Best Warrior Weapon (your opinion) - Guild Wars Forums

Spaz · Nov 14, 2005, 08:59 PM // 20:59

Although this topic may be a matter of sheer opinion I would like to hear anyones feedback on this as I am having trouble deciding myself. What Warrior weapon is the best to use (Hammer, Sword, Axe, Battlepick,) The hammer may do the most damage indiviually but the other weapons being that they are one handed allow for extra armor. Please place arguments here with reasons from damage combos to skill combo to pure look if you like.

I did a quick search under this topic and did not find quite what i was looking for so if this is a repeat post I apologize

Jetdoc · Nov 14, 2005, 09:15 PM // 21:15

There are a ton of threads on this (search for Sword versus Axe) and 100 debates will come up.

I'm an axe guy and will always be an axe guy. I love the sheer damage spikes that their elite skills dish out.

Sword guys love the conditions they inflict, the ripostes and final thrust.

Hammer is obviously the knockdown king, but has to deal with the lack of a shield.

It's really your preference. I think most people like to use sword (especially in PvE) because they look better and because of the unique nature of their skills.

ScuZZ · Nov 14, 2005, 09:23 PM // 21:23

You asked for the best.. I've had this since a week after the game came out
and haven't thought twice.. ScuZZ Shazam is the name and pounding is the
game!!

derrtyboy69 · Nov 14, 2005, 10:14 PM // 22:14

Sorry scuzz, i win, My two favorite skins nice and perfect.

I prefer axes, with energy offhand. It adds some really nice DPS through energy skills

Racthoh · Nov 14, 2005, 10:16 PM // 22:16

Whatever suits your build is the best weapon.

DeanBB · Nov 14, 2005, 10:17 PM // 22:17

I prefer sword and axe over hammer due to the shield/artifact, attack speed and just my preference and playing style. I will change between the two as desired or as my build needs it - ie, warrior/necromancer with bleed + virulence uses sword.

I like the look of the longsword, the long, slender, silver version.

Pr1nc355SaRa · Nov 14, 2005, 10:19 PM // 22:19

i always think those pretty glowing ones look good... or the cool crystal ones... but that's just me. meh.

derrtyboy69 · Nov 14, 2005, 10:34 PM // 22:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeanBB

I prefer sword and axe over hammer due to the shield/artifact, attack speed and just my preference and playing style. I will change between the two as desired or as my build needs it - ie, warrior/necromancer with bleed + virulence uses sword.

I like the look of the longsword, the long, slender, silver version.

Just about everyone likes that look. Just so you know, there are ways to induce bleeding withou a sword, so u can still get an axes' DPS with nice degen.

rugal nuker · Nov 14, 2005, 10:37 PM // 22:37

I think that you should not choose a hammer as the shield is important as a warrior,choose between the axe and the sword. As a tank,your primary goal is to take damage,secondary goal is deal damage,it is important to make all agrros on u so that the casters behind can do whatever tricks they want,and if u have a shield,u can withstand more damages.

derrtyboy69 · Nov 14, 2005, 10:40 PM // 22:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by rugal nuker

I think that you should not choose a hammer as the shield is important as a warrior,choose between the axe and the sword. As a tank,your primary goal is to take damage,secondary goal is deal damage,it is important to make all agrros on u so that the casters behind can do whatever tricks they want,and if u have a shield,u can withstand more damages.

In Pve, i agree 100%. In PvP, i dont agree at all. in PvP my number one job is damage, my opponents go for the monk, and leave me alone to woop some ass.

Fye Duron · Nov 14, 2005, 11:07 PM // 23:07

Sword if you are a pure tank....
Axe if you want to kill things good...
Hammer if you want to take out casters...

Toad Healer · Nov 14, 2005, 11:17 PM // 23:17

Fye i think you are corect in every way.

i like to use an axe because of the look of them and thats what i have always used

glenn_rolfe · Nov 15, 2005, 12:08 AM // 00:08

I prefer a morningstar or a flail - maybe chapter 2 will grant me my wish

or nunchucks, shield in one hand, chucks in the other. Maybe they'll have chaos chucks

rugal nuker · Nov 15, 2005, 01:02 AM // 01:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by derrtyboy69

In Pve, i agree 100%. In PvP, i dont agree at all. in PvP my number one job is damage, my opponents go for the monk, and leave me alone to woop some ass.

yep,talking about pve.

ScuZZ · Nov 15, 2005, 04:17 AM // 04:17

Still think my hammer is pretty darn awesome..
Coolest looking hammer I've seen too.

Batou of Nine · Nov 15, 2005, 05:34 AM // 05:34

Most uselessly debated topic EVARRRR.

MAny many many threads already discuss this. to the OP:: only 3 warrior weapons, Axe, Sword, and hammer...Battlepick is an axe.

Lol, ok enough trolling, ill show my general views::
Axe = best overall Dps or spiking
Sword = best overall condition spammer
Hammer = best overall warrior interruption weapon/skills
------------------------------------------------------
All still boils down to preference:: i enjoy axes the most.

my 2.

DeanBB · Nov 15, 2005, 05:30 PM // 17:30

Quote:

...Just so you know, there are ways to induce bleeding withou a sword, so u can still get an axes' DPS with nice degen.

Would you care to enlighten me on what would be better than Sever Artery which is only 4 adrenaline to get them bleeding, for inflicting Virulence? I'm not seeing anything other than Dismember, which is 7 adrenaline for a deep wound. I like bleeding for the -11 health degen (yes I know capped at 10).

Yukito Kunisaki · Nov 15, 2005, 05:48 PM // 17:48

Zealous Chaos Axe of Fortitude
+15% dmg in stance
+30 hp

If I had that, I'd be perfectly fine with my warrior.

Zealous Foehammer of Fortitude
+15% dmg in Stance
+30 hp

Yep, I love this weapon too. It's in my inventory ^_^

Slade xTekno · Nov 15, 2005, 05:54 PM // 17:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeanBB

Would you care to enlighten me on what would be better than Sever Artery which is only 4 adrenaline to get them bleeding, for inflicting Virulence? I'm not seeing anything other than Dismember, which is 7 adrenaline for a deep wound. I like bleeding for the -11 health degen (yes I know capped at 10).

Yes. Hamstring.

The difference between Axe and Sword DPS at 12 Mastery is very small. The difference between Axe and Sword DPS as 16 Mastery is about 2 in favor of Axes.

I personally prefer Swords, but Cyclone Axe rox so hard without being Elite and Axes get higher crits in PvP.

Sharpe_116 · Nov 15, 2005, 06:11 PM // 18:11

SIGH, i remember when i used a wand with my warrior for tanker smiter... but those days are gone

. Any way, i prefer the sword, mainly because of the unique look, and as my war is entirely pve, because i have a pvp slot i dont need to ruin my pve characters

. My build is prolly, just, stances for tanking, healing sig, and SoJ. Rest are random sword attacks that i feel like

Nov 14, 2005, 08:59 PM // 20:59	#1
Spaz Academy Page Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: United States Guild: Bone Grinding Btchs Profession: W/R	Best Warrior Weapon (your opinion) Although this topic may be a matter of sheer opinion I would like to hear anyones feedback on this as I am having trouble deciding myself. What Warrior weapon is the best to use (Hammer, Sword, Axe, Battlepick,) The hammer may do the most damage indiviually but the other weapons being that they are one handed allow for extra armor. Please place arguments here with reasons from damage combos to skill combo to pure look if you like. I did a quick search under this topic and did not find quite what i was looking for so if this is a repeat post I apologize Last edited by Spaz; Nov 14, 2005 at 09:05 PM // 21:05..

Nov 14, 2005, 09:15 PM // 21:15	#2
Jetdoc Hell's Protector Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: The Eyes of Texas [BEVO] Profession: D/A	There are a ton of threads on this (search for Sword versus Axe) and 100 debates will come up. I'm an axe guy and will always be an axe guy. I love the sheer damage spikes that their elite skills dish out. Sword guys love the conditions they inflict, the ripostes and final thrust. Hammer is obviously the knockdown king, but has to deal with the lack of a shield. It's really your preference. I think most people like to use sword (especially in PvE) because they look better and because of the unique nature of their skills.

Nov 14, 2005, 09:23 PM // 21:23	#3
ScuZZ Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Oct 2005 Guild: Clan Eternal Legion Profession: Mo/Me	You asked for the best.. I've had this since a week after the game came out and haven't thought twice.. ScuZZ Shazam is the name and pounding is the game!!

Nov 14, 2005, 10:14 PM // 22:14	#4
derrtyboy69 Grotto Attendant Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: The Clouds Guild: Scars Meadows [SMS] Profession: Mo/Me	Sorry scuzz, i win, My two favorite skins nice and perfect. I prefer axes, with energy offhand. It adds some really nice DPS through energy skills

Nov 14, 2005, 10:16 PM // 22:16	#5
Racthoh Did I hear 7 heroes? Join Date: May 2005 Guild: Scars Meadows [SMS], Guild Leader (Not Recruiting)	Whatever suits your build is the best weapon.

Nov 14, 2005, 10:17 PM // 22:17	#6
DeanBB Forge Runner Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Arizona Guild: Wizardry Players Guild, http://4guildwars.7.forumer.com	I prefer sword and axe over hammer due to the shield/artifact, attack speed and just my preference and playing style. I will change between the two as desired or as my build needs it - ie, warrior/necromancer with bleed + virulence uses sword. I like the look of the longsword, the long, slender, silver version.

Nov 14, 2005, 10:19 PM // 22:19	#7
Pr1nc355SaRa Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: UK Guild: Here Be Dragons	i always think those pretty glowing ones look good... or the cool crystal ones... but that's just me. meh.

Nov 14, 2005, 10:37 PM // 22:37	#9
rugal nuker Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Sep 2005 Profession: E/Mo	I think that you should not choose a hammer as the shield is important as a warrior,choose between the axe and the sword. As a tank,your primary goal is to take damage,secondary goal is deal damage,it is important to make all agrros on u so that the casters behind can do whatever tricks they want,and if u have a shield,u can withstand more damages.

Nov 14, 2005, 11:07 PM // 23:07	#11
Fye Duron Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chico, CA, USA Guild: Dragon Fang	Sword if you are a pure tank.... Axe if you want to kill things good... Hammer if you want to take out casters...

Nov 14, 2005, 11:17 PM // 23:17	#12
Toad Healer Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: May 2005 Location: London, Ont Profession: Mo/Me	Fye i think you are corect in every way. i like to use an axe because of the look of them and thats what i have always used

Nov 15, 2005, 12:08 AM // 00:08	#13
glenn_rolfe Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Aug 2005	I prefer a morningstar or a flail - maybe chapter 2 will grant me my wish or nunchucks, shield in one hand, chucks in the other. Maybe they'll have chaos chucks

Nov 15, 2005, 04:17 AM // 04:17	#15
ScuZZ Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Oct 2005 Guild: Clan Eternal Legion Profession: Mo/Me	Still think my hammer is pretty darn awesome.. Coolest looking hammer I've seen too.

Nov 15, 2005, 05:34 AM // 05:34	#16
Batou of Nine Desert Nomad Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: California, USA Guild: Angel Sharks [AS] (RiP [KaiZ] T__T") Profession: Mo/E	Most uselessly debated topic EVARRRR. MAny many many threads already discuss this. to the OP:: only 3 warrior weapons, Axe, Sword, and hammer...Battlepick is an axe. Lol, ok enough trolling, ill show my general views:: Axe = best overall Dps or spiking Sword = best overall condition spammer Hammer = best overall warrior interruption weapon/skills ------------------------------------------------------ All still boils down to preference:: i enjoy axes the most. my 2.

Nov 15, 2005, 05:48 PM // 17:48	#18
Yukito Kunisaki Forge Runner Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago, IL Profession: W/N	Zealous Chaos Axe of Fortitude +15% dmg in stance +30 hp If I had that, I'd be perfectly fine with my warrior. Zealous Foehammer of Fortitude +15% dmg in Stance +30 hp Yep, I love this weapon too. It's in my inventory ^_^

Nov 15, 2005, 06:11 PM // 18:11	#20
Sharpe_116 Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Oct 2005 Guild: The Adventurers Society Profession: Mo/W	SIGH, i remember when i used a wand with my warrior for tanker smiter... but those days are gone . Any way, i prefer the sword, mainly because of the unique look, and as my war is entirely pve, because i have a pvp slot i dont need to ruin my pve characters . My build is prolly, just, stances for tanking, healing sig, and SoJ. Rest are random sword attacks that i feel like