When playing Diablo as a Barb, navigating armor cap can be more challenging than a boss fight. Ins and outs of armor equipping can be a rollercoaster of highs and lows, from feeling invincible to instant death.
Summary
- Misunderstanding armor cap rules can lead to sudden deaths despite high armor stats.
- Discussion on affixes possibly not following the armor cap rule, creating confusion.
- Suggestions that Blizzard may have altered armor scaling without clear communication.
- Concerns raised about unexpected gameplay changes affecting survivability.
As a Barb sporting high armor in Diablo, the line between tankiness and vulnerability turns blurry when the armor cap rules seemingly disobey the laws of in-game physics. Players grappling with armor thresholds share tales of triumphs turning into tragedies in the blink of an eye.
Players in Disarray
“Im also having trouble with Barb armor. Realized I had it at like 13k armor, so I switched some stuff around and got it down to 10k. I thought since the armor cap is like 9200, i shouldn’t notice any difference at all since Im still above cap. Went into helltide and got absolutely slaughtered over and over. Out of curiosity, put my old gear back on to get back 13k armor, went into helltide, and could literally just stand there without dying. No damage reductions or elemental resistance changes between the gear, only armor, so I know it has something to do with, specifically, armor.” – McSmokeyDaPot
“Interesting. Affixes might not follow the armor cap rule, I assumed it did. It might be intended, bug, or something they just didn’t mention. I like it if they did as it would basically mean many affixes are useless. It could be a fluke, you might have just had bad luck on monsters or bad luck on hits. Good find that should be tested though.” – Spee_3
“I wouldn’t put it pas Blizzard to say they changed armor scaling without actually implementing it.” – Better_Strike6109
Confusion Reigns
“What’s the armor cap for like level 200 enemies?” – SmuFF1186
“I am noticing the same thing re reolled n armor stat to be close to the cap and noticed I die much easier.” – SiBro9
“I also noticed this on my necro. At 13k armor i was good. Dropped some affixes and at 10k armor i got my ass handed to me. Something is up there you are on to something.” – Forsaken-Falcon8273
Mysteries Unsolved
“Gnna be honest, I don’t trust their math and on my Barb stayed at 13-15k armor lol. Juggernaut is awesome.” – PhoenixBlack79
“Same thing happened to me. I got Tibults to drop and figured “it’s only 1k armor difference” so I took off disobedience and now get one shot by basic mobs in the pit. Not sure how the percentages figure out.” – djh2121
“I would think the cap remains with Disobedience.” – Remarkable-Buyer8202
Final Thoughts
Barbs grappling with armor cap conundrums in Diablo are facing a real head-scratcher of unexpected deaths despite seemingly high armor stats. The mysteries surrounding affixes, armor scaling changes, and undisclosed game mechanics continue to baffle players, leaving them at the mercy of an elusive armor cap that defies expectations and rationality. As the community delves deeper into the enigma, uncovering the truth behind the armor cap may finally put an end to the confusion and ensure prosperity in the world of Diablo.
