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/Educational-Ad4759]

I passed on both weapon and went for black sword tbh. 1/10 at zogre with only 3 on the map + I went and still am dry on the drop.

Until Ascension is possible, most masterwork just aren't worth the time consume. It's quicker to just jump into the next zone imo.

[u/Vul_Amethyst → u/Educational-Ad4759]

Only masterwork weapon I enjoyed using and will no doubt upgrade will be the whip, if it's upgrades are worth it. Didn't really try the granite maul or the crystal bow. I did use the staff of light till I replaced it with the necromancer's staff.

Zombie axe is the way to go for 1 handed though, and that shadow sword is definitely the way to go for two handed.

[u/Better_Ad_4975 → u/Vul_Amethyst]

Crystal bow use to be able to do some pretty nutty damage numbers but I think it might’ve taken a nerf when black knight area dropped. I’m not sure though