Buffing VIT Nerfing STR - Some simple math...

[Syzygian]

Depending how hard a nerd this is, I'll be dropping the axe, the great sword. AND the sword and board. I don't like tanking without being able to inflict pain.

Then you rolled tank for the wrong reasons. Even Xeno (the godfather of aggressive tanking) said this in a recent MogTalk. I can't guarantee you'll be missed =/

The main question is, will VIT x a% + STR x b% = 100% of current AP or not? Which brings us to the following... (more napkin math to come)

Legend: cSTR = Current STR value, which is STR:AP = 1:1. nSTR and nVIT are the new after patch changed VIT and STR values.

Now what if:

nSTR = 0.5 cSTR.
nVIT = 0.7 cSTR.

We end up with a (nSTR+nVIT):cSTR = 1.2:1

Now left side and weapons would be stronger than what they give today. But left side (either VIT or STR) would be weaker. But with the above rate, we may have a better overall (or equivalent) AP rate by equipping VIT or at least get the same AP as a penta-melded set of accessories.

Regardless if it's a damage nerf or not, I do think that the new beefier tank shouldn't be dealing the same DPS as the current full strength built tanks who were "squishier".

I agree. Trouble is so many tanks don't want to be tanky even if its handed to them on a platinum platter with 90% of the DPS they were just doing beforehand. Its clear and perfectly understandable to not allow tanks with so much HP to deal *as* much damage, and I'm totally prepared for/at peace with that. Whatever the damage ceiling is I'll still be hitting it and lovin' it.