by Shindori Wed Apr 03, 2013 5:52 amWhich is the better of the two?
Now please, before you post, take other people's responses and points of view into consideration, and please respect each others opinions.
Now frankly.. I consider the Bandit's Knife to be better, and here's why.
The Dark Silver Tracer has an S scaling with Dex, 160 critical and toxic effect. Pretty good right?
Weeell..I see a few problems with that. For one, Toxic is a DoT (Damage over Time) ability. While yes, it's pretty good, it's curable in an instant, and doesn't do that much damage at once. Also, the 160 critical is good, yes, and when paired with the hornet ring and even power within, it makes for some scary good damage, probably one hit kill or close to that anyone on PVP. But.. those are the only two things that can buff it.
Now let's take a look at the Bandit's knife.
the bandit's knife has an E scaling in Str and an A in Dex when fully upgraded. This alone makes it hit harder per swing than the Dark silver Tracer, seeing as it receives bonuses from TWO parameters, not just one. I know, seems an S scaling should do more, but two bonuses are better than one, right? Next up is its aux effect: Bleed. while it doesn't stack as fast as toxic, once it finally DOES stack, it shaves off a substantial amount of health. finally, we have the critical: 147. Less than the DST, of course... and even when buffed with hornet ring and power within, it probably still does less... but what about a third buff? This is what seals the deal for me. the weapon itself can be buffed. Slap some sunlight blade onto the knife, and the damage becomes a force to be reckoned with. Land a parry while wearing a hornet ring and the other character is history. I know what you might be thinking. "But Juan, that would be for a hybrid build. what about a pure Dex build?" Some resin still does the trick. Not only that but try this: Bandit's knife +15 with poison pine resin. You're stacking to effects at once. And every dex build needs a bit of strength, which the knife will benefit from. Especially if you plan on ever wielding a bow.
so.. what do you guys think?
Now please, before you post, take other people's responses and points of view into consideration, and please respect each others opinions.
Now frankly.. I consider the Bandit's Knife to be better, and here's why.
The Dark Silver Tracer has an S scaling with Dex, 160 critical and toxic effect. Pretty good right?
Weeell..I see a few problems with that. For one, Toxic is a DoT (Damage over Time) ability. While yes, it's pretty good, it's curable in an instant, and doesn't do that much damage at once. Also, the 160 critical is good, yes, and when paired with the hornet ring and even power within, it makes for some scary good damage, probably one hit kill or close to that anyone on PVP. But.. those are the only two things that can buff it.
Now let's take a look at the Bandit's knife.
the bandit's knife has an E scaling in Str and an A in Dex when fully upgraded. This alone makes it hit harder per swing than the Dark silver Tracer, seeing as it receives bonuses from TWO parameters, not just one. I know, seems an S scaling should do more, but two bonuses are better than one, right? Next up is its aux effect: Bleed. while it doesn't stack as fast as toxic, once it finally DOES stack, it shaves off a substantial amount of health. finally, we have the critical: 147. Less than the DST, of course... and even when buffed with hornet ring and power within, it probably still does less... but what about a third buff? This is what seals the deal for me. the weapon itself can be buffed. Slap some sunlight blade onto the knife, and the damage becomes a force to be reckoned with. Land a parry while wearing a hornet ring and the other character is history. I know what you might be thinking. "But Juan, that would be for a hybrid build. what about a pure Dex build?" Some resin still does the trick. Not only that but try this: Bandit's knife +15 with poison pine resin. You're stacking to effects at once. And every dex build needs a bit of strength, which the knife will benefit from. Especially if you plan on ever wielding a bow.
so.. what do you guys think?
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