What's the deal with Rogues and Exquisite Velium Spear?
 

I see a lot of Rogues off-handing an Exquisite Velium Spear.

What's the deal? The ratio seems average and they cost 40k.

Is it the low delay? Fashion? What am I missing?

Best ratio weapon you can buy. Not significantly better than an Edge of the Nightwalker but like most things here the best stuff sells for a premium.

Forgot about the horn tbh. That'll put you back ~200k

Right. The absolute best offhand in Kunark was the Razor Sharp Short Sword's .615 ratio, so with 40k you're jumping up to almost the same quality weapon as last expansion's top of the line gear without spending months on a key quest. 12 20 is really nice.

It looks hideous and they're all wrong for using it.

What is that? Primal spear look? Yeah pretty ugly.

IMO just get a cheap Seb dirk for offhand. It's .555 and good enough to raid with till you get a neckbeard worthy weapon.

I'm currently using an Edge of the Nightwalker.

Should I sell for a Sebilite Croaking Dirk or no?

I suppose a better question would be: Should my offhand be a low delay or should I just get something with a decent ratio?

You would lose .004 ratio, but gain at least 10k plat. EoTN is probably one of the most overpriced items in the game.

Imo, yes Dino. Dirk is a little more agro and worse on damage shields, but it's the same damage... .555 on dirk vs .560 on EoN. Seb dirks are probably my favorite weapon in game. The best value for your plat.

This is good news ! I can trade my velious spear for a croaking dirk and quit having the most ridiculous looking set up ever!

Seriously, on what planet would someone opt for a dagger main hand and off hand a full size fucking spear

Dual dagger ftw