Next sword for SK

[demokatt]

I have been using Sword of Skyfire 10/22 now level 1-30. Any suggestion on a one hander sword usable by SK that is a few steps better but not costing more than 200-600 pp ish

I dont have lots of PP.. so Im just looking for a step better.

Perhaps even someone got one for sale?

[Lartanin63]

I'd keep using sword of skyfire till it procs at 45. You can save up a bit more plat and get a mace of the shadowed soul or a noctivigant blade.

[GreldorEQ]

If you are guilded, well even if youre not, try to make your way over to Velks during prime time hours. The Sword of Pain rotts from the "dog pits" quite frequently. Communicate with a group down there and let them know your intentions, be in place and with a little luck you will be good until 60 with this sword.

http://wiki.project1999.com/Sword_of_Pain

I was able to snag one at lvl 30 - bring a charged WC cap, a CT pot or some other self-port item - you wont be able to run out. Any exp lost to gain this weapon is worth it.

Send me a tell if you need help with transport and I happen to be online.

[Aesop]

Originally Posted by GreldorEQ [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

If you are guilded, well even if youre not, try to make your way over to Velks during prime time hours. The Sword of Pain rotts from the "dog pits" quite frequently. Communicate with a group down there and let them know your intentions, be in place and with a little luck you will be good until 60 with this sword.

http://wiki.project1999.com/Sword_of_Pain

I was able to snag one at lvl 30 - bring a charged WC cap, a CT pot or some other self-port item - you wont be able to run out. Any exp lost to gain this weapon is worth it.

Send me a tell if you need help with transport and I happen to be online.

This seemed like good advice and 19/25 is an excellent weapon ratio. It's got to be at least as good as the throneblade (yak proc is nice tho)

[username17]

Any reason you want to stick to a 1h? A good shield? 30 is when your damage cap full drops so you might be able to find a good 2her to work on your skill ups.
But yeah like lartanin63 said Skyfire doesn't NEED to be replaced till it procs.
Options:
http://wiki.project1999.com/Deathbringer%27s_Rod
http://wiki.project1999.com/Throneblade_of_the_Ykesha
(Stretching your budget but good): http://wiki.project1999.com/Green_Jade_Halberd

[demokatt]

Yeah perhaps I better change to a 2h sword instead, I mostly tank small groups or duo thats why I wanted to keep shield but with a 2 hander they prob go down faster anyway?

[Sage Truthbearer]

Originally Posted by demokatt [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Yeah perhaps I better change to a 2h sword instead, I mostly tank small groups or duo thats why I wanted to keep shield but with a 2 hander they prob go down faster anyway?

Whether to use a shield or 2H weapon really depends on a lot of things, but as a general rule: If you're in a full group, use a shield. If you're soloing/duoing, use a 2-hander.

Bash damage is irrelevant, a shield is equipped for the interruption ability and extra AC.

[username17]

If you get a decent ratio 2hander it can be just as good or better yeah.

[RDawg816]

Depending on your race you probably need a shield for bash? It's less important in a full group, but solo or duo those bashes add up.

[falkun]

Originally Posted by RDawg816 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Depending on your race you probably need a shield for bash? It's less important in a full group, but solo or duo those bashes add up.

Bash damage will never outweigh 1HS vs 2HS damage levels 30+. The only reason bash maintains relevance is for interrupting casting. If you are a race that can innately slam, then you only need bash for the skill ups (pretty sure slam uses bash skill for to-hit calculation).