Wands/books vs staffs?

[MotherBrainII]

I'm well aware that this is the third thread I've made in herre in a week, sorry. But I can't seem to find anyone who actually knows what they're talking about anywhere other than here.

 

Is a wand/book setup better or worse in general than a staff of the same tier? In particular, what are the advantages and disadvantages of using a virtus wand and book over a chaotic staff, disregarding cost? I'd appreciate in-depth answers as opposed to a simple yes/no.

[Leon S]

You have less overkill if you're "dual casting". Other than that, the DPS is exactly the same, both for normal attacks and for abilities. Can't go any more in depth than that, really. Lol.

 

 

Edit: the bonus damage you get from virtus armor favors dual casting.

[MotherBrainII]

Thanks. I wasn't sure about the DPS thing. :)

 

Edit: the bonus damage you get from virtus armor favors dual casting.

 

Yeah, this is rather important since I do own a set of virtus. It's common sense, but is it confirmed that this is actually how it works? Do we know for a fact that the 74 extra damage is applied after the 50% staff multiplier rather than before?

[jayc3399]

Thanks. I wasn't sure about the DPS thing.

 

Edit: the bonus damage you get from virtus armor favors dual casting.

 

Yeah, this is rather important since I do own a set of virtus. It's common sense, but is it confirmed that this is actually how it works? Do we know for a fact that the 74 extra damage is applied after the 50% staff multiplier rather than before?

 

Pretty sure there isn't a 50% staff multiplier and thats why wand/book is a hell of a lot better then staves. Assuming you can afford the 30mil + for teir 70 +

[Saradomin_Mage]

There is a 150% staff multiplier, on top of a 150% speed multiplier, just that neither apply to ability casts.

[jayc3399]

There is a 150% staff multiplier, on top of a 150% speed multiplier, just that neither apply to ability casts.

 

Why is it that dual wield is still better with mommentum then?

[Estoc]

For every 2 abilities you do, you'll get 1 auto attack at 150% damage with staff and 2 auto attacks at 100% dmg with wand/shield. You also have the benefit of being able to use a shield and maintain the same dps (assuming you don't need the accuracy from the book).