Validity of the Maximum Potential of Inner Force with Righteous Fire

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Validity of the Maximum Potential of Inner Force (2+ LvL Aura Helm) while using Righteous Fire
Note: I am not including the +6 elemental resist node near Inner Force.
Note: English is not my first language, sorry if I do not make it very clear.

Problem::

. Self damage from Righteous Fire is boosted to 118% by Inner Force

Thoughts:

. Righteous Fire (87% more spell Damage)(102.66% more spell damage with Inner Force)
. Increase Level of Aura Gems
. The only item that can do this is Alpha's Howl
. 2+ LvL Aura Gems might break the RF limit and make Inner Force valid.

Calculations:

* +2 Level of Aura Gems (Vitality/Discipline/Haste/Purity/Clarity)

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(LvL20)(w/o Inner Force) -> (LvL22)(w/ Inner Force)

Spoiler

*Vitality: %HPRegen 1.5% -> 1.888%
*Discipline: +ES 212 -> 274.94
*Haste: IRS 6% -> 7% | ICS 13% -> 16.52%
*Purity: 4EleRes 27% -> 34.22 | 4EleMaxRes 4% -> 4.72% (using wiki)
*Clarity: +MARegen 21.4 -> 27.14

Net Gain: 0.3% HPRegen | +62.94 ES | 1% IRS | 3.52% ICS | 7.22% 4EleRes | .72% MaxRes | +5.74 MARegen

(LvL20)(w/ Inner Force) -> (LvL22)(w/ Inner Force)

Spoiler

*Vitality: %HPRegen 1.77% -> 1.88%
*Discipline: +ES 250.16 -> 274.94
*Haste: IRS 7% -> 7% | ICS 15.34% -> 16.52%
*Purity: 4EleRes 31.86% -> 34.22 | 4EleMaxRes 4.72% -> 4.72% (using wiki)
*Clarity: +MARegen 25.252 -> 27.14

Net Gain: 0.11% HPRegen | +24.78 ES | 0% IRS | 1.18% ICS | 2.36% 4EleRes | 0% MaxRes | +1.888 MARegen

. Only unique that has +2 Aura Gem Level is Alpha's Howl

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Advantages from Alpha's Howl

* +2 Level of Gems Aura Gems
* 8% reduced Mana Reserved
* Cannot be Frozen
* 25% Chance to avoid being chilled
* 20-30% Cold Resistance

Disadvantages from Alpha's Howl:

* Dexterity requirement
* Evasion Rating, not Energy Shield

Calculations:

Note: LvL 22 Auras w/ Inner Force vs LvL 20 Auras w/o Inner Force
Note: Only two or three of the aura's will be able to be activated at level 22 so keep in that in mind when you are viewing the benefits of the auras with inner force.
Note: Quick switching with Alpha's Howl is implied. I had to add a note for disclaimer's sake.
Note: I did not include for increased mana reservation or cost for level 22 auras as that is besides the point.

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(*)Righteous Fire + Inner Force: Net Difference : 15% increased spell damage(87% -> 102.66%), 2.09% of max life delt to self as fire damage(9.31% -> 2.09 w/ Purity).

(*) Auras + Inner Force: Net Difference : 3.52% increase cast speed, .72% increased maximum resistance, +62.94 energy shield added, 1% increased run speed, +5.74 regenerated per second.

(*) Nullification(4 Skill Points): 32% increased energy shield, 32% increased evasion rating, +8 to all resistances, 10% increased energy shield recovery time reduction.

Conclusion:

(*)The slight benefits that are attained from Inner Force are significantly negated by Righteous Fire and can be easily mimicked, if not improved, by using the skill points elsewhere.