This is just MMO reality. Most of the players don't play pvp or play it casually, but still balance changes are made based on pvp. This is to ensure that everyone can have fun playing the game: unbalanced pve is playable and can be fun, but unbalanced pvp is just something terrible. Typically in MMOs there will be some small pve adjustments after major balance changes, like buffing/nerfing pve enemys' stats.
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Dohvakiian
Cant merch without some money or gear in the first place.
You can buy money with plat and start merching.