More rounded defense/block. WP blocks more, but blocks less often. Scorpion sheld at 42 (which I have) is the opposite, blocks oftenish, but for pittance amounts. The AV shield is an even split.

However, I've been told both/all ways work. I've been told the Scorpion Shield i have now will suit me fine to relic, I've been told to go for 50 then WP for the other shield. And my opinion is that the AV shield would still be best.

All in all - I'll probably just keep doing AV to help people get through it, if i luck out so be it, if I dont.. I'll still hit 50 and start bugging the FC for the rounds to relic . Maybe ppl on here will be free to have some fun with Chimera/Hydra/Ifrit/Garuda/Titan lol.

EDIT: Also, on the Keeper, I've honestly stopped trying to dodge. The tanks don't seem to take enough damage to make the healers too unhappy about their MP, and the time it would take to move (If I'm trying to dodge, I'll sprint when I think it's about that time) only makes the fight that much longer. So far no one's said anything about me 'not trying' or anything like that. We'll see. It may seem lazy, but I think it's for the best. Maybe it's not! I dunno :x