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There is also the matter of distinguishing one noticing a difference and having any significant impact on survivability. The OP hasn't posted an entire build, so it's difficult to evaluate. I don't build my DM/DA for soft cap, but she sits at 38% Energy defense, and just carry purples for emergencies. While I can certainly notice the difference when I pop a purple, it rarely has any real impact on my survivability.
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Originally Posted by Arcanaville
I should point out that it's true that the OP will not likely notice the difference between 44.9 and 45, but it's worth noting that while the literal soft cap is 45%, unless you have high DDR defense debuffs will be able to lower you below that soft cap fairly easy in high debuffing conditions. Even on SR with 95% DDR I try to build in a percent or two defense above 45 just as a buffer against debuffs. So while you aren't likely to notice the difference between 44.9 and 45, that's not today there's no difference between, say, 45 and 47.
However, in any situation where softcap defense is meaningful, you will notice the difference between 43 and 45. At least, I can. That's a 40% increase in damage, and I can notice that. In fact, I'm currently testing a build that is not fully complete yet, and currently sits at about 43.5% defense. I notice the difference between popping a luck to push me to the cap and when it wears off, when pushing the limits of the build. |
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If that slot could be better used elsewhere, I would do so, 44.9% is so close to being softcapped it might as well be.
However, in any situation where softcap defense is meaningful, you will notice the difference between 43 and 45. At least, I can. That's a 40% increase in damage, and I can notice that. In fact, I'm currently testing a build that is not fully complete yet, and currently sits at about 43.5% defense. I notice the difference between popping a luck to push me to the cap and when it wears off, when pushing the limits of the build.
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