What are the mechanics behind weapon speeds and what to choose?

[Cambi]

<span class="postbody">What are the mechanics behind weapon speeds as they affect swashbucklers and brigands?I have been advised by some high level swash/brigs that 4.0 and 5.0 speed weapons are best. I was also told to make sure both weapons have the same speed.What are the mechanics behind this?Is there a way one should time their CAs so as to not interfere with "white damage" regular weapon swings?Is there anything else to be aware of?</span>

[Supernaught]

<p>Ok, so here is what i know.</p><p>YOU NEED -> Sailwind (AGI line). With AGI line, our CAs cast in 0.4 sec with a 0.4 recovery time. that's 0.8 seconds for one CA.  With 4s delay weapons  and 125% haste while raiding (Capped..the amount of haste for 125% is about 160 I think) your delays will be 2.4 sec for both weaponsat 2.4 sec delays you get 3 CAs in between each autoattack. </p><p>This is why same delay weapons are a must. If if you keep your delays at 2.4s, 3.2s, or 4s you can spam CAs and forget about your autoattack, you'll never miss it. If your numbers get out of sync with 0.8sec intervals, then you have to time autoattacks. </p>