Quote Originally Posted by HaroldSaxon View Post
Actually, that isn't the reason BLM likes Spellspeed and it isn't the case currently. The reason BLM likes spellspeed is that all the damage for BLM comes from casts

Technically, RDM does have a mechanic - White and Black Mana generation is quicker underspellspeed. However it doesn't actually gain you extra melee combo's over the course of the fight, and Spellspeed also doesn't affect your melee combo recast time as well as your OGCD recast time or damage - which is a large portion of RDM damage, which is why it is avoided.
Ah so it would be melee combo that doesn't scale up that well. I thought it was odd that only fleche and Contre-sixte would be enough make the state that bad.

HaroldSaxon, regarding the weapon, do you know if the crafted one is actually the best or not?
Again, I'm dubious about secondary state being stronger than 1 or 2 weapon damage.