lightning: So whats next ? Maybe our ac shouldnt add up either . Just have the ac of what ever piece of gear is the highest . Or maybe jewels shouldnt add up . Just get which ever boost is highest ? My opinion this update is not the best way to solve this problem

e-40: Im speaking about any barb that doesnt have any ultimate rings or gods amulet.

defiant0409: well we all have to test it first before we could complain.let us first have a feel of this new system.nice update dreamer.

e-40: I think this is really going to screw a barb fighting any monster that uses elemental spells. Unlike a druid who can cast elemental protection spells that reduce effectiveness by up to 66%, a barb can go max 30%. Deatwhis, if you dont want wisdom to effect frenzy, how about wisdom not affecting spells either?

sins-of-a-saint: I would have to disagree with that. I personally feel wisdom should have an affect on it for the following reasons.
1. If wisdom had no affect it would take away from any sort of character development of a barbarian. It would be straight forward.. all dex and strength. Pretty mindless in my opinion.
2. There would be no reward in obtaining items such as ultimate rings. With the new spell protection, it would only make sense that at barbarian shouls then only equip one ultimate ring and then perhaps a shiny night dragon ring, because the wisdom would have no factor.
3. Wisdom does not make that much of a difference. It takes 5 wisdom to increase frenzy 1%. Thus if I removed a level 5 saphire and replaced it with a ruby. I would get 1% increase in frenzy.. but would take a net loss in total dex.
If there were a huge difference I could agree, but there is not.
4. Spells do not miss, weapons do, thus spell casters have an advantage in that aspect that barbarians do not. If one advantage were to be taken away then both should and I certainly do not believe anyone would agree to that.

deathwish: i think wisdom should not affect the % of bloodlust and frenzy