Weapon speed, dual wield and DPS

[Kery]

Hello,

 

I'm a returning EQ2 player that took a year and a half long break to try other things because I was frustrated with my characters ability to solo at the time (among other reasons)   My a lot has changed, and so far I like what I see!  My swashie is 31st level and I've been reading a lot about AA's, and discussions about one hand vs. dual wield, weapon speed, etc...  I just bought the KoS expansion so that I can work on my AA's while adventuring and I'm trying to find out what the best style is for DPS.  I solo quite a bit, but do group with some close friends as well, and want to know what's better for my level.  Dual wield, or one hand.  And is it better to go with a weapon in the faster range (1.0 - 1.4) or a slower one?  

 

There are quite a few discussions about these topics for higher levels, but if I don’t have any AA's yet which would you recommend for my level, and why? 

 

Or if someone knows of a good site that has more information about the topics a link would be appreciated.

Thanks!

 

 

[Rokjin]

I don't really address low levels in my AA guide post, but in short.

 

Wisdom line requires a large AA point investment and a good weapon. So stay away from it until you have plenty of AA's and get a good 1hander and are regularly grouping and or raiding.

 

Genereally for levelling using Dual wields and filling out the Agi line first, or using a one hander + shield and filling out the Stamina line are best. Once you filled out STA or AGI to your liking, go into STR.

 

See here for details on what each AA ability does and analysis on it.. etc..  http://eqiiforums.station.sony.com/eq2/board/message?board.id=33&message.id=13568

[Kery]

Thanks for the advice and the link, Rokjin.   Now I just need to work on some levels so I can get to the good stuff. 

[AegisCrown]

if and when you accumulate 21 AAs dump them into wisdom line so you can take advantage of double attack.  if you intend to stay dualwield go str/agi for best dps.  Also if you stay dw id advise puttin gthe slower of your 2 weapons in your primary hand. 

[toxe14567]

AegisCrown: "Also if you stay dw id advise puttin gthe slower of your 2 weapons in your primary hand."Why is that?

[Tyr]

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toxe14567 wrote:AegisCrown: "Also if you stay dw id advise puttin gthe slower of your 2 weapons in your primary hand."Why is that?

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Because all of your skills will proc based on the delay of your primary weapon (hurricane, self haste buff, self deaggro, poisons etc.)Swap in the lowest delay weapon you have for inspired daring/inspiration and when it wears off, swap the slower weapon back in to help max your dam output.