Have 14.5k with attack lix(no attk pot) and 3.7k dmg. Not with stargem skill(using runic) , no base dex(atm). Had skain storm and dex points previously in a setup at 15.7k attack but felt it's just superfluous and opted for more DPS from elsewhere like a Quick strike cd charm and more str for the skills. I believe it's much better than my previous setup, especially since my qs is 5.4ksh. Attack can be deceiving if you put all you got in it, to an extent. I think that's what loco was trying to describe but used bad examples.@loco anyone who can get 15k attack will be well geared meaning that they should have good damage also.
Reason i asked is because my ranger has 16k attack and 4.3k damage(excluding edl skill). Was curious how that compares to some of the best rogues in the game like adrohan toothpick mortalcreed etc etc. obviously both are different classes but i always find it interesting to see comparisons between the two
Switch to Bloodthorn for some bosses. Also switch to Stargem and two Gele Ingenuity bracers for summoning chambers bosses. Loses some attk but damage soars 4k and lots of ice dmg. Only lose out kill if top two ice mages are there. Although I beat one sometimes when lots ice mages there and they lap their frostbites off .
I can't just rely on autos alone for maximal dps, need to make use of skills as well. Have ss qs sneak dbl pw and rend all maxed atm. Skills are, were and always will be what sets rogues apart from rangers.