How much better is ascended gear?
Ascended gear is the pinnacle of rarity in Guild Wars 2, offering the best in-slot stats and being account-bound. But is it really worth the expense? In this article, we’ll delve into the statistics and benefits of ascended gear compared to legendary items and explore the pros and cons of this highly-coveted equipment.
Main Difference: Stats vs Quality of Life
According to various sources, ascended gear offers only a 12.5% damage increase over legendary items. This percentage difference might not seem staggering, especially considering the extreme effort and resources required to obtain ascended gear.
In contrast, legendary items have additional benefits, known as Quality of Life (QoL), which include features such as the ability to reset certain attributes or swap weapons at will. These bonuses provide flexibility and convenience in playstyle, making up for the relatively smaller stats increase.
Infusion Bonuses
Ascended gear also has the added ability to be infused, providing an additional 1-2% statistic bonus. This advantage becomes significant for players invested in building complex builds that heavily rely on specific traits. However, this supplementary increase might not be impactful enough for all players.
Here is a comparison of legendary and ascended gear statistic-wise:
| Parameter | Legendary Gear | Ascended Gear |
|---|---|---|
| Stats | N/A | 5% more stats |
| Quality of Life (QoL) | Unique benefits | N/A |
Additional Considerations: Customization vs Unlock
An argument against using only the ‘better’ item may involve playstyle or aesthetic reasons. Ascended gear doesn’t guarantee better performance overall. It is essential for each player to consider which elements they value more highly.
• Customization: legendary and legendary-exclusive materials create diverse builds and builds-perfect-for-specific-recent-and-past-hacks-of-hacks-but-whatevers.
Customization is directly associated with the variety, freedom, and creativity we crave as players. Unexplored playstyles in Legendary and even Exotic are the most exciting prospect when creating your own gaming path. So, should ascend all of your components so your opponent can, it means it’s been over-the-gear-witout-some-a-stay-it’s-good!
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## Data tables
This will provide a useful illustration, highlighting the additional percentage in Ascended item statistic:
**Ascended VS Legendary VS Exotic Comparing**