Originally Posted by
Trystangst
It does seem odd - the stat distribution.
5* Level 34 Guardian Talisman (Firece) - 1472 HP, 616 ATK, 147 MR, 2 Set ATKxDEF - Bonus is a stat boost, so higher stats to be expected.
5* Level 34 Explosive Talisman (Safeguard) - 982 HP, 371 ATK, 98 MR, 3 set Explosive Shield - OK. Lower stats because of added shield skill. Requires 3, which means a large loss of stats.
5* Level 34 Burning Talisman (Fierce) - 1472 HP, 616 ATK, 147 DEF, 2 Set Burn Augment - Now wait - same stats as the Guardian, adds a passive augment for with only 2 Talisman requirement.
So why is the Explosive so much weaker than the Guardian or Burning? Explosive Shield is good, but not 2000 HP and 1000 ATK better. Plus it's not a passive shield - you need to activate it using 6 Power.