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<blockquote data-quote="tiornys" data-source="post: 5566459" data-attributes="member: 17633"><p>For weapon using strikers (that actually do [W] damage, so not Monks), I think a superior weapon is almost always a good investment. The sole exception is the Rogue, because his design both restricts his weapon choices and reduces the relative value of high [W].</p><p></p><p>For defenders, I think a superior weapon is sometimes worth it. If you can get one as part of package deal (Dwarven Weapon Training and similar feats), the package is definitely worth it. Fighters frequently benefit, because they have a lot of high [W] powers, and because their mark enforcement is based partly on the damage their weapon deals. Wardens a little less so--they also have [W] dependency on their mark enforcement, but don't tend to have as many [W]'s in their powers. The other defenders have significantly less reliance on their [W], making the investment much less attractive for them.</p><p></p><p>For leaders and controllers, I think a superior weapon is only occasionally worthwhile. It's worthwhile if, for whatever reason, you're trying to increase your personal damage output. That is sometimes a good goal for these roles, but most of the time it's a secondary concern at best. It can also be worthwhile if the upgrade grants an accuracy increase--and I'm thinking specifically of the Greatspear for Eladrin here, because they get it as part of a package deal, and it's the only +3 prof. polearm, the only +3 prof. spear, and one of only two +3 prof. reach weapons (honorable mention to the Superior Crossbow, which is the only +3 prof. weapon with significant range, but requires two feats for full utilization).</p><p></p><p>t~</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="tiornys, post: 5566459, member: 17633"] For weapon using strikers (that actually do [W] damage, so not Monks), I think a superior weapon is almost always a good investment. The sole exception is the Rogue, because his design both restricts his weapon choices and reduces the relative value of high [W]. For defenders, I think a superior weapon is sometimes worth it. If you can get one as part of package deal (Dwarven Weapon Training and similar feats), the package is definitely worth it. Fighters frequently benefit, because they have a lot of high [W] powers, and because their mark enforcement is based partly on the damage their weapon deals. Wardens a little less so--they also have [W] dependency on their mark enforcement, but don't tend to have as many [W]'s in their powers. The other defenders have significantly less reliance on their [W], making the investment much less attractive for them. For leaders and controllers, I think a superior weapon is only occasionally worthwhile. It's worthwhile if, for whatever reason, you're trying to increase your personal damage output. That is sometimes a good goal for these roles, but most of the time it's a secondary concern at best. It can also be worthwhile if the upgrade grants an accuracy increase--and I'm thinking specifically of the Greatspear for Eladrin here, because they get it as part of a package deal, and it's the only +3 prof. polearm, the only +3 prof. spear, and one of only two +3 prof. reach weapons (honorable mention to the Superior Crossbow, which is the only +3 prof. weapon with significant range, but requires two feats for full utilization). t~ [/QUOTE]
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