Some questions I need help with...

[Reevanthara]

<DIV>I left the game about seven months ago and at the time had gotten my defiler to 49th level (just shy of 50th but I was so burnt out I couldn't finish).  My girlfriend and I are returning to the game, but looking at our old characters it dawned on us that the game has been through so many changes that we don't even really know how to play anymore.  So we decided to make new characters  and are playing a Berserker and an Inquisitor.  Ok enough background and on to my questions:</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>1-As coin is no problem what spells 10-30 are worth getting at Adept III or Master 1?  Is there anything I'll still be using at 60th or at least using for many levels?</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>2-Is dual wield viable or should I stick to a 2h weapon when trying to DPS?</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>3- I assume I should be using a 1h weapon and shield while tanking.  Is that still the most efficient way?</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>4- I can afford good weapons but I don't want to blow more money than I have to.  What are the best weapons I can use from 10-20 and 20-30?  Is the PGT still worth using?</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Anyway, thanks for the help!</DIV> <DIV> </DIV>

[KFizzle]

<DIV>This is just my opinion, and should not be taken as 'fact' because i am a nub...despite the fact that i somehow made it to level 60.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>1-As coin is no problem what spells 10-30 are worth getting at Adept III or Master 1?  Is there anything I'll still be using at 60th or at least using for many levels?  <STRONG><EM>Well not sure whats worth it besides Rescue, as thats the only thing i use at 60 that I had back then, and i think its a level 25 thing. I have it at adept 3.</EM></STRONG></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>2-Is dual wield viable or should I stick to a 2h weapon when trying to DPS? <STRONG>I like dual wield for DPS Purposes far more than 2 handers, and i used to be a staunch two hand supporter till i first really 'experimented' with dual wield.</STRONG></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>3- I assume I should be using a 1h weapon and shield while tanking.  Is that still the most efficient way? <STRONG>I ONLY Use a Shield and One hander when in Defensive stance and then only when tanking hard mobs. Unless I see the healer has a problem keeping me up, otherwise i stay in offensive with my dual wields, it's more fun to me and I do more damage that way so the mobs drop quicker.</STRONG></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>4- I can afford good weapons but I don't want to blow more money than I have to.  What are the best weapons I can use from 10-20 and 20-30?  Is the PGT still worth using? <STRONG>I didn't have the PGT when it was in level range for me, but looking at it still in my house it has good stats, I think it would be a fantastic weapon to have. Maybe compliment it with a imbued rare in the other hand and you'll be fine, go with a Crushing (wood weapon would be cheaper i think), or a Piercing (prolly more expensive cause thats what um Steel or Feysteel? I forget what things are what tier...i'm a nub afterall).</STRONG></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>I have a couple of alts, I don't really go 'crazy' with gear and adept 3's and stuff till the level 30 area because before that to me i fly through levels too quick. I hate the thought of buying a level 22 adept 3, only to outgrow its usefullness in a couple days as i level to a new version of the spell. This is just my opinion though, it also depends on how 'fast' you go through the low/mid level area.</DIV>

[Khal]

<P>"2-Is dual wield viable or should I stick to a 2h weapon when trying to DPS? <STRONG>I like dual wield for DPS Purposes far more than 2 handers, and i used to be a staunch two hand supporter till i first really 'experimented' with dual wield."</STRONG></P> <P><STRONG></STRONG> </P> <P>Pre combat changes 2 handed was better hands down, no questions asked.  Berserkers had 60% full time haste and another 50% proced haste.  Now we have no full time haste about about 25% proc haste.  </P> <P>It a post DOF patch, many changes were made to duel weild.   1. Damage increased, signifigantly.  2.  Mob reposte rate was lowered for DW, making it useable for casual thanking.  3. They also raised the proc rate of DW.</P> <P>Now I am pretty sure that Duel weild and 2 hander are very close to par, would use whatever you like better, or whatever you can get your hands on.  There are some places where duel weild would be better i think, and those of you who group with a dirge will know what i mean.  </P>