DPS - Dual wield or 2H?

[Soothsayer]

I'm a level 53 warrior, and I'm finding that I'm often serving a DPS role rather than a tank role in groups / raids. So, this is kind of a two-parter question.

1. Generally speaking, if given a choice between two high-end one handers and a high-end two-hander, which comes out on top?

2. So, let's say I have Winter's Fury / Jade Mace and Granite Face Grinder / (insert 0.80+ ratio two hander here). Which setup comes out on top as a warrior at my level?

I've noticed that my DPS is pretty lackluster with Frostbringer / Sarnak Warhammer, so I'm not sure how much better it could possibly be with Winter's Fury. I'm wanting to assume that two handers are better, but I'd prefer not to make hugely expensive investments that I can't afford just to test them out for myself. [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[Nagoya]

Can't speak for level 53 (I'm sure other will [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]) but at level 41 my Staff of Battle was doing MUCH more dps than my Frostbringer + Lamentation. Also you get less riposte and damage shield damage... I don't know for high end, but for the mid-levels anyway dual wield is pretty much only for the procs and getting aggro... two-handed weapons felt better to keep aggro and overall dps.

[ZiggyTheMuss]

It’s always been my understanding that two fast 1 handers will always be higher dps, at least at higher levels when you have the damage bonus.

[Lhancelot]

Originally Posted by ZiggyTheMuss [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

It’s always been my understanding that two fast 1 handers will always be higher dps, at least at higher levels when you have the damage bonus.

This is purely anecdotal, but while soloing I used an exquisite velium claidhmore 32/36 which seemed to push out the most dps as mobs died faster with it. I switched to my frostbringer and infestation around 36-37 level because by that point I was killing mobs equally fast if not faster, and continued with that setup forever after. If you managed to get an actual high end 2h weapon, something like 50/42 etc., then perhaps the 2h weapon would be best dps otherwise go with 1h weapons imo.

[skarlorn]

Good question.

I have run extensive damage tests on my level 60 warrior using common weps like epic, staff of battle, jade maces, lamentater, and cracked staff. I'll give you a play-by-play analysis of how to best choose the most damaging weapon setup in a moment.

First, you need to understand this simple principle.

Two Handed weapons go pow!

Dual Wielded weapons go ping ping ping!

Commit that to memory, and you'll quickly and easily understand how to do the most damage in any situation without wasting 10 seconds with suboptimal dps.

The last thing to consider in any DPS situation is "how cool does my character look fighting this enemy using my current weapons?" Don't just rely on the polygon graphics. Close your eyes and imagine the scene vividly. You're fighting a Spiroc Lord on Isle 5, or maybe a giant beef-eating walrus in the icy wastes of Velious. In the Spiroc Lord battle, it's essential to DUAL WIELD because the spiroc is an agile foe and you are dancing with him in a dance to the death. The walrus should be crushed with a heavy weapon so that you can open his skull and consume the raw brains to keep your stamina up in the cold wastes.

This simple, 2 step rubric is the key to maximizing your DPS in any situation and being the Best Warrior You Can Be.

[maskedmelon]

Originally Posted by skarlorn [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Good question.

I have run extensive damage tests on my level 60 warrior using common weps like epic, staff of battle, jade maces, lamentater, and cracked staff. I'll give you a play-by-play analysis of how to best choose the most damaging weapon setup in a moment.

First, you need to understand this simple principle.

Two Handed weapons go pow!

Dual Wielded weapons go ping ping ping!

Commit that to memory, and you'll quickly and easily understand how to do the most damage in any situation without wasting 10 seconds with suboptimal dps.

The last thing to consider in any DPS situation is "how cool does my character look fighting this enemy using my current weapons?" Don't just rely on the polygon graphics. Close your eyes and imagine the scene vividly. You're fighting a Spiroc Lord on Isle 5, or maybe a giant beef-eating walrus in the icy wastes of Velious. In the Spiroc Lord battle, it's essential to DUAL WIELD because the spiroc is an agile foe and you are dancing with him in a dance to the death. The walrus should be crushed with a heavy weapon so that you can open his skull and consume the raw brains to keep your stamina up in the cold wastes.

This simple, 2 step rubric is the key to maximizing your DPS in any situation and being the Best Warrior You Can Be.

this post made me wanna play again ^^

[Zemus]

Originally Posted by skarlorn [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Good question.

I have run extensive damage tests on my level 60 warrior using common weps like epic, staff of battle, jade maces, lamentater, and cracked staff. I'll give you a play-by-play analysis of how to best choose the most damaging weapon setup in a moment.

First, you need to understand this simple principle.

Two Handed weapons go pow!

Dual Wielded weapons go ping ping ping!

Commit that to memory, and you'll quickly and easily understand how to do the most damage in any situation without wasting 10 seconds with suboptimal dps.

The last thing to consider in any DPS situation is "how cool does my character look fighting this enemy using my current weapons?" Don't just rely on the polygon graphics. Close your eyes and imagine the scene vividly. You're fighting a Spiroc Lord on Isle 5, or maybe a giant beef-eating walrus in the icy wastes of Velious. In the Spiroc Lord battle, it's essential to DUAL WIELD because the spiroc is an agile foe and you are dancing with him in a dance to the death. The walrus should be crushed with a heavy weapon so that you can open his skull and consume the raw brains to keep your stamina up in the cold wastes.

This simple, 2 step rubric is the key to maximizing your DPS in any situation and being the Best Warrior You Can Be.

[Pokesan]

magnetic dirk is hands down the best weapon for all classes on island #5

[kaev]

Originally Posted by skarlorn [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Good question.

I have run extensive damage tests on my level 60 warrior using common weps like epic, staff of battle, jade maces, lamentater, and cracked staff. I'll give you a play-by-play analysis of how to best choose the most damaging weapon setup in a moment.

First, you need to understand this simple principle.

Two Handed weapons go pow!

Dual Wielded weapons go ping ping ping!

Commit that to memory, and you'll quickly and easily understand how to do the most damage in any situation without wasting 10 seconds with suboptimal dps.

The last thing to consider in any DPS situation is "how cool does my character look fighting this enemy using my current weapons?" Don't just rely on the polygon graphics. Close your eyes and imagine the scene vividly. You're fighting a Spiroc Lord on Isle 5, or maybe a giant beef-eating walrus in the icy wastes of Velious. In the Spiroc Lord battle, it's essential to DUAL WIELD because the spiroc is an agile foe and you are dancing with him in a dance to the death. The walrus should be crushed with a heavy weapon so that you can open his skull and consume the raw brains to keep your stamina up in the cold wastes.

This simple, 2 step rubric is the key to maximizing your DPS in any situation and being the Best Warrior You Can Be.

Every post of yours that has ever annoyed me has been erased now and forever by the magnificent beauty of this paean to warrior goodness. Thank you Filbus, thank you.

[solleks]

Originally Posted by skarlorn [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Good question.

I have run extensive damage tests on my level 60 warrior using common weps like epic, staff of battle, jade maces, lamentater, and cracked staff. I'll give you a play-by-play analysis of how to best choose the most damaging weapon setup in a moment.

First, you need to understand this simple principle.

Two Handed weapons go pow!

Dual Wielded weapons go ping ping ping!

Commit that to memory, and you'll quickly and easily understand how to do the most damage in any situation without wasting 10 seconds with suboptimal dps.

The last thing to consider in any DPS situation is "how cool does my character look fighting this enemy using my current weapons?" Don't just rely on the polygon graphics. Close your eyes and imagine the scene vividly. You're fighting a Spiroc Lord on Isle 5, or maybe a giant beef-eating walrus in the icy wastes of Velious. In the Spiroc Lord battle, it's essential to DUAL WIELD because the spiroc is an agile foe and you are dancing with him in a dance to the death. The walrus should be crushed with a heavy weapon so that you can open his skull and consume the raw brains to keep your stamina up in the cold wastes.

This simple, 2 step rubric is the key to maximizing your DPS in any situation and being the Best Warrior You Can Be.

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