Why is Rock Blast ever advised over Stone Edge? You need x4 to hit equal with Stone Edge, and x5 to beat it. Even counting accuracy, Stone Edge hits for 100 BP 80% of the time. Rock Blast hits for 100 BP or more 50% x 90% of the time, or 45%. It has only a 22.5% chance of outdamaging Stone Edge on any given occasion. Stop being fucking hipsters and just use Stone Edge.