Most likely because they aren't RNG drops. They aren't mark bought equipment either. Since they're so easy to get bungie probably just gave them low stats, although I do agree that it's absurdly low.
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3 defense is what your starting hood has though and the cape is a drop from level 34/35 prison. Like sure its not THAT hard but i find skolas to be harder than say, crota. I mean none of this will matter in 2 weeks but still >_<
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Kinda agree, I like the way the new system pans out but Def on Cosmetic items(Marks,Bonds,Cloaks) feels kinda backasswards
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I thought class items would give your character utility abilities. 150 defense off a year 1 class item is a little ridiculous, but whatever I'll take it. This first week could be seen as a kind of "beta" for TTK. I'm sure even now bungie has a lot of details to hammer out.
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I dont think the item having a defense value is bad. But the fact that its a set value which cant be upgraded in anyway does kill it. I hope the have a variety of cosmetic items with the highest possible defense otherwise this is gonna be a repeat of TDB with everyone wearing the exact same thing