End game DRKs.

[Brydan]

Tredecim vs Perdu.

I currently use good ole lucky 13. I am pretty pleased with its output. But I'm progressing along in assaults and will shortly be able to get a Perdu if I want it. I'm trying to figure out why I should spend my points on the Perdu with a lower base damage.

As far as my gear, I have most of the black set minus the Plastron. I still use a Hauberk. Rajas and Ult. ring. Assault earring, and Abyssal earring. Wyvern skull, chivalrous chain, potent belt, bomb core, and amemet +1.

In a nutshell, alot of ATT and alot of STR. Haste, not so much. Sounds dorky, but I think the Walmart Turban is too damn ugly. I could obtain a speed belt if I wanted it....

So what does QCDN think? With my character so blatently heavy hitting but slow does it make sense to get Perdu?

 

[Icewolf]

People have parsed the two, apparently they parse very close. So its pretty much what you'd rather use. The perdu looks good along side homam though =P

 

[etchdog2000]

They are a toss up. I ended up selling my tred.

Also from my own experiences, after 2-handed update, the haste build surpasses an attk build, pretty easily, in exp at least. I used to be very pro-attk build, but after that update, I had a change of heart.

Side note: If you are doing end game things that need zerged a haste build is more of a need for specific things.

 

[Lavi]

I'd go with Perdu, it seems to be the main choice of most DRKs these days. The +5 acc, +10 attack are nice, especially the accuracy when eatting meat which is the standard with 2 handers these days.

As for haste build, that's something I'd definately recommend for any job even if you think you'll do better with attack. Homam is a great set for haste a haste build which has massive amounts of accuracy (no attack or STR) and a must have for any job that can equip it. Seeing as you have a Rajas, I can safely assume you have Limbus access. In that case, invest your time into a good Limbus shell. Usually members get 3-4 coins per run if the group splits coins which most do and you can earn points/attendance towards Homam. You can use the coins to buy a brutal which is the best melee earring around for all jobs. Get a swift belt if you can get it to drop, otherwise use potent/life belt in the mean time. I know you say you think you can get a speed belt, but from a glance, it's probably not likely you can afford one and its unlikely it'll drop if you do KS99. And to bring about an old debate, try for a PCC. You may not be able to afford it, but the BCNM is free if you have the seals.

 

[Tyrath]

I like my perdu.

Sure a 13th critical is nice. But I prefer the better guillotines.

And as others said, they parse really closely, so its really whatever you prefer.

 

[StanDarsh]

Shouldn't this be in End Game Discussion?

 

[Tyrath]

Oh btw comment on something else you said. For tping, you'll want as much haste as you can get. Times have changed.

When I last used to play, haste was for dual wielders and monks. Now its best for everyone :| Use the turban, get whatever speed belt ya can. Homams nice too.