There is not a perfect equivalency because raiding has more item level categories per difficulty (2 in SL, 3 in DF), but I guess you can make an argument that in SL, a +15 from the vault got you the same as an item dropped from the first boss in a Mythic raid, and now, a +16/17 from the vault will give you that.
But what I also donât like is how big the gap is between the end-of-dungeon chest loot and the vault loot at higher levels (in +13, itâs a 16 item level difference). This SHOULD be mitigated by the upgrade path via Valor, which is why I am asking for Valor to be actually a useful, working mechanic in the game like it was in Shadowlands Season 4.
This is generally not a bad argument, but âmy content of choiceâ is not necessarily a single thing. For instance it always felt good to gear up and solo raids from the previous expansion. And whatever other challenges there are (Mage Tower in Legion, Horrific Vision in BFA, etc.) And to do some casual PvP where a full Mythic+15 gear, while not optimal for PvP, at least gives me a chance. If the Mythic+15 gear now becomes weaker compared to other gearing, AND it takes longer to even get full gear on that level it doesnât feel good in a competitive environment.
Well, itâs up to how you look at it. Itâs slightly buffed in the sense that the absolute maximum gear you can get from it (+20 with vault) is closer to the absolute maximum gear you can get from Mythic raiding than it is now.
But if a new difficulty is added to something, which gives you a little better rewards, but the existing difficulty gives you a little worse ones⌠is that a buff or a nerf now? When Mythic raiding was added in WoD, was that a nerf or a buff for people who used to do heroic raiding?
Yeah thats my thoughts. I dont push highest i did in s4 was 17âs on dungeons because i hated some others. Could i push to 20 yes, will i? Doubt it because i normally just KSM and get decent gear. But true m+ players can now get top gear without needing to raid.
Because at some point M+ becomes harder than Mythic raiding.
The best gear from M+ will allow people to push to certain level ceiling. But Mythic raiding just drops higher ilvl and it will allow to push higher levels. Here is the dilemma.
the difference from High M+ to High Mythic raid is exactly 3 ilvl in about 8 slotsâŚ
and that is only IF the stats on those pieces are relevant for you
Ok just to mention there are exactly 2 items at 430 âŚ
a Bow and a mastery ring
There has to be some form of cap. Remove caps fully and âmay the best no-lifer who doesnât even sleep winsâ cause you will face a dillema: If I sleep, I am not earning Valor.
And m+/raids/PvP is competitive as it is.
And before the argument âYou are not forced to do itâ is hurled. If you want to stay competitive in any serious PvE or PvP environmentâŚyou are forced.