Hi guys,

got question bout items where you can put mods, when you take all modes from an item (armor, weapon) you staing with base armor of the item and base dmg - with are very low, how to compare item that has mods on it with item without mods? how to determine with of them will be better to use with mods?

ty for help

Z -

I've seen that question quite a bit in beta and in the Early Access play - essentially, Orange gear is unique stuff.

Specifically, the differences between base stats on orange gear are so miniscule, and the stat values so minor, that they're moot, largely immaterial. Orange gear is designed to let those who like tweaking tweak to their heart's content, and is meant to be worn for the life of your character.

There are moments during your advancement when your orange gear will fall behind loot available to you, or your resources to keep it upgraded (especially if you put orange gear on your companions as well), but the differences between orange gear types, at least by level 23, seem to be completely cosmetic.

I personally like orange gear - but it's up to you to either stick with a set you love and keep it upgraded, or to work in the blue and purple gearsets to accomplish the same goal.