tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304405110845468577.post2047024111411283334..comments2023-10-11T08:24:00.580-04:00Comments on Eye for an Eye: Wrath 3.0 - Ret Meta GemsShwitz44http://www.blogger.com/profile/12859042711928927792noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304405110845468577.post-21249668372944131642009-09-18T22:49:30.461-04:002009-09-18T22:49:30.461-04:00Its probely better to use 1 8-10 stats gem, and th...Its probely better to use 1 8-10 stats gem, and the rest 16-20 str gems.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304405110845468577.post-57082689361762143082008-12-05T14:34:00.000-05:002008-12-05T14:34:00.000-05:00Thanks for the heads up, Salty. It doesn't alter t...Thanks for the heads up, Salty. It doesn't alter the conclusion if I sub out the Sovereign purple gem for an AP-based one, though.<BR/><BR/>In fact, it might tip the scales slightly more in favor of the RED - now you'd be more strength in the RED situation because of the orange gem, and therefore more bang for your buck because of Divine Strength and BoKings.<BR/><BR/>I think the numbers above speak for themselves, though. Any further changes will likely be in RED's favor.Shwitz44https://www.blogger.com/profile/12859042711928927792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304405110845468577.post-76323602817016589632008-12-05T13:19:00.000-05:002008-12-05T13:19:00.000-05:00Ask any JC with access to daily patterns, but the ...Ask any JC with access to daily patterns, but the Str/Stam Twilight Opal is currently not in the game. You might want to choose the AP/Stam gem instead for this analysis and for gearing in general. <BR/><BR/>Makes me sad as a Prot paladin but its the cold truth.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304405110845468577.post-49523354463354974372008-12-05T08:05:00.000-05:002008-12-05T08:05:00.000-05:00@AnonymousI did take into account the difference i...@Anonymous<BR/>I did take into account the difference in requirements and normalized the discussion. I use 3 gems for both, despite Chaotic requiring 2. Bold Scarlet Ruby, Inscribed Monarch Topaz, and Sovereign Twilight Opal were used with RED, and Bold Scarlet Ruby & 2x Sovereign Twilight Opal were used with Chaotic.<BR/><BR/>If you add an Inscribed Monarch Topaz to the Chaotic side of the equation, you're now comparing 3 gems + meta to 4 gems + meta.Shwitz44https://www.blogger.com/profile/12859042711928927792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304405110845468577.post-91820797443930237052008-12-05T05:43:00.000-05:002008-12-05T05:43:00.000-05:00As I mentioned in the comments, a key scenario to ...As I mentioned in the comments, a key scenario to keep in mind is if you need to have two Blues in sockets anyway in order to fulfil a number of items socket bonus requirements. <BR/><BR/>For example, the 25-man PvE Ret Set has 1 blue socket for +4 strength. Obviously taking that is a no-brainer for both gems, but consider if you <B>also</B> have the <A HREF="http://www.wowhead.com/?item=39706" REL="nofollow">[Sabaton's of Sudden Reprisal]</A> (I think that's the current Best-in-Boot-Slot DPS Plate item) which has a +4 Str socket bonus for a Blue socket. In this case you are forced into the 2-blue situation in order to get the bonus's you want, which will make the CSD better.<BR/><BR/>For the record, I'd prefer the RED in my gear because its' requirements are that much more easy to meet. However if we are talking about the absolute best I think we may have to work with 'If X... else Y' proposition.Suicidal Zebrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09209267053163631586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304405110845468577.post-48546894166962378422008-12-05T01:46:00.000-05:002008-12-05T01:46:00.000-05:00you didnt take into account the fact that Relentle...you didnt take into account the fact that Relentless earthsiege requires 3 gems to fulfill the requirements, but Chaotic only requires 2.. So in order to have a fair assessment, you need to add another gem stat to Chaotic.<BR/><BR/>You can always make up for the 7.5 crit rating and add more str with the Inscribed monarch. With equal amount of gems, Chaotic now gives more str and more crit and more stam.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com