Velium Swiftblade VS CSS + SCHW

[cactus]

Hello my fellow auto attackers!

I'm trying to determine which weapon/haste combo would be a better overall DPS setup for my twink Barbarian Rogue I plan on making soon.

Setup #1:

MH: Serpent's Tooth (13/27)
OH: Crystalline Short Sword (12/24)
HASTE: Silver Chitin Handwraps (22% Haste)

Setup #2:

MH: Serpent's Tooth (13/27)
OH: Velium Swiftblade (5/24, Haste Item)
HASTE: Velium Swiftblade (36% Haste)


Would the additional haste and thus increased backstab refresh rate equate to a larger DPS gain than the better ratio of the CSS? Let me know what you think.

Thanks!

[Troxx]

At low levels Velium swiftblade should win. As you get past those early low levels and your dual wield and double attack climb, the CSS should win by a large margin.

[cactus]

The idea for this configuration would be like 1-50

[RDawg816]

Usually your dual-wield and double attack pick up around level 30 when you reach 150 skill. I would guess around that level you would want a better offhand. I'm sure someone could do the math.... it won't be me though. [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[Lhancelot]

I asked this question a while back too, and many people replied that the velium swiftblade coupled with a good piercer was better, at least until you get your epic.

Essentially the second hand weapon is a stat stick, and you should benefit from the extra 14% haste if you use a velium swiftblade over any added stats a secondary weapon might give.

Tbh I don't think it makes a huge difference either way, rogue dps with either setup while leveling will outperform any other dps easily and you will always be sought after for your raw damage.