PvM Hammerdin Shield: HoZ (with a pDiamond) or Spirit (35% base resist)?
What are people's thoughts on which PvM hammerdin shield to use? Keep in mind that I plan on obtaining max block regardless of which shield I choose as I already have about 110 dex points invested.
Herald Of Zakarum with A PDiamond
Defense: 422-507
Chance To Block: 82%
30% Increased Chance Of Blocking
30% Faster Block Rate
20% Bonus To Attack Rating
+20 To Strength
+20 To Vitality
+69% Resist All
+2 To Paladin Skill Levels
+2 To Combat Skills
Elite Paladin on 35% Resist All Spirit Shield
Defense: 126-225
Chance To Block: 51-60%
+2 To All Skills
+25-35% Faster Cast Rate
+55% Faster Hit Recovery
+250 Defense Vs. Missile
+22 To Vitality
+89-112 To Mana
Cold Resist +35%
Lightning Resist +35%
Poison Resist +35%
+3-8 Magic Absorb
Attacker Takes Damage of 14
35% Resist All
Strength bonuses are unimportant as I've already invested all the strength I need. Increased defense of HoZ is more or less offset by increased defense vs. missile of spirit. Soooooo....
Comparison from HoZ Point of View
Advantages:
I guess I'm finding it hard to choose because the 25% chance to block and 30% FBR seem to more or less offset the 50% FHR. Similarly, the +2 combat skills more or less offsets the 30% FCR. Anything I'm missing when making this choice?
What are people's thoughts on which PvM hammerdin shield to use? Keep in mind that I plan on obtaining max block regardless of which shield I choose as I already have about 110 dex points invested.
Herald Of Zakarum with A PDiamond
Defense: 422-507
Chance To Block: 82%
30% Increased Chance Of Blocking
30% Faster Block Rate
20% Bonus To Attack Rating
+20 To Strength
+20 To Vitality
+69% Resist All
+2 To Paladin Skill Levels
+2 To Combat Skills
Elite Paladin on 35% Resist All Spirit Shield
Defense: 126-225
Chance To Block: 51-60%
+2 To All Skills
+25-35% Faster Cast Rate
+55% Faster Hit Recovery
+250 Defense Vs. Missile
+22 To Vitality
+89-112 To Mana
Cold Resist +35%
Lightning Resist +35%
Poison Resist +35%
+3-8 Magic Absorb
Attacker Takes Damage of 14
35% Resist All
Strength bonuses are unimportant as I've already invested all the strength I need. Increased defense of HoZ is more or less offset by increased defense vs. missile of spirit. Soooooo....
Comparison from HoZ Point of View
Advantages:
- +25% chance to block
- +30% faster block rate
- +2 combat skills
- +35% fire resist
- -30% FCR
- -50% FHR
- -100 mana
I guess I'm finding it hard to choose because the 25% chance to block and 30% FBR seem to more or less offset the 50% FHR. Similarly, the +2 combat skills more or less offsets the 30% FCR. Anything I'm missing when making this choice?