Is Fast or Slow Offhand Better for Rogue?
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The choice between a fast or slow offhand for a rogue ultimately depends on the specific playstyle and spec, with Combat Rogues benefiting from a fast offhand for more procs of certain talents, while Outlaw Rogues can use any combination of Daggers, Swords, Axes, Maces, and Fist Weapons, but require a slow one-handed weapon in their main hand for certain abilities. In general, the item level of the offhand weapon is more important than its speed, and players should choose the higher item level option regardless of speed.
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General Questions
- What is the main consideration for choosing an offhand weapon as a rogue? The main consideration for choosing an offhand weapon as a rogue is the item level, with the higher item level option being the better choice regardless of speed.
- Do rogues benefit from dual wielding? Rogues can benefit from dual wielding, but it depends on the specific spec and playstyle, with Combat Rogues benefiting from a fast offhand and Outlaw Rogues requiring a slow main hand.
- What is the fastest killing poison? The fastest killing poison is Cyanide, which can cause death within minutes or hours of exposure.
Rogue Specific Questions
- Should a rogue use a fast or slow offhand? The choice between a fast or slow offhand for a rogue depends on the specific spec, with Combat Rogues benefiting from a fast offhand and Outlaw Rogues requiring a slow main hand.
- What type of weapon is best for a rogue? The best weapon for a rogue depends on the specific spec and playstyle, but Rapiers, Longbows, and Shortswords are popular choices.
- Is instant poison better on fast or slow weapons? Instant Poison can be effective on both fast and slow weapons, but its proc chance is higher on slower weapons.
Poison Related Questions
- What is the slowest killing poison? The slowest killing poison is Thallium, which can take days to cause death after ingestion.
- What is the strongest poison available? The strongest poison available is Botulinum, which is several orders of magnitude deadlier than other poisons.
- What is the deadliest undetectable poison? The deadliest undetectable poison is Polonium-210, which is tasteless, odorless, and water-soluble.
Outlaw Rogue Specific Questions
- Should an Outlaw Rogue use a fast or slow offhand? An Outlaw Rogue can use any combination of Daggers, Swords, Axes, Maces, and Fist Weapons, but requires a slow one-handed weapon in their main hand for certain abilities.
- What gives a rogue an advantage? A rogue gains advantage on attack rolls when using their Cunning Action feature to Hide from creatures.
- Why do rogues need Dex? Rogues need Dex because they can only wear light armor, which requires a high Dex to be effective, and their saving throw is also based on Dex.
Miscellaneous Questions
- What is the best saint gun in Rogue Company? The best saint gun in Rogue Company is the MLX Mark 4 assault rifle, which is effective due to its handling.
- Which Rogue has a sniper? Phantom and The Fixer are the only Rogues with access to scoped weapons, including sniper rifles.
- What gun did Rogue use in war? Rogue used a FN Five-seveN handgun with depleted Uranium rounds in the war.