Sword or Axe? - Guild Wars Forums

SanityCore · Sep 09, 2007, 11:52 PM // 23:52

I'm currently wielding a Sskai's Sword but I'm debating whether i should transfer to Axe? If i do, which is the best Axe to get, and if i stay with sword, what's the best sword i should get.

Enko · Sep 10, 2007, 03:06 AM // 03:06

there is no "best" sword or axe. it depends on your build and the situation.

KANE OG · Sep 10, 2007, 03:12 AM // 03:12

Read wiki or use search (if it ever frickin works for you), go sword if you really need opinions.

KANE

Coloneh · Sep 10, 2007, 06:27 AM // 06:27

there is usually no best, but in PvE axes are better than swords because of cyclone axe and triple chop.

Arcane_Penguin · Sep 10, 2007, 06:30 AM // 06:30

unless you spam Dragon Slash with a sword 27 times in 20 seconds on a boss :P

quickmonty · Sep 10, 2007, 10:35 AM // 10:35

Try both and see which you like better.

fujin · Sep 10, 2007, 11:40 AM // 11:40

If it's PvE Axes are ftw imo.

PvP... They all have strengths weaknesses. Sword has Cripslash, Axe has Eviscerate.

AxeMe · Sep 10, 2007, 07:52 PM // 19:52

The other posters said it. Try each and see what you like. Consider changing from one to the other to meet particular circumstances. As far as which sword or axe is best - well, the skins are just for looks, it's the stats that matter. And different mods shine based on the mission or mob.

All that said, I'll get subjective now. I have played since the beginning - wiith more time spent as a warrior than any other character - and I honestly think that if I could just have one weapon from now on, to meet every circumstance it would be an axe. Like I said, this is subjective - I offer no proof because there is none - it's just that I live longer and kill better with an axe. This holds true in PVP and PVE for me.

Goldleader · Sep 10, 2007, 08:05 PM // 20:05

I'd have both. Swords and Axes are meant to be changed out for fun.

For good swords or axes, anything 20/20 sundering and max stats should be fine.

If you want the leet axe, go with a chaos axe.

Lykan · Sep 10, 2007, 08:12 PM // 20:12

Have some variation in your gameplay, get a sword and an axe and omg a hammer.
I dont get ppl that play the same build all thru the game.. yawn.

HawkofStorms · Sep 10, 2007, 10:44 PM // 22:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lykan

Have some variation in your gameplay, get a sword and an axe and omg a hammer.
I dont get ppl that play the same build all thru the game.. yawn.

Lol. Yeah, don't forget hammers. They work pretty dang well too. Just because something is "unpopular" doesn't mean it doesn't work (water eles, mesmers, curses necros using an elite besides SS).

wilderness · Sep 11, 2007, 12:42 AM // 00:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goldleader

For good swords or axes, anything 20/20 sundering and max stats should be fine.

20/20 is the most overrated prefix component in game. Sure it has its uses, but compared to (amongst others) zealous (best energy management) and vamp (highest DPS) it fails considerably, imo.

I guess w/e works for you, but try not to listen to the majority of ignorance that claim only 20/20 +30 is perfect and if you run less you're inferior... honestly, there are no words

+

Sword PvE; Axe PvP.

Sever Artery + Final Thrust in PvE are two of my favourite skills. Pair sever artery with Necrosis (PvE only) = very nice dmg output. The sever/gash/final combination is also very cool for bosses.

jrk247 · Sep 11, 2007, 12:51 AM // 00:51

I've just recently started using swords again (damn you Sephis sword skin! D: ) and Dragon Slash with FGJ works well together. 10% Furious and +30 is what I'm using atm (spamming armor ignoring (+XX damage) skills more often is way better than 20/20 Sundering).

Alex Morningstar · Sep 11, 2007, 12:56 AM // 00:56

I'm personally a fan of swords. I've used both and just ended up liking the skill line for swords better. Both were modded the same though, Vampiric (weapon) of Defense.

Sep 09, 2007, 11:52 PM // 23:52	#1
SanityCore Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Sep 2007 Guild: Bladewings Legends Profession: W/Mo	Sword or Axe? I'm currently wielding a Sskai's Sword but I'm debating whether i should transfer to Axe? If i do, which is the best Axe to get, and if i stay with sword, what's the best sword i should get.

Sep 10, 2007, 08:05 PM // 20:05	#9
Goldleader Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jun 2006 Profession: Mo/Me	I'd have both. Swords and Axes are meant to be changed out for fun. For good swords or axes, anything 20/20 sundering and max stats should be fine. If you want the leet axe, go with a chaos axe. Last edited by Goldleader; Sep 10, 2007 at 08:22 PM // 20:22..

Sep 10, 2007, 03:06 AM // 03:06	#2
Enko Forge Runner Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: VA Profession: Mo/	there is no "best" sword or axe. it depends on your build and the situation.

Sep 10, 2007, 03:12 AM // 03:12	#3
KANE OG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Guild: Ogmios Graybeards Profession: W/	Read wiki or use search (if it ever frickin works for you), go sword if you really need opinions. KANE

Sep 10, 2007, 06:27 AM // 06:27	#4
Coloneh Furnace Stoker Join Date: Nov 2006 Profession: D/W	there is usually no best, but in PvE axes are better than swords because of cyclone axe and triple chop.

Sep 10, 2007, 06:30 AM // 06:30	#5
Arcane_Penguin Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Land Downunder Guild: The Shadowheart Vanguard Profession: R/Mo	unless you spam Dragon Slash with a sword 27 times in 20 seconds on a boss :P

Sep 10, 2007, 10:35 AM // 10:35	#6
quickmonty Ancient Windbreaker Join Date: May 2005	Try both and see which you like better.

Sep 10, 2007, 11:40 AM // 11:40	#7
fujin Krytan Explorer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hong Kong, all the way in Asia :O Guild: Officer of United Jedi [UJ] Profession: E/	If it's PvE Axes are ftw imo. PvP... They all have strengths weaknesses. Sword has Cripslash, Axe has Eviscerate.

Sep 10, 2007, 07:52 PM // 19:52	#8
AxeMe Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta Guild: HEX Profession: W/	The other posters said it. Try each and see what you like. Consider changing from one to the other to meet particular circumstances. As far as which sword or axe is best - well, the skins are just for looks, it's the stats that matter. And different mods shine based on the mission or mob. All that said, I'll get subjective now. I have played since the beginning - wiith more time spent as a warrior than any other character - and I honestly think that if I could just have one weapon from now on, to meet every circumstance it would be an axe. Like I said, this is subjective - I offer no proof because there is none - it's just that I live longer and kill better with an axe. This holds true in PVP and PVE for me.

Sep 10, 2007, 08:12 PM // 20:12	#10
Lykan Forge Runner Join Date: May 2005 Guild: StP Profession: R/	Have some variation in your gameplay, get a sword and an axe and omg a hammer. I dont get ppl that play the same build all thru the game.. yawn.

Sep 11, 2007, 12:51 AM // 00:51	#13
jrk247 Desert Nomad Join Date: Mar 2006 Guild: Twenty Gold For Mountain Troll [Tusk]	I've just recently started using swords again (damn you Sephis sword skin! D: ) and Dragon Slash with FGJ works well together. 10% Furious and +30 is what I'm using atm (spamming armor ignoring (+XX damage) skills more often is way better than 20/20 Sundering).

Sep 11, 2007, 12:56 AM // 00:56	#14
Alex Morningstar Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2006 Guild: Team Asshat [Hat] leader - [GR] Alliance Profession: Mo/	I'm personally a fan of swords. I've used both and just ended up liking the skill line for swords better. Both were modded the same though, Vampiric (weapon) of Defense.