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Originally Posted by Kayso
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Another weekly monk DPS question and the typical several responses with patently incorrect information.
See this thread as an example where only Colgate is correct.
OP: Math says SoS x2 across the board until you get your epic. Keep IFS forever for mobs with DS. When you factor in T-Staff proc and better DPS, it can be argued that the extra DS damage you take is offset making it "better". |
Not necessarily, according to the following chart (assuming it's right), it all depends on the proper multiplier to factor in for the offhand.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwL...anM/edit?pli=1
At level 45:
SoS primary 1.43; offhand 1.21
IFS: primary 2.18
If you use the 78% value relavant to dual wield/double attack at level 60
1.43 + (1.21)(0.78) = 2.37
Under those circumstances yes double SoS's would beat the IFS. The challenge, however, is that you can't factor in the DA/DW dynamics for offhand using the 78% value at level 45; it's not appropriate. If the spreadsheet is right you can get that real number with (skill + level)/400 = 68%.
What it it's 68% for calculation purposes?
1.43 + (1.21)(0.68) = 2.25 for double SoS vs 2.18 for IFS
If the spreadsheet isn't accurate?
60% at 45?
1.43 + (1.21)(0.60) = 2.15 for double SoS vs 2.18 for IFS
It really all hinges on just how much those final ranks of double attack and dual wield impact the offhand.
What about level 30?
57% (that might be generously too high) at level 30 for offhand
1.25 + (1.21)(0.57) = 1.94 for double SoS vs 1.98 for IFS
If the calculator is correct, at level 45:
-double SoS has a 3% raw dps advantage compared to IFS (that's a small advantage)
-IFS is lighter than 2 SoS
-Less damage shield intake with IFS
-Fewer ripostes with IFS
-YOUR ripostes hit that much harder with IFS
So nah, 2 SoS across the board until epic isn't really a true statement. A strong case could be made for the IFS being flat out better from 30-43 with a tradeoff 43-48 of pros/cons. All of that is a moot point, however, as you didn't even cite the best DW setup (pre-epic). Ada club + SoS > 2x SoS from the low/mid 40s, and the proc on Ada club starting at 50 is the icing on the cake.
I'm afraid the issue isn't quite as simple other than the fact that they're all good weapons and PB vs IFS vs 2x SoS vs Ada/SoS are all really similar in terms of dps output. PB and IFS are cheaper than the comparable dual wield combos.