it, but male toons... Well nothing says manly like small Dark elf arms and oven mitts!</p><p>Vanguard for the win.</p></blockquote>devout looks fine on dark elves I use my mask of the betrayer all the time and I look good in devout if you think it looks like sweatpants you obviously have your settings way down. </blockquote><p>Settings are at max. Maybe its the lack of manly shoulders on devout, but they look like grey-sweats to me, whereas vanguard makes you look like mad max in thunderdome. </p>

[Wildmage]

<cite>SinVraal wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Wildmage wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>SinVraal wrote:</cite><blockquote><p>If you have no fashion sense what so ever, then optimise and wear devout.</p><p> However I ask you this, do you go to a party wearing a spandex sweat suit? Cuz thats what devout looks like. </p><p>Female toons look slightly better in it, but male toons... Well nothing says manly like small Dark elf arms and oven mitts!</p><p>Vanguard for the win.</p></blockquote>devout looks fine on dark elves I use my mask of the betrayer all the time and I look good in devout if you think it looks like sweatpants you obviously have your settings way down. </blockquote><p>Settings are at max. Maybe its the lack of manly shoulders on devout, but they look like grey-sweats to me, whereas vanguard makes you look like mad max in thunderdome. </p></blockquote>I'd say more like Samus. Which is probably why they have avoided orange armor like the plague hehe

[ratdeath]

Vanguard lookses the bests!! All other slots that doesnt effect look goes for any item that has INT/STR! <img src="https://grimsqueekers.net/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=98" border="0">

[Jenguro]

Cobalt Devout is *really* ugly.  You'll look like a centipede.  I can hardly stand to play my Paladin who wears it anylonger just because of the way he looks in it.

[Wildmage]

I disagree I enjoy the look and how the helmet actually shows my face. and the purple color goes well with my green stripes.