Right now, the HoH requires that you must have:
2* equipment(Rank 4-1)
3* equipment(R 5-2)
4* equipment(R 6-2)
and 5* equipment(R 8-2)
But what about that?:
To have certification in HoH, you must have:
2* equipment(Rank 4-1)
3* or lv10 2* equipment(R 5-2)
4* equipment(R 6-2)
and 5* or lv10 4* equipment(R 8-2)
A lv10 2* weapons are more stronger than a lv1 3* (the same between lv10 4* and lv1 5*) on terms of damage.
A lv10 2* gears are equal to lv1 3* (the same between lv10 4* and lv1 5*) on terms of defense.
So, theorically, you are able to deal with you'll face ahead.
And, for example, on Rank 8-2, you can complete HoH with a mix of 5* and lv10 4* equipment.
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Do you think I want to see 2* knights in RT? Do you think I see 3* players beating the Toxilargo? Do you think I want 1*s dying at the Royal Jelly Palaces and begging for revives?