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Rune Sword vs Protector's Sword

Rune Sword
Binds when equipped
One-HandOne-Handed Sword
34 - 63 DamageSpeed 1.60
(30.3 damage per second)
Requires Level 46
Sells for 2 Gold 59 Silver 32 Copper to vendors
Item Level 51
Protector's Sword
Binds when picked up
One-HandOne-Handed Sword
66 - 124 DamageSpeed 2.70
(35.2 damage per second)
+11 Strength
+5 Stamina
Requires Level 48
Sells for 3 Gold 21 Silver 56 Copper to vendors
Item Level 53

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Stat Rune Sword Protector's Sword Δ
Item Level 51 53 +2
Required Level 46 48 +2
DPS 30.3 35.2 +4.9
Speed 1.60 2.70 +1.10
Damage 34 - 63 66 - 124
Str +11 +11
Sta +5 +5
Total Stats 16 +16
Sell Price 2g 59s 32c 3g 21s 56c +62s 24c
Binding Binds when equipped Binds when picked up

Δ is Protector's Sword minus Rune Sword: green where Protector's Sword is better, red where it is worse (a lower required level is better; speed and sell price have no better side). Total Stats adds up Str, Agi, Sta, Int and Spi.

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