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Stormwindz · Nov 06, 2005, 09:20 AM // 09:20

Hi I Would Like To Know Whether Using A Sword Or Axe Is Better For A Stance Tanker Warrior In SF UW And FoW And Why it is Better.
~Thanks

Sister Rosette · Nov 06, 2005, 09:26 AM // 09:26

It makes little difference, most people opt for the sword because
the damage floor isn't as low as that of the axe.

Elena · Nov 06, 2005, 09:38 AM // 09:38

sword or axe for stances that require a shield and if you wanna use riposte skills use sword

Racthoh · Nov 06, 2005, 10:15 AM // 10:15

Here are some threads of interest regarding tanking in general that you may find useful:

http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=75416
http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=75885

I'd post more but the search button isn't working for me at the moment and this was all I could find. Hope it helps.

Seissor · Nov 06, 2005, 11:22 AM // 11:22

the sword is better for stances, but an axe deals more damage , i use a sword for farming, but axe for kick buttery

Shimus DarkRaven · Nov 06, 2005, 12:04 PM // 12:04

I prefer sword with stances due to the fact ontop of whatever the stance bonus is, I can bleed/cripple/deep wound/final thrust him to add to whatever stance I go into.

Hammer for a disrupt build and knockdowns works fine.
Also Axe is great for putting out damage if you like the axe cyclone-bonetti's griffon farm build. < I do! > =)

My 2 cents.

--The Shim

rii · Nov 06, 2005, 12:29 PM // 12:29

When tanking, damage doesnt often come into it, but cyclone axe on big mobs is great adrenaline charging. I suppose earth shaker under dark fury might be worth something :S

fenix · Nov 06, 2005, 01:09 PM // 13:09

If you are doing a proper stance tank, you don't really need a weapon. But, I normally use my Fellblade, as it adds 25 HP and Lengthens Cripple, which can be handy. You want to have as much HP as possible when Tanking.

Hodor · Nov 06, 2005, 01:13 PM // 13:13

Sword give better average damage without an elite. You will be using Gladiators Defence of course

FFF_WarRaven · Nov 06, 2005, 01:43 PM // 13:43

Hands down sword, lot of good tatics specify "if holding a sword".

I Like to use my +5 energy sword 14-21 enchant 19%, Sundering 10/9( can't get this one anymore ), and a healing anhk from droknor's, +12 eng req 9 healing, amr +5 hp+45 while enchant'd. Keeps me around 575hp, with 2 peices of Glad's armor for an extra 5, for a total of 42 energy on a war, and if ya have a moral boost, it can get up to 55 or so.

Granted the sword isn't max, it's not gold, etc but it sure does its job, the sundering more than makes up for the point lost, and if i have any enchanting spells on a +19% makes this a good weapon, and besides the point of tatics and stances doesn't really matter on a weapons hit values, just to be holding is good enuff.

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Nov 06, 2005, 09:20 AM // 09:20	#1
Stormwindz Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: somewhere Profession: R/	Wpn Choice For A Stance Tanker Hi I Would Like To Know Whether Using A Sword Or Axe Is Better For A Stance Tanker Warrior In SF UW And FoW And Why it is Better. ~Thanks

Nov 06, 2005, 09:26 AM // 09:26	#2
Sister Rosette Lady Fie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sapporo Guild: Tha Skulls [Ts] Profession: D/W	It makes little difference, most people opt for the sword because the damage floor isn't as low as that of the axe.

Nov 06, 2005, 09:38 AM // 09:38	#3
Elena Desert Nomad Join Date: May 2005 Location: Belgium	sword or axe for stances that require a shield and if you wanna use riposte skills use sword

Nov 06, 2005, 10:15 AM // 10:15	#4
Racthoh Did I hear 7 heroes? Join Date: May 2005 Guild: Scars Meadows [SMS], Guild Leader (Not Recruiting)	Here are some threads of interest regarding tanking in general that you may find useful: http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=75416 http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=75885 I'd post more but the search button isn't working for me at the moment and this was all I could find. Hope it helps.

Nov 06, 2005, 11:22 AM // 11:22	#5
Seissor Jungle Guide Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Squiggilyville. Population: Me. Guild: [oRly] Hello Kitty Death Squad Profession: R/Me	the sword is better for stances, but an axe deals more damage , i use a sword for farming, but axe for kick buttery

Nov 06, 2005, 12:04 PM // 12:04	#6
Shimus DarkRaven Desert Nomad Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Titusville, PA <nowhere> Guild: KOD <Knights of the Dragonrose><Guild Officer> Profession: W/Mo	I prefer sword with stances due to the fact ontop of whatever the stance bonus is, I can bleed/cripple/deep wound/final thrust him to add to whatever stance I go into. Hammer for a disrupt build and knockdowns works fine. Also Axe is great for putting out damage if you like the axe cyclone-bonetti's griffon farm build. < I do! > =) My 2 cents. --The Shim

Nov 06, 2005, 12:29 PM // 12:29	#7
rii Desert Nomad Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK	When tanking, damage doesnt often come into it, but cyclone axe on big mobs is great adrenaline charging. I suppose earth shaker under dark fury might be worth something :S

Nov 06, 2005, 01:09 PM // 13:09	#8
fenix Major-General Awesome Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Aussie Trolling Crew HQ - Event Organiser and IRC Tiger Guild: Ex Talionis [Law], Trinity of the Ascended [ToA] ????????????????&# Profession: W/	If you are doing a proper stance tank, you don't really need a weapon. But, I normally use my Fellblade, as it adds 25 HP and Lengthens Cripple, which can be handy. You want to have as much HP as possible when Tanking.

Nov 06, 2005, 01:13 PM // 13:13	#9
Hodor Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Aug 2005 Guild: Federated Communist Uber Korps	Sword give better average damage without an elite. You will be using Gladiators Defence of course

Nov 06, 2005, 01:43 PM // 13:43	#10
FFF_WarRaven Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Behind the black shroud. Guild: FFF Profession: R/Me	Hands down sword, lot of good tatics specify "if holding a sword". I Like to use my +5 energy sword 14-21 enchant 19%, Sundering 10/9( can't get this one anymore ), and a healing anhk from droknor's, +12 eng req 9 healing, amr +5 hp+45 while enchant'd. Keeps me around 575hp, with 2 peices of Glad's armor for an extra 5, for a total of 42 energy on a war, and if ya have a moral boost, it can get up to 55 or so. Granted the sword isn't max, it's not gold, etc but it sure does its job, the sundering more than makes up for the point lost, and if i have any enchanting spells on a +19% makes this a good weapon, and besides the point of tatics and stances doesn't really matter on a weapons hit values, just to be holding is good enuff. :::End Transmission:::