I got in this argument last night with a group who criticized me for only being 31 (I wanted to use ruin wings). You stand over there and act superior while I save your ass. Watched my "pro 32" relic holder get eaten 3 times but I couldn't hold the relic because I was "only 31". People just don't get it, damage is the exact same it is capped at level 30. Defense is only a slight bit higher because of the 32 gear. Half tempted to just wear my VoG gear whenever I do it from now on.