Debating between longsword (Armor Ignore) or a maul(double strike) for my vampirc form paladin. Both these weapons have high base damage and I will swing at 1.25 with 35%SSI and 180 stam.
Goal: Solo bosses as fast as possible with 1h weapon + shield.
Do most boss have high minimum resist? If yes, then AI is the way to go.... If no, then double strike is the way to go.
Pros for longsword: armor ignore, swordsmanship has 1h WW weapon, scimitar double strike weapon
Pros for maul: double strike, non-existent 1h WW in mace fighting, next best AI weapon is pick axe which has higher base damage than scimitar (equivalent to broadsword). BONUS: hurts boss's stamina, which makes them swing slower. How good is this bonus? I don't know...
Goal: Solo bosses as fast as possible with 1h weapon + shield.
Do most boss have high minimum resist? If yes, then AI is the way to go.... If no, then double strike is the way to go.
Pros for longsword: armor ignore, swordsmanship has 1h WW weapon, scimitar double strike weapon
Pros for maul: double strike, non-existent 1h WW in mace fighting, next best AI weapon is pick axe which has higher base damage than scimitar (equivalent to broadsword). BONUS: hurts boss's stamina, which makes them swing slower. How good is this bonus? I don't know...