What does Heavensward actually bring to the table as an expansion?

[Kosmos992k]

That only makes sense if the side stats actually contribute something other than more DPS. There is no reason to choose side stats over side stats that give less DPS at all.

Sorry, but I don't buy into the meta that the only thing that matters is DPS, if I did, I'd never play Paladin, nor wear anything other than slaying accessories. Unless you're desperate to meet difficult DPS checks, then performing your job decently is far, far, far more important than anything other than the main numbers on your weapon.

Unless you're raiding, there is nothing I am aware of in the game that provides a stiff enough dps check for that to matter.