Weapons question and maybe an AA one too!

[sXeSasquatch]

<p>So currently I'm a level 45 Bruiser and I wanted to try out some weapons for a change. I was browsing through the Broker and saw that there were Leather and Metal fists (crushing), batons, and hammers. Now I like the way batons look, but I was wondering if there was a downside to dual wielding one weapon type vs the other? So far all I notice is that the metal fists and hammers have a slower delay, but I'm not sure if I am looking for faster or slower weapons?</p><p>Also, since I want a change of scenery, the Strength line I'm invested in will be all but useless. So I'm trying to decide how I want to spend my points. Currently I can fill the max 50, and don't know if I should be using the int, or the wis line. Here's what I've looked at:</p><p>4-8-8-8-1 Agi + 4-4-8 Int with 3 points to spare.</p><p>or</p><p>4-8-8-2-1 Wis + 4-4-8 Int with 9 points to spare.</p><p>Please advise, I'm at a total loss! If these are just terrible ways to spend points, please guide me. I've read through a couple threads here that are similar but there are so many varied opinions, and through my lack of experience with this game I don't know what route to take.</p>

[evilgamer]

<cite>Krayfe@Unrest wrote:</cite><blockquote><p>So currently I'm a level 45 Bruiser and I wanted to try out some weapons for a change. I was browsing through the Broker and saw that there were Leather and Metal fists (crushing), batons, and hammers. Now I like the way batons look, but I was wondering if there was a downside to dual wielding one weapon type vs the other?  </p><p><span style="color: #ff0000;">No, except some of them will be piercing/slashing instead of the usual brawler crushing.  If your skills are low your dps will suffer till you get them up, which should not take to long.</span> </p><p> So far all I notice is that the metal fists and hammers have a slower delay, but I'm not sure if I am looking for faster or slower weapons?</p><p><span style="color: #ff0000;">If the ratio is the same get the slower delay.  When you cast your CA, you will interupt your auto attack less with the slow delay.</span></p><p>Also, since I want a change of scenery, the Strength line I'm invested in will be all but useless. So I'm trying to decide how I want to spend my points. Currently I can fill the max 50, and don't know if I should be using the int, or the wis line. Here's what I've looked at:</p><p>4-8-8-8-1 Agi + 4-4-8 Int with 3 points to spare.</p><p>or</p><p>4-8-8-2-1 Wis + 4-4-8 Int with 9 points to spare.</p><p>Please advise, I'm at a total loss! If these are just terrible ways to spend points, please guide me. I've read through a couple threads here that are similar but there are so many varied opinions, and through my lack of experience with this game I don't know what route to take.</p><p><span style="color: #ff0000;">Str line is fine till you get to T8 level 70 plus, then it starts to be less dps.</span></p><p><span style="color: #ff0000;">If I were limited to 50 AA's and didnt want the str line I would go.</span></p><p><span style="color: #ff0000;">4-4-8-6-2 agi and 4-4-8-7-2 int</span></p><p><span style="color: #ff0000;">The endlines of both are good for the level you are at.  I mean if you never tank or solo you might go 4-4-8 int, but why lose parry?  It doesnt make sense to me.</span></p></blockquote>

[sXeSasquatch]

<p>Thank you for that response. I'm not sure what you mean by the "ratio being the same," but for example, the baton I'm looking at is 3s delay and the gavel is 5s delay but with higher damage. Is there a reason not to get the gavel other than it doesn't look as awesome as batons?</p><p>And I like the strength line, I just want to try something different for now and see what kind of damage I can put out in comparison to my strength line.</p><p>Edit: Also, could you tell me why you prefer to have the Agi line over the Wis line?</p>

[evilgamer]

<cite>Krayfe@Unrest wrote:</cite><blockquote><p>Thank you for that response. I'm not sure what you mean by the "ratio being the same," but for example, the baton I'm looking at is 3s delay and the gavel is 5s delay but with higher damage. Is there a reason not to get the gavel other than it doesn't look as awesome as batons?</p><p><span style="color: #ff0000;">If the <u><b>damage rating</b></u> is the same, the slower weapon is better.</span></p><p><span style="color: #ff0000;">The DR on our myth is 120.9</span></p><p><a href="http://eq2.wikia.com/wiki/Gorynn%27s_Fist_%28Mythical%29" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://eq2.wikia.com/wiki/Gorynn%27..._%28Mythical%29</a></p><p>And I like the strength line, I just want to try something different for now and see what kind of damage I can put out in comparison to my strength line.</p><p>Edit: Also, could you tell me why you prefer to have the Agi line over the Wis line?</p><p><span style="color: #ff0000;">The agi lines has benefits in all aspects of gameplay, faster reuse on your heal, CA, FD, dev fist, etc.</span></p><p><span style="color: #ff0000;">The wis line is mostly just about aoe damage.  The agi line is more versatile imo.</span></p></blockquote>