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Old 03-03-2014, 08:39 PM   #1995
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Originally Posted by CubicleGeek View Post
Like all other classes, the spell DPS is directly related to your weapon DPS with an attribute modifier based on class, in this case Intelligence. Kinda silly, I know. I was rocking wands and staves until I realized it really didn't matter. You're better off equipping a two-handed sword if your overall DPS ends up higher.
There are 2 reasons this is not entirely true.

1. You get extra stats in almost all cases by having a second item equiped. DH can have a quiver equiped even if they have a 2handed bow, so this kind of is a special case.

2. Attack speed is always better for a 1 handed weapon. There are many cases this is important, but the ones who come to mind with my 2 level 60 characters are for Life on Hit and Fury/Hatred regen. Depending on the build, this might not matter at all, but for some builds it is very important.
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