Why durability loss on return is stupid

[Kensei]

I think there's a little sarcasm in there, but I don't think they were greatly affected by deteriorating. You could probably run it down to I dunno...20%, or 0, I don't notice a ton of difference on any gear except for weapon. Weapon I tend to notice at least prepatch, a decrease in damage done.

No sarcasm at all. I didn't know that. I always assumed I was getting hit for more damage when my gear was yellow or red. Maybe it was a placebo effect.

[Zane]

No sarcasm at all. I didn't know that. I always assumed I was getting hit for more damage when my gear was yellow or red. Maybe it was a placebo effect.

The listed stats on a piece of weapon or armor are effected, I.E. Damage, Accuracy, Defense, Magic Defense, etc. Any extra effects like HP, Strength, etc. are never effected.