Originally Posted by
Kralljin
As far i recall, most people that complained over it were in fact PvP players that had issues with their lack of progression, as gear was not very relevant in PvP during Legion.
Personally, i preferred Templates, but PvE gear has been subpar for PvP since Wotlk, barring Weapons and Trinkets.
The best advice to gear yourself currently is to go for the efficient PvE catch ups, World quests, Emissaries, Invasions, etc..
Gearing yourself entirely via PvP is something that is probably a huge pain right now, due Conquest being a shit system and the only other source is entirely random.