That is what i found when i logged onto the PTR where the change is LIVE. My armor went up not down using the same items. I was afraid that the amount of armor from items (not clothing) was going to impact the numbers. It didn't, there was enough compensation in the calculation to make it flat, but then i could drop 450 armor if i wanted to take a different item with more stats. Thus making it so i don't have to focus solely on armor mitigation when its available. I can look for other items.Originally Posted by Natgul
I was upset about the change but now I am a believer! If you have questions, download the PTR (takes all of 10 min from the WOW website) and check it out yourself.