actually using the wheel did nothing after about 18th level, same damage it came off the anvil with, (sorry I was on my ipad not my PC when I replied on that), it only seems contradictory but in actuality it was just poorly communicated by me. Yes the wheel seemed to stop working at around 18th level, I think it still sharpened the sword of planets though at 20th level....which I did out of curiosity since I dont have a 1h and shield fighter.
I made like 5 2h-swords, at both craft/BS 5/5 and 4/4 then melted em all except one ( they were the same 2 variations) and even tried one craft 5 and blacksmith 4. Best results I got was craft/blacksmith both 5- EXCEPT when it gets the strength bonus ( which I concur seems to be about half the time), then as you noted it comes out less damage than the lower level sword with no stat boost.
Now at 6th level last night ( new game ) craft 2 and blacksmith 2 I can only make one type of sword no variation in appearance, damage, etc and no stat or other bonuses, durability is 70 compared to 60 on a store bought item and the damage is about 30 or so points higher than a store-bought equivalent after using the wheel.
Yes I understand why the damage reduction for 5th level seems higher but actaully isnt if you get the better result.
Thanks Morcrist very informative and helpful to know and I appreciate your expertise, I just wanted to be sure I was making the best weapon I could, since I have really terrible loot, like almost always its almost a bad joke how lousy my gear always is. Stat boosts are nice but damage is what I am after at least for my Knight. Man am I sick of loremaster and earth resistance 10% amulets.
Last edited by Felixg91; 15/03/15 03:50 PM.
