[Ironbreaker] Difference in DPS 2H-1H

[Hrolfr]

Hi there,
I was wondering for some time, is there a huge difference in DPS between 1h+shield ironbreaker and a classic 2h ? And what percentage ? Is it 50% more DPS with 2h weapon ? On same level with same level of gear of course and proper skills.

Thanks a lot.

[nocturnalguest]

There is no PvE, so the whole statement of question is wrong. And there is no "proper skills", there are build highly dependant on what your group needs. I see no situation that would force you to max out vengeance, exept lake zerging (for fun purely). Playing either 2h or snb your role is to guard, tank and assist, i mean you dont shine out lending killing blows like a slayer would.
No point counting dps in PvP (for a tank especially).
To try to answer your question beside said above, i would say that in theory (taking all into consideration) the difference should be about the same as your weapon dps, so its about 20 dps. I suppose there is no significant increase going 2h in dps overall. Dont have the numbers tho, but i think none would hit the ground running and test that.

[Hrolfr]

Thanks for your answer. I play engi, my question is purely theorical for now, I'll maybe make an IB later.
So, with only a few more DPS in 2H, it seems better to take a shield. I was thinking the 2H would have a greater punch.

[nocturnalguest]

It has a greater punch, but doesnt change your primary role. So if you expect to actually do damage better to take a dps class, cause with IB you will not see much "numbers" and killing blows in general.
IB is viable in both ways, 2h or snb, but not in terms of dps. Check Volgo thread at videos section to get the idea of what IB can do.
So the choice is pretty simple: dont want to go full def? go 2h, its a bit more fun, imo. Just dont choose 2h or shield from the dps point of view.

[Glorian]

Aye, check the Volgograd videos.
That guy is a beast.

2h IB is not the best Meele DPS around. But compared to an Slayer you don't need a guarder and healer standing next to you or you will die in 3secs.

[Daknallbomb]

Volo is a 1 or two man truck. 2h ib can be alot of fun. . Rly check his videos there are alot. I love the 2 vs, 8 win

[TenTonHammer]

2H IB is extreamly survivable and able to 1-3 give or take because of inherent class durability from high armor and self buffs and grumble and mutter

[Hrolfr]

Thanks for you answers guys, it helped me a lot.
I've checked the videos, indeed, it's quite impressive, this IB is a pain in the a** for the dessies .

[tionblack]

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