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[Omar]

im not even a huge fan of those though because they dont give you a great defense or evade boost (because it gives you atp). I prefer Tropolic shield, thats the 2nd best shield, period.

No, it does give you a great defense and evasion boost. The ATP boost doesn't effect the other levels.


The best Tripolic you could find would have 5 more dfp than a Kasami
Kasami Bracer max dfp:105
Tripolic Shield max dfp:110

However the best Kasami you could find has 3 more evp than a Tripolic
Kasami Bracer max evp:249
Tripolic Shield max evp:246

Then Kasami adds 35 ATP as you pointed out.

Finally, the Kasami always has better resistances than a Tripolic
Kasami Bracer resistances: EFR=28 EIC=28 ETH=28
Tripolic Shield resistances: EFR=20 EIC=20 ETH=25

Therefore, if you want higher ATP, EVP and resistances, then the Kasami Bracer is better, but if you want 5 more DFP, then the Tripolic is better

Obviously the Tripolic is better for non-hunters as the Kasami is HU only, but if we compare the best stats, then we see that the Kasami is a better shield.

Safety Heart has slightly better EVP than Tripolic and better resistances, but is female only. Standstill Shield has way higher DFP, but much lower EVP and better EIC resistance, but worse ETH.