Are any group geared enchanters replacing their tome from EoK with the t2 shield for the extra 500hp and 800mana? I Admit, its pretty dumb that caster shields got zero ac upgrade this expansion.
I opted for two-handers with bigger sympathetic procs for DPS. The mana return off that tome and the 800 extra mana haven't been that significant for me. As for the shield... I just try not to get hit, but if I grab agro, there are plenty of tools to drop it.
I always keep a shield up on my enchanter. Not only does she end up pulling alot in HS, but I Actively mez which also makes me take alot of hits. Otherwise I'd love a staff