DRG Question on stats

[Frizze]

So i dont know if anyone has the exact answer you seek regarding stat weights. I know that the weights are different for each class, and i know that they can change between patches(typically big moves are associated with a new expansion). For a general guideline though, ive got a few tips. Weapon damage is by far the most important stat. A point of damage is still probly worth 10-20 of your main stat(Str in your case). About a year ago(the last time i read rigorous weight calculations) weights on secondary stats were usually between 1/50 and 1/75th of a point each(meaning that 50-75 crit/det/etc was worth 1 str/dex/etc). So if we use roughly 1/50th as our guideline for a favored secondary stat, the favorable crit and direct on the Shin lance would be worth around 9 points of Str. Using the 1/75th estimate for non-favored stats then, the det and ss on the 340 are probly worth closer to 3 points(i know speed in partcular isnt typically prized by dragoons). So the secondaries on the shin are probly 6 points better overall. That almost cancels out the 8 extra str directly on the 340, but the 340 having an extra point of damage seals it as almost certainly the better weapon.

An easier way to look at it. The damage stat is how hard your weapon hits. As it hits harder, the effects of DH Crit and Det grow stronger(a bigger base damage to enhance). So when in doubt, take the better damage number.

Editors note: I do not actually play Dragoon, so if someone with experience and/or who has taken the time to test this out wants to correct me feel free. This is meant as a guideline.