Torn between EoN or Exquisite Velium Spear paired with RB Rogue epic.

dirtyhousebeatz · #1 03-25-2016, 05:28 AM

What do you guy think would be the best to pair with RB when I get it? At the moment I have a Heavy Velium Spear (12/21) in MH, paired with an Edge of the Nightwalker (14/25) in OH. I plan on selling one and getting an Exquisite Velium Spear (12/20). I have two questions:

1) Should I replace the Heavy Velium Spear with the Exquisite Velium Spear and keep the EoN ? Or replace the EoN with an Exquisite Spear and use it with the Heavy Velium?

2) After I acquire my epic at 46 should what would be better to pair with the RB? An Exquisite Velium? or an EoN? (which will most likely be the answer of question 1)

I've gotten mixed opinions on this and would like to know what some Rogue veterans would think on behalf of this. Not sure if I'm overthinking it. I probably am. Thanks for the help..

-Shadowx

bktroost · #2 03-25-2016, 05:33 AM

The scimitar of emerald dawn from wuoshi. I've parsed them both many times on kunark and various mobs. First kunark dragons and Vindi. It's better.

eisley · #3 03-25-2016, 05:41 AM

exquisite spear mainhand and epic offhand outparses epic mh on longer fights, just sayin

dirtyhousebeatz · #4 03-25-2016, 10:37 AM

Needs moar info!!! Is there anything better than the exquisite for under 40k ? I don't really think the Emerald Dawn scimi would be a viable option. I could be wrong,

dasdraco · #5 03-25-2016, 10:50 AM

I currently have epic in main and exquisite spear in offhand. I went with the exquisite spear because I found it before the SOED. I think either would be a viable option for offhand with epic in main.

As to eisley's post, though, he reminds me that on live I think I had primal main and epic offhand. Or maybe i switched them around when BS popped?? I had forgotten that (along with many other mechanics on dps). I've now been doing epic main for the higher BS, but might download gamparse to test out some variations.

Is the general consensus as respects the exquisite spear to keep it or epic in MH, or does it depend on context?

Thoughts/comments/advice appreciated.

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Kileras · #6 03-25-2016, 11:05 AM

some have debated bixie stinger with swap outs for backstabs, but it is all preference imho. I think epic + SOED is a pretty solid choice.

Bummey · #7 03-25-2016, 11:11 AM

I see how it is.

bktroost · #8 03-25-2016, 12:03 PM

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Needs moar info!!! Is there anything better than the exquisite for under 40k ? I don't really think the Emerald Dawn scimi would be a viable option. I could be wrong,

You are.

maskedmelon · #9 03-25-2016, 12:31 PM

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You are.

Cecily · #10 03-25-2016, 12:52 PM

I was using epic / scimitar into Planes of Power lol [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]
It's a great combo though.

Keep in mind that I have no experience with p99's current weapon options, but based off of testing my rogue buddies and I did raiding beta, thornstinger+epic severely underperformed vs epic+Rsss.
This seems consistent with the parses bktroost performed. Different weapons but similar characteristics. Overall, I'm not sold on damage bonus at the expense of max backstab unless you're using an extremely high ratio, 13/20 would be the minimum for me.