LFR is just a 25 man dungeon group with same difficulty as 5 man heroics and thus should at least not drop items with higher Ilvl as 5 man heroics.
After all LFRs purpose was to show content for players with no time for raiding.
Exactly, and that's what it boils down to. LFR is a source of progression for those with limited time, those who can't put weeks into normal or heroic mode raids. Those who do have the resources to do so can do LFR in addition to normal mode if they want to, and thus end up with better gear in return for the extra effort of beating harder content. |
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Everyone benefits from better gear. You could be asked the same question about why you're striving for normal raid gear. It makes harder content easier to complete, content that may be in the game now or later down the line. |
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You personally feel the level of effort required for 5-man heroics is the same as LFR. That's your opinion, many disagree. And yes, LFR is a choice whether you want to admit that or not. Obviously, if you want to be able to get through normal mode as efficiently as possible, then you'll want put in the effort to get your LFR gear, but it's by no means essential. |