So any suggestions for a returning Guardian?

[Raahl]

<p>Been out of game for 5-6 months, I have TSO expansion but have not done anything in it.</p><p>Currently I'm level 76 and geared with KOS Fabled (high 60's) equipment, maybe a couple of EoF Fabled.  For the most part I have Adept III's with a few masters.  I still need to get my mythical weapon.</p><p>Most of the quest equipment from RoK didn't come close to what I already have.  With TSO being out what equipment should I be shooting for?  I've been told to check out the T8 mastercrafted, though at first glance my fable equipment has much better mitigation values.</p><p>I've heard the mention of shards, I have no knowledge of them.  Any info on these would be great.</p><p>I believe that I'm STR, STA, INT spec warrior AA wise, not sure where I am at in my guardian tree.  </p><p>With all the changes to the game, what build should I be working towards? </p><p>Thanks in advance.</p>

[dirtymeat80]

<p>Keep in mind the numbers of your armor reflect the level in which they're aimed for.  Least, I'm pretty sure that's how it works <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/69934afc394145350659cd7add244ca9.gif" border="0" /></p><p>These numbers are gonna be totally off, but just for an example, a lvl 65 Breastplate may have 1000 mitigation, but it's going to be less against a lvl 75 mob.</p><p>If you can ride out those last few levels to hit 80, need to start doing a ton (A TON!!!!!!!!) of instances and get into some Shard Armor asap.  If you have a few plat, I'd upgrade to the lvl 72 or 77 Mastercrafted - also do a search on the broker for some Legendary pieces.  There's a few from dungeons that are attuneable, and may find something nice for decent price.</p><p><a href="http://eq2.wikia.com/wiki/TSO_Legendary_Shard_Armor_Sets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://eq2.wikia.com/wiki/TSO_Legen...hard_Armor_Sets</a></p>

[Raahl]

<p>Thanks.  A guildmate mentioned shard armor too.  Time to start running quests/instances.  <img src="/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p><p>I wish Sony would change the displayed Mit rating to show what the rating is for a white con mob.  That would make it a lot easier.</p><p>Update:  My AA's are in STR, AGI, STA and Int.  I stop short of getting the hate mod in the STR line and don't get much into the INT line.  My haste bonus is not that high.</p><p>So in everyone's opinion is the AOE bonus from the AGI line useless?  Is the double attack from STA still worth it?</p><p>I'm contemplating STR all the way to 8 ranks in the Hate ability, STA all the way to 8 in the DA ability and the Rest in INT.  Not sure what end abilities are a must, if any.</p><p>In the guardian tree I'm leaving it as it.  All the way to the reinforcement and rescue lines and the rest in Damage skills. </p><p>I haven't started the TSO line yet as I haven't maxed out the guardian tree yet.  Any suggestions there?</p>