what type of wepons can warrior use...? - Guild Wars Forums

joelno10 · Jan 22, 2007, 07:04 PM // 19:04

just wondering what types of wepons like: hamme or spear polearm or swords blades stuff like that?

HawkofStorms · Jan 22, 2007, 07:11 PM // 19:11

Here is a rundown of all melee professions.

warriors - hammers, swords, and axes

paragons - spears (thrown)

assassin - daggers

rangers - bows

dervishes - scythes

joelno10 · Jan 22, 2007, 07:15 PM // 19:15

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Originally Posted by HawkofStorms

rangers - bows

do they need arrows if so are they dear?

martialis · Jan 22, 2007, 07:19 PM // 19:19

Nope, free infinite arrows

DeanBB · Jan 22, 2007, 08:18 PM // 20:18

Note that any profession can use any weapon, shield or focus. You won't use them *well* unless you have an attribute for them either primary or secondary. A warrior often has a long or flat bow equipped in an alternate slot to help with "pulling" enemies to where the team waits to slaughter them. The purpose of the bow is then to say "hey we're here" rather than inflict damage.

*Darcy* · Jan 22, 2007, 10:35 PM // 22:35

Visit guildwiki at http://gw.gamewikis.org/wiki/Main_Page

The section on Professions will explain each one. The site will explain the game.

As DeanBB said, any profession can use a non-normal weapon for certain purposes - trapper ranger will use a high-energy source staff instead of a bow; mesmer will use a sword for the skill Illusionary Weaponry, etc.

thedork01 · Jan 23, 2007, 12:18 AM // 00:18

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Originally Posted by HawkofStorms

Here is a rundown of all melee professions.

warriors - hammers, swords, and axes

paragons - spears (thrown)

assassin - daggers

rangers - bows

dervishes - scythes

Um, I think you have confused "melee" with "physical." Spears (that are thrown) and bows are not melee.

HawkofStorms · Jan 23, 2007, 03:57 AM // 03:57

I am well aware of the difference, HOWEVER in game mechanics bows and spears are considered martial weapons (since that is the type of inscription they use) even though technically martial weapons are not ranged either.
Again, I was just trying to explain things for a new player who was asking about weapons and my post was meant to be concisive, while yours is more flamebait then anything else.

Anyway, even though you can use whatever weapon on any character if you have the right attributes and have a wierd build GENERALLY speaking and especially if you are new to the game, what I said is the most accurate.

Jan 22, 2007, 07:04 PM // 19:04	#1
joelno10 Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jan 2007	what type of wepons can warrior use...? just wondering what types of wepons like: hamme or spear polearm or swords blades stuff like that?

Jan 22, 2007, 07:11 PM // 19:11	#2
HawkofStorms Hall Hero Join Date: Aug 2005 Profession: E/	Here is a rundown of all melee professions. warriors - hammers, swords, and axes paragons - spears (thrown) assassin - daggers rangers - bows dervishes - scythes

Jan 22, 2007, 07:19 PM // 19:19	#4
martialis Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: RA, reporting you	Nope, free infinite arrows

Jan 22, 2007, 08:18 PM // 20:18	#5
DeanBB Forge Runner Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Arizona Guild: Wizardry Players Guild, http://4guildwars.7.forumer.com	Note that any profession can use any weapon, shield or focus. You won't use them well unless you have an attribute for them either primary or secondary. A warrior often has a long or flat bow equipped in an alternate slot to help with "pulling" enemies to where the team waits to slaughter them. The purpose of the bow is then to say "hey we're here" rather than inflict damage.

Jan 22, 2007, 10:35 PM // 22:35	#6
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	Visit guildwiki at http://gw.gamewikis.org/wiki/Main_Page The section on Professions will explain each one. The site will explain the game. As DeanBB said, any profession can use a non-normal weapon for certain purposes - trapper ranger will use a high-energy source staff instead of a bow; mesmer will use a sword for the skill Illusionary Weaponry, etc.

Jan 23, 2007, 03:57 AM // 03:57	#8
HawkofStorms Hall Hero Join Date: Aug 2005 Profession: E/	I am well aware of the difference, HOWEVER in game mechanics bows and spears are considered martial weapons (since that is the type of inscription they use) even though technically martial weapons are not ranged either. Again, I was just trying to explain things for a new player who was asking about weapons and my post was meant to be concisive, while yours is more flamebait then anything else. Anyway, even though you can use whatever weapon on any character if you have the right attributes and have a wierd build GENERALLY speaking and especially if you are new to the game, what I said is the most accurate.