head to head
vs
NeverwintervsPax Dei
Neverwinter leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); Pax Dei leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
NeverwinterPax Dei
Axis by axis
Execution4 vs 3
Neverwinter leans harder on execution: Action-combat dodges and rotations, fairly lenient
Reads2 vs 4
Pax Dei leans harder on reads: PvP clan politics and fights involve real human opponents
Variance3 vs 2
Neverwinter leans harder on variance: Loot drops and enchant rolls
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.