So pre-buffing is cancer, but before each battle I should:
Change my armor to match or beat enemy attack penetration values.
Change my weapon set to penetrate through enemy armor values.
Adjust weapon modals in case that's not enough.
Change my wizard's grimoire in case my spell selection is not optimal.
Color me skeptical.
No.
What I meant is that if you want your rogue to dual wield dagger in leather armor, then good for you. But don't whine about enemies who tank pierce/slash damage, just have another, secondary weapon set.
Changing armor to make your character significantly more durable is something to consider, but then again you're free to go with leather all the time. And to whine about the squeeshiness of it.
I mean, it's tactical considerations. There are situations when you want your modal on, some when you want your modal off. Some where you have to reconsider the weaponry, and some where you could benefit from lighter/heavier armor. Not all at the same time and whatever you're facing.
Now yeah, pre-buffing is anoying specifically because there is no situation where casting bless/chant/duhs is to be considered, it's a no brainer.