Returning player, used to tanks trying magus

[diedrake]

Hey guys, returning after a couple years of break. Been messing around this last week on classes I wish to focus on. Decided the magus to go outside my comfort zone.

My question is gearing when I finally hit 40, is the magus full sov for bis for certain builds? Or is it a mix depending on the build of the magus?

I know I could play a sorc,chop, or mara and pump more damage but still always wanted a magus in my line up.

[Lisutaris]

Sov/warlord is usally highest tier (equip wise because of itemlvl and boni).

Going full sov/warlord or mixing with some higher item lvl sets, like triumphant/bloodlord/hv/sentinel(jewelry), usually can't go wrong. Depends on your spec.
Usually mixing/combining sets is more effective than going full sov or warlord. (in terms of stats)

[Zxul]

It depends on build.

Offensive glass cannon one, you have plenty of options, as per post above.

Defensive toughness magus, is where equipment becomes more of a challenge- highest set with toughness bonus is invader, however the toughness bonuses on parts are pretty non existent, nullifying it. So realistically mix with 2 annih and some pve sets, and possibly some sov parts with good toughness bonuses on parts, is your best option, even at 80.

[HammerGuy]

7 primary sov and 2 triumphant is really nice. It's perfect for ST havoc spec. I'm sitting at 30% crit before any buffs, liniments, or soulstone talismans, 45% on havoc spells (which are most of your damage anyway), and a 10% chance to boost my crit rate by a further 9% and crit damage by 15%.

With the right rotation you'll be at about 90% of a sorc's burst but 300% more survivable.

[diedrake]

Thank you guys for the helpful tips