[maskedmelon]

Damage capped at 20 for levels 1-9 capped at 28 for levels 10-19 and capped at 60 for levels 20-29.

General weapon dps is (wpn_dmg*2 + dmg_bonus)/wpn_dly

dmg_bonus for 1h weapons in mainhand(offhand does not receive bonus) is ((char_lvl-28)/3)+1

Your fists were probably better than the rusty weapons, but the wu's staff should certainly be better by L10. You will need to post all the weapon dmg and y numbers if you want a more comprehensive response ^^