Do you folks have all the perks memorized? How do you distinguish the Best in Slot (BiS) from less valuable ones? I'm curious how some people can seemingly glance at a piece of gear and instantly say, "that's BiS," after only a brief inspection of the perks.
I recently reached level 65 and began the journey to acquire BiS gear for myself. Until then, I didn't pay much attention to gear or perks. The sheer number of perks is quite overwhelming for me.
Whenever I obtain a new item, I find myself repeatedly referring back to the database and meticulously examining every perk in the same category to determine its quality. Many times, I find myself uncertain about which perks are better.
I also fear that I might discard some gear with certain perks that may not suit my current build but could be perfect for a specific type of content that I'm unaware of. This has led to me hoarding a pile of gear and weapons that I'm reluctant to salvage.
Is there an easier way to instinctively recognize what qualifies as good gear and what doesn't? Perhaps some sort of chart or guideline - I don't know. Someone mentioned that...
Gear designed for PvP tends to sell best on most servers, while some PvE gear can fetch decent prices but with less frequency. Here's a breakdown of the top PvP perks:
Armor:
Health
Freedom
Shirking Fortification
Shirking Heals
Enchanted Ward
Grit Ward (mainly for heavy armor)
Elemental Harnessing (primarily for light armor)
A beneficial weapon perk with the right stat on the armor (e.g., Refreshing Pillar of Fire on a piece with Intelligence)
Refreshing
Elemental Aversion
Jewelry has some semi-mandatory perks to be considered good:
Earring:
Refreshing Toast (semi-mandatory)
Refreshing
Healing Heart
Regenerating
Nimble
Healthy Toast
Amulet (less sought after due to Ankh):
Health (semi-mandatory)
Stamina Recovery (semi-mandatory)
Refreshing
Divine
Refreshing Recovery
Shirking DoT Cleanse
Shirking Debilitate Cleanse
Ring:
Hearty (mandatory)
Sacred (mandatory for healers)
Most other perks are valuable, except Luck; if there's a damage perk, it should align with the ring's attribute
Weapons are trickier because they vary significantly from weapon to weapon. Vicious is generally good, attunement is typically valuable, keenly jagged, empowered, and speed are often beneficial. I recommend leaving behind useful gear and racking up more New World Gold coins, just in case.
