why do dropped set bonuses seem so much better than crafted set bonuses?

loudent · May 2014

Perhaps they even out at the top level but comparing dropped vs crafted it seems dropped is so much better.

Innocente · May 2014

Crafted gear is absolutely inferior to dropped gear until one gets to the absolute top game. Yes, while it is true that you could theoretically make a *slightly* better crafted piece than a drop piece, it would cost 10,000g to make it. Hardly worth it for a few percent gain at Lvl 30.

BrassRazoo · May 2014

I thought you could craft the same set pieces you found yourself, or are these totally different / similar?

You just need to complete certain amounts of research (per item) and find the particular crafting station in whatever zone.

Thrawniel · May 2014

BrassRazoo wrote: »

I thought you could craft the same set pieces you found yourself, or are these totally different / similar?

You just need to complete certain amounts of research (per item) and find the particular crafting station in whatever zone.

No, there are sets that cannot be crafted, and are random drops only, like Warlock set, for example. And some of the dropped sets are absolute must-have for some builds, with crafted ones being auxilary at best.

All sets you can craft are listed here, all other sets cannot be crafted. And if you pay attention to the chat, you can notice that none of high-demand sets are on this list.

Nooblet · May 2014

Dropped set bonuses suck almost as bad, minus a few good magicka regen ones.

Currently I use crafted sets, because you can pick the trait, instead of none, or useless one.

Gisgo · May 2014

Are crafted sets really that bad? I like mine, it gives me stuff

Hodorius · May 2014

Nah!
Best thing there is is a mix from crafted/found sets... but not for every class and not for every role.

Some classes/roles will not wear any of the dropped sets... others perhaps even two.

You just need to check the setbonuses and mix them in a smart way.

zinoviy22b14_ESO · May 2014

I think I'm doing ok at 32..

Thrawniel · May 2014

zinoviy22b14_ESO wrote: »

I think I'm doing ok at 32..

The only good crafted set, yes:) Add Warlock on top, though, will make it even better.

Worstluck · May 2014

It depends on the class. Some of the best sets for Nightblades are crafted, although warlock set is good for a lot of builds due to magicka bias.

Nooblet · May 2014

^ Warlock set is really the only sought after set I see people going for at V12. I might be wrong, but it seems that way to me, And I have yet to see another dropped set (except worm cult, which has no traits, and is V10) that is debatable as being as useful. Unless you start going for lower rank stuff.

I do hope there is some changes to set gear, even though it will frustrate alot of people. The 8trait sets just seem horrible for some reason, when they should be good imo.

bean19 · May 2014

There are good and quite a bit less good sets for both. Keep in mind that dropped sets are only for one armor type too.

Also, dropped sets can use jewelry which can get you another 3-point set bonus and is what people really want to get Warlock (or Kyne's Flight if they are a bow-user stamina build).

Orizuru · May 2014

Nooblet wrote: »

^ Warlock set is really the only sought after set I see people going for at V12. I might be wrong, but it seems that way to me, And I have yet to see another dropped set (except worm cult, which has no traits, and is V10) that is debatable as being as useful. Unless you start going for lower rank stuff.

I do hope there is some changes to set gear, even though it will frustrate alot of people. The 8trait sets just seem horrible for some reason, when they should be good imo.

I've seen some people looking for Akaviri's set for the 20% reduction to Ultimate cost for abilities.

It's a pretty good set bonus for only needing 3 pieces of gear.