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Originally Posted by Troxx
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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.
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I didn't quote the entire post, but good math.
I think your dual wield formula is right. But, at least on live, DW was not capped at (level +1) *5. It races to 252 with 200+ being achievable very early on. At least that's how I remember it from live, maybe I am wrong in terms of P99. In either event, that only affects SoSx2 vs. 2HB.
If I am right, that makes SoS x2 2.33 at level 45 -- not the 2.25 you have. That's a 7% increase over IFS at that level not considering player's riposte damage.
I don't consider player's riposte damage... I wish I could, but I've never been able to come up with a quantifiable way to do so. But yes, you're right that IFS shines in that instance. Does it make up for a 7% dps differential at 45? I don't think so, but maybe.
Assumptions:
1. Epic at 50 or shortly after. This is achievable by ANYONE.
2. SoS is still cheaper than AC. Has this changed in the last 4 months? AC + SoS is arguably 1% better at 50 than SoS x2 and that is without considering SoS's superior riposte damage. I'm going to call them equal prior to epic (level 50ish). And since AC costs more...
3. Didn't consider pre-35 based on OPs question. Pre-30 is where JM is a consideration as you look at damage caps and have to consider STR more closely on twinks/alts with good gear.
I don't think your conclusions are bad either... I don't think you're considering the cost on AC vs just how close it is to SoS in the main hand 35-50. And I will give you that PB is also a consideration, but I think the IFS's less DS damage taken, weight, and high riposte damage offsets the PB's 2% more Raw DPS at level 50.
At least you're doing the math and you're not telling OP to get a JM at level 35. And at least you're not doing bad math by adding damage bonus to raw weapon damage and dividing by delay to get "ratio".
But yes, I do think it is that easy:
Get SoS x2 and an IFS and use the right weapon(s) at the right time. By 50ish, OP can get his epic and just keep a 2HB for situational use.