Item Levels for Armor

[sakshale]

I have a level one character that I sent some good armor to, figuring he could grow into it.

Scaled Officer's Gloves - Item level 10
Dusty Silken Boots - Item level 8

I tried them on and was able to wear both of them as a level one character. The character's statistics changed to reflect the stats of the item. i.e. Wisdom increasing by three points to reflect the +3 Wisdom component.

I /bugged it and left the armor on the character (sakshale) so it could be verified.

[SwordMage]

What were the expertise levels on the two pieces as viewed by that character. If they were 20% or less, then they can be worn (as long as the total expertise used fits within the 100% cap).

[sakshale]

Originally Posted by SwordMage

What were the expertise levels on the two pieces as viewed by that character. If they were 20% or less, then they can be worn (as long as the total expertise used fits within the 100% cap).

Hmmm.... I don't remember noticing as I've not run into that cap. If my system ever gets done patching, I'll log him in and check.

[edit]
I just checked. The Equip. Expertise of the highest one is only 6%. ...

[Odball-1]

My thoughts on this were with EE, that stats were fixed and that you got full benefit of the armor if you could wear it.

I.E level 1 pali wearing level 10 plate with 3 wis and 15 hp, would receive all 3 wis, and 15 hp to their stats if they could wear the piece.