Post by Kobushi on Aug 25, 2014 17:14:50 GMT
I've been asked this question repeatedly (often indirectly), so I figured I'd share how I compare critical chance versus other stats or powers. This system is based on a lot of gear comparisons and various forms of estimation.
General Rule:
2 (attack or spell) power ≅ 1 (spell) critical chance
Don't forget to convert other stats like MP8 or Wisdom or Agility into their critical chance as well. It's also important to remember how your class handles the base stats with talents (+10% or +3% both or nothing).
I'd also like to dig into spell power a bit more (because this one is rather confusing). Spell power is rated on gear like a primary stat (strength, agility). This leads me to want to do a 1:1 comparison, but it doesn't seem fair because of the extreme usefulness of critical damage to a mage. For mages more than anyone else critical chance is extremely important because it can completely alter your spell cycle and cast time. I ultimately decided to weight it because of that, despite what the gear says.
For more information on the stats:
oac.boards.net/thread/39/stat-breakdown-guide
Feel free to post here to ask for a breakdown of pieces you are interested in.
General Rule:
2 (attack or spell) power ≅ 1 (spell) critical chance
Don't forget to convert other stats like MP8 or Wisdom or Agility into their critical chance as well. It's also important to remember how your class handles the base stats with talents (+10% or +3% both or nothing).
I'd also like to dig into spell power a bit more (because this one is rather confusing). Spell power is rated on gear like a primary stat (strength, agility). This leads me to want to do a 1:1 comparison, but it doesn't seem fair because of the extreme usefulness of critical damage to a mage. For mages more than anyone else critical chance is extremely important because it can completely alter your spell cycle and cast time. I ultimately decided to weight it because of that, despite what the gear says.
For more information on the stats:
oac.boards.net/thread/39/stat-breakdown-guide
Feel free to post here to ask for a breakdown of pieces you are interested in.