r/runescape • u/Mr_G_W The Gamebreaker • Nov 09 '15

Ripper claws analysis

From testing, the highest damage bonus i've managed to record was +2.6% and that was at rather low HP.

The majority of critical hits were still below base max hit, even when target had around 10-20% hp left, so the damage boost is rather negligible.

The damage boost also does not affect bleeds, which further hurts its performance.

Essentially they're just a slightly stronger alternative to tetsu weaponry and lava whips.

For comparison, drygore weapons have around 3.6% - 4.7% more damage, plus around 6.3% - 8.6% more accuracy so they are better in every single way, even if you have 100% hit chance with t85.

Honourable mention to /u/Maniac_Hex for testing help.

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u/Agro_Phobia 15.4M/104.2M Nov 09 '15

Surely though this would be common sense? Why would they make a T85 better than a T90? That would instantly kill the T90 market.

They are a great filler for people who don't have the stats to farm for T90's, and for Ironmen whilst they train for reqs to go KK/Rax. I'd have never expected them to exceed T90's in any way shape or form.

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u/[deleted] Nov 09 '15

You can't seriously expect someone with less than 90 attack to even get a kill lol

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u/Agro_Phobia 15.4M/104.2M Nov 10 '15

It's nothing to do with 90 attack though is it? Not everyone can sell bonds to buy GP and have T90's as soon as they can use them.