Legendary crafted gear

That is FAN tastic! Thank you for that.

 

Just listen to him!

 

I'm digging this idea. You're still making a hundred items to get one good one (maybe) but vendors aren't filled with garbage anymore. Though, I think this idea only works if there's a massive beneficial change to MW/enchanting. Making a hundred bows and ending up with crap MW/Enchs and fails would be the height of disappointment.

 

They could add a special bonus to armor/weapon when it hits legendary level to make it viable.. even if you dont get the mw /enhcants wanted ..the stats on the weap/armor could get a 30 % bonus for level upgrade ( 30% more avoid, more resist, more dmg so on ) and as an example when meteoric plate armor hits legendary level it could gain 10hp regen ...that would make it a highly sought piece even with failed mw/enchants.

 

True. I'm not too concerned with the specifics on that, so long as it's accounted for somehow. But I've entirely given up on second tier materials for crafting because it's so heartbreaking to spend months gathering beetles only to throw away 90% of what you make with them, and then still end up with gear I don't want due to lousy/unwanted MWs. It hurts a lot less when all I'm throwing away is curing salt and hides. (And don't get me started on Alchemy...)