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Next monk weapon up

I'm using a Wu's Quivering Staff right now, but the 9 stones is killing me (at level 33). What are the next weapons up in the hierarchy and how much do they usually run. I want to get under weight around level 35, but with the WQS equipped, I'd have to run around naked with no bags to keep bandages or shurikens to get there. I need an equally good or better weapon with a much lower weight.

Agree with Baalzy on IFS. At your level, its better dps than any 2h weapon except T-staff.

Now if you're considering dual wielding, you've got some numbers to crunch... Don't forget to consider main hand damage bonus (level-25)/3 and Dual Wield % for offhand (skill + level)/400

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Originally Posted by Chloroform (Post 1415286)

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For close to the same price you can get an IFS, which is far superior.

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Originally Posted by Mirana (Post 1418792)

For close to the same price you can get an IFS, which is far superior.

Thing with IFS is you'll do more dps but it can be somewhat inconsistent. Some fights you'll waste mobs and others you'll miss a few times and think "wtf is going on what's taking so long."

Warning: IFS will drive you crazy if you don't have some form of haste.

Very interesting thread. IFS is a great weapon, for sure. I had it on my Monk alt on live :) Here I'm using the RFS and other than the TStaff, I have a hard time seeing anything out damage the RFS. Until I get my epic, of course.

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Originally Posted by cearobinson (Post 1419119)

The RFS will lose ground to other weapons as you level up (however it's still pretty damn good). When all weapons had the same damage bonus regardless of delay or being 1handed vs 2handed the RFS was insane.

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// Sep. 19, 2000 until Oct. 8, 2001, delay adjustments.
else if (RuleI(Combat,TwoHandedDmgBonus) == 2)
{
if (Weapon->Delay <= 27)
return (GetLevel() - 22) / 3; // Just 1h bonus + 1.

int32 base;
if (GetLevel() > 50)
base = ((GetLevel() - 7) / 3);
else
base = ((GetLevel() - 25) / 2);

if (Weapon->Delay <= 39)
return base;
else if (Weapon->Delay <= 42)
return base + 1;
else if (Weapon->Delay <= 44)
return base + 3;
else
return base + (Weapon->Delay - 31)/3;

The RFS now has almost the same damage bonus as a 1handed weapon, just 1 point higher, (12 at lvl 60) while a Tstaff will have a damage bonus of 17 at level 60. IFS will be 18 at 60.

Using 120 delay the TStaff will attack 4 times, RFS 6 times and IFS 3 times.

Max potential dmg (not factoring in Str modifiers) is Weapon Dmg * 2 + Damage Bonus.

TStaff max potential damage = (58 + 17) x 4 swings = 300
RFS max potential damage = (38 + 12) x 6 swings = 300
IFS max potential damage = (76 + 18 x 3 swings = 282

Just to throw in 1 last option, Peacebringer rod = (56 + 17) x 4 swings = 292

However, this is heavier than the Wu's currently being used by OP, so if you're concerned about Weight then you want the IFS (unless you can afford a RFS).

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Originally Posted by baalzy (Post 1419244)

The RFS will ground to other weapons as you level up (however it's still pretty damn good). When all weapons had the same damage bonus regardless of delay or being 1handed vs 2handed the RFS was insane.

The RFS now has almost the same damage bonus as a 1handed weapon, just 1 point higher, (12 at lvl 60) while a Tstaff will have a damage bonus of 17 at level 60. IFS will be 18 at 60.

Using 120 delay the TStaff will attack 4 times, RFS 6 times and IFS 3 times.

Max potential dmg (not factoring in Str modifiers) is Weapon Dmg * 2 + Damage Bonus.

TStaff max potential damage = (58 + 17) x 4 swings = 300
RFS max potential damage = (38 + 12) x 6 swings = 300
IFS max potential damage = (76 + 18 x 3 swings = 282

Just to throw in 1 last option, Peacebringer rod = (56 + 17) x 4 swings = 292

However, this is heavier than the Wu's currently being used by OP, so if you're concerned about Weight then you want the IFS (unless you can afford a RFS).

Very nice breakdown! The RFS is pretty heavy though weighing in at 6 stone.

I have damage bonus formulas as:

Mainhand or 2H with delay <=27 (level-25)/3
2H with delay 28-39 (level-25)/2
2H with delay 40-42 ((level-25)/2)+1

And Dual Wield as (Skill+Level)/400

Is my classic info not the same as P99?

I'm level 32 with Wu's quivering and FBSS. I grouped with another level 32 monk last night with JM+KD+RBG and was pulling aggro in every fight. I level with a cleric and enchanter at all times.

The only weapons in the cards for me at this time are: IFS, PB, SoS, AC, T-Staff, Epic.

I'm trying to decide between IFS and actually putting SoS in MH (temporarily) and KD in off. And swapping to AC+SoS at the right level.

I guess it depends if/when AC+SoS combo outdamages IFS and PB? I can do the math, but not sure how EQ rounds the damage bonus or if my formulas above are right. They're different than baalzy's.