Hey guys, A lot of the stuff that I've read on Reddit and different forums has said that late game you should probably aim for a 2H XBow because you can get more "bang for your buck". Essentially, higher damage for much cheaper.
Well, I was searching the AH today and there are quite a few bows that are just as cheap as some of the 2H XBows. These bows do virtually the same amount of DPS as the XBows (about 20 DPS less but I'm sure the extra attack speed would more than make up for it). So my question is...if I can get a Bow for around the same price and DPS as a 2H XBow, is there any reason for me not to go with the Bow and the extra attack speed?
Also, with the upcoming nerf to attack speed, I have a feeling that that extra 0.30 APS would really come in handy. What do you guys think? Thanks!
P.S. I have a 1009 DPS 2H XBow right now...do you think it would be worth it for me to shell out a million for an 1100 DPS Bow? Or should I just wait until I can buy something really, really good?
Faster attack speed on weapon means faster spending resources with lower damage per shot, and while you regain hatred from primary faster, your static/bat regen don't change.
The x-bow doing extra damage comes from Archery talent, but it heavily depends on your current critical damage bonus. I believe somewhere between 300-350% crit damage (200-250% additional), the Bow passive starts overtaking x-bow. I think it's also only on SS stacks for maximum burst, the less crit chance the better bow becomes in steady dps.
But you would need someone more informed on that, I'm personally rolling with x-bow, but only because I found one with 1k dps with socket and high dex+vit for 750k.
wait till you can buy something better. plus the rmah is suppose to be in effect today so im not sure if you wanna farm awhile and use gold or just plain cash in a matter of seconds if you have it. the 91 more dps is a bit better but for a million or more i wouldnt waste it on that 1100 bow considering you could find a piece of armor for much more dex that will make up for that 91 dps. but then again opinions are opinions
I don't think the difference is massive, it's more down to your playstyle. I find myself running a lot between attacks which means the high burst of a slow firing crossbow is better, particularly with SS building up to a big crit on it in the meantime.
A lot of the stuff that I've read on Reddit and different forums has said that late game you should probably aim for a 2H XBow because you can get more "bang for your buck". Essentially, higher damage for much cheaper.
Well, I was searching the AH today and there are quite a few bows that are just as cheap as some of the 2H XBows. These bows do virtually the same amount of DPS as the XBows (about 20 DPS less but I'm sure the extra attack speed would more than make up for it). So my question is...if I can get a Bow for around the same price and DPS as a 2H XBow, is there any reason for me not to go with the Bow and the extra attack speed?
Also, with the upcoming nerf to attack speed, I have a feeling that that extra 0.30 APS would really come in handy. What do you guys think?
Thanks!
P.S. I have a 1009 DPS 2H XBow right now...do you think it would be worth it for me to shell out a million for an 1100 DPS Bow? Or should I just wait until I can buy something really, really good?
The x-bow doing extra damage comes from Archery talent, but it heavily depends on your current critical damage bonus. I believe somewhere between 300-350% crit damage (200-250% additional), the Bow passive starts overtaking x-bow. I think it's also only on SS stacks for maximum burst, the less crit chance the better bow becomes in steady dps.
But you would need someone more informed on that, I'm personally rolling with x-bow, but only because I found one with 1k dps with socket and high dex+vit for 750k.