This is just powercreep talking. Willpower, isn't bad, but it isn't amazing. It does lack offensive additions, but a good primary and pool picks cover that. Know your limitations. A WP brute isn't going to Tank Recluse on just IOs, but it is still a VERY playable character. Expect to have a slow time if you play say, Staff/WP, but you should be fine. No one is throwing WP brutes off of teams.