I preferred being a lust int mage in endgame pvp, but now we are at a new level with new gear. Being as how elite int is rarely dropping, like most mages, I have gone mostly dex. I love the dodge for int or dex. I really don't think it is excessive, HOWEVER, because of the other classes abilities, it makes the mage ridiculously OP. Like, not fun to play OP. I think bears were put in their place and I'm happy with them. Birds on the other hand.... W....T....F. I will not be leveling or playing my bird which is sad. They have no chance against mage, IDK how they do against bear. I think their damage output should be higher, or their crit, so that they are on an even playing field with mage. Finally a non pally has a good chance at beating a bear regularly. Was getting tired of myth farming me, now the tables are turned, but I get bored when it is so easy to kill someone, so there will be no retaliation.