[Cataclysm] Caster DD Trinket Comparison by Faelkin
Compares various trinkets for caster damage dealers (DD) in the game Cataclysm, detailing their attributes such as Intelligence (Int), Spell Power (SP), Hit, Spirit, and Haste. It provides a quick reference for players to evaluate the effectiveness of each trinket based on their stats.
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Dozens of caster damage-dealing trinkets are compared here, evaluating their attributes such as Intellect, Spell Power, Hit, Spirit, Haste, Mastery, Crit, and various damage outputs across multiple classes.
Starting with "Anhuurs Hymnal," this trinket offers 283 Intellect, 141 Spell Power, and 1,341 Haste, among other stats, providing a normalized fight duration of 422.5 seconds. In contrast, the "Figurine - Jeweled Serpent" boasts 285 Intellect and a significantly higher 1,755 Spell Power, with a proc value of 1.00 and a chance of 20% to activate over 120 seconds, leading to a normalized fight duration of 420 seconds. "Gale of Shadows" presents a higher Intellect at 340 but has lower Spell Power at 285, with a normalized fight duration that remains undefined due to missing data.
"Bell of Enraging Resonance" stands out with 408 Intellect and 1,643 Haste, yielding a proc value of 0.30 and a chance of 20% for 100 seconds, while "Darkmooncard: Volcano" offers similar stats with 404 Intellect but a higher Spell Power of 1,950, although it has a lower chance of 12% for a 45-second duration. The "Heart of Ignacious" and its heroic variant provide 369 and 417 Intellect, respectively, with the heroic version delivering a higher damage output and a similar chance of 20% for a 120-second duration.
Trinkets such as "Soul Casket" and "Stump of Time" offer unique attributes with 367 and 350 Intellect, respectively. "Theralions Mirror" presents a balanced option with 321 Intellect and 383 Mastery, while the heroic variant increases these stats significantly. The "Variable Pulse Lightning Capacitor" showcases an interesting mechanic where each crit gives a charge with a 15% chance to proc, making it a unique choice for players focusing on crit builds.
In the "Trinkets: NO REFORGE!" tab, the "Anhuurs Hymnal" maintains its stats but shows a slight increase in Spell Power to 285. The "Figurine - Jeweled Serpent" remains consistent with its previous stats, while "Gale of Shadows" retains its 340 Intellect and 285 Spell Power. The "Bell of Enraging Resonance (Heroic)" enhances its stats to 461 Intellect and 363 Spell Power, showcasing its prowess in damage output.
The "Special Proc Calculations" tab provides a detailed breakdown of the "Variable Pulse Lightning Capacitor," with a base damage of 3,377 and a base proc chance of 0.15, leading to a calculated expected DPS that varies based on the number of crits. For instance, with one crit, the expected DPS is approximately 101.295, while with two crits, it drops to around 86.10075.