Should NOT exist. Maybe extra stats sure, those are less impactful. Damage resistance and damage output should not be affected by whether or not the thing is new. Tiers are already pushing the new gear extremely hard over the old gear, and this is an insane change. Its like if you had rampage x1 or vorpal on the heavy because its newer. I'm not happy about new stuff needing to be better and feeling like my old stuff will be inadequate, but when it's not just a feel and instead is a VERY tangible effect on my performance in the game, then I am upset. Perks and stats are already getting stronger, we don't need the flat damage to be better too.