for knights 2h is usually preferred, since they cannot dual wield. i dont know exactly why it is a better choice though.
there are some places where a dual wielder will want to use a 2h weapon, one example being ssra emp where its hard for a tank to hold agro. you get a lot less attention hitting only a couple times every few seconds as opposed to like 6 or 8.
I have noticed the Vast price difference between WMBS and Windblade, the Windblade is for sure a little better but nothing to justify the price gap. By the time you can afford the Winblade ( unless twinking a 50th level character, Ebaying or being a reseller)you must be near or past 60 in which case the Velium gemmed is a far superior sword in everyway to the Windblade. Does eye candy really cost that much?
I have been trying to locate a listing of the skill Caps for Zerkers.
Anyone know where i ca go to locate this info?
I am trying to find out what max 2HS, 2HB, Frenzy, parry, etc are. I have looked through the message boards and Castersrealm.com but am unable to locate the desired info.
Any help or direction would be appreciated.
Thank you
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I am a lvl 19 DE SK usin Sword of the crypt creeper. Should i pull up dex to hit more. my skill is above AVG in 2h slashin. PST to Blackenedskies an say hi!!
Dex doesnt make you hit more, all Dex does is increase chances of Proc'ing a combat effect, increases the chances of getting a critical hit, and the rate at which you learn weapon skills.
Hi, It seems I've made a grave mistake. I created my Pally and went full steam ahead in my 1HS skill, paying no mind to any other type. I'm only lvl 28 now, but I realize that I need 2HS skill! I want to use some super uber weapons that happen to be 2HS.
My skill in 1HS is 145 and my skill in 2HS is 11. I could get my groups killed! Especially with me being the only tanker.
Does anyone have any really sane advice on what I can do to quickly get my 2HS skill up to decent levels? I have went to newbie zones and tried just hitting green mobs and my skill didn't move in like an hour and I'm not sure I have patience for that unless it is the only answer.
If you have coin.. you can dump your practice points into your 2HS skill until it reaches respectable level.
Or, you can purchase a really fast 2HS weapon (regardless of stats) and then ask groups if you can whack mobs while they're fighting. As long as you don't cause chaos, most groups won't really care since you won't be generating that much damage anyway. Also, getting a DEX buff would greatly help.
ok this is something ive been curious about since i joined everquest. the difference between 1hs and 2hs. or any of the 1h skills vs. 2h skills. now obviously u will do more base damage with a 2h weapon. but if u have a char like mine (iksar sk) who bashes and a weapon that swings fast (lower ratio) which would do more DOT? and since im an sk should i b worried about more DOT or more immediate damage (under 15-30 seconds?) im gonna post this on the 2h skills pages too.
There are countless of different equations players have employed to figure which weapon or skill combo does the most damage. The only real way to see for yourself is to download a Parser program (like EQmonk) that scans your log files and then computes your total damage output and efficiency.
But to clarify some information... 2-handed weapons receive higher damage bonuses (that is extra damage tacked on after you've successfully hit) than one-handed weapons because they are generally slower. The slower the weapon the better the bonus. Bash has been upgraded significantly (AC of shield now determines your damage) but I still find it slow in delay. Fast one-handers are great for lower levels, but IMHO, when you hit 45+, your SK is better off with strong two-handed weapons unless the one-hander has a damage/delay ratio of better than 1 (which are costly). I generally use the formula of ([Weapon Damage x 2] + Damage Bonus ) / Delay to gauge my weapons.
Str: +10 Dex: +5 Sta: +10 Agi: +5 Fire Resist: +5 Disease Resist: +5 HP: +40 Mana: +40 Weapon Skill: Two Hand Slash Classes: Warrior Shadowknight Paladin Ranger Races: All Races Slot 1: Type 4
for 1hb...
Which would U use? For some odd reason, I hold agro better with the 2hs then the 1hb (1hb is actually 17/22 right now coz pally only 51...but that sitll nice)
And, Damage Bonus applies after a sucessful hit, so you are saying if I hit a mob for, like 98, and I have a damage bonus of say 20 (to make it easy) the hit would then = 118?
And, Damage Bonus applies after a sucessful hit, so you are saying if I hit a mob for, like 98, and I have a damage bonus of say 20 (to make it easy) the hit would then = 118?
I'm a newbie paladin on Drinal. I was wondering do any paladins out there solo with 2handers? I've done my newbie armor quests including the final task which gave me a decent 2hander, Sentinels Claymore, 11/40, plus bane dmg undead 2. I have no haste item and my stats aren't that uber. I am an Erudite after all. My 2hand slashing skill isn't maxed, but I still shouldn't have a problem using my sword againts Darkblues should I? The problem is I miss alot which causes me to switch weapons to my 1hslashing and shield for bashing. I think my skill is about 22. Or should I only use 2handers in groups?
depends on your skill with both weapons. My pally solos fine with 2hs at lvl 37, but has the skill maxxed.
Also, you can get some very nice upgrades from that newby sword pretty cheap, that will help a ton. I have seen blackened alloy ******* sword for 20pp on my server. Its 24 damage, 39 delay. That difference will help a lot, once you hit level 10 and the first damage cap comes off. Even better when the second one drops at lvl 20.
In the meantime, try to get some buffs from a passing cleric or druid, with newby gear, and no twinking, you'll have a tough time soloing, even in the newbie zones.
Ok, I got another DMG bonus question for ya'll. A friend of mine told me you get no bonus if your 2hander has a delay of under 40. Now me being lvl 65 you think I'd know everything about damage bonus. But me being sucky at math I don't, hehe. So if anyone knows anything about it post and let me know, thanks :)
What your friend means is, if the weapon has a delay less than 40, you get the same damage bonus as a 1h weapon. Real easy to see, if you are level 65. Go to bazaar, look up 2hs in the bazaar menu, and look at the damage bonus on a low delay weapon (say tae ew 2h, or a weighty polearm). The look at the damage bonus on a 1hs. They are the same. NOW, go look at the damage bonus on a HIGH delay weapon, like Argent protector, or even better, a weighted axe). Notice that the higher the delay (over 40) the bigger the bonus.
Hmmmm... are you sure about that? Two-Handed weapons will always receive a higher damage bonus than one-handers because the equation for one-handers is a part of the whole equation for two-handers.
To use your example, A level 51 Knight who uses a Tae Ew 2-Hander would receive a damage bonus of 14. However, if he switches to a one-handed weapon (regardless of delay), he would receive a damage bonus of 8.
Unless I'm misunderstanding your post, you're stating that all two-handed weapons with a delay less than 40 receive the same damage bonus as a one-hander which would be completely wrong.
I was just wondering I a ma lvl 41 pally on the fennin ro server and I have little money (300pp at most) I have both the argent defender and a weighty polearm but am looking for something better can anyone help with advice money or even a new weapon please? My name is Bigfires miniflames also have 2hs maxed out for my level at 200 along with double attack
im not too sure if the sugestion i will give you is better than weighty porlearn but it was my upgrade for argent defender the weapon is Abram's axe of the Stoic (has 15 stamina and procs invigor
I play a 61 warrior in PoP alot and have noticed that using 1handers is impractical because of the addition al ripostes from mobs. I don't even bother using kick until the mob is running, heh kicking for 30 damage or whatever is just not worth eating a 350 pt riposte. So keep that 2h skill up if your close to PoP. You'll be glad you did.
HI Everyone I'm a lvl 10 Pally. I recently trained for the first time in 2HS. What is the best weapon to purchase at this lvl? It seems that evertime I try and purchase something it tells me that my class can not use that weapon. Right now I have a very decent 1HS weapon, an excellent short sword someone gave me, but I think I would be a more effective warrior if I could have weapons in both hands...correct? Maybe I'm still too low? Any ehlp would be greatly appreciated. Also I've completed my armour quest..what is the next best thing for me to do...I'm guessing lvl up to 15 so I can get more spells??
I have a 15 Paladin myself. I have a Bronze Naginata as my weapon. It's not as common as a Scythe or Two-Handed sword, but it still is nice. My suggestion, put some training points into 2H Slashing before you start, and get maybe a Rusty 2H Sword. 10 is the perfect time to start, I waited too long and started from 5 at level 13... My 2H is only 35 now. Horrible, lol.
If you can grab a normal Scythe, though... That's one of the best you can grab as a weapon, as it has 12 dd. I'm not sure what the stats for a normal 2H Slashing sword is, but I know it's a tad worse than a normal Scythe's, even if a bit faster, and a Bronze Naginata does only 10.
if your lucky enough you can score a 33 dmg 49 dly +20 mana Argent Defender for around 50 pp (thats the price I paid) although the delay is bad, it becomes pretty good in the 30s
Well considering that your a Paly, you cannot dual wield. So you are stuck with using either 1hslashing swords along with a shield, or 2hslashing swords. Of course you can allwys try and find a 2hblunt weapon, but most palys tend to use swords rather than hammers/staffs. I'm not sure how much money you have or if you have any money making plans, so i will list a couple of cheep 2 hand slashing weapons that would be good for your class to buy at your level. First, A Velium two handed sword 12/43, effect:velium shards wich goes off at lvl 25. Its a magical item and can usually go for about 50pp on a merchant or traders in the bazaar might sell them cheeper. If you have Lucin and I hope you do, try and spend some time in the bazaar and look up some weapons. A runic Carver is also a nice and affordable weapon, 18/37, no stats but its magical and looks nice when equiped. Can go for about 50-150pp. Also was my first 2hslashing weapon. Next is a blackend Alloy ******* Sword, 24/39, svpoison+3. Again can sell very cheep in the bazaar. If you need to make money try and take up tailoring. Get a sweing kit and collect spiderling and spider silks and low quality pelts. Make leather padding and silk swatches from the spider silks. Sell the padding and swatches in the bazaar. Shieldstorm is also a very nice weapon, 22/43, ac15, str5, dex5, +5 to all saves. But can be quite expensive. As for armor, I'm not sure but I'm guessing the newbie armors can last up to about lvl 20 when you can start questing for that Ro armor. Hope this helps :)
ok i have the sword called the darkedged 2 hander. 24 40 wep. i was hitting for about 25-30 befor i went to pludal. then all the sudden i raise 6 lvls in 2 handed slashing in just one lvl upgrade of 2 handed slashing. i was hitting in the high 40's and still am. ur right 2 handed slashing is the best of all weps. right now my skill is at 57 for 2 handed slashing bought the sword not to long ago.
Ok, Let me put it this way. 2hs obviously had the best dmg of all weapons...
However if you hit for 1 out 150... welll... thats horible when you may have hit 1 out of 30...
But to hit 150 4 times a row.... that is a great moment indeed. Even though it took time... where as you could probaly quad 30 = 120... in a shorter amount of time....
Though 1hs do have a major disadvantage when it comes to DMG sheilds... Ouch.. those 16-25 dmg sheilds can do you in realy quick if you can't cancel them out.
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Posted:May 12 2002 at 10:28 AM, Rating: Sub-Default, (Expand Post) I have less than a week to start making at least 1kpp per hour. I know this is kind of a tough thing at lvl 30 but the consequences of not delivering this result are dier (I will be forced by my wife to quit playing because she doesn't think it's productive). I am open to any options you can suggest. Just post a reply here or send email to quelek@five2life.com.
Please take the time to rate all of those junk posts down below 1.5 so they will not show on default filter. In fact, once they are gone, please turn off your filter, and rate them down to 1.0, so we won't have to see this guys stuff any more.
Ok, now I'm curious, why rate MY post down, for suggesting this? Unless of course it was Kalivn who did it, hehe.