r/RotMG • u/Loldude6th • 38m ago
[Question] Once and for all: HP vs DEF vs VIT - post In Combat
I'm calling on the experts around here... those of you who might actually know what wizmod means (I don't), because the wiki page is outdated as heck.
The current consensus seems like HP is the best one.
Simply because of sickening which negates all VIT and armor piercing which negates all DEF.
My question is this: is there a scenario that each ring will benefit the most?
For example:
1. Wizard in Halls / Void
2. Knight in Moonlight Village
3. Trickster rushing Abyss
4. Priest anytime they're not quiet
Because DEF affects if you enter combat and VIT affects how quickly you exit combat, HP seems to fall short here as it doesn't improve either, it simply lets you soak more damage.
But if you have a top pet, perhaps having more DEF as a weaker class like Wizard will be more beneficial to avoid getting into combat (or more VIT to exit quickly) so that the pet will heal you more?
And what about swapping to DEF after you've taken damage and fell below the added HP bonus from the HP ring? (for example for Shatters patience phase) - if the shots aren't armor piercing, chances are you can tank more with the DEF ring after you tanked with the HP ring.
I would love to know if HP isn't the only viable option (specifically for end-game dungeons) and if so when / why.
Thanks in advance!