Talk:Paris/@comment-50.140.87.139-20130717112347/@comment-76.219.76.22-20130804172611

^ True.

Paris's damage doesn't fall off because of its innate armor pen, which still makes it viable throughout the higher levels. However, as the armor value of the enemies go up on the higher levels, it is important (if not vital) to put Piercing Hit on it to counter this. Put Split Chamber, Serration, Point Strike, Vital Sense and Thunderbolt (optional) and you're good to go.

Dread doesn't have innate armor pen, just has a high amount of raw damage. It's damage is awesome in the early game; however, in the late game, Dread falls because of the high armor value that the enemy gains throughou the higher levels. To counter this, it is vital that one puts Piercing Hit; however, the armor penetration won't be as effective as Paris's innate armor penetration PLUS Piercing Hit.

Paris Prime is a better Paris in terms of damage and arrow drop. The innate armor penetration stays the same, so you got us there.