Difference between 6 and 7 Athletics

[CrazyCracka420]

I'd always take 1 more athletics than 1 more IF. 

That being said, I wouldn't suggest someone go for 21 agility just to have 1 more athletics than 6, but if you already have 21 AGI, then yeah I'd suggest going 7

[Dooz]

I'm with the +1ath>+1if crowd. And 7 is beautiful.

[tizzango]

Depends on your playstyle I guess . I take the 7 athletics for footwork so I can get around shielders, and even players with bad footwork !

It works for the following as well:

Helps you catch archers and other nerds
Allows you to target-switch
Run away from mobs
Get from A to B quicker
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I'm not even sure if 2 additional HP is a swings-worth of damage?

[Bronto]

I'm of the school of thought that your shield is your IF and as a shielder you need that extra speed! good luck man.