which weapon?

[Silvano]

The Flame Lieutenant's is the best in-game next to Relic (unless you crit build, then Garuda), since you have the attack power without the 5-piece set needed.

[Velhart]

The Flame Lieutenant's is the best in-game next to Relic (unless you crit build, then Garuda), since you have the attack power without the 5-piece set needed.

Can you explain this to me why Crit build is better for Garuda? I currently have STR/PIE stacked and using Garuda's Beak. If a Crit set is indeed better, I will switch some things around in my gear.

[Silvano]

Can you explain this to me why Crit build is better for Garuda? I currently have STR/PIE stacked and using Garuda's Beak. If a Crit set is indeed better, I will switch some things around in my gear.

Looking at pure stats, the Attack Power bonus makes the Flame Lieutenant superior to Garuda's Beak. If, however, your gear is focused on crit hits, the Garuda's Beak is better since you get +45 Crit Attack Power

[Velhart]

Looking at pure stats, the Attack Power bonus makes the Flame Lieutenant superior to Garuda's Beak. If, however, your gear is focused on crit hits, the Garuda's Beak is better since you get +45 Crit Attack Power

Are there tests to prove this? STR/PIE gear vs. Crit Gear. If Crit Gear is proven better, I made a set for that also.

[Silvano]

Are there tests to prove this? STR/PIE gear vs. Crit Gear. If Crit Gear is proven better, I made a set for that also.

. . . I don't know which is better. If you have gear focused on capping, the flame spear supplements that gear the best. If you use a crit set, the Garuda's Beak is more beneficial to that set. So if you use capping gear, use the flamer. If you use crit gear, use the beak.