Barbs/Knights question

[aric_swartzell]

What is in your opinion the best weapon speed for Barbs and Knights? I see a ton of melee guys running around with med/fast speed weapons, I've always used slow. I'm wondering if they know something I don't.

[Vroek]

You get used to whatever you are using.
If you double buff for example accurate swing, brutal impact your more likely to do well with faster weapon.
Using knock downs with a very slow/slow weapon can very well cost you the fight if they fail faster weapon will help to regain control.
Otherwise i think as much damage in the fewest hits is usually best but it depends mostly on your play style and what you prefer.

[misaccc]

Fast weapon to prebuff...and for mages....slow for damage dealing...thats how i use it

[aric_swartzell]

why you use fast on mages?

[Arkenion]

Because he doesn't only have to do huge damage, but mainly debuff them, knock and dizzy.. I think :o

[aric_swartzell]

Makes sense.

[misaccc]

Yes ark got it...there are some nice tricks with fast weapons....

[Miraculix]

It also depends on the situation. The best tactic is to carry multiple types of weapons with you, have them in your hotbars and switch according to the situation.

Up until level 35-ish you can ignore that and keep the weapon that's best for levelling, because that's mostly what you'll do.

Some general guidelines: Use the fastest weapon you can get to buff yourself, and cast all the fixed damage spells. Use your high damage weapon (slow/very slow ones) to cast the xx% damage spells. When you use normal attacks, it really depends on the situation, and other attributes of the weapon like range. Use these suggestions just as general guidelines. Experiment and see what works best for you ;)