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Weapon: DPS or Attk Power?
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Post by
Lynlee
Good Day..
I posted the following article in Theorycraft forum, and got a one word answer: 'Sword' haha Now dont get me wrong, I truly appreciated the response! As it so happens, I had decided on the Sword until I got a response. However, if the person knew to say 'Sword' then s/he knew Why! I would sure like to understand why! ;)
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Sword or Axe. I dont understand which is best! Harder hitting weap, more damage per sec OR more Attack Power? The axe hit for 87.3 dps, (the sword: 70 dps +40str, +11 agi, +15 sta) but I had a drop in Attack power of 20.6 when I equipped the axe. Down from 1195 to 1175 with the Blue Axe (+30 Str, +27 Sta, *+30 Int (*useless DK?) with +17 Crit Strike Rate and +17 Hit Rate. Which should I equip? One to hit for more dmg or one with more Attack power? Loosing 10 in Str, Im sure, is what caused the decrease in Attack Power. Also, there is the nice +17 to Hit and Crit with the axe. Would the increased DPS, +17 to HIT and Crit compensate for the lose of 20.6 attack power?
The sword:
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=31816
The Axe:
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=31062
Thank you in advance! :)
Peace.. Lynlee
Post by
GenXCub
You lost Attack Power because you went from 40 STR to 30 STR. 1 STR = 2 attack power.
You go for the axe. Its average damage is much higher, so you'll end up doing more damage. Remember, 1 DPS = 14 attack power. So when you lose 20.6 AP, just think of the sword having about 1.5 more dps than what is listed. The axe still beats it.
Of course, when you turn 68, you should immediately run to Northrend to get this baby from a quest (horde side version is easily soloable)
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=38237
Post by
Lynlee
Greetings GenXCub!
Thanks you so VERY much for taking the time to explain that to me.. Axe it is! We just turned lvl 69, so we will go get the Axe of Frozen Death from the Alliance quest.
Peace.. Ta Ta! Lynlee
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334662
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Post by
dervasavred
Remember, 1 DPS = 14 attack power- I haven't the faintest where this is coming from but it's wrong.
This comes from an old Rogue adage...at level 60. Nowadays, it's a little more complex and I don't believe this rule carries so neatly and simplistically, especially to DKs.
Post by
Wildhorn
Lynri, you are stupid. 1 DPS = 14 AP. or to be more precise, 14 AP = 1 DPS.
Also, normalised AP has nothing to do with the weapon type. It is based on if the weapon is 2H, 1H or dagger.
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334662
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Post by
Lynlee
Good Day..
Thank you all for helping me understand what stats to be comparing. I sincerely appreciate your taking the time to do that.
Peace.. Lynlee
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