which is better triplus or rapidus?

[Laphine]

There is a big debate on Rudra's VS Mercy stroke on the level 90 Weapons somewhere on FFXIAH. If i recall the Damage was in favor of Rudra's a small amount, But over-all Mandau's DPS (due to not needing to use Rudra's to active additional damage) was superior. Especially considering tha Attack boost on Mandau. So in the end i think Mandau pulled ahead. The debate covered Inside and Outside Abyssea.

So if you're looking into a Relic/Empyrean, I'd work on Mandau, Cause i think SE is going to do more for Relics by the time 99 comes around.

Hmm that is interesting, this discussion never caught my eye before. There was one named Mandau vs Twashtar, but i don't remember such clear aruguments. I need to check it out later.

edit: Well, couldn't find with a quick look. hehe

But it's reasonable anyway. Reasonable so long as we can't use rudras because i don't see Twashtar losing otherwise. It's a 30% damage boost vs a 5% one. Mandau's hidden effect would have to proc at 20% rate to reach the same performance (not counting its extra attack).