Quote Originally Posted by Amnmaat View Post
As others explained, potency doesn't translate to damage.

Not sure how far int he story you are but when you finish the "main" Main story you can start buying Ironworks gear at Mor dhona (merchants area). Ironworks is the best you can until you make it to Heavensward (unless you buy crafted gear at the market board). Also make sure you do your level 50 Paladin quest, they will give you really good level 50 gear (Ironworks is better though).

PS. Make sure to ask questions in Novice Network (ask in shout chat for someone to invite you if you're not in it yet).
Can't remember if this is the case with Ironworks. You've likely been through more recently and may know better anyway, and it's been so long for me I could be remembering wrong. But seem to feel like you can walk up and buy whenever, or at least as soon as you're 50. Though I do know that changed with Shire in HW, so, might be that I'm wrong.