How is this melee weapon so cheap?

[Andyman1022]

Spheres are a dime a dozen, tons rot on posky raids. I would say 1-2k max. Jade reaver is pretty steady at 4-5k iirc.

[Loadsamoney]

Originally Posted by Andyman1022 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Spheres are a dime a dozen, tons rot on posky raids. I would say 1-2k max. Jade reaver is pretty steady at 4-5k iirc.

Should I wait until I can afford everything in one go then? Sounds like about 25k in total to mq Swiftwind.

[Kirdan]

At your level (48), the faster damage bonus application from a simple Jade Mace (9/18) makes it competitive with Winter's Fury. Weapons like Exquisite Velium Warsword (12/21) and Crafted Velium Warsword (10/18) are superior to Winter's Fury and within your stated budget. They are even superior to Earthcaller in terms of damage output, the reason to get Earthcaller is to proc slow (and look cool doing it). Venemous Axe of the Velium Brood doesn't even come close to any of these, it is only good at low levels when you don't have the damage bonus and the proc damage is relatively large compared to mob health.

[Loadsamoney]

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

At your level (48), the faster damage bonus application from a simple Jade Mace (9/18) makes it competitive with Winter's Fury. Weapons like Exquisite Velium Warsword (12/21) and Crafted Velium Warsword (10/18) are superior to Winter's Fury and within your stated budget. They are even superior to Earthcaller in terms of damage output, the reason to get Earthcaller is to proc slow (and look cool doing it). Venemous Axe of the Velium Brood doesn't even come close to any of these, it is only good at low levels when you don't have the damage bonus and the proc damage is relatively large compared to mob health.

I’m always looking for stats on weapons, strength, hp, etc. I factor that in with the ratio and try to find a good middle ground.

[Loadsamoney]

I should also mention I’m about to start a new Druid as well, and that’s likely to take up most of my play time.

I DEFINITELY plan to start the Druid epic early though, as I hear it’s one of the easiest to complete and a Druid has it easy with all the porting around.

[Twochain]

Eldwin has been farming frenzy 24/7 for literally 6 years

That's how.

[Loadsamoney]

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

It is not a comparable ratio at all. Winter's Fury is much better.

Also the proc is underwhelming. Assuming 0 resists the proc adds 2.125 DPS with 170 dex and 2.833 DPS with 255 dex. And there are going to be resists especially on a twink fighting red con mobs.

Does this mean Frostbringer with its 12/22 and 60 -ac proc is a bad weapon too? I hope not, I invested 1800pp into it intending to pair it with Winters Fury.

[Keebz]

Frostbringer is a good weapon if you want to tank. If you don't want to pull aggro, it is problematic.

[Loadsamoney]

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

Frostbringer is a good weapon if you want to tank. If you don't want to pull aggro, it is problematic.

I rarely group as a Ranger, mostly solo. But when I do group I’m usually asked to tank.

[Kirdan]

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

I’m always looking for stats on weapons, strength, hp, etc. I factor that in with the ratio and try to find a good middle ground.

Well, you shouldn't. Stats are gravy, focus on the damage output of the weapons.