I have read on these forums that both crit and crushing blow mechanics are not Blizzlike on this server.
From what I understand the Shield Block ability is pushing Crushing AND Crits off of the hit table. So with perfect shield block spam you don't need def cap to be crit immune.
Further I am reading that dodge and parry are pushing crushing blows off of the hit table along with shield block, so you dont even need 25% block to be crushing immune with shield block spam.
Have both of these statements been proven true?
Because if so HP, Armor, dodge > Def.
This hasn't really effected my gear choice until recently. I'm now trying to compare Bloodsoaked Gauntlets vs. Stonegrip Gauntlets.
Aside from the armor and extra strength, if i'm avoiding crits on 99% of content due to the shield block ability, wouldn't dodge % be the obvious choice?
Now I realize even if the above to statements are true def cap still has a role (Nef during warrior class calls). But aside from an exception or two it sounds to me like stam/armor/dodge are almost always superior to defense on this server.