How do we feel about this 'Build Considerations' chart?

[Crab_Turtle_2112]

@WyreZ

There are some enemy attacks that reduce all resistances by a chunk flat, iirc, so fighting in some groups and receiving those debuffs can be pretty fatal, no?

There used to be, but flat rr was effectively removed in 1.2. Did a quick overview of the remaining -% debuffs here https://www.reddit.com/r/Grimdawn/comments/17xtx3v/how_much_overcap_you_actually_need_in_12/. The only bleed rr I found since then was from Bloody Jack sooo… yea effectively useless. For pierce I couldn’t find any.

@WyreZ

I suppose in my mind, a build should generally be aiming to have a minimum of 3k DA because it helps SO MUCH with damage mitigation

I used to be team 3k+ DA too, years ago. Then I started experimenting with lower DA and my builds just got better. Played my fair share of hardcore too in leagues, so this isn’t just a softcore thing.
DA was such an ineffective stat that Crate bumped monster crit damage in crucible and SR cause people were ignoring it. It’s less of a joke stat now, but some builds can still safely disregard it.

@WyreZ

good tanks should have up to ~3.7k

Here’s what I would consider a good tank, facetanking Calla sunder and SR 100 under 2.5k DA. [1.1.8.1-1.2.0.0] Smashadin Reloaded: All Celestials, SR 100 (vid) - Can't dodge Sunder? Just tank it!
I’m not arguing that DA is completely useless, but 3k-3.7k benchmark is like putting 70-80 for physical resist. Not every build can (or should) aim that high, just like you wouldn’t push for 4k armor on casters.