Influence of racial 'animation speed' on hunter DPS

[Bhoris_they_spider]

Hi

Everything being equal, how much of a difference does the animation speed of different races make to overall DPS? I heard dwarf hunter animations are 'slow', how much influence will this have in real terms?

Thanks

[Laubgaenger]

Elven hunter gets +5% bow damage.

So Animation speed of different races is at this class not a big problem.

[Strider5548]

Elven hunter gets +5% bow damage.

So Animation speed of different races is at this class not a big problem.

Yea the Elf racial is the most OP one in the game given it's application for hunters specifically.

If you haven't made a hunter yet and are planning to raid end game then you should create an Elf. Hopefully SSG fixes this at some point, but their total lack of understanding around (or willingness to address) racials and their efficacy doesn't give me hope.

[hfe]

Elven hunter gets +5% bow damage.

So Animation speed of different races is at this class not a big problem.

Next in line would be

Stout axe gets you +3% fire, and high elf +5% light, but you would need the appropriate oil for it to work. These are situational.
Their secondary racials are much more preferable however.

Can't ignore the +5% incoming healing for men too.

Moral of the story: just pick the race you enjoy aesthetically.