ok sorry last question, in your example, what do you mean by ar15? and wouldnt a q9 shield have better stats based on the higher min-max rolls?
A max Req 7 armor 15, or req 8 armor 16 shield is worth more than a req 9 armor 16 shield.
A req 8 15-22dmg sword can drop. It is worth more than a req 9 15-22dmg sword.
Is is the req8 15-22 sword only worth more because you can use it with less attributes invested so you can use the attributes somewheres else, techincally making you more powerful overall?