I've got a decent stock of these now. I've already bought the Libram of Obstruction, and I'm torn on the next item to buy. I can make up the DEF via Trinkets or gemming, so I'm not terribly worried about swapping DEF for other mitigation/avoidance. But every option seems to be just as good or as bad as the other.
Armory
Chained Military Gorget? I'm a JC, and I have the Titanium Earthguard Chain
Waistguard of Living Iron? I'd almost prefer to grind for Skadi's Iron Belt
Heroes' Redemption Breastplate? It's sweet, but I'd lose a pile of DEF and Exp.
Heroes' Redemption Handguards? Again, sweet. But this would be swapping Block Rating for Dodge. I like Dodge, it's nice to take no damage, but I was trying to work on my %block.
In summary, every EoH item either appears to be a very small upgrade, or a sidegrade which requires compromising one defensive ability in favor of boosting another. I can't decide which would be a clear upgrade for me.
Edit: Link typo
Edited, Feb 23rd 2009 2:24pm by Kompera