Creating a Dual Blader. 2 questions

In regards to above's #2: they're nerfed only because they were so much above other people that it was needed to bring them back down to normal, meaning it really isn't significantly destroying the class.

If you can manage to get the core gear for all classes: the zakum helmet, a wg, and your cape, you should be fine. you should tryto be able to wear higherlevel equipments so you can get better potential bonueses though,