Generic "What staff should I get?" thread

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Halfslashed wrote on 2012-05-14 22:14

So, my choices are down to Rakum, Dreamwalker, and Raider's.

I know attack speed doesn't seem to do much for staff, so i'm debating the gain of 6 attack speed over 130 M.ATT. I'm also debating whether ~200-400M.ATT is worth losing 10 Balance. Mind you, I'm not going to do the 5* Dreamwalker since i'm DPing the staff I get and can't afford to lose that much.

Please help me decide which I should get.
RebeccaBlack wrote on 2012-05-14 22:25

I think mathematically, Raider's is the best. I don't remember where I saw that, and it supposedly changes after like +12 or something.
Halfslashed wrote on 2012-05-15 01:04

Quote from RebeccaBlack;863667:
I think mathematically, Raider's is the best. I don't remember where I saw that, and it supposedly changes after like +12 or something.

It's better on raw M.ATT numbers, but it lacks in speed and balance. So the question is, what's a better idea?
TheBoulder wrote on 2012-05-15 03:10

While m.att may not have much effect on cast time of spells, it has a noticeable effect on Focus charge speeds, so it's best not to completely exclude it from consideration.
http://vindictusdb.com/item-comparer?i=staff_thor;staff_feather;staff_rakum
Between the three of them, the Rakum only tops the chart in weight, int and physical att; weight and physical att are worthless aspects to consider, and the int really is offset by the other two staves' higher magic att. Personally I think the Dreamwalker is the best option. While it may have the lowest m.att out of the three, it also has the highest balance, att speed, and the second highest crit rate, which offsets that fact (by significantly bumping up its dps).
Of course, if you manage to find a *5 Dreamwalker from Thor then all your problems would be solved, lol.
RebeccaBlack wrote on 2012-05-15 03:22

Quote from Halfslashed;863777:
It's better on raw M.ATT numbers, but it lacks in speed and balance. So the question is, what's a better idea?

I'm speaking about every factor, not just magic attack, but I'd wait for someone else who knows the math to check up on it. I'm kinda distracted right now.
Invertex wrote on 2012-05-15 05:14

Cost is also important to note. Some people like the Rakum as you can cheaply enchant/enhance it. A +11 Rakum is far easier to obtain over a +11 DW or Raider, and it will beat both of them at that point.

DW is mainly better if you get the set bonus with the Thor Leather Belt and the Ghostly Ring. If you're not going for that set bonus, I believe Raider's is a better option.

5* DW is the best naturally, but it'll cost you so much you might as well save that towards a Joyous Crook.
RebeccaBlack wrote on 2012-05-15 05:30

Quote from Invertex;864063:
5* DW is the best naturally, but it'll cost you so much you might as well save that towards a Joyous Crook.

Eh, I don't think it's that much. I could be wrong. I know it's more expensive than Raider's, but not anywhere close to the price range of level 70 weapons.
Invertex wrote on 2012-05-15 05:35

Quote from RebeccaBlack;864074:
Eh, I don't think it's that much. I could be wrong. I know it's more expensive than Raider's, but not anywhere close to the price range of level 70 weapons.

Well, they're at least 20m from what I remember. It's still a lot for something that's a relatively minor boost.
RebeccaBlack wrote on 2012-05-15 05:49

Quote from Invertex;864078:
Well, they're at least 20m from what I remember. It's still a lot for something that's a relatively minor boost.

I just remember seeing around 20-25. When I last looked at Dreamwalkers, they were actually around 8m and Raider's Staff is definitely more expensive than Dreamwalker. This could be a bit outdated now as a couple months may have passed.
Halfslashed wrote on 2012-05-15 22:16

Raider's it is, thanks guys!