Protection T14 set bonus vs Higher ilvl

[Housemdoctor]

So I got 2 LFR set parts (Shoulder and Helmet) today but in these places I already got:

Helmet: Yi's Least Favorite Helmet

Shoulder: Pauldrons of the Broken Blade

I might add im currently using LFR T14 legs as well.

My current equipped ilvl is 483.

The question is should I replace one of items (Helmet/Shoulder) or even both of them in favor of set bonuses, or keep it as it is and wait (probably pretty long) for normal set pieces?

[Fiercon]

I think it's more of a "playstyle and team" question. If you deem yourself capable of good CD usage then a 2min 30% heal + 30%maxHP for 20 seconds is worth one less quality item IF your healers can make use of it.

I guess personally I would use the T14-2P. As I am raiding in a mediocre skilled raid there are several situations per bossfight where 30% heal + more max HP for 20 seconds are a nice lift for the healers.

Also think of an "Oh Shit" Situation as a tank.
Normally all healers go crazy on healing you that time. You will probably find yourself in that 0-100% situation. One second you are at 5% health (where you activate "Last stand"), the next second you are at 100% because every healer got their hands on you.

Having 30% more max HP as a buffer has 2 merits: 1. You take less overheal in that shockmoment and 2. You can take a few more hits before your healthpercentage has dropped to critical again.

my 2 cents
Fiercon

PS.: The benefit of last stand doesn't change, so you get the effect of it regardless of T14-2P or not. It's just nice to have it every 2 minutes instead of 3

[Housemdoctor]

Situation changed abit tonight after clearing Sha and tonight's farm bosses. Im 485illvl atm, got 496 T14 gloves (with legs is 2/5 set bonus) and now im considering to replace same items as in 1st post though Ill get 4/5 set.

[Fiercon]

~8% Rage reduction on Shieldblock und 5% better absorb on barrier.

Take a look at this:
http://www.wowhead.com/compare?items...28;86664:86666

You are losing about 200 of every stat - 200 STR, 240 STA and 200 secondary ratings.

I think the passive benefit of the better items might weigh off the active part of 4pT14. But hell, it's 5% more barrier ... I would take the 4p but that is TOTALLY a subjective decision.

[Housemdoctor]

Thanks m8, Im tempted with 4/5 set but I think im gona keep flat stats. Maybe if I get 496 pants as well and 3000 VP to upgrade LFR set items Ill go for 4/5