When did 2H replace Bow as BIS for Stamblades?

SmellyUnlimited · October 2023

I’ve always run a dual-wield/bow setup. Endless hail and what not. Now when I look up BIS builds for damage they seem to all include DW/2H. But say for a NB, 2H doesn’t offer much utility beyond carve, which is in itself more for survivability, not damage.

Am I missing something here? I’m parsing higher with DW/Bow, so what’s the new rave on 2Handers?

Necrotech_Master · October 2023

possibly stampede with the updated version of the 2h maelstrom

2h maelstrom gives a long buff for using crit charge or morphs that grants an additional dmg bonus to all direct dmg (which NB are full up) based on what your weapon and spell dmg are, it caps at like +580 dmg or something to all direct dmg

stampede itself is not a bad ground dot either as it starts ticking immediately where as volley and morphs take 2 full sec before they start dealing dmg

thats my guess as to why its a backbar

if you like dw/bow then stick with that lol

SmellyUnlimited · October 2023

That’s a good answer, thank you. I’ve been gone from the game a while and now trying to get back up to speed. Hadn’t realized stampede got a buff; my thought was just that a gap closer has been added to the rotation. Guess it’s back to maelstrom for me lol

IZZEFlameLash · October 2023

It's been this way for a while. MA 2H or MA staff back bar. Iirc, DW is still somewhat better with 2 enchants and 2 different traits.

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When did 2H replace Bow as BIS for Stamblades?

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