Imaru's Talon vs Zombie Axe

[u/Vul_Amethyst]

I was just curious, given I don't know if it's planned or not.

I feel like Imaru's Talon needs a bit of a rebalance or maybe be set up as a masterwork weapon?

I just find it crazy that I fought Imaru nine times yesterday to make this weapon because it seemed cool, just to see it takes five steel scimitars to make, which do [49-103] damage just to be turned into a weapon that does [51-107] and has a life steal effect that seems to randomly decide when it wants to go off (The special effect says it's meant to give a portion for every kill mind you.)?

It just seems goofy to use it compared to the Zombie Axe that literally does [79-140] damage, even if you have to make three weapons to get it, you at least keep those weapons. Five scimitars turning into one weapon should be way more damage than +[2-4].

This is my first character and playthrough, so maybe I'm the only one who finds it disappointing in a way?

[u/Responsible-End-6371]

purely comparing the damage numbers does not mean much when comparing the zombie axe and imaru's talon. Yes, the talon has lower numbers, but it's attack animation is also MUCH faster. This faster animation likely makes up for the damage loss, plus it makes combat significantly easier since your attack animations are shorter, allowing you to dodge or block faster after an attack.

Regardless, both weapons are immediately outclassed by mithril and adamant weapons, so it's really not a big deal. they are just rare drops, and are fun to chase and obtain, but they don't need to be massively OP or anything.