Difference between BS and NIN same as Scrappers?
Chances are, with set bonuses and hasten running, you probably won't notice the .03 or .04 sec difference. Both sets have some knockup/down, both have a stacking def move, and both have a couple of cone attacks. All that's left is pretty much what kind of sword you want to use. BS has more unlockable swords. I might be missing info, but that's what I can gather off the top of my head.
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Broadsword does more damage per hit, but not more damage overall. Ninja Blade can do equal or better damage over time because its attacks not only recharge faster, they have faster activation times. One or the other is superior depending on how much recharge you have, but the difference is not large.
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Originally Posted by HiddenJackal
What I'm wondering is if the recharge time that you can get with IOs can pretty much eliminate the difference between the two, and if you can actually get more mileage with BS because of the increased damage and eliminating the recharge difference.
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I'd say, Broadsword for a more stalker type build for high bursting damage, Ninja Blade for dps scrappyer build.
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This is a very good point. With a stalker who kills his targets ASAP, burst damage will be your friend. I highly doubt you will have a stalker that needs to sustain dps over long enough time for NB to become more powerful.
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Originally Posted by Rinkoz
I'd say, Broadsword for a more stalker type build for high bursting damage, Ninja Blade for dps scrappyer build.
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I can say this, if you team a lot, the slower activation time of broadsword can get annoying as your attacks keep landing after a teammate kills the enemy.
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With a maxed out +recharge build, Katana (or Ninja Blade for stalkers) will probably do more dps than Broadsword over the long haul. However, the higher damage per hit of a Broadsword can be an advantage for a Stalker, since much of their potency comes from (forced) criticals and ending battles within just a few strikes. If you're going to get double damage, you might as well get it on an attack that does more damage to double.
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I'm stuck between the two. I know that ninja blade has quicker recharge and less damage, whereas BS is slower but does more damage, IIRC.
What I'm wondering is if the recharge time that you can get with IOs can pretty much eliminate the difference between the two, and if you can actually get more mileage with BS because of the increased damage and eliminating the recharge difference.
For reference, I'll be doing mainly PvE and having nin as a secondary.