Earthshaker?

[Brawley17]

Just picked one of these up, kind of purchased on a whim since it was a good price. My SK usually rolls with the Ebon Mace/atramentous shield combo. I just wanted to have a 2hs for those situations where I wasn't main tank and needing maximum AC. Ratio is 37/70 with plus 6 str and plus 6 sta - 5 dex. Procs earthquake which is 246 damage.

My 2hs skill is terrible right now, but even with that being said this weapon seems pretty awesome for DPS (as a SK of course) considering the proc is 246 damage and double hitting for 100+. Just wondering why I have almost never seen anyone else using this weapon, it is definitely slow but with dex buffs/haste (which is usually available in a grp) it seems pretty baller.

Is this a good solution going forward for 2hs DPS or should I consider alternatives? I'm not loaded with PP (FYI) but wondering if there is any better options in similar price range 3k-5k ish.

[Thulack]

It's a AoE weapon. Anyone trying to CC will hate you for using it. It's very situation if that. More just a toy since we will never have AA's from luclin that warriors used to rip shit up with it.

[Bill Tetley]

shakerpaging! wtb rampage aa

[Ciroco]

37/70 is a pretty awful ratio, and there are very few situations where you can safely proc on enough mobs to overcome the weakness of the weapon itself. Outside of those exceptions, it's a toy.

[Daldaen]

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

shakerpaging! wtb rampage aa

This. Shakerpaging was a glorious player invention. Though it was deemed an exploit and later fixed... It was pretty awesome to see in action.

[Byrjun]

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

This. Shakerpaging was a glorious player invention. Though it was deemed an exploit and later fixed... It was pretty awesome to see in action.

It was fixed? I remember warriors still shakerpaging Plane of Fire on The Sleeper (2007).

[HeallunRumblebelly]

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

It was fixed? I remember warriors still shakerpaging Plane of Fire on The Sleeper (2007).

They fixed it about 2 years ago. SOE striking while the iron hot as usual, lol.

[BrendockMerryfoot]

As others have said, the AE proc can be a nightmare in most situations.

http://wiki.project1999.com/Argent_Defender
http://wiki.project1999.com/Arbitor%...ine_Greatsword
http://wiki.project1999.com/Zealot%2...arnadine_Sword

All three of those have a better ratio than an Earthshaker; Zealot's is the most expensive at around $2k, but it comes with a tap over time proc. I wouldn't rely on having a procing weap for it to be reliable dps, but I haven't played a tank class in years so I could be way off.

Good luck!

[Ciroco]

Add Green Jade Halberd and Deathbringer's Rod.

[captnamazing]

it's a terrible weapon for straight out DPS.

That being said, it's also one of the coolest weapons available. I have used it tons AEing low level zones for faction or w/e (Sarnak fortress, Runnyeye, CB)