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    Default Ye old greensteel Dwarven Axe vs Khopesh Argument

    Ok... Let's do some math.

    I have a dwarven strength ranger. He has a deathnip in the primary hand. This is a comparison of a minII khopeshes to dwarven axes. I'm going to use averages, so a 1d6 averages to 3.5 damage, etc...

    Base damages (full warchanter bard buffs assumed):

    Khopesh
    1d10 + 10 str +5 weapon +5 PA + 13 bard = 38.5 / hit
    (38.5 +6 seeker) * 3 = 133.5 / crit
    38.5 * (16/20) + 133.5*(4/20) = 57.5/avg

    Dwarven Axe
    2d8 + 10 str + 5weapon +5 PA +13 bard + 2 dorf= 44/hit
    (44 + 6 seeker) * 3 = 150/crit
    44 * (18/20) + 150 * (2/18) = 56.3/avg


    So, based on base damages it appears that the khopesh edges out by 1 pt/swing on average. I don't see how Khopesh is worth a feat using these numbers. I know that as seeker and base damage go up, the khopesh will edge out but...

    Also, using some tier 2 numbers, the khopesh does pull ahead by another point per swing:

    DWARVEN AXE - Acid, Good Burst
    Acid + Energy Burst (Good, Evil) - 1d6 on hit + on Crit 4d6
    1d6 + 1d6 = 3.5 normal
    1d6+5d6 = 20.5 on crit

    3.5 * (18/20) + 20.5 * (2/20) = 5.2 good/hit + 3.5 acid = 8.7 average

    DWARVEN AXE - Holy, Acid Burst
    Holy: 2d6 = 7/hit
    Acid: 1d6+2d10 on crit: 1d6 + 2d10 = 14.5/crit
    3.5 * (18/20) + 14.5 * (2/20) = 4.6 acid/hit + 7 holy/hit = 11.6 average

    KHOPESH - Acid, Good Burst
    Acid + Energy Burst (Good, Evil) - 1d6 on hit + on Crit 4d6
    1d6 + 1d6 = 3.5 normal
    1d6+5d6 = 20.5 on crit
    3.5 * (16/20) + 20.5 * (4/20) = 6.9 good/hit + 3.5 acid = 10.4 average

    KHOPESH - Holy, Acid Burst
    Holy: 2d6 = 7/hit
    Acid: 1d6+2d10 on crit: 1d6 + 2d10 = 14.5
    3.5 * (16/20) + 14.5 * (4/20) = 5.7 acid/hit + 7 holy/hit = 12.7 average

    Summary:
    Assuming all racial enhancements are taken, Dwarven Axe is roughly +2 to hit / -2 to damage (per swing, after all multiplications) vs khopesh. Actual DPS depends on to-hit versus monster AC.
    Last edited by direwolf33; 01-28-2009 at 05:03 PM.
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    They key factor that makes Axes superior to all other weapons for Dwarves is the Axe Accuracy Enhancments.

    When each hit does as much damage as we do at endgame, each miss costs us dearly in DPS.

    Spend the 6AP for +2 axe accuracy and either 2 or 6 AP for +1 or +2 damage (2 AP is good value, the extra 4 AP may not be worth it in your build depending upon other AP needs).
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    Average Damage Comparison
    +5 Holy, Acid Burst Khopesh Mineral, 10 Str =>
    Normal Hit = 5 + 7 Holy + 3.5 Acid + 5.5 Weapon + 2.5 Slicing = 22.5 Damage
    Critical Hit = 15 + 7 Holy + 14.5 Acid + 16.5 Weapon + 2.5 Slicing = 55.5 Damage
    +5 Holy, Acid Burst Khopesh Mineral, 10 Str, Power Attack On =>
    Normal Hit = 5 + 7 Holy + 3.5 Acid + 5.5 Weapon + 2.5 Slicing +5 PA = 27.5 Damage
    Critical Hit = 15 + 7 Holy + 14.5 Acid + 16.5 Weapon + 2.5 Slicing + 15 PA= 70.5 Damage
    +5 Holy, Acid Burst Khopesh Mineral, 30 Str =>
    Normal Hit = 5 + 7 Holy + 3.5 Acid + 5.5 Weapon + 2.5 Slicing + 10 Str = 32.5 Damage
    Critical Hit = 15 + 7 Holy + 14.5 Acid + 16.5 Weapon + 2.5 Slicing + 30 Strength= 85.5
    +5 Holy, Acid Burst Khopesh Mineral, 30 Str, Power Attack On =>
    Normal Hit = 5 + 7 Holy + 3.5 Acid + 5.5 Weapon + 2.5 Slicing + 10 Str +5 PA = 37.5 Damage
    Critical Hit = 15 + 7 Holy + 14.5 Acid + 16.5 Weapon + 2.5 Slicing + 30 Str +15 PA = 100.5 Damage
    +5 Holy, Acid Burst Dwarven Axe Mineral Weapon, 10 Str =>
    Normal Hit = 5 + 7 Holy + 3.5 Acid + 9 Weapon + 2.5 Slicing = 24.5 Damage
    Critical Hit = 15 + 7 Holy + 14.5 Acid + 27 Weapon + 2.5 Slicing = 66 Damage
    +5 Holy, Acid Burst Dwarven Axe Mineral Weapon, 10 Str, Power Attack On =>
    Normal Hit = 5 + 7 Holy + 3.5 Acid + 9 Weapon + 2.5 Slicing +5 PA = 29.5 Damage
    Critical Hit = 15 + 7 Holy + 14.5 Acid + 27 Weapon + 2.5 Slicing +15 PA = 81 Damage
    +5 Holy, Acid Burst Dwarven Axe Mineral Weapon, 30 Str =>
    Normal Hit = 5 + 7 Holy + 3.5 Acid + 9 Weapon + 2.5 Slicing + 10 Str = 34.5 Damage
    Critical Hit = 15 + 7 Holy + 14.5 Acid + 27 Weapon + 2.5 Slicing + 30 Str = 96 Damage
    +5 Holy, Acid Burst Dwarven Axe Mineral Weapon, 30 Str, Power Attack On =>
    Normal Hit = 5 + 7 Holy + 3.5 Acid + 9 Weapon + 2.5 Slicing + 10 Str +5 PA = 39.5 Damage
    Critical Hit = 15 + 7 Holy + 14.5 Acid + 27 Weapon + 2.5 Slicing + 30 Str + 15 PA = 111 Damage

    Consider 100 Swings, 5% of critical hits are not confirmed.
    Khopesh has 5 misses, 76 Normal Hits, 19 Critical Hits.
    Dwarven Axe has 5 misses, 85.5 Normal Hits, 9.5 Critical Hits.

    Average Weapon Damage
    Khopesh
    10 Str => (5 * 0 + 76 * 22.5 + 19 * 55.5) / 100 = 27.65 Damage / Swing
    10 Str, PA => (5 * 0 + 76 * 27.5 + 19 * 70.5) / 100 = 34.30 Damage / Swing
    30 Str => (5 * 0 + 76 * 32.5 + 19 * 85.5) / 100 = 40.95 Damage / Swing
    30 Str, PA => (5 * 0 + 76 * 37.5 + 19 * 100.5) / 100 = 47.60 Damage / Swing

    Dwarven Axe
    10 Str => (5 * 0 + 85.5 * 24.5 + 9.5 * 66) / 100 = 27.22 Damage / Swing
    10 Str, PA => (5 * 0 + 85.5 * 29.5 + 9.5 * 81) / 100 = 32.92 Damage / Swing
    30 Str => (5 * 0 + 85.5 * 34.5 + 9.5 * 96) / 100 = 38.62 Damage / Swing
    30 Str, PA => (5 * 0 + 85.5 * 39.5 + 9.5 * 111) / 100 = 44.32 Damage / Swing

    Dwarven Axe with extra +1 Hit
    On Average is a 2.5 % Increase in Damage
    10 Str => 1.025 * 27.22 Damage / Swing = 27.90 Damage / Swing
    10 Str, PA => 1.025 * 32.92 Damage / Swing = 33.74 Damage / Swing
    30 Str => 1.025 * 38.62 Damage / Swing = 39.59 Damage / Swing
    30 Str, PA => 1.025 * 44.32 Damage / Swing = 45.43 Damage / Swing

    At Best is a 5.0 % Increase in Damage
    10 Str => 1.05 * 27.22 Damage / Swing = 28.58 Damage / Swing
    10 Str, PA => 1.05 * 32.92 Damage / Swing = 34.57 Damage / Swing
    30 Str => 1.05 * 38.62 Damage / Swing = 40.55 Damage / Swing
    30 Str, PA => 1.05 * 44.32 Damage / Swing = 46.54 Damage / Swing

    Dwarven Axe with extra +2 Hit
    On Average is a 5.0 % Increase in Damage
    10 Str => 1.05 * 27.22 Damage / Swing = 28.58 Damage / Swing
    10 Str, PA => 1.05 * 32.92 Damage / Swing = 34.57 Damage / Swing
    30 Str => 1.05 * 38.62 Damage / Swing = 40.55 Damage / Swing
    30 Str, PA => 1.05 * 44.32 Damage / Swing = 46.54 Damage / Swing

    At Best is a 10% Increase in Damage
    10 Str => 1.10 * 27.22 Damage / Swing = 29.94 Damage / Swing
    10 Str, PA => 1.10 * 32.92 Damage / Swing = 36.21 Damage / Swing
    30 Str => 1.10 * 38.62 Damage / Swing = 42.48 Damage / Swing
    30 Str, PA => 1.10 * 44.32 Damage / Swing = 48.75 Damage / Swing

    The Dwarven Axe is extremely close to a Khopesh. I'd say it would depend on race/build as to which one you would pick. The Khopesh is marginally better until you have an extra +2 racial bonus to Hit with the Dwarven Axe.
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    Instead of mechanically and mentally crunching the numbers, I got lazy and used the weapon comparisom tool. With the axe enhancements, an axe is better. If I add on a crit enhc, such as acid burst, to both, the axe is still marginally better. If you dont use the axe enhc, however, khopesh is better.
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    Quote Originally Posted by hydra_ex View Post
    Instead of mechanically and mentally crunching the numbers, I got lazy and used the weapon comparisom tool. With the axe enhancements, an axe is better. If I add on a crit enhc, such as acid burst, to both, the axe is still marginally better. If you dont use the axe enhc, however, khopesh is better.
    I used the weapon comparison tool as well and the axe came out ahead of the khopesh. Then how come alot of number crunching posts have the Khopesh ahead of Dwarven Axe?? I must be putting the info in wrong or missing something??

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    Quote Originally Posted by Justicesar View Post
    I used the weapon comparison tool as well and the axe came out ahead of the khopesh. Then how come alot of number crunching posts have the Khopesh ahead of Dwarven Axe?? I must be putting the info in wrong or missing something??

    I was wrong..Khopesh beats the Dwarven axe. I guess the decision has to be made between using a feat, no problem for fighter or.....using up 12 enhancment points. Kensai in combo with Dwarven Axes would be 12+11 by the way....which is where I'm going.

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    please factor in the enhancements Dwarves get for damage, as MOST people that use this instead of Kopeshes are going to be dwarves. Those that say misses dont matter because they hit most of the time I think discredit the importance of EVERY hit.
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    The math I did on this when I rolled my dorf ranger concluded even with dorf axe damage, the kopesh still is slightly higher on dps depending on strength. I used 36 strength when calculating it and accounted for offhand damage dual-weilding mineral 2 shroud weapons. As strength increases, the kopesh will largen it's margin over the d-axe.(this margin is very very small) It's more a question of feat vs enhancements.

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    Quote Originally Posted by KatanAztar View Post
    ...(this margin is very very small) It's more a question of feat vs enhancements.
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    If your a Dwarf, you fight with the axe!

    If you use some strange human weapon your no dwarf at all.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Alcides View Post
    Average Damage Comparison
    +5 Holy, Acid Burst Khopesh Mineral, 10 Str =>
    Normal Hit = 5 + 7 Holy + 3.5 Acid + 5.5 Weapon + 2.5 Slicing = 22.5 Damage
    Critical Hit = 15 + 7 Holy + 14.5 Acid + 16.5 Weapon + 2.5 Slicing = 55.5 Damage
    +5 Holy, Acid Burst Khopesh Mineral, 10 Str, Power Attack On =>
    Normal Hit = 5 + 7 Holy + 3.5 Acid + 5.5 Weapon + 2.5 Slicing +5 PA = 27.5 Damage
    Critical Hit = 15 + 7 Holy + 14.5 Acid + 16.5 Weapon + 2.5 Slicing + 15 PA= 70.5 Damage
    +5 Holy, Acid Burst Khopesh Mineral, 30 Str =>
    Normal Hit = 5 + 7 Holy + 3.5 Acid + 5.5 Weapon + 2.5 Slicing + 10 Str = 32.5 Damage
    Critical Hit = 15 + 7 Holy + 14.5 Acid + 16.5 Weapon + 2.5 Slicing + 30 Strength= 85.5
    +5 Holy, Acid Burst Khopesh Mineral, 30 Str, Power Attack On =>
    Normal Hit = 5 + 7 Holy + 3.5 Acid + 5.5 Weapon + 2.5 Slicing + 10 Str +5 PA = 37.5 Damage
    Critical Hit = 15 + 7 Holy + 14.5 Acid + 16.5 Weapon + 2.5 Slicing + 30 Str +15 PA = 100.5 Damage
    +5 Holy, Acid Burst Dwarven Axe Mineral Weapon, 10 Str =>
    Normal Hit = 5 + 7 Holy + 3.5 Acid + 9 Weapon + 2.5 Slicing = 24.5 Damage
    Critical Hit = 15 + 7 Holy + 14.5 Acid + 27 Weapon + 2.5 Slicing = 66 Damage
    +5 Holy, Acid Burst Dwarven Axe Mineral Weapon, 10 Str, Power Attack On =>
    Normal Hit = 5 + 7 Holy + 3.5 Acid + 9 Weapon + 2.5 Slicing +5 PA = 29.5 Damage
    Critical Hit = 15 + 7 Holy + 14.5 Acid + 27 Weapon + 2.5 Slicing +15 PA = 81 Damage
    +5 Holy, Acid Burst Dwarven Axe Mineral Weapon, 30 Str =>
    Normal Hit = 5 + 7 Holy + 3.5 Acid + 9 Weapon + 2.5 Slicing + 10 Str = 34.5 Damage
    Critical Hit = 15 + 7 Holy + 14.5 Acid + 27 Weapon + 2.5 Slicing + 30 Str = 96 Damage
    +5 Holy, Acid Burst Dwarven Axe Mineral Weapon, 30 Str, Power Attack On =>
    Normal Hit = 5 + 7 Holy + 3.5 Acid + 9 Weapon + 2.5 Slicing + 10 Str +5 PA = 39.5 Damage
    Critical Hit = 15 + 7 Holy + 14.5 Acid + 27 Weapon + 2.5 Slicing + 30 Str + 15 PA = 111 Damage

    Consider 100 Swings, 5% of critical hits are not confirmed.
    Khopesh has 5 misses, 76 Normal Hits, 19 Critical Hits.
    Dwarven Axe has 5 misses, 85.5 Normal Hits, 9.5 Critical Hits.

    Average Weapon Damage
    Khopesh
    10 Str => (5 * 0 + 76 * 22.5 + 19 * 55.5) / 100 = 27.65 Damage / Swing
    10 Str, PA => (5 * 0 + 76 * 27.5 + 19 * 70.5) / 100 = 34.30 Damage / Swing
    30 Str => (5 * 0 + 76 * 32.5 + 19 * 85.5) / 100 = 40.95 Damage / Swing
    30 Str, PA => (5 * 0 + 76 * 37.5 + 19 * 100.5) / 100 = 47.60 Damage / Swing

    Dwarven Axe
    10 Str => (5 * 0 + 85.5 * 24.5 + 9.5 * 66) / 100 = 27.22 Damage / Swing
    10 Str, PA => (5 * 0 + 85.5 * 29.5 + 9.5 * 81) / 100 = 32.92 Damage / Swing
    30 Str => (5 * 0 + 85.5 * 34.5 + 9.5 * 96) / 100 = 38.62 Damage / Swing
    30 Str, PA => (5 * 0 + 85.5 * 39.5 + 9.5 * 111) / 100 = 44.32 Damage / Swing

    Dwarven Axe with extra +1 Hit
    On Average is a 2.5 % Increase in Damage
    10 Str => 1.025 * 27.22 Damage / Swing = 27.90 Damage / Swing
    10 Str, PA => 1.025 * 32.92 Damage / Swing = 33.74 Damage / Swing
    30 Str => 1.025 * 38.62 Damage / Swing = 39.59 Damage / Swing
    30 Str, PA => 1.025 * 44.32 Damage / Swing = 45.43 Damage / Swing

    At Best is a 5.0 % Increase in Damage
    10 Str => 1.05 * 27.22 Damage / Swing = 28.58 Damage / Swing
    10 Str, PA => 1.05 * 32.92 Damage / Swing = 34.57 Damage / Swing
    30 Str => 1.05 * 38.62 Damage / Swing = 40.55 Damage / Swing
    30 Str, PA => 1.05 * 44.32 Damage / Swing = 46.54 Damage / Swing

    Dwarven Axe with extra +2 Hit
    On Average is a 5.0 % Increase in Damage
    10 Str => 1.05 * 27.22 Damage / Swing = 28.58 Damage / Swing
    10 Str, PA => 1.05 * 32.92 Damage / Swing = 34.57 Damage / Swing
    30 Str => 1.05 * 38.62 Damage / Swing = 40.55 Damage / Swing
    30 Str, PA => 1.05 * 44.32 Damage / Swing = 46.54 Damage / Swing

    At Best is a 10% Increase in Damage
    10 Str => 1.10 * 27.22 Damage / Swing = 29.94 Damage / Swing
    10 Str, PA => 1.10 * 32.92 Damage / Swing = 36.21 Damage / Swing
    30 Str => 1.10 * 38.62 Damage / Swing = 42.48 Damage / Swing
    30 Str, PA => 1.10 * 44.32 Damage / Swing = 48.75 Damage / Swing

    The Dwarven Axe is extremely close to a Khopesh. I'd say it would depend on race/build as to which one you would pick. The Khopesh is marginally better until you have an extra +2 racial bonus to Hit with the Dwarven Axe.
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    Another thing to consider is that these statistics are valid on mobs that can be critically hit. In which the Khopesh is a little better than the Dwarven Axe. IF the monster cannot be critically hit, or has some degree of fortification I believe the Dwarven Axe would be superior due to the fact of the higher base damage dice (Dwarven Axe 2d8 vs Khopesh 1d10).

    Please let me know if I'm wrong, but if any of you want, could you crunch the numbers on 50% Fort and 100% Fort?

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    The flaw with the previously posted damage breakdown is that it only factors a margin of the damage enhancements existant in the game.

    To break it into an actual build and compare the different weapons:

    Dwarven level 20 barbarian, DA
    Code:
    Brb20	Dwarf	Build
    TWF	TWF	Fighting Style
    		Weapon
    DA	DA	Weapon Type
    0	0	Extra Critical Threat Range
    3	3	Extra Critical Multiplier (F-Berserker bonus)
    Yes	Yes	<Element> Burst
    Yes	Yes	<Element> Blast
    No	No	<Alignment> Burst
    No	No	<Alignment> Blast
    		
    		Base Damage
    9	9	Weapon base damage
    5	5	Weapon modifier
    27	13	Strength
    8	8	Power attack
    2	2	Frenzied berserker set
    2	2	Shintao monk set
    2	2	Racial damage enhancement
    9	9	Song
    1	1	Prayer
    
    65	51	Total Base
    		    
    		Effects
    7	7	Holy
    3,5	3,5	<Element>
    21	21	Vicious
    2,5	2,5	Slicing
    1	1	Force ritual
    
    35	35	Effects Total
    100	86	Total Base With Effects
    		
    		Critical Hits
    6	6	Seeker
    2	2	Critical threat range
    3	3	Critical multiplier
    195	153	Base critical damage
    35	35	Effects
    11	11	<Element> Burst
    11	11	<Element> Blast
    0	0	Alignment Burst
    0	0	Alignment Blast
    14	14	Natural 20
    18	18	Total seeker damage
    22	22	Critical Effects
    270	228	Critical Total
    		
    0	0	Attack 1
    100	86	Attack 2
    100	86	Attack 3
    100	86	Attack 4
    100	86	Attack 5
    100	86	Attack 6
    100	86	Attack 7
    100	86	Attack 8
    100	86	Attack 9
    100	86	Attack 10
    100	86	Attack 11
    100	86	Attack 12
    100	86	Attack 13
    100	86	Attack 14
    100	86	Attack 15
    100	86	Attack 16
    100	86	Attack 17
    100	86	Attack 18
    516	432	Attack 19
    530	446	Attack 20
    137,3	117	Average Damage
    		
    		Mob Immunities
    0	0	Fortification
    0	0	Damage reduction
    0	0	Elemental resistance
    		
    		Relevant Attack Data
    5	5	Minutes lapsed
    0	0	Number of haste boosts
    0	0	Tempest/ Zeal/ Capstone
    0	0	Haste boost
    0	0	Number of Smites
    0	0	Divine Sacrifice Interval
    No	No	Superior TWF
    No	No	Quick draw
    		
    		Attackspeed
    0	0	Number of haste boosts used
    83	83	Normal
    107,68	107,68	Haste/ Other
    107,68	107,68	Haste/ Other/ Boost
    538,42	538,42	Total Amount of Attacks
    		
    73925,2	62995,26	Total Damage
    27384,09		Damage/M
    246,42	209,98	Damage/S
    456,4		Damage Per Second
    
    		Barb Critical Hit (19-20)
    6	6	Seeker
    6	6	Critical multiplier
    390	306	Base critical damage
    35	35	Effects
    27,5	27,5	<Element> Burst
    27,5	27,5	<Element> Blast
    0	0	Alignment Burst
    0	0	Alignment Blast
    14	14	Natural 20
    36	36	Total seeker damage
    55	55	Critical Effects
    516	432	Critical Total

    Dwarven level 20 barbarian, Khopesh

    Code:
    Brb20	Dwarf	Build
    TWF	TWF	Fighting Style
    		Weapon
    Khopesh	Khopesh	Weapon Type
    0	0	Extra Critical Threat Range
    3	3	Extra Critical Multiplier (F-Berserker bonus)
    Yes	Yes	<Element> Burst
    Yes	Yes	<Element> Blast
    No	No	<Alignment> Burst
    No	No	<Alignment> Blast
    		
    		Base Damage
    5,5	5,5	Weapon base damage
    5	5	Weapon modifier
    27	13	Strength
    8	8	Power attack
    2	2	Frenzied berserker set
    2	2	Shintao monk set
    9	9	Song
    1	1	Prayer
    No	No	Bladesworn
    59,5	45,5	Total Base
    		    
    		Effects
    7	7	Holy
    3,5	3,5	<Element>
    21	21	Vicious
    2,5	2,5	Slicing
    0	0	Other effects
    1	1	Force ritual
    35	35	Effects Total
    94,5	80,5	Total Base With Effects
    		
    		Critical Hits
    6	6	Seeker
    4	4	Critical threat range
    3	3	Critical multiplier
    178,5	136,5	Base critical damage
    35	35	Effects
    11	11	<Element> Burst
    11	11	<Element> Blast
    0	0	Alignment Burst
    0	0	Alignment Blast
    14	14	Natural 20
    18	18	Total seeker damage
    22	22	Critical Effects
    253,5	211,5	Critical Total
    		
    0	0	Attack 1
    94,5	80,5	Attack 2
    94,5	80,5	Attack 3
    94,5	80,5	Attack 4
    94,5	80,5	Attack 5
    94,5	80,5	Attack 6
    94,5	80,5	Attack 7
    94,5	80,5	Attack 8
    94,5	80,5	Attack 9
    94,5	80,5	Attack 10
    94,5	80,5	Attack 11
    94,5	80,5	Attack 12
    94,5	80,5	Attack 13
    94,5	80,5	Attack 14
    94,5	80,5	Attack 15
    94,5	80,5	Attack 16
    253,5	211,5	Attack 17
    253,5	211,5	Attack 18
    483	399	Attack 19
    497	413	Attack 20
    145,23	122,13	Average Damage
    		
    		Mob Immunities
    0	0	Fortification
    0	0	Damage reduction
    0	0	Elemental resistance
    		
    		Relevant Attack Data
    5	5	Minutes lapsed
    0	0	Number of haste boosts
    0	0	Tempest/ Zeal/ Capstone
    0	0	Haste boost
    0	0	Number of Smites
    0	0	Divine Sacrifice Interval
    No	No	Superior TWF
    No	No	Quick draw
    		
    		Attackspeed
    0	0	Number of haste boosts used
    83	83	Normal
    107,68	107,68	Haste/ Other
    107,68	107,68	Haste/ Other/ Boost
    538,42	538,42	Total Amount of Attacks
    		
    78192,19	65754,66	Total Damage
    28789,37		Damage/M
    260,64	219,18	Damage/S
    479,82		Damage Per Second
    
    		Barb Critical Hit (19-20)
    6	6	Seeker
    6	6	Critical multiplier
    357	273	Base critical damage
    35	35	Effects
    27,5	27,5	<Element> Burst
    27,5	27,5	<Element> Blast
    0	0	Alignment Burst
    0	0	Alignment Blast
    14	14	Natural 20
    36	36	Total seeker damage
    55	55	Critical Effects
    483	399	Critical Total
    Conclusion
    Khopesh: 480
    Dwarven Axe: 456

    480/456=5,2% more dps for the khopesh.

    The Khopesh uses a feat, whilst the Dwarven axe uses 12 APs. Both about the same worth depending on build / class.

    If the khopesh user would be a WF with maxed PA enhancements, he would have ~498 dps, ~9,2% more dps. (though less to hit).

    It really all boils down to what you prefer, and what class / build you're playing, and what quest you're playing.
    In most situations however, the Khopesh will be ahead.




    EDIT:
    Same builds vs 50% fort
    DA
    Code:
    Brb20	Dwarf	Build
    TWF	TWF	Fighting Style
    		Weapon
    DA	DA	Weapon Type
    0	0	Extra Critical Threat Range
    3	3	Extra Critical Multiplier (F-Berserker bonus)
    Yes	Yes	<Element> Burst
    Yes	Yes	<Element> Blast
    No	No	<Alignment> Burst
    No	No	<Alignment> Blast
    		
    		Base Damage
    9	9	Weapon base damage
    5	5	Weapon modifier
    27	13	Strength
    8	8	Power attack
    2	2	Frenzied berserker set
    2	2	Shintao monk set
    2	2	Racial damage enhancement
    9	9	Song
    1	1	Prayer
    No	No	Bladesworn
    65	51	Total Base
    		    
    		Effects
    7	7	Holy
    3,5	3,5	<Element>
    21	21	Vicious
    2,5	2,5	Slicing
    0	0	Other effects
    1	1	Force ritual
    35	35	Effects Total
    100	86	Total Base With Effects
    		
    		Critical Hits
    6	6	Seeker
    2	2	Critical threat range
    3	3	Critical multiplier
    130	102	Base critical damage
    35	35	Effects
    11	11	<Element> Burst
    11	11	<Element> Blast
    0	0	Alignment Burst
    0	0	Alignment Blast
    14	14	Natural 20
    9	9	Total seeker damage
    22	22	Critical Effects
    196	168	Critical Total
    		
    0	0	Attack 1
    100	86	Attack 2
    100	86	Attack 3
    100	86	Attack 4
    100	86	Attack 5
    100	86	Attack 6
    100	86	Attack 7
    100	86	Attack 8
    100	86	Attack 9
    100	86	Attack 10
    100	86	Attack 11
    100	86	Attack 12
    100	86	Attack 13
    100	86	Attack 14
    100	86	Attack 15
    100	86	Attack 16
    100	86	Attack 17
    100	86	Attack 18
    335,5	286,5	Attack 19
    349,5	300,5	Attack 20
    119,25	102,45	Average Damage
    		
    		Mob Immunities
    50	50	Fortification
    0	0	Damage reduction
    0	0	Elemental resistance
    		
    		Relevant Attack Data
    5	5	Minutes lapsed
    0	0	Number of haste boosts
    0	0	Tempest/ Zeal/ Capstone
    0	0	Haste boost
    0	0	Number of Smites
    0	0	Divine Sacrifice Interval
    No	No	Superior TWF
    No	No	Quick draw
    		
    		Attackspeed
    0	0	Number of haste boosts used
    83	83	Normal
    107,68	107,68	Haste/ Other
    107,68	107,68	Haste/ Other/ Boost
    538,42	538,42	Total Amount of Attacks
    		
    64206,7	55161,23	Total Damage
    23873,59		Damage/M
    214,02	183,87	Damage/S
    397,89		Damage Per Second
    
    		Barb Critical Hit (19-20)
    6	6	Seeker
    6	6	Critical multiplier
    227,5	178,5	Base critical damage
    35	35	Effects
    27,5	27,5	<Element> Burst
    27,5	27,5	<Element> Blast
    0	0	Alignment Burst
    0	0	Alignment Blast
    14	14	Natural 20
    18	18	Total seeker damage
    55	55	Critical Effects
    335,5	286,5	Critical Total
    Khopesh
    Code:
    Brb20	Dwarf	Build
    TWF	TWF	Fighting Style
    		Weapon
    Khopesh	Khopesh	Weapon Type
    0	0	Extra Critical Threat Range
    3	3	Extra Critical Multiplier (F-Berserker bonus)
    Yes	Yes	<Element> Burst
    Yes	Yes	<Element> Blast
    No	No	<Alignment> Burst
    No	No	<Alignment> Blast
    		
    		Base Damage
    5,5	5,5	Weapon base damage
    5	5	Weapon modifier
    27	13	Strength
    8	8	Power attack
    2	2	Frenzied berserker set
    2	2	Shintao monk set
    9	9	Song
    1	1	Prayer
    No	No	Bladesworn
    59,5	45,5	Total Base
    		    
    		Effects
    7	7	Holy
    3,5	3,5	<Element>
    0	0	Tempest set
    0	0	Henshin monk set
    0	0	Sneak attack
    21	21	Vicious
    2,5	2,5	Slicing
    0	0	Other effects
    1	1	Force ritual
    35	35	Effects Total
    94,5	80,5	Total Base With Effects
    		
    		Critical Hits
    6	6	Seeker
    4	4	Critical threat range
    3	3	Critical multiplier
    119	91	Base critical damage
    35	35	Effects
    11	11	<Element> Burst
    11	11	<Element> Blast
    0	0	Alignment Burst
    0	0	Alignment Blast
    14	14	Natural 20
    9	9	Total seeker damage
    22	22	Critical Effects
    185	157	Critical Total
    		
    0	0	Attack 1
    94,5	80,5	Attack 2
    94,5	80,5	Attack 3
    94,5	80,5	Attack 4
    94,5	80,5	Attack 5
    94,5	80,5	Attack 6
    94,5	80,5	Attack 7
    94,5	80,5	Attack 8
    94,5	80,5	Attack 9
    94,5	80,5	Attack 10
    94,5	80,5	Attack 11
    94,5	80,5	Attack 12
    94,5	80,5	Attack 13
    94,5	80,5	Attack 14
    94,5	80,5	Attack 15
    94,5	80,5	Attack 16
    185	157	Attack 17
    185	157	Attack 18
    316,25	267,25	Attack 19
    330,25	281,25	Attack 20
    121,7	103,5	Average Damage
    		
    		Mob Immunities
    50	50	Fortification
    0	0	Damage reduction
    0	0	Elemental resistance
    		
    		Relevant Attack Data
    5	5	Minutes lapsed
    0	0	Number of haste boosts
    0	0	Tempest/ Zeal/ Capstone
    0	0	Haste boost
    0	0	Number of Smites
    0	0	Divine Sacrifice Interval
    No	No	Superior TWF
    No	No	Quick draw
    		
    		Attackspeed
    0	0	Number of haste boosts used
    83	83	Normal
    107,68	107,68	Haste/ Other
    107,68	107,68	Haste/ Other/ Boost
    538,42	538,42	Total Amount of Attacks
    		
    65525,84	55726,57	Total Damage
    24250,48		Damage/M
    218,42	185,76	Damage/S
    404,17		Damage Per Second
    
    		Barb Critical Hit (19-20)
    6	6	Seeker
    6	6	Critical multiplier
    208,25	159,25	Base critical damage
    35	35	Effects
    27,5	27,5	<Element> Burst
    27,5	27,5	<Element> Blast
    0	0	Alignment Burst
    0	0	Alignment Blast
    14	14	Natural 20
    18	18	Total seeker damage
    55	55	Critical Effects
    316,25	267,25	Critical Total
    Khopesh: 404
    DA: 398

    404/398=1,5% more dps for the khopesh, vs 50% fort.
    Last edited by Absolute-Omniscience; 10-16-2009 at 04:54 PM.
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    A-O, would you be willing to do a breakdown for 100% Fort?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tallyn View Post
    A-O, would you be willing to do a breakdown for 100% Fort?
    Oh yes, sitting in an abbot so semi-busy will try to get it done while I wait for the slackers over at phase 1.

    DA
    Code:
    Brb20	Dwarf	Build
    TWF	TWF	Fighting Style
    		Weapon
    DA	DA	Weapon Type
    0	0	Extra Critical Threat Range
    3	3	Extra Critical Multiplier (F-Berserker bonus)
    Yes	Yes	<Element> Burst
    Yes	Yes	<Element> Blast
    No	No	<Alignment> Burst
    No	No	<Alignment> Blast
    		
    		Base Damage
    9	9	Weapon base damage
    5	5	Weapon modifier
    27	13	Strength
    8	8	Power attack
    2	2	Frenzied berserker set
    2	2	Shintao monk set
    2	2	Racial damage enhancement
    9	9	Song
    1	1	Prayer
    No	No	Bladesworn
    65	51	Total Base
    		    
    		Effects
    7	7	Holy
    3,5	3,5	<Element>
    21	21	Vicious
    2,5	2,5	Slicing
    0	0	Other effects
    1	1	Force ritual
    35	35	Effects Total
    100	86	Total Base With Effects
    		
    		Critical Hits
    6	6	Seeker
    2	2	Critical threat range
    3	3	Critical multiplier
    65	51	Base critical damage
    35	35	Effects
    11	11	<Element> Burst
    11	11	<Element> Blast
    0	0	Alignment Burst
    0	0	Alignment Blast
    14	14	Natural 20
    0	0	Total seeker damage
    22	22	Critical Effects
    122	108	Critical Total
    		
    0	0	Attack 1
    100	86	Attack 2
    100	86	Attack 3
    100	86	Attack 4
    100	86	Attack 5
    100	86	Attack 6
    100	86	Attack 7
    100	86	Attack 8
    100	86	Attack 9
    100	86	Attack 10
    100	86	Attack 11
    100	86	Attack 12
    100	86	Attack 13
    100	86	Attack 14
    100	86	Attack 15
    100	86	Attack 16
    100	86	Attack 17
    100	86	Attack 18
    155	141	Attack 19
    169	155	Attack 20
    101,2	87,9	Average Damage
    		
    		Mob Immunities
    100	100	Fortification
    0	0	Damage reduction
    0	0	Elemental resistance
    		
    		Relevant Attack Data
    5	5	Minutes lapsed
    0	0	Number of haste boosts
    0	0	Tempest/ Zeal/ Capstone
    0	0	Haste boost
    0	0	Number of Smites
    0	0	Divine Sacrifice Interval
    No	No	Superior TWF
    No	No	Quick draw
    		
    		Attackspeed
    0	0	Number of haste boosts used
    83	83	Normal
    107,68	107,68	Haste/ Other
    107,68	107,68	Haste/ Other/ Boost
    538,42	538,42	Total Amount of Attacks
    		
    54488,21	47327,21	Total Damage
    20363,08		Damage/M
    181,63	157,76	Damage/S
    339,38		Damage Per Second
    Brb20	Dwarf	Build
    		
    		Special
    		Barb Critical Hit (19-20)
    6	6	Seeker
    6	6	Critical multiplier
    65	51	Base critical damage
    35	35	Effects
    27,5	27,5	<Element> Burst
    27,5	27,5	<Element> Blast
    0	0	Alignment Burst
    0	0	Alignment Blast
    14	14	Natural 20
    0	0	Total seeker damage
    55	55	Critical Effects
    155	141	Critical Total


    Khopesh
    Code:
    Brb20	Dwarf	Build
    TWF	TWF	Fighting Style
    		Weapon
    Khopesh	Khopesh	Weapon Type
    0	0	Extra Critical Threat Range
    3	3	Extra Critical Multiplier (F-Berserker bonus)
    Yes	Yes	<Element> Burst
    Yes	Yes	<Element> Blast
    No	No	<Alignment> Burst
    No	No	<Alignment> Blast
    		
    		Base Damage
    5,5	5,5	Weapon base damage
    5	5	Weapon modifier
    27	13	Strength
    8	8	Power attack
    2	2	Frenzied berserker set
    2	2	Shintao monk set
    9	9	Song
    1	1	Prayer
    No	No	Bladesworn
    59,5	45,5	Total Base
    		    
    		Effects
    7	7	Holy
    3,5	3,5	<Element>
    21	21	Vicious
    2,5	2,5	Slicing
    0	0	Other effects
    1	1	Force ritual
    35	35	Effects Total
    94,5	80,5	Total Base With Effects
    		
    		Critical Hits
    6	6	Seeker
    4	4	Critical threat range
    3	3	Critical multiplier
    59,5	45,5	Base critical damage
    35	35	Effects
    11	11	<Element> Burst
    11	11	<Element> Blast
    0	0	Alignment Burst
    0	0	Alignment Blast
    14	14	Natural 20
    0	0	Total seeker damage
    22	22	Critical Effects
    116,5	102,5	Critical Total
    		
    0	0	Attack 1
    94,5	80,5	Attack 2
    94,5	80,5	Attack 3
    94,5	80,5	Attack 4
    94,5	80,5	Attack 5
    94,5	80,5	Attack 6
    94,5	80,5	Attack 7
    94,5	80,5	Attack 8
    94,5	80,5	Attack 9
    94,5	80,5	Attack 10
    94,5	80,5	Attack 11
    94,5	80,5	Attack 12
    94,5	80,5	Attack 13
    94,5	80,5	Attack 14
    94,5	80,5	Attack 15
    94,5	80,5	Attack 16
    116,5	102,5	Attack 17
    116,5	102,5	Attack 18
    149,5	135,5	Attack 19
    163,5	149,5	Attack 20
    98,18	84,88	Average Damage
    		
    		Mob Immunities
    100	100	Fortification
    0	0	Damage reduction
    0	0	Elemental resistance
    		
    		Relevant Attack Data
    5	5	Minutes lapsed
    0	0	Number of haste boosts
    0	0	Tempest/ Zeal/ Capstone
    0	0	Haste boost
    0	0	Number of Smites
    0	0	Divine Sacrifice Interval
    No	No	Superior TWF
    No	No	Quick draw
    		
    		Attackspeed
    0	0	Number of haste boosts used
    83	83	Normal
    107,68	107,68	Haste/ Other
    107,68	107,68	Haste/ Other/ Boost
    538,42	538,42	Total Amount of Attacks
    		
    52859,48	45698,48	Total Damage
    19711,59		Damage/M
    176,2	152,33	Damage/S
    328,53		Damage Per Second
    Brb20	Dwarf	Build
    		
    		Special
    		Barb Critical Hit (19-20)
    6	6	Seeker
    6	6	Critical multiplier
    59,5	45,5	Base critical damage
    35	35	Effects
    27,5	27,5	<Element> Burst
    27,5	27,5	<Element> Blast
    0	0	Alignment Burst
    0	0	Alignment Blast
    14	14	Natural 20
    0	0	Total seeker damage
    55	55	Critical Effects
    149,5	135,5	Critical Total
    Khopesh: 328
    DA: 339

    339/328=3,3% more dps for the DA

    0% fort:
    Khopesh 5,2% more dps

    50% fort:
    Khopesh 1,5% more dps

    100% fort:
    DA 3,3% more dps
    Last edited by Absolute-Omniscience; 10-16-2009 at 05:18 PM.
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    Very cool, thank you A-O. This confirms my thoughts that the difference between Khopesh and Dwarven Axe really are just a matter of preference.

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    Do these results take into account the bursting properties of mineral 2 weapons?

    like the extra acid damage on a crit from burst etc?

    Either way, looks good.

    How would the comparison be made looking at 20 kensai, as opposed to 20 barbs?

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    Ginetti, yes the numbers posted are inculding bursts.

    However, the numbers assume a lot of stuff:

    1. A-O numbers are for FB barb, not a kensai.
    2. Include every possible buff and piece of gear (unrealistic)
    3. Assume no misses (unrealistic in high end dungeons)
    4. All damage treated equal (no dr or resistance on mobs, again unrealistic)
    5. No fort (unrealisitc)

    All of these assumptions favor the kopesh. In reality a dwarf will do more damage with a D Axe than a kopesh. Now a WF with kopesh will be marginally ahead of a dwarf with D Axe.



    As to how the comparison of kensai instead of barb would be different, here are some of the differences.
    1. vicious damage
    2. +1 crit range
    3. +3 PA
    4. 3 extra crit multiplier on 19,20
    5. rage
    6. power surge
    7. capstones
    8. haste boosts

    favor kopesh if barb (1,2,3,5,7)
    favor D. Axe if barb (4,6)
    favor neither (8)

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    Default Base damage correction

    In the first post, to calculate base damages the khopesh crit damage is multiplied by 4/20, while the dwarven axe crit damage is multiplied by 2/18. If the dwarven axe crit damage is multiplied by 2/20, as it seems it should be, the base damage total would be 54.6 rather than 56.3.

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