head to head
BastionvsCrystal of Atlan
Bastion leans Optimization (Practiced Mastery); Crystal of Atlan leans Optimization (Practiced Mastery).
BastionCrystal of Atlan
Axis by axis
Execution5 vs 5
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads0 vs 1
Crystal of Atlan leans harder on reads: Dungeon bosses are scripted; PvP is a side mode
Variance2 vs 2
Even - both lean on variance about the same.
Optimization6 vs 7
Crystal of Atlan leans harder on optimization: Build paths, gear economy and rotation math dominate
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.

