Faster 1h with short range or slower 2h?

[master ring]

I have couple of good 1 handed swords that hit last breaking point for ww. They also have good damage. Are they good in ww in 1.10 because of their short range (1)?

[combatman]

I have couple of good 1 handed swords that hit last breaking point for ww. They also have good damage. Are they good in ww in 1.10 because of their short range (1)?


U should aim at least for range2, range 1 is just way too short.

[Inuyasha]

No. Range 1 is not good. Not good at all.

In general, you should never use a weapon with less than range 3 for WW. You simply won't get enough hits otherwise. Of course, now you'll probably want some experts' opinions rather than the village idiot's.

*screams and runs in circles*

[rikstaker]

wias/Bp determines how often the weapon checks for targets,so this is the prime factor when choosing a whirlwind weapon.However there is a catch:

1)Though a fast weapon will check for targets every 4 frames,it will only attack it if the target is in range,otherwise the attack is skipped.

2) Range also determines the duration of time a target is in range for hits,a long weapon will have a target in range for a longer time.

Range affects the distance from whch you can hit a target & for the length of time you can hit it,so in simple terms long range means more hit opportunities.

So yes,you should try & use range 3 or + weapons for ww.

The only exceptions you can make for range 2 are with high dmg weapons like ik or ribcracker.

I have explained all this in detail in my ww guide which should be released in a day or two.

Razgriz

[corax]

triple shael'd ethereal upgraded Hone sundan.
Last WW BP, range 5, ~700 max damage IIRC, 40% CB = pwnage

[sk8brdnick]

Range in more important in PvP than PvM. Although your kill speed for single monsters will be diminished, range is less of an issue when killing packs. Chances are as you whirl through a pack there will be monsters in range.

If you are concerned, I'd suggest acquiring a good two handed weapon as they are rather cheap. IK maul, windhammer etc can be had for free and I bought an EBOTD great poleaxe for a rune.

[Luckymofo]

triple shael'd ethereal upgraded Hone sundan.
Last WW BP, range 5, ~700 max damage IIRC, 40% CB = pwnage

hehe, such a funny, short and prolly a good answer

[Inuyasha]

Range in more important in PvP than PvM. Although your kill speed for single monsters will be diminished, range is less of an issue when killing packs. Chances are as you whirl through a pack there will be monsters in range.

Actually, range is extremely helpful for killing packs as you can target a huge area with your WW.

With a range 1 weapon, you'll pretty much just be hitting the small taget area that your barb is standing on

o -----> Direction of travel

With a Range 5 weapon, you will have a huge circular area that will have both a longer range directly ahead of you, but also to the side of you, allowing for more "accurate" whirls, and more monsters being hit.

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/.....\ ----> Direction of travel
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Once again though, you may wish to hear this from an expert.

*continues running in circles screaming*