Akkuris' Bracelet Vs Dark Prince Bracelet?

[Dunthor Warsmith]

For a lvl 65 cleric, which would be considered better?

19ac 6wis 20m 5sta 35hp 5svC 2str 3wt

or

25ac 5wis 30m 30hp 5svAll 3wt

The first is the SS armor (Akkirus' Bracelet of the Risen), the second is DE Infused imbued (Dark Price Reagent Bracer).

Debating trying to get the DE bracer for her, but looking at the two, they are *very* close from what I can tell of a clerics needs (paladin myself).

[-] Post-255wis, so the 5wis 30mana is more mana than 6wis 20mana, so pro DE.
[-] 25ac better than 19ac, so pro DE.
[-] 5sta 35hp is far better than 30hp, so pro SS.
[-] 5svAll is better than 5svC, so pro DE.
[-] 2str is better than no str, but also not of primary importance (although DEs are weak as anything). Pro SS

The DE has more mana, but not by much (~6mana, I think). Has better saves (more coverage). Has worse HP (~30 fewer, I think). Has better AC for when ya do get hit.

But which really is better? Ignoring costs, ignoring difficult to get, etc ... which raw bracer is better for a 65 cleric?

Any advice would be appreciated, thanks

[Laureana]

I would go with the DPR bracer, more ac, more mana and more saves = better bracer

[Melbasset]

I faced the same issue in considering Akkirus' versus Underfoot Platemail (I am a gnome cleric).

I decided to stick with the Underfoot, because of the those extra stats. =)

Unfortunately, now I look like Captain America....hehe, part Underfoot platemail (which is red), Akkirus' gaunts and legs (which are blue), and a Thurg (silver white) BP.

I hope that helps. =)

Regards,
Melbasset Andjam
Gnome High Priestess