weapon of choice ??

Shagger · March 10, 2007, 10:50 PM

howdy fellow Locks

just a question / Discussion

what is the best weapon for a lock ,Staff / Dagger / Wand / Sword ??

i have a Staff + Wand but i know you can train in Dagger and Swords

like to know which was is the best to go when you get up into the high levels so i can start now ( or maybe im on the right track ) and get my skill right up there ready

thanks in advance

Shags

PS i am in the market for a good new Staff if you wanna email me in the game

random.name · March 10, 2007, 11:04 PM

Ultimately you will be using your wand as your main weapon (when not casting) so you will never be using melee weapons. The only reason to even wield another weapon is for the stat bonuses. For that reason you will end up probably using a staff as it normally has the best caster stat bonuses.

Demivion · March 10, 2007, 11:11 PM

ive actualy found that a good dagger + off-hand combo usualy gives me higher +damage

but then again that is all i care about so idk about stam or int or crit

i currently have a +121 damage dagger and a +35 damage off-hand

Canadianpimp · March 11, 2007, 04:00 AM

I aim for the dagger/1H sword + offhand combo over the staff. You can usually get around 150% more damage if you itemize smart and obly lose an unnoticable amount of HP.

Exaes · March 11, 2007, 05:00 AM

Love the staff for looks though.

Gabbe1993 · March 11, 2007, 05:23 AM

I use staff and wand. i like staff better than the daggers and swords, becourse all the staffs i've seen give better bonuses than the daggers and swords i've seen. I use my wand more often, and i think the staff looks nice

Stormhawk · March 11, 2007, 08:13 AM

As random said your wand will be the weapon you actually use to inflict damage other than your spells 99% of the time. Your melee weapon set is really for a lock or any spellslinger about the bonuses.

If you are looking for pure stat bonuses the staves will pretty much always be superior, unless you can get some very twinked epic combos. The xx staff of the eagle is pretty much always the best +sta & +int bonus you'll find a any given level bracket you can buy.

Depending on your play style and spec in the mid 30s that calculation becomes a bit more complex as you will start to see +damage (or +shadow) off-hands. Once you hit these levels you'll want to begin building your +damage levels to allow your spells to hit harder and your drains to pull more. One handed weapons + off-hands often give you the best additional +damage for the stat bonus lost ratio in the game. Just remember when comparing weapon bonuses you should compare the staff vs the sword/dagger and off-hand not just the staff vices the sword/dagger.

Template · March 11, 2007, 09:41 AM

I just cant resist....

The only viable information about warlocks and their staves is contained herein:
http://wowwiki.com/Kralnor_%28altern...ook_of_Kralnor

badkarma138 · March 11, 2007, 10:08 AM

i have pretty much stopped using a wand at all actually. I have it on one of my toolbaras for quick equip if needed. It has a few +stats and some +damage, but i recently found that the spellstone is much more usefull for removing magic effects. the +crit it offers is just a bonus in my eyes.

Lilguy · March 11, 2007, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Template

I just cant resist....

Quote:

Originally Posted by Template

The only viable information about warlocks and their staves is contained herein:
http://wowwiki.com/Kralnor_%28altern...ook_of_Kralnor

Can I have that 3 minutes of my life back?

March 10, 2007, 10:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
Shagger Lurker Character Info Shagger 70 Undead Warlock Barthalis Oceania PvP	weapon of choice ?? howdy fellow Locks just a question / Discussion what is the best weapon for a lock ,Staff / Dagger / Wand / Sword ?? i have a Staff + Wand but i know you can train in Dagger and Swords like to know which was is the best to go when you get up into the high levels so i can start now ( or maybe im on the right track ) and get my skill right up there ready thanks in advance Shags PS i am in the market for a good new Staff if you wanna email me in the game

March 10, 2007, 11:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
random.name Member	Re: weapon of choice ?? Ultimately you will be using your wand as your main weapon (when not casting) so you will never be using melee weapons. The only reason to even wield another weapon is for the stat bonuses. For that reason you will end up probably using a staff as it normally has the best caster stat bonuses.

March 10, 2007, 11:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
Demivion Member Character Info Demivion 70 Undead Warlock Gilneas US PvE Profile: Blizzard Armory Talent Spec: 27/34/0	Re: weapon of choice ?? ive actualy found that a good dagger + off-hand combo usualy gives me higher +damage but then again that is all i care about so idk about stam or int or crit i currently have a +121 damage dagger and a +35 damage off-hand

March 11, 2007, 04:00 AM	#4 (permalink)
Canadianpimp Character Info Kobekid 80 Human Warlock Kilrogg US PvE Guild: Good With Ketchup Profile: Blizzard Armory Talent Spec: 2/13/56	Re: weapon of choice ?? I aim for the dagger/1H sword + offhand combo over the staff. You can usually get around 150% more damage if you itemize smart and obly lose an unnoticable amount of HP.

March 11, 2007, 05:00 AM	#5 (permalink)
Exaes Member Character Info Exaes 70 Blood Elf Warlock Azgalor US PvP Profile: Blizzard Armory Talent Spec: 45/5/11	Re: weapon of choice ?? Love the staff for looks though.

March 11, 2007, 05:23 AM	#6 (permalink)
Gabbe1993 Lurker Character Info warlockbebbe 70 Gnome Warlock Terenas Euro PvE Guild: sacred order Talent Spec: 0/21/40	Re: weapon of choice ?? I use staff and wand. i like staff better than the daggers and swords, becourse all the staffs i've seen give better bonuses than the daggers and swords i've seen. I use my wand more often, and i think the staff looks nice

March 11, 2007, 08:13 AM	#7 (permalink)
Stormhawk Newly Registered User Character Info Pillowbyter 66 Human Warlock US PvE Profile: Blizzard Armory Talent Spec: 44/13/0	Re: weapon of choice ?? As random said your wand will be the weapon you actually use to inflict damage other than your spells 99% of the time. Your melee weapon set is really for a lock or any spellslinger about the bonuses. If you are looking for pure stat bonuses the staves will pretty much always be superior, unless you can get some very twinked epic combos. The xx staff of the eagle is pretty much always the best +sta & +int bonus you'll find a any given level bracket you can buy. Depending on your play style and spec in the mid 30s that calculation becomes a bit more complex as you will start to see +damage (or +shadow) off-hands. Once you hit these levels you'll want to begin building your +damage levels to allow your spells to hit harder and your drains to pull more. One handed weapons + off-hands often give you the best additional +damage for the stat bonus lost ratio in the game. Just remember when comparing weapon bonuses you should compare the staff vs the sword/dagger and off-hand not just the staff vices the sword/dagger.

March 11, 2007, 09:41 AM	#8 (permalink)
Template Member Character Info Template 70 Gnome Warlock Gilneas US PvE	Re: weapon of choice ?? I just cant resist.... The only viable information about warlocks and their staves is contained herein: http://wowwiki.com/Kralnor_%28altern...ook_of_Kralnor

March 11, 2007, 10:08 AM	#9 (permalink)
badkarma138 BarkWoofDonkey Character Info Moriban 70 Undead Warlock undermine US PvE Guild: Relentless Profile: Blizzard Armory Talent Spec: pi*R^2	Re: weapon of choice ?? i have pretty much stopped using a wand at all actually. I have it on one of my toolbaras for quick equip if needed. It has a few +stats and some +damage, but i recently found that the spellstone is much more usefull for removing magic effects. the +crit it offers is just a bonus in my eyes.