Why is Annihilator so Meh?

[Luuca]

Just looking at Merc vs Anni and Anni is not an upgrade as far as I can tell. No more Armor, and barely better stats. Seems like a wasted set IMO.

[wargrimnir]

Astute observation.

It is an equivalent set, as designed.

[ToXoS]

It varies amongst classes, specs and playstyles.

A quick example: My gear set goal for my Sorc is annihilator, even if I play ST spec.
I know Merc is better damage-wise, but +62 wounds, a little more ini and toughness is better for ORvR in my opinion. I can get Int via potions, unlike wounds. And I don't need the +1 path of agony for my spec.

[porkstar]

"Options!" They cried. "Give us options!"

[Luuca]

Just seems like there is no goal now. No reason. No gear progression. Now I wish I wouldn't have looked. At least before I thought there was a reason and a goal beyond renown rank.

I thought for sure it would have at least had more armor.

[Ley]

Cause meh bah

[Toldavf]

This game has many armour sets we will get access to them once the instances, dungeons and forts in which they are won are implemented.

[Martok]

It is an equivalent set, as designed.

This. I mean, you have three choices. Merc, Anni, and Anni/Merc. For what it is worth I have played and tested all three with different combos, and each reflect their own strengths and weaknesses. I like full Merc for the crit bonus, but then I like full Anni for the parry bonus. I like the mix for the str/toughness combo bonus. I also like donuts.

[Daknallbomb]

Dont forget Ruin! Very viable for Tanks

[Razielhell]

Cause meh bah