Hypothetical - Whos the faster killer? Or is it even close?

We're talking AOE killing here, over the span of an entire large mission - lets say the Lib Farm - against Lvl 53-54 Minions and LT's.


The Fire/Thorn Dom?

(Key Notes: Perma Dom, The Global Dmg Buff @ 37.5%, The AOE Dmg & Resist Debuff Procs, High Pet Resistance -because exploding Hulks suck)

Attack Chain: Soul Drain + Aim + Fling Thorns + Thorn Burst + Dark Obliteration

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Or the SS/Shield Brute?

(Key Notes: +35% Global DMG Buff before Rage, Rage + Against All Odds + Fury)

Attack Chain: Shield Charge + Foot Stomp + Ball Lightning + Fences + Foot Stomp

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Fire/TA Dom Pros: Perma-Dom, Damage is constant with no lapse, Proc Heavy Build, Cages + Soul Drain + Aim + 3 AOE's + Hot Feet = Nasty

Fire/TA Dom Cons: Survivability against 53 and 54's when the holds wear off, Soul Drain not up every group, Have to carry greens for exploding mobs



SS/Shield Brute Pros: Rage + Against All Odds + Fury + Global DMG Bonus = Insane, Survivability even against +4's

SS/Shield Brute Cons: Shield Charge not up every group, Routine Rage Crashes, lack of a good 3rd AOE.



I have my opinions, but I'd like to hear some knowledgeable opinions to compare against.

I'd go with the brute. I haven't done any number comparisons, but based on observation the brute seems to be quite a bit faster.

A well-built farm Brute will always be faster than a well-built farm Dom, especially after the Dom changes and PSW nerf. People in the market forum did some tests and generally Brutes were substantially faster than Doms.