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Raider Shortsword vs Helm Splitter

Raider Shortsword
Main HandOne-Handed Sword
5 - 11 DamageSpeed 2.50
(3.2 damage per second)
Requires Level 3
Sells for 80 Copper to vendors
Item Level 8
Helm Splitter
Binds when equipped
One-HandOne-Handed Sword
10 - 19 DamageSpeed 2.40
(6.0 damage per second)
+1 Strength
Requires Level 6
Item Level 11
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Stat Raider Shortsword Helm Splitter Δ
Item Level 8 11 +3
Required Level 3 6 +3
DPS 3.2 6.0 +2.8
Speed 2.50 2.40 −0.10
Damage 5 - 11 10 - 19
Str +1 +1
Total Stats 1 +1
Sell Price 80c −80c
Binding Binds when equipped

Δ is Helm Splitter minus Raider Shortsword: green where Helm Splitter 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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