End of Tier Preparation: What Actually Matters
Getting your alts ready for splits matters more than minor main character upgrades that get replaced in week 1 of the new tier.
Start thinking about tier transitions early, not just in the final weeks. The biggest impact you can have is getting your alts and potential rerolls ready for the new tier.
Priority 1: Alt and Reroll Preparation
This is the most influential thing for your team. A well-geared alt for splits beats minor upgrades on your main that get replaced week 1.
- 4-piece tier set (mandatory)
- Weapons within reasonable range of your main
- Two functional trinkets
- All slots at acceptable ilvl
Starting a new tier with a poorly geared character makes early M+ farming miserable and can be demotivating. If you're considering a reroll, gear it properly before the transition.
Dinars help significantly here - you can target exactly what your alts need rather than hoping for drops.
What Actually Survives Transitions
Most gear gets replaced immediately, but a few categories are worth targeting:
Trinkets with unique effects that scale with your overall power rather than trinket ilvl.
Example: Ky'veza's Transmitter
Weapons with unique effects, though it's been a while since we've seen one worth going out of your way for. Generally, ilvl is king.
Rings with perfect stat combinations. The second ring you replace in a new tier can sometimes be harder to find.
Strategy
When you start thinking about the transition:
- Evaluate gear that might survive the patch - Is there an obvious overbudget trinket or unique weapon worth chasing?
- Assess alt readiness - Can your alts contribute meaningfully to early splits?
- Consider reroll needs - Does a potential reroll have a good starting point if the reroll is needed?
- Stop minor upgrades - Don't waste resources on incremental main character improvements, focus on bigger upgrades, mains can get loot from M+.
A 6 ilvl upgrade on bracers that gets replaced in week 1 versus completing an alt's tier set that enables effective split farming - the choice is clear.
Timeline Approach
Early tier: Standard priorities - main gets upgrades, alts get leftovers
Mid-tier: Start evaluating what might survive and alt readiness
Late tier: Shift resources heavily toward alt preparation unless chasing confirmed survivors
The exact timing depends on your guild's split needs and your own goals, but thinking early prevents scrambling at the end.
- Biggest impact: Alt and reroll preparation for splits and early M+ farming
- Worth chasing: Overbudget trinkets (like Transmitter), unique weapons, perfect ring stats
- Gets replaced: Tier pieces, most trinkets, majority of armor slots
- Strategy: Think early, shift resources from minor main upgrades to alt functionality