Noc blade vs Soulbinder vs Deathbringers rod

[kunark_lizzie]

Levels 25-50

Can anyone offer experience on what works out for best dps w and w/o haste?

Generally speaking, is 2h > 1h for dps?

thx

[lecompte]

Generally speaking, if you can't duel wield, better ratio = better dps but need to consider the damage bonus that is more worthwhile on faster weapons at higher levels.

To make it easier for people that follow me up:
http://wiki.project1999.org/Deathbringer%27s_Rod
http://wiki.project1999.org/Noctivagant_Blade
http://wiki.project1999.org/Soul_Binder

Overall Ratio:
Soul Binder 1.5
Noct 1.444
Deathbringer's 1.33

Ratio at level 35 w/ mainhand bonus factored in: (http://lucy.allakhazam.com/dmgbonus.html?setcookie=1)
Deathbringer's 1.052
Noct 1.182
Soul Binder 1.2413

At 50:
Noct .93
Deathbringer's .91
Soul Binder 1.03

[Sazzabi]

(2 x weapon damage + damage bonus) divided by delay is generally the best way to compare weapons.

DB Rod is the highest dps by about 9% from 25-50

Noc Blade is second highest at 25 but Soul Binder will surpass it 50+ and the 100hp lifetap dot that procs at 45 is awesome in many situations.

If you mostly group I would go with the noc blade and shield. If you solo the DB rod, then the Soul Binder lvl 45+.

[kunark_lizzie]

Thanks for the replies.

Followup question. Do these formulas for dps factor increased number of dbl atk with low delay weapons?

[Motec]

There is no increased number of double attacks with low delay weapons.

[koros]

You get more double attacks with lower damage/delay weapons because you swing more... for less damage.

It's a ratio effect and so nothing else needs to be calculated.

[pharmakos]

was thinking about it, and i think if i ever get my baby SK up to 40+ then i'm gonna have him use a proc one hander plus a shield. because why not? SK with a Sarnak Warhammer in main hand would be pretty sweet i would think.