So, the burning question: what’s the *cheapest* infusion option? Well, buckle up, because it ain’t exactly a straightforward answer. It kinda depends on what you’re after and how much time you’re willing to put in.
First off, let’s ditch the super fancy, blinged-out stuff. Those Fractal infusions? Those legendary armor infusions? Yeah, those are for the whales. We’re hunting for budget-friendly goodness here.
I saw some chatter about WvW infusions. Honestly, those 5 laurels + 125 badges sounds like a pretty decent deal *if* you’re already playing WvW. If you’re not a WvW type of person, grinding that out just for the infusion probably isn’t worth the sanity, in my humble opinion. It’s all about the time investment, you feel me?
Then there’s the whole “cosmetic aura” rabbit hole. I mean, a *true* infusion is gonna give you those stat boosts, but if you just want a cool effect, sometimes there are other options. Like, the “Polyluminescent Undulating Refractors” that I saw mentioned? They aren’t technically infusions *but* you can upgrade them, which is kinda neat and might be a cheaper alternative.
Ugh, and don’t even get me started on the market! Prices fluctuate like crazy, especially for those cosmetic ones. One day something’s cheap, the next day it’s inflated because some streamer made a video about it. *sigh* It’s a gamble, really. Keep an eye on the TP prices, and you might get lucky and snag a deal.
Okay, so the bottom line? I’d say, if you *really* need the stats and play WvW already, those WvW infusions are probably your best bet. If you just want the *look*, do some digging, check out those Refractors, and watch the TP like a hawk. Oh, and for the love of all that’s holy, don’t skimp out on your gear just for an infusion. Priorities, people! Priorities!