Question about BiS rogue weapons

[Wenoye]

It seems to be the general consensus that Outlaw Sabre - Item - World of Warcraft is considered one of the BiS rogue weapons. Blackvenom Blade - Item - World of Warcraft (if you can find it) being the other BiS followed by Bangalash's Claw - Item - World of Warcraft. If those are completely wrong, feel free to correct me.

Now my question is why is Outlaw Sabre BiS? What's the math on that?

Second, I have a horde and an alliance rogue. I'm not going to spend money to transfer my alliance to get the sabre so beyond Bangalash's Claw, what would be a suitable second weapon? BoA dagger maybe?

 

[Solid]

Curlex @ Bleeding Hollow - Community - World of Warcraft
Curley #1

 

[Sketchbag]

lol @Curley..

Hit up Ko, if you know how to use alt codes OR peep the list in the stickies..stop thinking. it's not working. no math required. follow the others and get back in line..single file; no eye contact

 

[notoriousthf]

lol @Curley..

Hit up Ko, if you know how to use alt codes OR peep the list in the stickies..stop thinking. it's not working. no math required. follow the others and get back in line..single file; no eye contact

Alcohol+coffee is bad, m'kay?

 

[Sketchbag]

lolcats

 

[Wenoye]

I get it is BiS but no one has answered my question so here I will stay.

 

[#ko]

in cata outlaw sabre was bis because ambushes were automatic crit
now its a toss up between outlaw sabre and boa sword
in most cases boa sword is now bis

outlaw sabre gives 4 more ap
boa sword gives 1ish more topend and 1% crit

 

[Wenoye]

in cata outlaw sabre was bis because ambushes were automatic crit
now its a toss up between outlaw sabre and boa sword
in most cases boa sword is now bis

outlaw sabre gives 4 more ap
boa sword gives 1ish more topend and 1% crit

For ambush purposes I still want a dagger. Venerable Dal'Rend's Sacred Charge - Item - World of Warcraft and Bangalash's Claw - Item - World of Warcraft?

 

[Jenn]

How is venerable Dal'rends scared charge 1ish topend it is 35.28-65.52 damage at lvl 24 compared to Outlaws sabre's 35-67 damage. Boa sword 3 agility = 6 attack power compared to outlaws 15 attack power that 9 more attack power not 4 attack power. I had to look up once i saw " 1ish topend" . lol

Is it due to weapon speed?

 

[Dorigon]

Is it due to weapon speed?

Yes

 

[Lejn]

This thread clearly lacks a Curley.

 

[Honey Badger]

Jenn Boa sword is better than outlaw if you stacking ap stacking since speed is slower. i like using dagger more often but to answer the Op's question boa sword. if it will help any i will update my rate a rogue with stats to help people you'll get to see my sexy transmog for it.

 

[Wenoye]

I just read on mmo-champion that BoAs can be turned in with more JP to level to 85. I assume the stats will still stay the same at 24. Anyone on PTR and able to verify?