Hello,
Symbol grades are not equivalent.
As an example, Archer cross class to Warrior provides G4 AC with 40AC value. However, 40AC is greater than a blue rare G4 Hardest item.
This is a problem because Archer cross class to Priest provides magic resistance which is equivalent to it's blue rare. Why is it that the Hardest Symbol is almost equivalent to a G8 blue rare item? Another example is Desperado with G4 Force with 40 attack power; not a G8 level value.
I believe this hurts the balance for Archers as all other classes can carry shields on top of the Symbol 40 AC.
My suggestion consist of 2 options:
1. Reduce the AC value for hardest Symbol to it's equivalent blue rare G4
2. Increase the value for other Symbols to be equivalent to a G8, similar to how Hardest Symbol is being treated
Open for debate.
Regards,
Krypton