Leather Wearers - Dodge or AC

[therealsoul]

So, I normally make sneaking leather classes - Bard, Ranger, Missy, etc . . . and  I know that for those classes you benefit more from using plus dodge robes as opposed to a leather tunic; do you think that is the same for a tank leather wearer? I.e.  - I have a Dwarf Ranger, and a HORC thief on another board, and I dont know what to do. . . . Do I go for AC, or can I still go for dodge?

[Mersinary]

So, I normally make sneaking leather classes - Bard, Ranger, Missy, etc . . . and  I know that for those classes you benefit more from using plus dodge robes as opposed to a leather tunic; do you think that is the same for a tank leather wearer? I.e.  - I have a Dwarf Ranger, and a HORC thief on another board, and I dont know what to do. . . . Do I go for AC, or can I still go for dodge?

Ehh...For the thief you go for black leather tunic for the +bs dmg.  Dwarf Ranger you go for lionskin tunic or black stained tunic.  Noob quesiton. next.

[therealsoul]

Who made the clouds?

[Zetetic]

There are advantages for both. Often you will find that you need to mix and match leather + silk in order to find a good balance - you don't always have the strength for the heavier leather, and you always want to stay 32% enc or below. Sometimes this will be more heavily be affected by what weapon you are using and what items are available to you. If you are going for smash then you want the + damage items (lionskin tunic, etc) and the heavier leather armour. Trying to go quick and deadly with a stormmetal greataxe, and you'll probably find that silk armour is your friend. Can you get your hands on skirts of flame or the shining metallic robes? You'll find some really nice dodge builds based around those. Are you in PVP alot? The extra speed in movement from lighter armour is always a boon.

Hope at least some of that helps. Personally, I usually try to go for a hybrid build, but I have been lucky enough to be spoiled for choice when it comes to items.

[Crabster]

go naked and just let it all hang out..