+ Defense Question

[rubels]

<DIV>I have a simple question how does + defense gear affect my character in comparison to Mitigation and Save gear ?</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>I run a level 70 guard almost 100 AA semi raid geared (labs , hos and lyc geared) </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>The main reason im wanting to know is currently at 440 defense running buckler spec aa line str / sta with the eof</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>ripostate and double attack lines is it worth pushing more + defense items or working on base mit or avoidance?</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>selfbuffed I am currently 4500 mit and 7000 avoidance. I hope someone  can give me a general idea of how the defense</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>bonus plays into the grand scene of things ....</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>- Krov 70 Guard Naj server</DIV>

[Yimway]

Increasing defense and parry will increase your avoidance.  I'm self buffing to rougly 4500 / 8500 going agi/int.  My choice hasn't been a popular choice here, but until I get roughly 30 points over the cap in these 2 skills, I don't plan to spec off of these lines.This is working well for us, but if you don't raid with the right agro management set up, it can be problematic.$0.02<div></div>

[rubels]

<P>So defense is falling under direct avoidance then ?</P> <P>- Krov </P>

[Archelius]

<P>Yes defense skill only affects avoidance.</P> <P>So does parry.</P>

[Mjollnyr]

Defense only affects Base avoidance. The combination of parry/block/base avoidance creates your total avoidance. sitting at just short of 9k avoidance (61.5% self buffed) Hps/Avoidance are the way to go this expansion for sure. <div></div>