Worldcarver or Reckoning?

[Kishin]

Simple, quick question.

http://www.wowhead.com/?item=45165 --> around 80 AP more

http://www.wowhead.com/?item=47737 --> around 2.3% crit and 0,1 speed more

which one should i use? Thank you

[Shonubi]

worldcarver looks great! and it's also good...if u miss crit..get reckoning

[Grozz]

It depends on how much expertise you have

[Shonubi]

also u get a socket ...so u might be thinking about the sword...but imo...go target dummy and try both for a 3 minutes battle

[Endymion]

Str based melee DPS class weapon (Worldcarver) > hunter weapon (Reckoning)

also OP, with talents you'll get much more than 80 AP from worldcarver.

163 more if you factor in Divine Strength/Kings buff.

and getting that much Expertise on a weapon allows for much more flexibility in other gear choices.

Worldcarver is also a quicker weapon which will help you get your stacks up quicker when under the effect of Seal of Vengeance.

[Nillo]

Str based melee DPS class weapon (Worldcarver) > hunter weapon (Reckoning)
163 more if you factor in Divine Strength/Kings buff.

It's more like 111 if you factor the gem in. And Expertise is the only factor that matters: If you are a lot over the Expertise cap with Worldcarver + Glyph of SoV, I'd say you ought to use the Sword as it is slightly better IF you don't need the expertise.

[DaGhostDS]

Str based melee DPS class weapon (Worldcarver) > hunter weapon (Reckoning)

ArP for Survival is a bit crappy, better for MM
i would see more war with that then Hunter

Worldcarver is also a quicker weapon which will help you get your stacks up quicker when under the effect of Seal of Vengeance.

oh god.. you know all your attack are % of your weapon damage so faster weapon lower everything down..
and your SoV might take longer to stack (0.5sec more whoohoo!) but it will hit harder

and from the Avatar i would say hes a human so +3 expertise from the sword

[Eurytos]

REckoning is a bad weapon for pallies. I would take Worldcarver over it every time. Though if you dont have Worldcarver and you have some other shitty weapon, then I guess Reckoning could be better. Worldcarver gives much more than Reckoning can offer.

[Nikoll]

top end is king. take reconing

[Horn]

You shouldn't be hurting for expertise.

top end is king. take reckoning

^ Probably correct.

[iktankniet]

for easier comparance:

http://www.wowhead.com/?compare=45165;47737

the socket for reckoning gives another +/- 44ap.

advantages worldcarver has are expertise, stamina and more strength(AP)
reckoning has weapon dmg, agility(crit), arP, 1 socket.

higher weapon dmg is the biggest here. it scales all of our attacks.

my advice, go for Dual-blade butcher if you are able to do 25m raids.

if not, use reckoning(strength gem in it) and get expertise from gear, not sockets.

[Kishin]

for easier comparance:

http://www.wowhead.com/?compare=45165;47737

the socket for reckoning gives another +/- 44ap.

advantages worldcarver has are expertise, stamina and more strength(AP)
reckoning has weapon dmg, agility(crit), arP, 1 socket.

higher weapon dmg is the biggest here. it scales all of our attacks.

my advice, go for Dual-blade butcher if you are able to do 25m raids.

if not, use reckoning(strength gem in it) and get expertise from gear, not sockets.

much appriciated.

[Kishin]

If you're at this level in the game, you shouldn't have to ask a forum this question (unless you ebayed).

do us all a favour and stfu.

[Xethik]

Also, remember to take in account racial (if Human).

[drgndude66]

If you're at this level in the game, you shouldn't have to ask a forum this question (unless you ebayed).

Actually, this is EXACTLY how you get to this point in the game, taking the time to ask questions and learn to maximize your dps/healing/tanking/overall performance by talking to other members of the community and getting information and tips.

[FoxyPala]

Download RAWR, import your gear from armory, replace weapon to see what gives you the most dps increase.

[Nillo]

Download RAWR, import your gear from armory, replace weapon to see what gives you the most dps increase.

That would be too simple!

[Whitcher]

Str based melee DPS class weapon (Worldcarver) > hunter weapon (Reckoning)

also OP, with talents you'll get much more than 80 AP from worldcarver.

163 more if you factor in Divine Strength/Kings buff.

and getting that much Expertise on a weapon allows for much more flexibility in other gear choices.

Worldcarver is also a quicker weapon which will help you get your stacks up quicker when under the effect of Seal of Vengeance.

Lol wut? Weapon damage > str vs agi argument unless the damage difference is minimal.

Edited: Please stop failing at your plate dps class before you start to try to sound like you know what you're talking about.