Now that factions is out, which do YOU prefer? Axe or sword? - Guild Wars Forums

thesecondrei · May 04, 2006, 10:42 PM // 22:42

I still prefer the axe, I feel it still does more dps imo...

Katari · May 04, 2006, 10:48 PM // 22:48

Well, I'm a big fan of Tripple Chop, but to be fair, it's the only new warrior elite that I've extensivly in PvE. Auspicous Parry is fantastic vs wurms as well, just alternate between it and riposte... every other time the wurm attacks you it gets hit with riposte, the other hits recharge your riposte... not sure how it'll work in regular PvE play, but it certainly helps Final Thrust recharge...

Amonster666 · May 04, 2006, 11:18 PM // 23:18

i have always been a sword fan and they do look alot better i say, it has more detail in it and u can get so random fat up sword that is bigger than u

quickmonty · May 04, 2006, 11:36 PM // 23:36

Hammer

Mega Storm · May 05, 2006, 01:07 AM // 01:07

Still Sticking with the axe. After an extensive testing with sword/axe on Prophacies, it's a safe bet that i'll never try out another sword or hammer again with any character type. I do however like bows, but have not created a solid ranger for quite some time now. Perhaps i'll run a bow wielding character with my still free slot. For the reccord..swords do look cool and do have some solid skills or else people wouldn't use them at all. I think axe just does a little more damage and I like the looks of them better compared to swords. Hammers..."NO SHIELD" need I say more...

Syris · May 05, 2006, 01:26 AM // 01:26

Well, swords look better, besides the chaos axe, can't really beat that. :P

Axes do more damage in my opinion, especially since they have a higher crit chance rate if i'm not mistaken. I do love the skins on the new swords though.

Eden2k5 · May 07, 2006, 10:30 AM // 10:30

hmm it's tough, Factions has alot of nice looking axes. I prefer using a sword, Dragon Slash with For Great Justice is about a +43 dmg hit every other swing with Tiger Stance you can just keep spamming it, it's pretty nice.

I do feel that axes do more damage though, maybe it's because you see the occasional max damage go off, not sure.

ange1 · May 07, 2006, 10:58 AM // 10:58

i use both, depends on what my party wants. and if the other warrior is using sword/hammer/axe

ophidian409 · May 07, 2006, 11:26 AM // 11:26

I use different weapons in different situation. Being a damage dealer I use axe, being normal pve tank I like sword, espeically fiery dragon sword and icy dragon sword which I can use in shiverpeak and fire island becasue I would never upgrade a fiery or icy hilt on my expensive sword.

Nexium · May 07, 2006, 12:26 PM // 12:26

hmm why chosed diffrent weapon just cause there's new skins it's all about the skill's anyway sure cool weapons is always a plus but i whouldent change weapons just cause the other lookes cooler then the other.although some times your tempted to do so:P

kazaakas · May 07, 2006, 12:58 PM // 12:58

Can u giv my 1 reason why u think a axe is better than a sword???

Axe speed=1,33 sec Sword speed=1,33 sec
Axe Dmg = 17 Sword Dmg = 18,5

The damage is the average with a max axe/sword

Syris · May 07, 2006, 01:01 PM // 13:01

Axes crit more according to Guild Wars, well, prophecies that is, don't know if it applies the same in Factions.

ophidian409 · May 07, 2006, 02:05 PM // 14:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by kazaakas

Can u giv my 1 reason why u think a axe is better than a sword???

Axe speed=1,33 sec Sword speed=1,33 sec
Axe Dmg = 17 Sword Dmg = 18,5

The damage is the average with a max axe/sword

Because axe has executioner strike and eviscrate. Eviscrate (i know i didn't spell it right) also inflicts deep wound. Axe rake also helps deal more damage.

Milo Benjamio · May 07, 2006, 04:57 PM // 16:57

Well depends on what u are playing.

in PvP i like an axe for the higher damage attacks

in PvE i think a sword is better. IMHO, the point of a warrior in pve is not to deal damage, it is to absorb it. I try to base my pve warrior builds around the best ways to grab aggro and stay alive without driving monks crazy. that is why i prefer a sword in pve, as the riposte skills and other similar ones are added defense for attacks that get through your stances. also, some mobs carry wild blow and you could use the extra defense of riposte and deadly riposte to decrease the damage done to you.

Solberg the Exiled · May 07, 2006, 04:59 PM // 16:59

If it's pvp then it'll usually be the axe, (With some exceptions such as if you're doing gvg and need a charge warrior, which can use a sword) just because of the simple fact that axe can go eviserate and executioner's strike for some massive spike dmg (with the deep wound). Although triple chop sounds quite intresting too. The only sword skill that I can think of that matchs eviserate would be a final thrust when they have less than 50% health.

Retribution X · May 07, 2006, 05:26 PM // 17:26

I PvP I use Sword. In PvE I use Swords.

Ripost/Deadly Ripost completly PWN.

noblepaladin · May 07, 2006, 06:16 PM // 18:16

I don't know why people like eviscrate so much in PvE. It's great for PvP because you gotta spike damage, but in PvE there are other elites that let you stay alive longer and do more damage.

Right now, I am a big fan of the duplicate skills Desperation Blow and Drunken Blow. Am I the only one who thinks the duplicate skills in factions are too powerful? It's like a permanent echo. Combined with Dolyak signet, you get tons of armor and you do not suffer knockdown, so Desperation Blow and Drunken Blow are basically Eviscrates for 5 energy! Combine with Victory is Mine, which gives you energy and hp for conditions on surrounding enemies (you will put conditions on enemies very quickly with Desperation/Drunken blow), you can just use desperation/drunken blow endlessly. I've tried farming very effectively with zero swordsmanship and just using riposte, deadly ripost, drunken, desperation, dolyak, watch yourself, healing signet, and a stance (i usually use mesmer's physical resistance if I am farming all melee areas, or elemental resistance against hydras).

If you want maximum damage in PvE, I find drunken, desperation, dolyak, and flourish to be really good. All your attacks will be a drunken blow or desperation blow, flourish recharges the skill and energy instantly, and you have pretty good armor too. The best part is that you can use sword or axe.

Shinigami God · May 07, 2006, 06:27 PM // 18:27

aesthetically, sword. However, I find the axe is more practical.

Mandy Memory · May 07, 2006, 06:44 PM // 18:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Retribution X

I PvP I use Sword. In PvE I use Swords.

Ripost/Deadly Ripost completly PWN.

Do you really use riposte and deadly riposte in pvp?

I must admit that sword is the farming weapon because of those skills....but pvp? Lol.

Spawn of Aires · May 07, 2006, 07:15 PM // 19:15

Swords FTW

Although axes are better for fighting mobs, swords are still my favorite. They without a doubt look much better. I never really liked the look of chaos axes. I admit I have owned one but the look gets old very fast, but with for example a gothic sword, I could live with that for awhile

May 04, 2006, 10:42 PM // 22:42	#1
thesecondrei Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: California Guild: Alliance of Xen [XoO] Profession: W/R	Now that factions is out, which do YOU prefer? Axe or sword? I still prefer the axe, I feel it still does more dps imo...

May 04, 2006, 10:48 PM // 22:48	#2
Katari Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Upstate Profession: Me/	Well, I'm a big fan of Tripple Chop, but to be fair, it's the only new warrior elite that I've extensivly in PvE. Auspicous Parry is fantastic vs wurms as well, just alternate between it and riposte... every other time the wurm attacks you it gets hit with riposte, the other hits recharge your riposte... not sure how it'll work in regular PvE play, but it certainly helps Final Thrust recharge...

May 04, 2006, 11:18 PM // 23:18	#3
Amonster666 Academy Page Join Date: May 2006 Location: My room Guild: Haven't Settled yet :(	i have always been a sword fan and they do look alot better i say, it has more detail in it and u can get so random fat up sword that is bigger than u

May 04, 2006, 11:36 PM // 23:36	#4
quickmonty Ancient Windbreaker Join Date: May 2005	Hammer

May 05, 2006, 01:07 AM // 01:07	#5
Mega Storm Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Iacon City Cybertron Guild: [MEGA] formerly EOE/LUST/LaZy Profession: W/N	Still Sticking with the axe. After an extensive testing with sword/axe on Prophacies, it's a safe bet that i'll never try out another sword or hammer again with any character type. I do however like bows, but have not created a solid ranger for quite some time now. Perhaps i'll run a bow wielding character with my still free slot. For the reccord..swords do look cool and do have some solid skills or else people wouldn't use them at all. I think axe just does a little more damage and I like the looks of them better compared to swords. Hammers..."NO SHIELD" need I say more...

May 05, 2006, 01:26 AM // 01:26	#6
Syris Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oregon Guild: Newbies Reborn Profession: W/Mo	Well, swords look better, besides the chaos axe, can't really beat that. :P Axes do more damage in my opinion, especially since they have a higher crit chance rate if i'm not mistaken. I do love the skins on the new swords though.

May 07, 2006, 10:30 AM // 10:30	#7
Eden2k5 Academy Page Join Date: Jan 2006	hmm it's tough, Factions has alot of nice looking axes. I prefer using a sword, Dragon Slash with For Great Justice is about a +43 dmg hit every other swing with Tiger Stance you can just keep spamming it, it's pretty nice. I do feel that axes do more damage though, maybe it's because you see the occasional max damage go off, not sure.

May 07, 2006, 10:58 AM // 10:58	#8
ange1 Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Aug 2005 Profession: Mo/	i use both, depends on what my party wants. and if the other warrior is using sword/hammer/axe

May 07, 2006, 11:26 AM // 11:26	#9
ophidian409 Krytan Explorer Join Date: Oct 2005 Profession: W/R	I use different weapons in different situation. Being a damage dealer I use axe, being normal pve tank I like sword, espeically fiery dragon sword and icy dragon sword which I can use in shiverpeak and fire island becasue I would never upgrade a fiery or icy hilt on my expensive sword.

May 07, 2006, 12:26 PM // 12:26	#10
Nexium Krytan Explorer Join Date: Mar 2006	hmm why chosed diffrent weapon just cause there's new skins it's all about the skill's anyway sure cool weapons is always a plus but i whouldent change weapons just cause the other lookes cooler then the other.although some times your tempted to do so:P

May 07, 2006, 12:58 PM // 12:58	#11
kazaakas Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: May 2006 Guild: Dutch Doom Brigade Profession: W/Mo	Can u giv my 1 reason why u think a axe is better than a sword??? Axe speed=1,33 sec Sword speed=1,33 sec Axe Dmg = 17 Sword Dmg = 18,5 The damage is the average with a max axe/sword

May 07, 2006, 01:01 PM // 13:01	#12
Syris Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oregon Guild: Newbies Reborn Profession: W/Mo	Axes crit more according to Guild Wars, well, prophecies that is, don't know if it applies the same in Factions.

May 07, 2006, 04:57 PM // 16:57	#14
Milo Benjamio Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jul 2005	Well depends on what u are playing. in PvP i like an axe for the higher damage attacks in PvE i think a sword is better. IMHO, the point of a warrior in pve is not to deal damage, it is to absorb it. I try to base my pve warrior builds around the best ways to grab aggro and stay alive without driving monks crazy. that is why i prefer a sword in pve, as the riposte skills and other similar ones are added defense for attacks that get through your stances. also, some mobs carry wild blow and you could use the extra defense of riposte and deadly riposte to decrease the damage done to you.

May 07, 2006, 04:59 PM // 16:59	#15
Solberg the Exiled Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Mar 2006 Guild: Xen of Onslaught Profession: N/	If it's pvp then it'll usually be the axe, (With some exceptions such as if you're doing gvg and need a charge warrior, which can use a sword) just because of the simple fact that axe can go eviserate and executioner's strike for some massive spike dmg (with the deep wound). Although triple chop sounds quite intresting too. The only sword skill that I can think of that matchs eviserate would be a final thrust when they have less than 50% health.

May 07, 2006, 05:26 PM // 17:26	#16
Retribution X Desert Nomad Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Check behind you again. Profession: N/	I PvP I use Sword. In PvE I use Swords. Ripost/Deadly Ripost completly PWN.

May 07, 2006, 06:16 PM // 18:16	#17
noblepaladin Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jun 2005	I don't know why people like eviscrate so much in PvE. It's great for PvP because you gotta spike damage, but in PvE there are other elites that let you stay alive longer and do more damage. Right now, I am a big fan of the duplicate skills Desperation Blow and Drunken Blow. Am I the only one who thinks the duplicate skills in factions are too powerful? It's like a permanent echo. Combined with Dolyak signet, you get tons of armor and you do not suffer knockdown, so Desperation Blow and Drunken Blow are basically Eviscrates for 5 energy! Combine with Victory is Mine, which gives you energy and hp for conditions on surrounding enemies (you will put conditions on enemies very quickly with Desperation/Drunken blow), you can just use desperation/drunken blow endlessly. I've tried farming very effectively with zero swordsmanship and just using riposte, deadly ripost, drunken, desperation, dolyak, watch yourself, healing signet, and a stance (i usually use mesmer's physical resistance if I am farming all melee areas, or elemental resistance against hydras). If you want maximum damage in PvE, I find drunken, desperation, dolyak, and flourish to be really good. All your attacks will be a drunken blow or desperation blow, flourish recharges the skill and energy instantly, and you have pretty good armor too. The best part is that you can use sword or axe.

May 07, 2006, 06:27 PM // 18:27	#18
Shinigami God Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Beating Nightfall for the N-th time -_- Guild: Tactical Error [Stop] Profession: N/	aesthetically, sword. However, I find the axe is more practical.

May 07, 2006, 07:15 PM // 19:15	#20
Spawn of Aires Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jan 2006 Profession: W/Mo	Swords FTW Although axes are better for fighting mobs, swords are still my favorite. They without a doubt look much better. I never really liked the look of chaos axes. I admit I have owned one but the look gets old very fast, but with for example a gothic sword, I could live with that for awhile