Magic Items under CBM

[Wrana]

Originally Posted by Amorphous

It is a mistake to only think of situations where everything is researched and all gems are in equal demand.

Of course! And I think that's a common mistake which CBM authors often do.
As for Brands, etc., it was a main CBM trend for some time to make AoE items cheaper/easier to research. This also includes Boots of Behemoth at 0 Construction currently, and Evening Star at 2 Construction (don't remember current version, but it was some time ago - I used it with devastating results).
Wraith Sword is quite useful - though it's possible that Standart of the Damned is better. But on the other hand, the latter reduces bearer's combat abilities, so he can be swarmed and needs bodyguards...