RFS IFS or PB opinions

[Yanomamo]

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

Faster is not inherently better.

Faster is better for 2 reasons:
1- The first is obvious. The faster the weapon is, the more benefit it gains from bonus damage.
2- It lowers damage variance. Swinging faster gives you more chances to hit or miss, etc. The more chances you get to hit, the closer your damage will be to "average". This lowers the risk of chain misses and weak hits.

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

As long as you're above the level 20 damage cap, IFS is straight up better than PB in every way. Better ratio, much lower weight, and 40 delay is the threshold for extra damage bonus on two-handed weapons.

Sure, IFS saves you 4 stone. Sure, the ratio is a teensy bit better before damage bonuses. Since PB is faster, however, it is superior to IFS for the 2 reasons stated above.

They added a new damage cap at 30 in the last patch. I have no idea what it is, do you? I get the feeling it might be hindering damage from 20-30 for an IFS since 38 is a dickton of damage. I really don't know though.

Regarding the bolded text: Are you sure? I was under the impression that 28 delay was the threshold. This is very important.

Assuming 28 is indeed the threshold, I still say the Peacebringer is better.