Talk:Estoc/@comment-85.76.170.110-20150125151756/@comment-100.6.75.247-20161127051451

I think the Balder Side Sword is better than this unless your going for parries/ripotse and backstabs quite often. It has higher base damage,roughly the same reach,same stamina loss ON THE THRUST but it does more damage ON THE SWIPE and the Estoc's weak attack is slower but with less stamina drain.You do however get the safety of attacking behind a shield with an Estoc but that shouldn't be a concern with dex builds as they rely on parry and/or mobility. If your going pure damage then its katana weapons with dex builds but then you have to sacrifice durability which can be compensated for and you lose a strong thrust attack which is good vs heavily armored foes. If you want max slash and thrust switch between an Estoc and Uchi for a high dex build or even Washing Pole if you dont mind spending the couple extra strength. The Balder Side Sword is more versatile as it does both well but not amazingly well. You could also go falchion with high dex for slashing with its blazing fast combos and low stamina drain but its reach is lacking and with no bleed but u do get a cool flip.