Board Thread:Off Topic/@comment-24046278-20140812092434/@comment-6218837-20141219060659

The best weapon doesn't always depend upon the stats. I look for one that has decent stats and also trains you well, and will work anywhere.

My conclusions? The absolute worst weapon is the Razorblade Typhoon, with Flairon up there as well. They require no skill at all to play.

Those that do? Both the Razorpine and the Inferno Fork have a well-balanced learning curve and are decent in combat.

For a ranger, the Stake Launcher and Pulse Bow are both excellent options - if you can work it right, the Pulse Bow provides a staggering advantage in stealthy and fleeing combat.

As for melee... I will first proceed to bash the a Horseman's Blade for its lack of difficulty, and then go endorse a weapon I believe was supposed to have its 15 minutes of fame, but never got it. The North Pole is the one I speak of.

Sure - unmatched melee DPS until 1.2.4 came around with Feeshran. But really, really difficult to work right. I know people who have played with it for a long time and still cannot work it right.

Best does not mean stats.

-Gray