armor support vs reinforcement

[Wrathbringer]

Which of these is preferable? Just starting out a young warrior. Level 13, with stats set for growth to cap at 100, so strength is low and I encumber quickly. On the other hand, wounds not stacking sounds nice. Which is the better bet over the next 50 trains?

[Valyss]

from krakii:


Description: Adjusts a person's armor so that it better protects against repeated blows. Provides a (Rank * 7)% chance of not stacking wounds of the same level when struck in combat by an attack that Damage Reduction could apply against.

so at mastery, you have a 35% chance of having something happen. support is very beneficial even with just a few ranks. if encumberance is really no issue (and it sounds like it is) then reinforcement offers some mechanical advantage. most people tend to go with support though

[Jeril]

I go with support, the benefits are working for you all the time while out hunting. The benefits from reinforcement only work some of the time, between there being a % chance of the wound not stacking and the chance of that same spot being hit, just doesn't seem worth it to me. There are some people who like it for hunting warcamps, but usually if you are getting hit enough for it to mater it should be time to leave and regroup. Support is also cheaper training wise, 150 armor ranks for all five vs the 200 for reinforcement.

[Wrathbringer]

Thanks folks. Going to go with support for now.