Hand of Blessed Light for Frenzy?

[jgreg7]

My level 52 frenzy barb dug up a Hand of Blessed Light scepter yesterday in NM Act 5. I haven't put any points into masteries, so I am rotating between any interesting swords, maces, and axes I find. (I play SP untwinked, so he only get what he finds.)

So, Is this weapon worth keeping? Or should I drop it and hunt for something better? I have never taken a barb past normal before, so I appreciate your thoughts. (I would have used the search feature before posting, but... :rant: )

[MrGoth]

I'd hold of on maxing a weapon mastery just yet. Hobl is great for leveling if you are a foh pally, but its damage is not as impressive as some others {earth shaker for one}.

I'd wait till you were capable of doing some hell mf runs and find better gear before picking a mastery.

[jgreg7]

I'd hold of on maxing a weapon mastery just yet. Hobl is great for leveling if you are a foh pally, but its damage is not as impressive as some others {earth shaker for one}.

I'd wait till you were capable of doing some hell mf runs and find better gear before picking a mastery.I definitely plan on saving mastery until last. There are higher damage weapons out there, but HoBL is better than anything this character has found so far. I just wondered if there were any disadvantages to it that I hadn't considered. Thanks!

[mstrnicegui]

it's a decent weapon, but it's far from endgame viable. I'd use it until you find something better.

[jgreg7]

it's a decent weapon, but it's far from endgame viable. I'd use it until you find something better.I agree. So far the added lightning damage has enabled me to (slowly) whittle down a stone skin, physical immune Talic. Meanwhile the enhanced damage is sweet, and the % to cast Fist of the Heavens is fun to use when facing mobs of undead. But since I'm not using the Paladin mods, I expect to sell it off once something better comes along. Thanks for the suggestion.