Attuning IO Sets that Max out Below level 50

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I hope most people know this, but I've seen some bad advice a few times, so I want to post just in case.

 

I have seen a few instances of people telling others to attune sets that max out below 50 to increase their bonuses. I know why they suggest this, because if you attune the IO, the numbers go up.

 

However, if you look at the power, or the combat attributes, there is no actual gain beyond the max level the set can normally go to.

 

You can verify this yourself on the beta server easily by tracking say, s/l resist. Add a level 40 reactive armor set and note the s/l resist. Then, attune the reactive armor set. Your characters total s/l resist will stay the same.

 

Please be aware that the number on the IO itself is misleading. If you attune it, it goes up, but it is NOT actually providing the increased benefit.