I occasionally use ivy wraps and often use some random sundering wraps when I want to make things quiver.

NOTpopejubal wrote on Nov 13^th, 2013 at 2:32pm:



t3 Alchems are still at or near top dps PLUS have a unique property not found elsewhere (e.g. alchemical +2 stats) For me, that means +1 stun/quivpalm/AC/wissave/etc.


As for other "end game" wraps: My maths show that Antipodes are still solid, graves are good, adamantine knuckles are maybe the best all-around, and the newest ones from Stormhorns seem strong. I haven't calced em, but 8d4 sonic AND elec per hit plus .5[W] from keenII seems nice. 8d4 comes to 20dmg per hit. So, 40 avg elemental dmg per hit on those wraps. That's huge.

http://ddowiki.com/page/Item:Thunder_and_Lightning

Consider that, say, holyburst of greater___bane is only 18.55 dmg per hit avg. So, Thunder and Lightning are MORE THAN TWICE as good.

unless I'm missing something, those are the top PURE dps wraps atm on non-resistant mobs.

But, why DPS a mob when you can instakill them with qpalm?

Theres a couple threads on here about this.  The consensus is generally:

Antipode
Adamantine Knuckles
Grave Wrappings
EE Ivy Wraps
Tier 3 Alchemical Wraps

Are all usable at various times.

Antipode are actually pretty good, but if you have another source for reinforced fists or stunning, they can be less so.  Upgraded with the +8 and the extra half die step and the red slot, they get better.  A solid DPS option.

I think MeatHead and I were talking about max die damage on monks and you can get slightly more out of EE knuckles if you have reinforced fists from another source.  The issue would be what you put in the 3 slots and how that helps break DR or is damage that the mob is vulnerable to.

Grave Wrappings are great for the neg levels, but those might be less so if the nerf to neg levels hit them. 

EE Ivys are solid for their damage against livings and the self healing they bring. 

Alchems can be very solid DPS too.  And the tier 2 can add a stat boost.

I'd say it's somewhat situational.  Apparently the new Thunder and Lightning EE's are nice, but not overpoweringly so. 

My favorite handwraps are EE Adamantine Knuckles with 3 Endless Night augs 

Grumlee wrote on Nov 13^th, 2013 at 3:12pm:


You just need to swap into fatesinger, then that property will persist until log out.

Asheras wrote on Nov 13^th, 2013 at 5:02pm:



I DEMAND DETAILS




plox

Munkenmo wrote on Nov 13^th, 2013 at 3:41pm:


You have Shattering +14?  I've been wondering if something that high dropped on wraps vs other weapons (not that I scout the AH that much).  What little I've looked I only seem to find on non-wraps.

Brac wrote on Nov 14^th, 2013 at 4:21pm:



I don't think Byeshek stacks with RFists

If only "Giant's Fist maul" was the "Giant's Fists Handwraps" they'd be the best handwraps in the game hands down.

EE Giant's Fists, Handwraps version:

+4 enhancement
Impact V (+2W and keen)
Dazing IX (Stunning +14)
Sundering IX (Shattering +14)
Red Slot

Holy shit "Lines of Supply" would be the most run quest in the game!!!

iliveyourdream13 wrote on Nov 13^th, 2013 at 6:06pm:


I haven't seen any +14s and I've been scanning both the AH and SAH since U19 came out every few days. I have +12s and I did see +13s for about 1000 shards buyout a few weeks ago. But haven't been playing much recently. Market may have been flooded by now for all I know, but it's pretty rare as far as I can tell.

Maybe Con-damage wraps CC wraps with good on em? I don't know how well WOPS work.

Red aug, meteor ruby. Good and blug damage effects.

Probably doesn't match the Base damage of Enlightenment wraps or Proc damage of TS wraps.

TF wraps aren't lookin bad.

Am gloating at my +2 alchemical wisdom wraps for leveling and EIN.

Tspoon wrote on Oct 18^th, 2016 at 2:12pm:

Storm's Harness from Legendary Tempest's Spine is great.

Thunderforged are also good, depending on what you choose at each tier.