Armor vs Spell Resist: which is more important for end game PvE?

sekou_trayvond · February 2016

Thinking ahead to my max build (currently v13) and wondering which is more important for my magicka Templar tank.

I don't PvP so that's not a consideration. But I enjoy enjoy running dungeons often and would like to optimize/balance my tank's build.

Right now I run about 24k spell Resist and 20k armor. I appear to survive fine in the dungeon runs but what say you all?

Is there a better sweet spot/ratio I should be aiming for?

Is one notably more important?

Thanks in advance for your suggestions.

Diab3ticBatman · February 2016

Honestly I would imagine this would vary by opinion but I definitely put more emphasis on spell resist. Mostly because as a tank running heavy armor that boosts your armor and, well at least for my dragon knight, I have magma armor for the even bigger boost to armor or obsidian shield. Lots of stuff raises armor/physical resist including the sword and board, but when wearing heavy few things give you spell resist so boosting that up works best imo. It's a balance for sure, but in both pve and pvp magic reigns supreme damage wise so spell resist is more important for my use.

Peel_Ya_Cap_517 · February 2016

Diab3ticBatman wrote: »

Honestly I would imagine this would vary by opinion but I definitely put more emphasis on spell resist. Mostly because as a tank running heavy armor that boosts your armor and, well at least for my dragon knight, I have magma armor for the even bigger boost to armor or obsidian shield. Lots of stuff raises armor/physical resist including the sword and board, but when wearing heavy few things give you spell resist so boosting that up works best imo. It's a balance for sure, but in both pve and pvp magic reigns supreme damage wise so spell resist is more important for my use.

I would have to agree. Most of the bosses do some type of spell damage against you. Ideally, however, you'd be close to the resistance cap on both when you are buffed up. Armour Master is a very good set for Templars since they do not have Hardened Armor.

Diab3ticBatman · February 2016

Peel_Ya_Cap_517 wrote: »

Diab3ticBatman wrote: »

Honestly I would imagine this would vary by opinion but I definitely put more emphasis on spell resist. Mostly because as a tank running heavy armor that boosts your armor and, well at least for my dragon knight, I have magma armor for the even bigger boost to armor or obsidian shield. Lots of stuff raises armor/physical resist including the sword and board, but when wearing heavy few things give you spell resist so boosting that up works best imo. It's a balance for sure, but in both pve and pvp magic reigns supreme damage wise so spell resist is more important for my use.

I would have to agree. Most of the bosses do some type of spell damage against you. Ideally, however, you'd be close to the resistance cap on both when you are buffed up. Armour Master is a very good set for Templars since they do not have Hardened Armor.

That's the IC set, right? I would agree that would be best, tho I think it needs 9 traits researched which might be tough for many.

Peel_Ya_Cap_517 · February 2016

Yea, it is. But shouldn't be too hard to find someone to make it for you at this point.

sekou_trayvond · February 2016

Thx for the advice.

Already sporting Armor Master. Love that set :-)

Think I'll keep doing what I'm doing and push the caps, if I can.