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Mss Drizzt · Mar 23, 2005, 11:59 PM // 23:59

Would someone please let me know what the "Best Sword" is in the game. Alot of warrior builds say "best sword" but what is that.??

A wepon rundown would be nice. Just like the rune and armor listing.

Kiwi · Mar 24, 2005, 12:01 AM // 00:01

There are no 'uber' weapons in GW. So I wouldn't say there is any 'best sword' but there are 'good' swords.

Loviatar · Mar 24, 2005, 12:02 AM // 00:02

literally the best sword you come across and have upgraded to you

not a specific master sword by name

Scaper-X · Mar 24, 2005, 12:16 AM // 00:16

While it's what most would say, my money's on the dragon sword.

It affords you pure elemental damage and still gives you room for two more upgrades.
-- Scaper-X

Mss Drizzt · Mar 24, 2005, 12:21 AM // 00:21

TY for an actual answer. Not really looking for an Uber sword just the better sword names. So that i know what to look for.

worthless · Mar 24, 2005, 12:24 AM // 00:24

its that firey sword you see people carying around incase you wanted to be able to spot it... those are dragon swords

Scaper-X · Mar 24, 2005, 12:25 AM // 00:25

It's the sword that Rurik carries.

...now if only he'd drop when it died (oh so very often).
-- Scaper-X

Mss Drizzt · Mar 24, 2005, 12:28 AM // 00:28

You mean when he gets his head wacked off.

William of Orange · Mar 24, 2005, 12:28 AM // 00:28

It does seem like the Dragon Sword is the most popular sword of the game, at least once you start getting to the Lion's Arch. Luckily, I found myself a nice rare Dragon Sword whilst drake hunting right at the end of the event, so next event I'll have to check it out and see how much I can sell that bad boy for

Mss Drizzt · Mar 24, 2005, 12:30 AM // 00:30

I'm Broke but I would love to try it. Or at least see it. That would be real great.......

Sausaletus Rex · Mar 24, 2005, 12:43 AM // 00:43

Dragon swords look nice but aren't actually any better than any other sword. What "best sword" means is a sword that's at maximum damage, with a max modifier, and max upgrades that best suits your build. There are a lot of mods and upgrades and there are a lot of ways to take advantage of them so it really varies not just from build to build but from person to person.

Personally, I look for +weapon speed with Zealous, or +dmg. But you want them on a sword that does that 16~22 maximum damage or whatever it is these days.

Scaper-X · Mar 24, 2005, 12:48 AM // 00:48

Believe that swords top out at 15-22 (min-max) as of last beta.

And yes, having mods that correlate with one's build type is always best.
-- Scaper-X

Kha · Mar 24, 2005, 12:51 AM // 00:51

And Dragon swords don't always have a max 22 dmg, so they aren't always the "best sword" out there. Any sword with a max of 22 dmg and some nice stats (either found on or you added yourself with upgrades) is what you really want when you get to high lvl.

William of Orange · Mar 24, 2005, 12:55 AM // 00:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sausaletus Rex

Dragon swords look nice but aren't actually any better than any other sword. What "best sword" means is a sword that's at maximum damage, with a max modifier, and max upgrades that best suits your build. There are a lot of mods and upgrades and there are a lot of ways to take advantage of them so it really varies not just from build to build but from person to person.

Personally, I look for +weapon speed with Zealous, or +dmg. But you want them on a sword that does that 16~22 maximum damage or whatever it is these days.

I think that Dragon's Sword that was dropped is at max damage then, from what I remember at least. Finding out all of this stuff has made this day a great day, even as I continue suffering from my lose of sleep due to too much playing time on Guild Wars last weekend.

But yeah, any sword with the maxed damage could be considered the best, as long as you have a nice hilt to add and customize it. Everything depends on what you like, there's a lot of freedom to create your "best" sword.

Mss Drizzt · Mar 24, 2005, 01:09 AM // 01:09

OK this has been very informative. Now is thier a hilt and pommel listing.???
So that one can best know what to look for when "Creating" there best sword.

JoBon · Mar 24, 2005, 01:23 AM // 01:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loviatar

literally the best sword you come across and have upgraded to you

not a specific master sword by name

Upgraded? You can upgrade? other than the 20% extra D from customization?

Loviatar · Mar 24, 2005, 01:29 AM // 01:29

hilt

pommel

Keramon · Mar 24, 2005, 01:30 AM // 01:30

Not all Dragons swords are that great ....
For instance, I found a dragon sword that was white (yes, not a rare) ... it was still the max damage however.

Another dragon sword I found only did elemental damage. (sure it can be upgraded), but I just wanted to emphasise the fact that some dragon swords, are actually quite ordinary... However, when it comes to looks, the dragon sword is the "sword of choice".

On another note, some dragon swords can have great stats ... But yes, there are other swords that do the same damage range and can have great attributes.

Personally, the Vampiric swords (life steal) are a good option as are the Zealot modifications (+1 energy per hit -1 regen). Anything with + damage (preferably without the while health is below 50%).

Mss Drizzt · Mar 24, 2005, 02:03 AM // 02:03

Ok Back to the original question.

Can anyone put together a listing of the swords and their attribuites.?

And the pommels and hilts and their attribuites.?

Lews · Mar 24, 2005, 02:58 AM // 02:58

I have seen people walking around with a flaming sword, like Rurik's, what is that, and how much on average do they cost?

Thanks.

Mar 23, 2005, 11:59 PM // 23:59	#1
Mss Drizzt Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: communist state of NJ	Best Sword Would someone please let me know what the "Best Sword" is in the game. Alot of warrior builds say "best sword" but what is that.?? A wepon rundown would be nice. Just like the rune and armor listing.

Mar 24, 2005, 12:43 AM // 00:43	#11
Sausaletus Rex Death From Above Join Date: Dec 2004	Dragon swords look nice but aren't actually any better than any other sword. What "best sword" means is a sword that's at maximum damage, with a max modifier, and max upgrades that best suits your build. There are a lot of mods and upgrades and there are a lot of ways to take advantage of them so it really varies not just from build to build but from person to person. Personally, I look for +weapon speed with Zealous, or +dmg. But you want them on a sword that does that 16~22 maximum damage or whatever it is these days. __________________ In my day, we didn't have virtual reality. If a one-eyed razorback barbarian warrior was chasing you with an ax, you just had to hope you could outrun him.

Mar 24, 2005, 12:51 AM // 00:51	#13
Kha Sins FTW! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Guild: Angel Sharks [AS]	And Dragon swords don't always have a max 22 dmg, so they aren't always the "best sword" out there. Any sword with a max of 22 dmg and some nice stats (either found on or you added yourself with upgrades) is what you really want when you get to high lvl. __________________

Mar 24, 2005, 01:30 AM // 01:30	#18
Keramon Rogue Agent Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Surfers Paradise	Not all Dragons swords are that great .... For instance, I found a dragon sword that was white (yes, not a rare) ... it was still the max damage however. Another dragon sword I found only did elemental damage. (sure it can be upgraded), but I just wanted to emphasise the fact that some dragon swords, are actually quite ordinary... However, when it comes to looks, the dragon sword is the "sword of choice". On another note, some dragon swords can have great stats ... But yes, there are other swords that do the same damage range and can have great attributes. Personally, the Vampiric swords (life steal) are a good option as are the Zealot modifications (+1 energy per hit -1 regen). Anything with + damage (preferably without the while health is below 50%). __________________ Keramon :cool:

Mar 24, 2005, 12:01 AM // 00:01	#2
Kiwi Krytan Explorer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: The Holy Land of Kiwis!	There are no 'uber' weapons in GW. So I wouldn't say there is any 'best sword' but there are 'good' swords.

Mar 24, 2005, 12:02 AM // 00:02	#3
Loviatar Underworld Spelunker Join Date: Feb 2005	literally the best sword you come across and have upgraded to you not a specific master sword by name

Mar 24, 2005, 12:16 AM // 00:16	#4
Scaper-X Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA Custom Title: Ninja Filmmaker Guild: Agony Guild [Agny] Profession: W/Mo	While it's what most would say, my money's on the dragon sword. It affords you pure elemental damage and still gives you room for two more upgrades. -- Scaper-X

Mar 24, 2005, 12:21 AM // 00:21	#5
Mss Drizzt Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: communist state of NJ	TY for an actual answer. Not really looking for an Uber sword just the better sword names. So that i know what to look for.

Mar 24, 2005, 12:24 AM // 00:24	#6
worthless Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: TX	its that firey sword you see people carying around incase you wanted to be able to spot it... those are dragon swords

Mar 24, 2005, 12:25 AM // 00:25	#7
Scaper-X Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA Custom Title: Ninja Filmmaker Guild: Agony Guild [Agny] Profession: W/Mo	It's the sword that Rurik carries. ...now if only he'd drop when it died (oh so very often). -- Scaper-X

Mar 24, 2005, 12:28 AM // 00:28	#8
Mss Drizzt Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: communist state of NJ	You mean when he gets his head wacked off.

Mar 24, 2005, 12:28 AM // 00:28	#9
William of Orange Krytan Explorer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: La Crosse, Wisconsin Guild: Thousand Tigers Apund Ur Head, The Consulate	It does seem like the Dragon Sword is the most popular sword of the game, at least once you start getting to the Lion's Arch. Luckily, I found myself a nice rare Dragon Sword whilst drake hunting right at the end of the event, so next event I'll have to check it out and see how much I can sell that bad boy for

Mar 24, 2005, 12:30 AM // 00:30	#10
Mss Drizzt Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: communist state of NJ	I'm Broke but I would love to try it. Or at least see it. That would be real great.......

Mar 24, 2005, 12:48 AM // 00:48	#12
Scaper-X Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA Custom Title: Ninja Filmmaker Guild: Agony Guild [Agny] Profession: W/Mo	Believe that swords top out at 15-22 (min-max) as of last beta. And yes, having mods that correlate with one's build type is always best. -- Scaper-X

Mar 24, 2005, 01:09 AM // 01:09	#15
Mss Drizzt Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: communist state of NJ	OK this has been very informative. Now is thier a hilt and pommel listing.??? So that one can best know what to look for when "Creating" there best sword.

Mar 24, 2005, 01:29 AM // 01:29	#17
Loviatar Underworld Spelunker Join Date: Feb 2005	hilt pommel

Mar 24, 2005, 02:03 AM // 02:03	#19
Mss Drizzt Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: communist state of NJ	Ok Back to the original question. Can anyone put together a listing of the swords and their attribuites.? And the pommels and hilts and their attribuites.?

Mar 24, 2005, 02:58 AM // 02:58	#20
Lews Desert Nomad Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Seattle, Washington Profession: R/E	I have seen people walking around with a flaming sword, like Rurik's, what is that, and how much on average do they cost? Thanks.