Talk:Shijin Spiral

Personal test using MNK AF+2, no gear switch, and no main.

Pros: mid-damage weapon skill, has an additional plague effect, damage is consistent.

Cons: Inside abysssea, its a little better than Ascetic's Fury because of the consistent damage. Outside abyssea its a about to a little bit better than Asuran Fist. I wouldn't waste the limited amount of ws merit points on this weapon skill. I would instead spend the points on Resoulution, Requiescat, or Ruinator.

Could try gear swapping some Toci+Headpiece+other dex gear for more damage. But I highly doubt a geared Shijin Spiral can compete with a naked Victory Smite.