My Archer is currently toting Dragon's Breath right now, and he wouldn't have it any other way--the only other weapon in SoA that can begin to compare is the Silver Sword (seeing that 1-handed weapons are better given to the other members of my party, most of whom use shields). I, personally, have never found a use for any of the other Halberds in the game (except the Ravager, but the no-Save-Vorpal is just too cheesy to use on anything but the cheesiest of enemies).
On the Dragon's Breath vs. FoA issue, Dragon's Breath's advantages are:
- Greater variety of elemental damage (for 90% of the game)
- Longer range, enabling you to strike from behind your Tanks
- Weapon Style bonuses allow twice the amount of Critical Hits
FoA+3's advantages are:
- Can be used with a Shield
- Available sooner in the game
- Has the no-Save, no-Resist, stackable Slow effect
The Slow is obviously enough to make the FoA the obvious winner, but personally I find it pretty cheesy. I'd like to see a weakened FoA, where it either allows a Save or fires less often.
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Volothamp's Comeuppance
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