I'm not one to start raid teams anyway, so I never restrict who I play with, but there ARE benefits to being a higher level.
Defense.
Armor with 36 light always has more defense (not to mention Discipline, Intellect, and strength). I agree with lack of extra damage done (assuming maxed weapons, which most players that are newer level 29's or 30's don't have yet) but higher level will reduce damage taken, helping you stay alive.
It's tough going in a raid with lower leveled players rocking blue heavys and specials. I love the challenge for me, but I can see where some people just want to get it done.
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You take the same damage as a Lvl 30 if you're 32. You're right about the weapons however.
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I'm not sure I agree. I've gone into raids from doing bounties where I'm wearing gear that I was leveling. So I'm down to level 30 or 31, and forget to put on my "32 pants". One Praetorian pound, and I'm dead on the plate. Put on the big boy pants, and I can go a couple of rounds with him. I've never tested numbers, so maybe it's mental, but wearing 32 gear, I'll hold the left plate alone. Anything less, I'll need a hand (or at least eyes on my backside so I can shotty the Minotaurs).
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I think there is a video about that on Planet Destiny so yeah... Also lol at 32 pants.