Thistle Ring not working correctly?

[Butter]

After testing, i found out where my lifesteal comes from. Not sure if it works right but it comes from - Thistle Ring. Per my understanding, it should hurt self with each hit however, it lifesteals instead LOL. - Build and fight test here -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMX93QXhF7I

[Zynj]

Yup. Seems to be the case.
I did entertain the idea it could be because of Resistance, as in some RPGs where for example an Undead with 200% Poison resistance would be healed from poison damage, but I don't think that's the case here. (e.g assuming for example the Thistle did Fire DMG to self)

Became a lot stronger when deciding to try it out on a Plate Armor/Greatsword Build.

[Baron01]

Originally posted by Zynj:

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Became a lot stronger when deciding to try it out on a Plate Armor/Greatsword Build.

I would not use it in its current bugged form as it will be fixed sooner or later, however, this is less important in EA than in full game. It is shame so many rings are currently bugged, I hope the devs fix these bugs soon.

[Chief All Day]

Originally posted by Baron01:

Originally posted by Zynj:

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Became a lot stronger when deciding to try it out on a Plate Armor/Greatsword Build.

I would not use it in its current bugged form as it will be fixed sooner or later, however, this is less important in EA than in full game. It is shame so many rings are currently bugged, I hope the devs fix these bugs soon.

This is probably the worst advice I have seen here. I use double Thistle Rings currently, as after todays patch (#5) the Plagued Rings don't work as well. I am able to boost my healing effects up to +98% with normal gear I have farmed or enchanted, and out-heal the Knight at the end of the Crucible due to damage done = healing.
YMMV