GearScore is better than iLevel - Reason #1

on Jun 30, 2011

<p>AIL is not designed for use in Pugs. Its only purpose is to show you how far off you are from being eligible for specific heroic dungeons. Now that pugging is viable in wow, I'm beginning my crusade against AIL. Read more to find out just how superior

So... I could write a big ol' paragraph explaining the first reason, but I think you can pretty much see it for yourself. Check out how my AIL on my warrior alt stays at 276, despite the fact I'm nearly naked! Where as my GearScore is scored based on the total of my equipment. (My one weapon)

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List of Reasons GearScore is Superior to AIL.

Click a link for more info GearScore only counts the gear you're actually wearing. GearScore includes gems & enchants in its calculations. GearScore gives large penalties to off spec equipment. AIL gives equal value to PvP Equipment!

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