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Hey, I am almost level 50 and was wondering if the RK Lance is worth it? It looks to have the same stats as a spear, with respect to cooldown and damage. The level 49 Wind Spear seems to do more damage as well. So I was wondering, is there any advantage to this weapon? The only thing I could think of that would make this weapon worthwhile is if it returned 12 TP per hit. Then this weapon would be quite nice. So could someone who has played with this weapon please comment on it? Thanks.
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I don't recall the lance you are talking about, I mean I remember a spear which is level 50 that multiple jobs can use, but as a general rule Polearm wise its best to stick with the DRG specific lances from 34 onward. Higher TP gain per hit (not large, but adds up over time) and better dmg to delay ratios than the standard spear. While the difference between 492 delay (standard drg lance delay) and 396 delay (standard spear delay) appears large, it really isn't as large as the comparative weapon damage differences which is why the DRG specific lances always win out in overall damage output. If I recall Wind Spear is 53 damage, but similar level lance the level 48 Mythril lance is 68 damage? 15 weapon damage is quite significant. The delay difference amounts to 0.96 second difference between swings - basically in the course of a minute a lance swings 12 times, a spear swings 15 times, and the swing difference only compensates the TP gain difference, but definately not the weapon damage difference in sustained damage output.
Also consider since there are a few multi hit WS you likely use in different skillchains, in those cases the difference in TP (2) does matter - a full Penta Thrust with a Lance gives 60%, while with a spear only 50% and if double attack goes off, its 72% vs 60%. Those differences in TP return do add up which negate any remote benefit to a lower delay at least for Dragoons. In other words for Dragoons at least, lances > spears always. -
Thank you for your response, I am aware that Lances are better. It's just that this weapon has the name "Lance" attached to it, but with the stats of a spear. The stats of a normal lance is 492 delay, whereas the RK "Lance" has a 396 delay. So, I was just wondering because this is a "Lance", if it would return 12 tp per hit, compared to 10 tp with a spear, or if it is just a spear with the name "Lance" thrown on it.Comment
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Oh sorry didn't understand your initial question exactly. Its just a spear with the word lance in it. Just check delays can usually tell you what the tp return will be.Comment
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