If the damage and the recharge are the same, look at their DPA (Damage Per Activation time) and go with the better. If those are the same, scroll down and look at the special effects.
However, I [b]think[b] Gambler's Cut is the standard, same as for Katana.
Low levels, I'd lean towards SotW, since until level 26 it hits for more than any other attack you get out of Hide/Placate (excepting Assassin's Blade of course).
However, once you get to level 26 or 32, and if/when you burn a respec, I'd swap SotW for GC, since it has better DPC (Damage per Cycle 'Activation + Recharge'), and is tasty for possible proc's since it is insanely quick activating and recharging. At that point, just use GD or SD for your non-AS burst damage/crits.
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Gambler's Cut is higher DPS (mostly due to it's very quick recharge and
lower activation time).
Sting of the Wasp is a harder hitter from a burst perspective.
Personally, I prefer SotW, given my stalker's playstyle.
Stalkers are nicely suited to a "Hit Hard, Get the Kill(s), Get Out Quick"
approach, and I find that most fights against mob spawns are brief, typically
lasting the length of one full attack chain (or less). I usually play solo
at +2/1 settings.
That tends to make the higher, burst damage attacks more useful to me.
On the other hand, with Trops, and DA, NB stalkers can be successful
"pocket scrappers" and have extended fights (which you would if you're
running higher mob count sliders, x/2+, or in teams).
In that case, you may prefer GC for higher DPS over extended times.
Both attacks are decent enough, so it comes down to your approach
and playstyle.
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Which starting power for Ninja Blade is better to pick up Gambler's Cut or Sting of the Wasp?