Is there a difference in attack speed among one handed weapons?

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I was wondering if there is a difference in attack speed between Axes, Swords and Maces. I am not sure if even Daggers have a faster attack speed?



Best Answer

Yes there is a difference: Considering Attack Speed: Daggers > Swords > Axes > Maces




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Is more attack speed better?

Short Answer: No. Because attack speed is based on attacks per second and additive, a bonus to attack speed will affect fast and slow weapons equally. Some basic maths can be used to demonstrate this.

What weapon has the fastest attack speed in Elden ring?

Which are the Fastest Melee Weapons in Elden Ring?
  • Daggers.
  • Claws.
  • Fists.
  • Thrusting Swords.
  • Axes.
  • Curved Swords.
  • Katanas.


What is the best one-handed weapon in the game?

Skyrim: The 19 Best One-Handed Weapons In The Game (& How To Obtain Them)
  • 1 Windshear. Players looking for the equivalent of the mythic Excalibur can find it with Windshear.
  • 2 Chillrend. ...
  • 3 Miraak's Sword. ...
  • 4 Nightingale Blade. ...
  • 5 Blade Of Woe. ...
  • 6 Mehrunes' Razor. ...
  • 7 Dragonbone Dagger. ...
  • 8 Dawnguard Rune Axe. ...


  • Does strength increase attack speed?

    In general, weapons with dexterity requirements (e.g., bows and daggers) have higher attack speed than weapons with strength requirements (e.g., staves and maces). Attack speed does not increase the rate that spells can be cast. Instead, cast speed is used for that purpose.



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