End Game gear (Heavy gear) worth the punishment?

[iSynden]

Zagis' Armor: +18% stam cost, +30% mana cost, -18% movement speed
Wolf Plate: +14% stam cost, +15% mana cost. -9% movement speed
Tsar Set: +14% stam cost, +15% mana cost, -29% movement speed
Palladium: +9% stam cost, +30% mana cost, -10% movement speed
Plate Set: +14% stam cost, +50% mana cost, -14% movement speed
Kintsugi Set: +16% stam cost, +50% mana cost, -29% movement speed
Elite Plate Set: +14% stam cost, +50% mana cost, -14% movement speed

Main thing these has above the Entomber Set for example is 'Impact' and 'Protection' Question is is it worth to actually aim for one of these with these massive punishments when you can just as well finish the rest of the game without even considering them?

[Panic Fire]

Movement speed is more important than armor so you can pretty much ignore all armor besides master trader with bird mask/

[God Emperor Of Man]

trained in Latent/passive skills to withstand the burden of heavy armor/ backpacks. Ive been using heavy plate from as soon as i was able to afford it. Currently in the marshes so i stored my wolf armor and am using Palladium for the poison res. I love amount of dmg i can face tank and have no issue. When trained in the proper latent skills you can move freely and tank enormous amounts of dmg compare to none plate wearers and still have full fast dodges with min impact to stamina. My buddy plays the mage and I the full plate warrior with Shield. It has been super fun and have never had any issues. Currently over 60hrs in with this character and would never go back to lighter armors. That being said when in the desert the only armor that I own which allows me to survive the heavy heat is the Pathfinder set which i do have to switch to when im down there. Other then that im always found in full plate & carrying a big shield.

Currently Equipped: Full Palladium Armor
Palladium Shield
SkyCrown Mace
Glowstone Backpack


heavy armors are only a punishment to those who are not trained to use them properly.

[God Emperor Of Man]

spread amidst the human settlements are the trainers offering all the skills you could ever need to be whatever you would like to be. Allowing you to specialize and perfect builds without having to worry about "punishment".

Trying to be something your are not however, is very punishing.