Explorer's Tabard (Why?)

[Zyph]

After today's update, I'm curious if Explorer's Tabard is worth it now. I would like to see crits actually be something I can focus my gear around.

[Mister-Wonderful]

After today's update, I'm curious if Explorer's Tabard is worth it now. I would like to see crits actually be something I can focus my gear around.

but, you can meld crit onto a body, as well as more beneficial stats to begin with things like the hauby, making the tabard just obsolete imo.

[Zyph]

but, you can meld crit onto a body, as well as more beneficial stats to begin with things like the hauby, making the tabard just obsolete imo.

It handily beats Drg body now as far as a entry-tier endgame gear.

You're still going to be best with melded gear for body piece, but the argument between it and AF body has pretty much ended at this point, IMO. You're not going to notice the 300 TP difference now that you're not spending 1500 in the first 2.5 minutes and 500 almost every minute after that to maintain Power Surge.

But what about over the GC Sergeant's Tabards

[Hyrist]

But what about over the GC Sergeant's Tabards

I honestly haven't investigated. But I woulden't call them 'entry tier' due to the required investment anyways. I have Severe Doubts it will best melded gear, however, as few things can beat out a custom fit tailored to get the most out of your personal experiences. But that's just me generalizing.

[Skies]

I honestly haven't investigated. But I woulden't call them 'entry tier' due to the required investment anyways. I have Severe Doubts it will best melded gear, however, as few things can beat out a custom fit tailored to get the most out of your personal experiences. But that's just me generalizing.

I think you are pretty much correct there, at least I am reasonably sure that it's been the stated 'style' of the current equipment system.