Why doesn't the friendship circlet have stats?

[Fawkes]

So, the friendship circlet has a 20% exp boost up to level 25. Other than that it's ilvl 1 and has low defense and zero stats on it.

The Helm of Light and Moogle Cap both have 20% exp boost up to level 10, except they are ilvl 11 and each one has two stats +1.

Shouldn't the one that you might wear into a dungeon have better stats on it? Or at least the same stats? Seems weird to me.

[Erana]

It's stat is the power of friendship!

Also have a exp boost up to level 25 is waaay more than level 10. That's like a speed to ticket to the point where you can almost start unlocking your jobs.

[Welsper59]

It's the expected means that SE often looks at when equalizing the benefits of equipment... even if it is part of something that is purely for the sake of making things easier. To them, the unusual benefits will always outweigh everything, and as such, they believe it should always be considered acceptable. Not a big deal, in reality, but that's essentially how it goes. Kinda like why they decided to cap it at 25 instead of 30 or 40. I mean, I guess it's to help keep the pace moreso for the new player, but 20% isn't that big of a deal... hell, rested exp is still a rather lengthy period of time to level, despite it being a much larger bonus.

[Riepah]

Are you kidding? It's not like stats matter at that level range. It could have -5 to everything and still be worth wearing.

[Evangela]

I'd rather have 0 stat but +20% EXP til lv.25. who cares about stats and defense in low level dungeons? as if those enemies can kill you.

[KingOfAbyss]

So, the friendship circlet has a 20% exp boost up to level 25. Other than that it's ilvl 1 and has low defense and zero stats on it.

The Helm of Light and Moogle Cap both have 20% exp boost up to level 10, except they are ilvl 11 and each one has two stats +1.

Shouldn't the one that you might wear into a dungeon have better stats on it? Or at least the same stats? Seems weird to me.

Well, to be fair, it helps from lvl 11-25 giving 20% more XP than what you would have gotten rid of anyway and losing the 'useless stat bonuses' from moogle hat and helm of light.

So if you really insist, use moogle hat/Helm of light until lvl 11, then switch to the Friendship Circlet.

You still have a big advantage compare to those lvl 11 that doesn't have anything.

In the end, lvls goes so fast there's no real need for getting into a rat's race.

Enjoy the moment, and the freebies that cost 30 bucks. With Dual-Chocobo: around 90 bucks.

[Felis]

Enjoy the moment, and the freebies that cost 30 bucks. With Dual-Chocobo: around 90 bucks.

Or for free, if the friend can buy the game himself

[KingOfAbyss]

Or for free, if the friend can buy the game himself

Correct. But wasn't lucky trying to get friends cash on that money versus 60 bucks console games.. and free-to-play.

*Don't you all get a feeling they are cloning WoW concepts again? I see People drooling with a future.. (don't say it, don't say itttttt!) F2P..

[Fawkes]

Are you kidding? It's not like stats matter at that level range. It could have -5 to everything and still be worth wearing.

My concern is more with dungeons. Would you be happy to queue into a low level roulette with people who had no headgear equipped?

[Riepah]

My concern is more with dungeons. Would you be happy to queue into a low level roulette with people who had no headgear equipped?

Yeah. Because stats are worthless in that levelrange. You can go from 1-25 wearing just your bikini, no problem. One headpiece isn't going to change a thing.