The error margin with the DDS is much larger then the G Maul's. And by error margin, even with a defender, that thing fails me to much. I would rather kill them with the Maul because, if you DO use it's spec, 90% of the time it results in death. If this isn't the case, you ARE DOING IT WRONG. Or are a Pjer, who needs to be shot on the spot, but I digress. The DDS has a higher fail rate offset by it's 4 specs. If it makes it more reliable to you, then have at you. It doesn't to me. I use the Maul and get a higher Kill/Opponent ratio. Now, to point something out to the reader: nice change of topic on the part of the challenger to my theory. It means you lose in a debate. The Granite maul is a joke, 9 times out of 10 it hits three 0s. Sure, it's good for the <60 combat group but for all else, it's terrible. After it fails, people most likely run from the fight. DDS is clearly better, with it's increased accuracy and strength bonus and a double hit all for only 25% of the special bar; it's very effective.