Thanks for the tip on the PVP relic, I actually have saved up, the max amount of WZ comms (I think its around 2750, or something close), and 600 ranked. I find in intense fights with trash mobs, I sometimes forget to "click" the BA relic, unless its the start of a boss burn phase, like when Titan 6 goes all transformer-like, or other similar boss battles.

Thanks for all you feedback, it's really appreciated. I now have a full arkanian 4-set. Just still wondering, besides the SA relic, what would be my other choice?

I love playing my shadow, it is the first class that I leveled to 55. In reading this forum, I know that there are many issues with this AC. That being said, I'd like to tough it out, since it is still fun to play. About gearing, I was wondering what 2 arkanian relics are best for a infil. shadow? I currently have a boundless ages and a serendipitous assault. Would combining the SA with a relic of "dark radiance:30% chance to deal 241 internal force damage" or a relic of 'kinetic temptest:30% to deal 322 additional force damage" be better than the BA one, that is a click to proc. My other question is about ear pieces, I have enough ultimate comms for one, which would be better for an infil. shadow? My stats Melee-unbuffed Accuracy 100.48% Crit Chance 20.11% Crit Multiplier 67.38% Force-unbuffed Accuracy 110.48% Crit Chance 19.66% Crit Multiplier 67.38% Melee-buffed All are the same except Crit Chance 25.11% Force-buffed Same except Crit Chance 24.66% My current ear: Black market force healer mk- 2 chip (raw stats w/o purple resove aug included). 159 end 159 will 77 crit 72 surge I dont have access to UW yet, verpine ears seem (not too impressive, but still an upgrade) here are my choices: Verpine force healers mk-1 chip (I know its for sage-heals, just wondering if i should take it for the power?). 190 end 159 will 88 power 79 alacrity Verpine force lords mk-1 relay 190 end 159 will 88 crit 79 surge My alacrity is currenty 0 Gear is all 72's, none of the arkanian set bonus armoring. Enhancements are mostly verpine level end/power/accuracy. Advanced Initiative enhancement 31 is in my saber (UW). Last 2 questions, is it better to switch out all the 72 armor for the arkanin set bonus? What is the better UW ear (for those who have one). Thanks for your suggestions, I tried to not make this wall of text a chore to read BTW I do have adrenals and stims, but they were not included in the stats I posted.