head to head
MagickavsSalt and Sacrifice
Magicka leans Optimization (Practiced Mastery); Salt and Sacrifice leans Optimization (Practiced Mastery).
MagickaSalt and Sacrifice
Axis by axis
Execution6 vs 6
Even - both lean on execution about the same.
Reads1 vs 2
Salt and Sacrifice leans harder on reads: Scripted hunts, light PvP option
Variance2 vs 3
Salt and Sacrifice leans harder on variance: Mage and material drops
Optimization7 vs 7
Even - both lean on optimization about the same.
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.

