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The '''Iron Counterweight''' is created by the [[Blacksmithing]] profession. They can then install the counterweight on two-handed weapons increasing the weapon's speed by 3%.
 
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The '''Iron Counterweight''' is created by the [[Blacksmithing]] profession.
See also:
 
* [http://www.thottbot.com/?i=12522 Thottbot link]
 
   
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==Source==
[[Category:Reagents]]
 
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{{Itembox|The components are:
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|Iron Bar|q1=4
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|Coarse Grinding Stone|q2=2
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|Lesser Moonstone|q3=1}}
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{{Item|icon=|Plans: Iron Counterweight}} is a [[world drop]].
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==Notes==
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POST-BC PATCH NOTE : The counterweight's effect has been changed to 20 haste rating. At level 60 this is equal to a 3% increase in attack speed, and at level 70, a 1.9% increase.
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This "enchant" scales with weapon damage and attack power. Its damage is surprisingly good. Compared to other enchants, it's very effective for the cost of the materials (about 50s).
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As an example, take the [[Drake Talon Cleaver]]. Here are the numbers for this and other enchants:
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With 700 attack power, extra 50 dps:
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*[[Drake Talon Cleaver]] (76.54 base weapon dps) = 126.54 dps
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*[[Drake Talon Cleaver]] with +15 strength enchant = 128.69 dps
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*[[Drake Talon Cleaver]] with iron counterweight = 130.33 dps
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*[[Drake Talon Cleaver]] with +9 dmg enchant = 129.03 dps
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Basic autoattack damage.
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However, the other enchants affect special attacks such as mortal strike or seal of command, while the counterweight only affects autoattack damage.
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==Patch changes==
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As of [[Patch 2.4.2]], Blacksmithing is not required to apply the counterweight to a weapon.
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==Similar enchantments==
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See [[Enchantments_by_slot#Two-handed|all two-handed weapon enchants]].
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==External links==
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Revision as of 00:30, 12 December 2009

Inv misc orb 0155
  • Iron Counterweight
  • Item Level 33Disenchants into:
    Not disenchantable
  • Use: Attaches a counterweight to a two-handed sword, mace, axe or polearm increasing the wielder's haste rating by 20.
  • 1 Charges
  • Sell Price: 5s

The Iron Counterweight is created by the Blacksmithing profession.

Source

The components are:
Inv ingot iron 4x [Iron Bar] Inv stone grindingstone 02 2x [Coarse Grinding Stone]
Inv misc gem crystal 01 1x [Lesser Moonstone]

[Plans: Iron Counterweight] is a world drop.

Notes

POST-BC PATCH NOTE : The counterweight's effect has been changed to 20 haste rating. At level 60 this is equal to a 3% increase in attack speed, and at level 70, a 1.9% increase. This "enchant" scales with weapon damage and attack power. Its damage is surprisingly good. Compared to other enchants, it's very effective for the cost of the materials (about 50s).

As an example, take the Inv axe 10 [Drake Talon Cleaver]. Here are the numbers for this and other enchants:

With 700 attack power, extra 50 dps:

Basic autoattack damage.

However, the other enchants affect special attacks such as mortal strike or seal of command, while the counterweight only affects autoattack damage.

Patch changes

As of Patch 2.4.2, Blacksmithing is not required to apply the counterweight to a weapon.

Similar enchantments

See all two-handed weapon enchants.

External links