This is interesting:
So we might be able to carry situational gear, but using it correctly and at the right times will require foresight and tactics.
Quote:When equipping a piece of gear in the midst of battle, the attributes it grants will be halved for a period of 30 seconds.
This measure is in place to deter frequent switches to high-level classes while in combat.
So we might be able to carry situational gear, but using it correctly and at the right times will require foresight and tactics.