PvP Scaling - Sockets making you perform WORSE?!

Gem testing at 0:48
Here is a link where you can read up more about PvP scaling in BFA:
https://wow.gamepedia.com/PvP_scaling
PvP ilvl command: /run print(GetAverageItemLevel())

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Background:
PvP scaling is a thing that has been with us throughout BFA. My personal opinion about it is that its better than Templates but not really optimal. It is too riddled with bugs and certain scenarios will make good items weaker compared to a lower ilvl one, just because of PvP scaling. This is especially true for rings.

I would suggest you all make your own testing with PvP scaling, since it differs a lot depending on pvp item level.

I were not able to go test everything about PvP scaling in this video, since it is quite a large system.

Hopefully there will be some changes to the system in Shadowlands. At the very least make it more apparent what you are actually doing (healing, dmg etc) and not keep it hidden.

Hope you all enjoyed the video! Not the kind of video I usually do (discussion) but it is quite an important subject that has to recieve a good amount of feedback in time for Shadowlands

Stay tuned for more!

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