Many folks know that my playgroup is taking a strange path through the game. We're still going to be 75 for awhile yet, but because the jump to L80 is expensive, I've been starting preparations early. I'm uncertain about emblem selection at 80, however. After SoF, emblem choices are easier: Discord in SoD, whatever progression allows in UF, Aggressive Dreams in HoT.
But that's a long way away in our current playstyle plan. The SoF emblems do not have an option that is high AC/HP/hWis. In fact, both emblems with hWis (Elemental Ice and Tri'Qaras) are otherwise fairly feeble. But with only 5 hWis at maximum, especially considering that I will not have raid gear for the full 100% emblem power (thus, 3 hWis), is that even worth itemizing for at the L80 tier? Or is the markedly better AC/HP on something like Elemental Earth probably the way to go? Factions are not an issue; I have more than enough time to grind rep if required.
Frankly, if these weren't 16k each, I'd be more inclined to experimentation. Anyone remember what they used way back in the before-time when SoF was content?