Ring of Spell Storing vs. Bloodstone

[varusso]

How do they compare in value? Are they an even trade, or is one worth more than the other. Specifically on Argonessen, since relative values fluctuate a bit between different servers.

[pSINNa]

Some may call me crazy, but i've traded a spare bloodstone for one at least once, and i've also traded a spare spell storing ring for a bloodstone on occasion.

Whether they are worth the same in usefullness? That's really up to you depending on what your character needs.

But it seems that doing a straight swap either way seems to be acceptable in terms of trade value.

Coit out~

[phalaeo]

They're acceptable as a 1-1 trade, although the Bloodstone has arguably more trade value when used in trades not involving a RoSS.

[Phalcon]

lol I have about 10 Spell storing rings for whoever thinks they are worth 1-1 bring me a bag of bloodstones and you can take all the Rings. In my opinion though the Bloodstone is worth more. Put it this way if someone offered me 3 rings for 1 bloodstone I would say no. If they offered me 5 then I might say yes.

[phalaeo]

lol I have about 10 Spell storing rings for whoever thinks they are worth 1-1 bring me a bag of bloodstones and you can take all the Rings. In my opinion though the Bloodstone is worth more. Put it this way if someone offered me 3 rings for 1 bloodstone I would say no. If they offered me 5 then I might say yes.

That's why I said they were an acceptable trade, not a "preferred" trade. Personally, I think the Bloodstone is worth more, but I've seen plenty of 1-1 trades. I've scratched my head, but I've seen it.

[Yaga_Nub]

Everything has exactly the trade value that the other party thinks it does. If you say, "I will trade you a RoSS for a Bloodstone," and the other person says, "OK," then you have defined the value for you two and to hell with what people on the forums or trade channel say.

[Loromir]

I guess it would depend on what class your character is. For a Caster, the ROSS would be much more valuable than the Bloodstone. Where as for a Melee, ROSS might be useless vs Bloodstone.

It is all based on perspective.

[k1ngp1n]

Everything has exactly the trade value that the other party thinks it does. If you say, "I will trade you a RoSS for a Bloodstone," and the other person says, "OK," then you have defined the value for you two and to hell with what people on the forums or trade channel say.

It's a beautiful thing, isn't it?

[elraido]

I will put it this way. Bloodstone is a WAY more common of a drop than a SS ring. Between a friend and I, we have pulled 15 bloodstones to 3 spell storing rings. That being said, normally a bloodstone is worth more to melee toons than a spell storing ring is to casters.

The thing is, the ss ring was made back when the cap was 10-12. People had significanly fewer spell points available. Now, what is 75 points? If you epic it on the other hand, that is a MUCH different story. But good luck on that one.

[Yaga_Nub]

It's a beautiful thing, isn't it?

Very much so but fails to explain such factors as Cliff Lee taking less money to be in Philly or when two people decide to trade items that others seem to value at a higher price.

[kernal42]

I will put it this way. Bloodstone is a WAY more common of a drop than a SS ring. Between a friend and I, we have pulled 15 bloodstones to 3 spell storing rings. That being said, normally a bloodstone is worth more to melee toons than a spell storing ring is to casters.

The thing is, the ss ring was made back when the cap was 10-12. People had significanly fewer spell points available. Now, what is 75 points? If you epic it on the other hand, that is a MUCH different story. But good luck on that one.

By the time I pulled my SS ring, I was about level 17; the +75 sp was almost totally useless and not worth the time it takes to invoke. That said, it has saved my rear a few times, so I'm glad I do have it.

IMO, Bloodstone is the better item, and should be desired by far more builds. It is, however, more common.

Cheers,
Kernal

[Trillea]

For endgame-looking people the Epic RoSS heavily outweighs the Epic bloodstone especially since seeker 10 is on the epic Marilith chain.

[EyeRekon]

For endgame-looking people the Epic RoSS heavily outweighs the Epic bloodstone especially since seeker 10 is on the epic Marilith chain.

Epic is a totally different valuation perspective. While leveling up a toon or TR, Bloodstone has incredible value for more builds and will be worn almost constantly. RoSS otoh is just a clicky and doesn't buy you any more SP than a pot can provide or simply using scrolls or wands can do to conserve. Seeker cannot be had that way.

Supply? Yes Bloodstones are more plentiful due to the greater number of chests that can drop it.

Epic RoSS, now that's a serious item. Everyone and their dog wants one. Good luck being the lottery winner person to loot the almost extinct shard b/c no one will hand it over. Unless there is a change in drop rates don't ever expect to even see one during your time in DDO.

Epic Bloodstone is a pretty lame.

[Ashbinder]

For endgame-looking people the Epic RoSS heavily outweighs the Epic bloodstone especially since seeker 10 is on the epic Marilith chain.

Epic RoSS does not exist. It's a myth perpetuated by the melees to get casters to do Epic ADQ.

[phillymiket]

Some may call me crazy, but i've traded a spare bloodstone for one at least once, and i've also traded a spare spell storing ring for a bloodstone on occasion.
Whether they are worth the same in usefullness? That's really up to you depending on what your character needs.
But it seems that doing a straight swap either way seems to be acceptable in terms of trade value.
Coit out~

I've made that trade. The bloodstone seems to go for more on that AH but really it's which you need and has more usefulness to you. If you take away the AH cut then it doesn't seem worth it to sell the BS then buy the RoSS.

Very much so but fails to explain such factors as Cliff Lee taking less money to be in Philly or when two people decide to trade items that others seem to value at a higher price.

Hello? He gets to live in Philly.
We also threw in a cheesesteak and promised that not only will we not boo him that bad the first time he makes a mistake but also we would return his loved ones the moment the contract was signed.
Square deal.

[Phalcon]

Epic RoSS does not exist. It's a myth perpetuated by the melees to get casters to do Epic ADQ.

Stanley and I have one hehe. So the Shard does exist, but I have only seen it once and I was lucky to get it.

[Phalcon]

I will put it this way. Bloodstone is a WAY more common of a drop than a SS ring. Between a friend and I, we have pulled 15 bloodstones to 3 spell storing rings. That being said, normally a bloodstone is worth more to melee toons than a spell storing ring is to casters.

The thing is, the ss ring was made back when the cap was 10-12. People had significanly fewer spell points available. Now, what is 75 points? If you epic it on the other hand, that is a MUCH different story. But good luck on that one.

I agree that because you can pull Bloodstone from various chests it is a lot more common however I somehow have a ton of them sitting in a mule bank collecting dust, if youd like to trade ill give you 2 rings per 1 bloodstone. hit me up if you want.