This really comes down to raiding vs exping.
The Frostreaver has a 125dd proc that isn’t lure-based (0 check) so it likely won’t land or land reliably on some targets (same level or higher, or cold immune). It’s also going to generate aggro regardless. That said…if it’s landing reliably it will easily close the ratio gap over the Reaver. If it’s stunning too, that’s potential added functionality on sub-55 npcs. Especially if they are casters.
The Reaver has a slightly better ratio and no unwanted aggro. I highly doubt the ratio will make up for the lack of a DD proc (if it would land). On raid stuff it’s safer and likely will do a smidge more dps. You can also pick it up in the tunnel for a small plat investment.
This is just an another version of the debate of the ToV DD proccing one-handers like the Frostwrath and Sledge of Smashing. While those don’t have a similar aggro component, they can do decent on blue cons with some proc luck. On raid targets or anything that isn’t affected by the DD they become marginal.
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