So what exactly is the point of tier 2 gear now?

[Snuggli]

I thought everyone called 'elite gear' tier 2.

And yes, it's purely cosmetic now.

[apepi]

I thought everyone called 'elite gear' tier 2.

And yes, it's purely cosmetic now.

I would not say it is purely cosmetic...I will strike fear in my opponents by looking beautiful!

[Dcruize]

Know many players who can recognise it? With transmogs in the game nobody cares what other characters look like - unless cosmetic gear looks unique and amazing it's utterly pointless to offer it as an incentive.

[Thelxi]

Didn't anyone tell you? outgearing people is fun, it's been fun for years! it's only a problem when the best gear comes from PvE, duh.

[meathead]

Know many players who can recognise it? With transmogs in the game nobody cares what other characters look like - unless cosmetic gear looks unique and amazing it's utterly pointless to offer it as an incentive.

you sir are 100% right-also i think one still has to reforge/enchant/and re gem if you get the elite gear.why would someone even bother to do so?just pick out your fav mog set and enjoy.

[Korgoth]

I noticed on the PTR the sets are already colored for faction, so I wonder if the elite version will change the models or just recolor.

[Carni]

To bad most of it looks like crap..... Not sure where blizzard is getting their templates of the late but they are pitiful.