[Ret] 516 crit/haste helmet or 483 T14 DPS helmet?

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http://eu.battle.net/wow/en/characte...Nzall/advanced

I have the 483 tier helmet in my bags, with a STR meta and a haste/stam gem. the scenario helmet does not have sockets, which means it's likely very close. since the 3% crit damage of the meta is negligible with our current crit chance, I chose the 516 helmet. was this the right option?

[Homsel]

If you don't have another piece of the white tiger set, the helmet will be even less valuable. It is just another piece with a lot less stats dues to its ilvl. The lack of the 3%-meta only makes crit less desirable. So yes, the 516 one probably the better choice.

Another thing: gems have been taken into account for the ilvl, they only make the "old" helmet more flexible. A good thing about socket-less items: when upgraded, they provide more stats than a piece with sockets. The downside: they are tuned down more when doing challenge modes etc.

Edit for understandability: missing words

[Nillo]

The 3%-meta only makes crit less desirable.

Wait what?

[Deleted]

I find it extremely hard to believe that getting 0.03% DPS per 1% crit extra would make crit less desirable.

[RebelElite791]

The scenario helmets have sockets as of Tuesday I believe. Or at least mine does now; didn't Monday night.

[Deleted]

yeah, I noticed that as well. that was awesome, because it meant a clear victory for the 516.

[ErothTV]

You miss Your serpent gem, just maybe You haven't noticed that yet

[Deleted]

You miss Your serpent gem, just maybe You haven't noticed that yet

I knew that. i still haven't came around to fixing it. I'm considering switching to engineering anyway, but I need the money first.