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• Dappa · 04/14/08, 3:18 PM

Originally Posted by doogless

Has anyone tried high-armor gear?

[Glove Reinforcements]
[Resolute Cape] with 120 armor (or the MgT cape)
[Violet Signet of the Great Protector]
[Ring of the Stalwart Protector]

put me at 4100 AC unbuffed. I lose about 110 spell damage to do it, so I'm not really sure if it ends up being more effective, but having a Warrior white hit me for 700 (before Soul Link) is pretty hilarious.

Don't forget [Badge of Tenacity]

I've seen some teams that buff the warlock like that, especially in 3v3 and 5v5 where the warlock often is the designated tank. It is viable to some extent, though not particularly effective against rogues with improved EA which reduces your armor by 3075 and can completely nullify your armor with Executioner enchant and the additional armor penetration from armor and Serrated Blades. It can really make a difference against teams that includes warrior and hunter (to some degree ret paladins).

I guess the extra armor would give you an advantage in 2v2 vs druid/warrior teams if you play with a healer. Or if you go for extreme outlasting. Works great vs double melee in 3v3 as you still have some armor after imp EA and the warrior won't have as much armor penetration a rogue. Not so great against RMP's though.

I don't have any personal experience with this kind of setup though, but I'd love to hear from someone who has tried it.