I have a which I really like for the 12% specialize alteration mod. But it is otherwise a pretty outdated item. I recently got a which, is somewhat of an upgrade even in its beginning state, and when I get a steam core in it, the stats will be so much better.
But: that 12% specialize alteration mod. It's hard to give that up. So my compromise plan is to use the Ritualchanter hat when I am the group's healer, and the Alloy-link when I am soloing (and therefore mostly dotting, and getting smacked around some).
Does that make sense? Or am I missing something?