LeVuu Wrote:There's a reason why most Spearmen/DKs/DrKs were smart enough to go hybrid.
[color="#cc8899"]I resent that highly - when I made my character, hybrids were still a relatively new concept for DKs. I was new to the game as well, and the frickin NPC even recommended mastering a single weapon over both. I'm also more than a match for any Spear DrK in my level range when training. It has nothing to do with intelligence - those who are new to the game will generally listen to the advice of NPCs. In this case, Dances with Balrogs advises something that may not be the best available option. Anyways, I'm still waiting for the day Nexon realizes how screwed up PA Crusher and Spear Fury are damage-wise (especially considering there is no mention in the skill about them doing drastically lower damage than what is described) and correct them. Regardless, there is no excuse on Nexon's part to release improperly balanced weapons.
@ Vern, a DrK would be best for that - Zerk doubles damage regardless of what weapon is used, and HB makes you still useful in parties. Dragon's Blood and Beholder's many buffs help compensate a bit for being weaker. Power strike works with daggers (and, oddly, wands). However, you're still going to see a range of 4xx-3xxx in most cases, 6xx-4xxx at best, so lack of mastery is going to greatly reduce damage stability.[/COLOR]