Question concerning Bow and Drum

Zumo · 09-07-2009, 08:58 AM

Hello,
I have a question: I have both items: Bloodquench and the Drum of the Ethernaut Chronicler.

On melee fights im using the Drum because of the proc, the bow I only take for range fights and PvP. I also switch the items during the fight if I have to joust for example.

Now another dirge told me, I should wear the Bow always, regardless of melee or range fight because the Bow is giving me overall more dps.

Imo I do more dps my way, because in melee fights the proc of the bow isnt going off because its only of range attacks.

Am I wrong? Should I use the Bow always to increase my dps?

Thanks for your answer,
Luk

Lint · 09-07-2009, 09:51 AM

From memory:

Bow gives
+ 22 dps (12 from adorn)
+ 6 MC
+6 DA

Drum gives
+ 10 dps
+ 5 MC
+ 1 spell crit (from adorn)
proc

The crits are about even so can ignore them. The dps from the bow is a lot higher and the DA is worth more than the proc.

The only reason not to use the bow all the time is if you cap DA without equipping the bow, in which case the proc gives you more.

Zumo · 09-07-2009, 10:45 AM

Thanks Lint.

Most of the time Im at 100% DA and about 260 dps-mode (not in game atm so dont know for sure) so I guess from this point of view i get more dps when using the Drum in meleefights.

Greetings,
Luk

Vuetee · 09-07-2009, 01:26 PM

260 is way OTT mate, would definately switch out for the drum in ur situation.

200 is the DPS/Haste cap and gives you a 125% bonus... assuming you know this already if you can get bloodquench ;)