Quote Originally Posted by XiXiQ View Post
No, in all cases -btn, min and fish-, you need the 3*** stats.

This is a typical pattern though (craft as well), to make/gather the highest gear, you need the highest gear. Makes you wonder what the point is.
full ilvl 170, no overmelds, no big money investment, 860+ gathering, hf

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