2012-06-20, 06:21 PM
mtam017 Wrote:But a better rank item with low tier % stats? It is no difference to an epic 6% INT first line item to an unique 6% INT first line item, except on the better rank. You still need to cube it again to get the unique first line.
My point was that if you're using regular cubes, you have a 95% chance that it will stay the same tier and you're guaranteed to keep the "+6% INT" line.
Sure, you can be disheartened on the 5% chance that it goes up a rank that it's now "only +6% INT". However, if you didn't use the lock, you're FAR more likely to get something you don't care about (e.g., +9% DEX) than being lucky enough for it to go to +9% INT.
It boils down to:
* Are you trying to get the most % stat for your money? Then the locks are still useful.
* Are you not stopping until you get Unique? Then locks are a waste of your money. (Not to mention you should be using Supers for this)