Armor types

[350zspec 1]

Just wondering, why bother with cloth set armors if other armors I.e. iron set have better defense values?

[Flix 5,116]

Because cloth and leather are lighter than plate and steel. The regeneration penalty is lower on lighter armors, and higher on heavier armors. With the Armor Lore skill light armors can actually give a regeneration bonus because the "penalty" has actually been reduced down into negative values.

 

Heavier armor may carry a higher movement speed penalty when you wear armor too far above your character level, I'm not sure.

 

Then of course there is the issue of item modifiers, which may suit character better depending on the build, and be worth using despite having lower armor values.

[350zspec 1]

Ahh now I quite get it! Thanks Flix!

[gogoblender 3,070]

Just wondering, why bother with cloth set armors if other armors I.e. iron set have better defense values?

Just here to welcome you to DarkMatters 350zspec!

 

gogo

[350zspec 1]

Thanks for the warm welcome mate. Missing my vampire from s1

Edited June 5, 2014 by 350zspec