I play a Juggernaut (tank) and I have been trying to figure out the best use of Defense and shield/absorption.
I've been going to this site http://swttor.blogspot.com/2012/02/guides-shield-versus-defense.html to try and figure out all the math and for the best results.
As I stand right now my stats are:
Defense Rating = 290
Shield Raiting = 207
Absorption Raiting = 127
So I'm trying to find the "Sweet Spot" which the site above gave examples of:
Sweet spot at ~300 total points spent (180 absorption, 120 shield rating)
Sweet spot at ~400 total points spent (230 absorption, 170 shield rating)
Sweet spot at ~500 total points spent (270 absorption, 230 shield rating)
Part 2 of my question is under shield Chance/absorption there is Skills/Buffs.
Under Shield Chance my Skills/Buffs = +4.00%
First off, what does that mean? Skills/Buffs that is.
Secondly, under Shield Absorption my Skills/Buffs = -0.00% and is in red.
So if I take a piece of gear off that has Shield Chance its still at 0.00% but turns green.
Does that mean when I get my stats to around the "Sweet Spot it will all even out or am I missing something?
Sorry if I'm making any of this confusing, and appreciate the help!