EU+US iLvL gear and 10's

[Awkwyrd]

I think there is a good chance to see 19s for the first few weeks when nontwinks are levelling up in the new xpac. But after the excitement wears down we are going to become part of a larger low level BG world where twinks are good not just because they have slightly better gear but because they know what they are doing. And premades. I started a priest over on Bleeding Hollow to get into intergalactic Explorers so I could get groups. And consumables. If you don't have weapon mods and elixirs start stocking up now.

 

[DeLindsay]

after the excitement wears down we are going to become part of a larger low level BG world where twinks are good not just because they have slightly better gear but because they know what they are doing. And premades.

Literally this. Gear won't give us Twinks "God Mode" anymore (inside BG's at least) so we'll have to play using our skills instead. Premades can still be devastating even if you have a few that aren't that great, as long as the communication IS great and you have an excellent Lead. I'm really looking forward to the time that I can finally get back into BG's without constant insta-kicks from 19's (why I haven't BG'd on my 10's for years).

 

[DetErMegJostein]

Literally this. Gear won't give us Twinks "God Mode" anymore (inside BG's at least) so we'll have to play using our skills instead. Premades can still be devastating even if you have a few that aren't that great, as long as the communication IS great and you have an excellent Lead. I'm really looking forward to the time that I can finally get back into BG's without constant insta-kicks from 19's (why I haven't BG'd on my 10's for years).

I queue to try to prove them wrong

 

[Slice]

I currently have an equipped item level of 40. Here is a link to my guide: https://xpoff.com/threads/highest-ilvl-set.68361/

 

[DeLindsay]

I might just have to test that out in the coming weeks.

 

[Slice]

I have been testing with a few of my friends in 2v2 skirmishes on PTR. Here is what we have found:
- If you do not have any item in a slot, you lose stats (excluding shirt and tabard).
- An increase of 25 average item level gave a bonus of 2 intellect, 1 stamina and 1 armour.
- Normal stats in no way contribute towards stats in arena.
- You cannot use trinkets in arena, but everyone is given the stun release ability.
- It is not average item level that increases stats, you gain stats for every item level a piece has over 24.
- Enchants do not work.

 

[DexaQT]

I have been testing with a few of my friends in 2v2 skirmishes on PTR. Here is what we have found:
- If you do not have any item in a slot, you lose stats (excluding shirt and tabard).
- An increase of X item level gave a bonus of 2 intellect, 1 stamina and 1 armour.
- Normal stats in no way contribute towards stats in arena.
- You cannot use trinkets in arena, but everyone is given the stun release ability.
- It is not average item level that increases stats, you gain stats for every item level a piece has over 24.
- Enchants do not work.

- Approved.

Every item lvl for my rogue: 2 agi 1 stam 1 armor + you get your secondary enchanted spec stat (versatility went 40% > 61%). It seems that your enchants for versa do NOT work, but if you have versa on them, item level will give you versatility! Enchants do not work. Though.

This was tested with @Slice123 , @DetErMegJostein , @SkunkyMunky . More tests with different specs inc!

 

[Slice]

Versatility/crit/haste ONLY change if you unequip a piece entirely (and do not replace it). Agility/stength/intellect, stamina and armour increase based on how many ilvls a piece is above 24.

 

[DeLindsay]

Someone NEEDS to find out where THIS drops from so we can see if 10's can equip it with it's no listed Level requirement