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Ownager · Aug 27, 2006, 09:34 PM // 21:34

hello could you tell me witch weapon is basicly better for everything including solo FOW and why thanks.

The Herbalizer · Aug 27, 2006, 09:37 PM // 21:37

Swords / Axes / Hammers all have different uses in different situations.

This link may be of some use: -
http://gw.gamewikis.org/wiki/Weapon

The various builds in this link will also help. They usually list what weapon to use and various builds available: -
http://gw.gamewikis.org/wiki/Builds

Former Ruling · Aug 27, 2006, 10:16 PM // 22:16

Its better to look at the SKILLS you want to use, and use the weapon that those skills require.

If I want knockdowns I'd be looking at stuff like Hammer Bash - which means it'd be going into the Hammer Line.

if I want the biggest spike numbers those belong to stuff like Ex. Strike which would put me into axes for the Eviserate/Ex Strike hgih dmg.

If I like Final Thrust or need that huge last dmg, or want to use stuff like Riposte..Swords are going to be my weapon.

IrishCatholicNewYorker · Aug 27, 2006, 10:18 PM // 22:18

Qusetion: Why don't any warriors use hammers (my olny chars are a mes and ranger so I wouldn't kno)

Former Ruling · Aug 27, 2006, 10:24 PM // 22:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by IrishCatholicNewYorker

Qusetion: Why don't any warriors use hammers (my olny chars are a mes and ranger so I wouldn't kno)

In Pve:
Because hammer skills have an obvious goal - Knocking something down, and In PvE its better to just PWN the monster with dmg instead of Knocking it down becuase stuff like Knockdowns are more for pressure and keeping things from running away.

In PvP:
They are used alot (sometimes on Ranger/Warriors called thumpers). This is because good Knockdowns on the enemies monk or something can leave their team open to get PWNT while they are knocked down. And Knocking down fleeing foes can get them dead quick.

Its just a difference in focus. PvE is more about "pwn the 1000 monsters that you have to track through to the boss" and pvp is more about outplaying and outsmarting 8 other humans that have nice builds and monks and will try to run and outsmart you.

Just like why noone has probably ever asked you to go Edenial+B-out mesmer in pve...

Vermilion Okeanos · Aug 27, 2006, 11:08 PM // 23:08

sword or axe? That depend on which chapter you own, and which chapter your character start from.

Ultimately, you want all three.

As for hammer PvE, it is just simply that most people dare not to fight mobs without a shield.

Faction hammer is more than good enough to just pwn the monster (enrage smash), but the prophecy mentality remain in majority of people playing warrior. Another reason is that hammer is one weapon you really want IAS along with it, and most warrior dare not to take frenzy in PvE, while tiger stance are not exactly the greatest thing there is; usually warriors with enrage smash are tactic instead of strength, which means tiger stance won't help.

Riken Chrono · Aug 28, 2006, 04:20 AM // 04:20

for soloing fow like the cave, i find axe works better. but overall i like my swords cuz they look cooler and i like dragon slash >_>

**Marty Silverblade** · Aug 28, 2006, 06:04 AM // 06:04

Racthoh uses a sword for both solo FoW and UW. You'll want to have all three though.

Hand of Ruin · Aug 28, 2006, 07:33 AM // 07:33

I use axes and would reccomend them to you. Conditions are of no real use here, and neither are skills like reposite. What you want out of your weapon is damage, and this is what axes do better than swords, raw damage.

And yes, while there are sword attacks like Galrath slash and Final strike, these have high adrenaline costs which greatly reduces your DPS.

With axe attacks like Cleave, penatration chop, or even Whirling axe, you can easly spam these skills and greatly increase your DPS.

Another HUGE advantage of axes is cyclone axe and tripple chop. I know several guides tell you that when the spiders clump up you have to run away and let them seperate, but with cyclone axe and tripple chop this is not true. All you have to do is grab a zealous mod, then spam cyclone axe/tripple cop when the spiders are in a clump and you can continually interrupt their healing springs. This is a big time saver, AND each attack is added damage, unlike 100 blades.

Aug 27, 2006, 09:34 PM // 21:34	#1
Ownager Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: israel Guild: Silent Assassin Profession: W/Mo	Swords or Axe hello could you tell me witch weapon is basicly better for everything including solo FOW and why thanks.

Aug 28, 2006, 07:33 AM // 07:33	#9
Hand of Ruin Banned Join Date: Jul 2006	I use axes and would reccomend them to you. Conditions are of no real use here, and neither are skills like reposite. What you want out of your weapon is damage, and this is what axes do better than swords, raw damage. And yes, while there are sword attacks like Galrath slash and Final strike, these have high adrenaline costs which greatly reduces your DPS. With axe attacks like Cleave, penatration chop, or even Whirling axe, you can easly spam these skills and greatly increase your DPS. Another HUGE advantage of axes is cyclone axe and tripple chop. I know several guides tell you that when the spiders clump up you have to run away and let them seperate, but with cyclone axe and tripple chop this is not true. All you have to do is grab a zealous mod, then spam cyclone axe/tripple cop when the spiders are in a clump and you can continually interrupt their healing springs. This is a big time saver, AND each attack is added damage, unlike 100 blades. Last edited by Hand of Ruin; Aug 28, 2006 at 07:38 AM // 07:38..

Aug 27, 2006, 09:37 PM // 21:37	#2
The Herbalizer <3 Ecto Join Date: Jul 2005	Swords / Axes / Hammers all have different uses in different situations. This link may be of some use: - http://gw.gamewikis.org/wiki/Weapon The various builds in this link will also help. They usually list what weapon to use and various builds available: - http://gw.gamewikis.org/wiki/Builds

Aug 27, 2006, 10:16 PM // 22:16	#3
Former Ruling Grotto Attendant Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cedartown, Georgia Profession: R/	Its better to look at the SKILLS you want to use, and use the weapon that those skills require. If I want knockdowns I'd be looking at stuff like Hammer Bash - which means it'd be going into the Hammer Line. if I want the biggest spike numbers those belong to stuff like Ex. Strike which would put me into axes for the Eviserate/Ex Strike hgih dmg. If I like Final Thrust or need that huge last dmg, or want to use stuff like Riposte..Swords are going to be my weapon.

Aug 27, 2006, 10:18 PM // 22:18	#4
IrishCatholicNewYorker Academy Page Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: FL (from Long Island NY) Guild: Rage Against The Dying [RAGE] Profession: Me/W	Qusetion: Why don't any warriors use hammers (my olny chars are a mes and ranger so I wouldn't kno)

Aug 27, 2006, 11:08 PM // 23:08	#6
Vermilion Okeanos Forge Runner Join Date: Feb 2005	sword or axe? That depend on which chapter you own, and which chapter your character start from. Ultimately, you want all three. As for hammer PvE, it is just simply that most people dare not to fight mobs without a shield. Faction hammer is more than good enough to just pwn the monster (enrage smash), but the prophecy mentality remain in majority of people playing warrior. Another reason is that hammer is one weapon you really want IAS along with it, and most warrior dare not to take frenzy in PvE, while tiger stance are not exactly the greatest thing there is; usually warriors with enrage smash are tactic instead of strength, which means tiger stance won't help.

Aug 28, 2006, 04:20 AM // 04:20	#7
Riken Chrono Desert Nomad Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: around the corner and up the block Guild: Hero	for soloing fow like the cave, i find axe works better. but overall i like my swords cuz they look cooler and i like dragon slash >_>

Aug 28, 2006, 06:04 AM // 06:04	#8
Marty Silverblade Administrator Join Date: Jun 2006	Racthoh uses a sword for both solo FoW and UW. You'll want to have all three though.