Quote Originally Posted by Kitru View Post
Honestly, I'd be willing to say that the Onion Shield is a viable contender for BiS because it's got the insanely high block rate: blocking more for less actually smooths out your incoming damage which makes you easier to heal. Even if you end up taking more damage over time, it'll be easier on the healers, which is what mitigation is all about anyways.
Was thinking that as well. I haven't played a round with any low Block shields to see if there is a floor on block damage % at lvl 50 but if there is then it could put the onion way ahead.