Cataclysm gear...talk about item inflation

[Ughmahedhurtz]

Just saw some links to the Cataclysm gear. All I can say is, ROFL! 83 blues have more stats than heroic i277 raid content.

http://www.mmo-champion.com/content/...lysm-Item-List

Example:
Blightborne Warplate
Chest Plate
2756 Armor
+139 Strength
+239 Stamina
Red Socket
Blue Socket
Yellow Socket
Socket Bonus: +12 Stamina
Item Level 277
Equip: Increases defense rating by 122 (24.8 @ L80).
Equip: Increases your dodge rating by 122 (3.1% @ L80).
Equip: Improves hit rating by 69 (2.1% @ L80).

versus a Blacksmithing item:
Redsteel Breastplate
Rare
Binds when equipped
Chest Plate
3128 Armor
+268 Strength
+401 Stamina
Requires Level 83
Item Level 333
Equip: Improves haste rating by 178.
Equip: Increases your mastery rating by 178.


And level 81 blue 2H weapons at 397dps, 200ish agi/str and 350ish stam + 150ish mastery.

If I'm reading things right, entry level 78-80 greens will be roughly equivalent to i232 badge gear, minus the bonuses. 78-81 blues will be closer to i245 badge gear and non-heroic ICC25 gear. And anything after 83 has no equivalent. Be interesting to see what JC gems look like. If it's similar inflation, you might get to 84 with your ICC25 heroic loot before replacing it with Cata blues.