Crusader Orb Crafting

[Quinnly]

Ok So there are two Tanking crafted items involving crusader orbs.

Breastplate of the White Knight - Item - World of Warcraft Chest

Saronite Swordbreakers - Item - World of Warcraft Bracers

Discuss which is the better option to craft first, assuming you have access to heroic 10 man ToC gear and 245 Tier gear.

[Mell]

I would definintly pick the chest out of the 2. Dreadscale Bracers - Item - World of Warcraft I find this to be just as good if not better than the bracers and pretty easy to get. Depending on your dodge and parry rating one might be better than the other I know with my gear I get better total avoidance from these. And with the new gear their is no lack of defense.

[Quinnly]

I was looking at that myself, but dodge>Parry :\. Moar posts go

[Pruke]

I made the bracers 1st and I had the bracers linked above already. I prefer dodge over parry.

[Daereg]

The chest is a great item, not to be replaced until Heroic T9 or
Chestplate of the Towering Monstrosity - Item - World of Warcraft
Judging by how difficult Heroic 25 Beasts is, could be a while before that item becomes commonplace, so the chest is probably worth getting.
The bracers however are not as worthwhile since 10 Man Heroic Beasts drops
Dreadscale Armguards - Item - World of Warcraft
Which have more stamina due to socket bonus and more pure avoidance although not as much defense .
Chest can be worth it, go for it if you can afford it.