Quote Originally Posted by zdub303 View Post
ilvl determines stat caps, there is a reason why they inflate like they do. Stat caps are actually a function of item level. It may not be ideal in terms of number bloat and it may change when they increase the level cap but thats how they built the system for now. Its not just a number they slapped on an item, it has an actual purpose.
Item level doesn't determine stat caps, your weapon damage does. Item level is just a number they give items to let the users know how good they are at a quick glance. The number in and of itself serves no purpose to the game mechanics. They could suddenly make relic say it's item level 200, but unless they change the stats to match it would not alter it's effectiveness at all.