Basic Guide to 2.2

[IceStorm]

Thanks for the details ice, I didnt get around to much cst testing, allthough I did make one holy protector TL71 or so , It turned out at 82% on my spy with 132 cst,103 res . This 82% spell turned out to give 66% shielding, as opposed to 85% shielding from the artifact version. As these are the highest non-rare shields , we can assume PPUs will not be as invulnerable initially in retail compared to test.

Why? With mods you can easily get that spell to 120% damage. 94% base stats plus an Enhancer and two or three Power mods gets you to 120% damage. I know you can get to 94% base as I've built a TL81 item to 93% base with 268 CST on the test server. At 258 CST, that same weapon built to 92% base stats. I bet I could build that TL71 to 94% base.

Like I said, if you're a CSTer and you're not 270-280, don't even bother advertising your skills. And woe to you if imp base stats affecting bonuses are ever implemented, then you'll be completely pointless beyond the occasional weapon mod.