Question seems to favor the casters, I think a better version while maintaining the spirit of the origional question would be:
Would your rather be stuck with level 1 offfensive abilities, or level 1 defensive abilites for one week?
For me, like others, it depends on my role. I typically like having good armor, epecially if I'm tanking. However, if I'm not planning on being on the front line, then I'll take the bad defenses for a week to better help the group.
Almost assuredly level 1 weapons would be better.
While lvl 1 weapons would basically mean you do no damage at any mid to high level, lvl 1 armor would basically mean you are one shotted with any AOE.
Plus in most cases you are losing 2 slots of stats with the weapons, while lvl 1 armor would cost you 7ish slots worth of stats. Thus with lvl 1 armor your dps is likely nothing anyway.
Kilsin said:Would You Rather - Be stuck duel wielding level 1 weapons or wearing level 1 armour in-game for one week and why? #MMORPG #CommunityMatters
As a tank, I'll take the lvl 1 weapon. I always told a friend of mine I don't care if I hit like a wet noodle while tanking as long as I can hold aggro and protect my group. That may be a bit tougher with a lvl 1 weapon but not as tough as surviving with lvl 1 armor. =p
Tanks shouldn't be DPS machines anywho. We are the shield that stands between the darkness and the light. We are the great wall that holds back the tide of darkness and our allies our blade to cleave our enemies with righteous fury. ;)