Best axe mods? - Guild Wars Forums

The one Casey Squid · Jan 04, 2006, 11:51 PM // 23:51

Yeah I have some money so I was wondering what are the best mods to add to a clean axe and how much would they cost?

Lord Iowerth · Jan 05, 2006, 12:01 AM // 00:01

Well, Casey, it all depends on your build ... are you a W/Mo that wants to do more monking? use a 20% longer enchant mod ... are you a Mo/W that wants to do better in melee combat? Add furious, sundering(meh), vampiric mods ...

Let us know what your build is/professions are so that we can be more helpful with an answer

The one Casey Squid · Jan 05, 2006, 12:06 AM // 00:06

Hell its just gonna be a axe warrior. Either with a ele or a Necro as the secondary.

Fye Duron · Jan 05, 2006, 12:07 AM // 00:07

I personally think that a Furious and defense upgrade is the way to go for a stander w/mo tank. As for farming I use Vampiric and Longer enchantment

AxeMe · Jan 05, 2006, 12:31 AM // 00:31

I've done really well with a 3:1 vampiric and a +5 defense (much better than a health mod). I also carry a second axe without the vampiric (furious in my case) and a +5 defense ... I switch to that axe when I'm not fighting.

MMSDome · Jan 05, 2006, 12:44 AM // 00:44

they need a grip that does 20% verse minatours

LifeInfusion · Jan 05, 2006, 02:13 AM // 02:13

Cruel/Furious= not attacking; Vampiric (attacking)

Unless you are using conjures, I'd avoid elemental mods like shocking, fiery, ebon icy.

As for grips: Defense +5; enchanting if you are W/Mo enchantment user.

Red Sonya · Jan 05, 2006, 07:12 AM // 07:12

In this game you need several weapons for different situations. One specific weapon just won't do. When going up against casters I like the +7 Armor mods vs elemental attacks. Though the +5 is a nice average upgrade for both elemental and melee. I also like the zealous mod and like to use a +33% attack skill and get that energy build up faster. Then there are times I prefer the vampiric 3/1 mod and once again a speed of attack skill to build my hit points back faster. When my hp's go below 50% I like to pull out my Vampiric weapon of Fortitude and get that extra +29/30 hp's, plus the +2 from the Vampiric. You need 4 good "different" weapons in your weapons slots. One for each different situation. A great player will have this many.

I'm not a big fan of the +20% enchantments mods or the Sundering Mods 10% chance, when I can easily just use Judges Insight for a +20% bonus to penetration and holy damage. (Great against Necros and especially their pets). The Furious mod is useful if you use a lot of adrinilin skills. I don't so it's not useful to me. My build gives me practically unlimited energy in most cases (except against those pesky ME players lol) and I beat you to death in a few seconds.

And one of those Candycane BOWS is great for a Warrior since it requires no attribute points to use. 15-15 is the best a Warrior can get for a bow. It has a short range though and appears to be the speed of short bow, but, great for pulling when using henchies.

Of course PVP play and setups are different from PVE play and setups. In PVP I don't have to or need to bring as many heal skills (except in 4x4's) as I do or would in PVE, but, I solo a lot in PVE so I need much different builds, but, use the same 4 weapons except for I add a bow in PVE.

Barry Bethell · Jan 05, 2006, 09:43 AM // 09:43

10% furious and axe mastery +1 20% chance to do the most damage

Farin · Jan 05, 2006, 09:47 AM // 09:47

I'd go for Vampiric or Zealous. They're your best bet really.

Shimus DarkRaven · Jan 05, 2006, 10:01 AM // 10:01

Zealous, I agree. Also depending on areas, look for icy/fiery/ebon etc damage grips for axes as sometimes creatures take more overall damage with them. Combo this with Essence Bond as a W/Mo, and you'll never run out of mana unless you aren't fighting. Zealous gives it on hit to enemy, and Essence on hit to yourself through physical damage. Voila. Mana pool filled.

--The Shim

Jan 04, 2006, 11:51 PM // 23:51	#1
The one Casey Squid Wilds Pathfinder --> Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Northeast Guild: Knights Of Thulcandra [KoT] Profession: W/E	Best axe mods? Yeah I have some money so I was wondering what are the best mods to add to a clean axe and how much would they cost?

Jan 05, 2006, 12:01 AM // 00:01	#2
Lord Iowerth Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA (#guildwarsguru FTW!) Guild: Biscuit Of Dewm [MEEP] Profession: R/Mo	Well, Casey, it all depends on your build ... are you a W/Mo that wants to do more monking? use a 20% longer enchant mod ... are you a Mo/W that wants to do better in melee combat? Add furious, sundering(meh), vampiric mods ... Let us know what your build is/professions are so that we can be more helpful with an answer

Jan 05, 2006, 12:06 AM // 00:06	#3
The one Casey Squid Wilds Pathfinder --> Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Northeast Guild: Knights Of Thulcandra [KoT] Profession: W/E	Hell its just gonna be a axe warrior. Either with a ele or a Necro as the secondary.

Jan 05, 2006, 12:07 AM // 00:07	#4
Fye Duron Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chico, CA, USA Guild: Dragon Fang	I personally think that a Furious and defense upgrade is the way to go for a stander w/mo tank. As for farming I use Vampiric and Longer enchantment

Jan 05, 2006, 12:31 AM // 00:31	#5
AxeMe Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta Guild: HEX Profession: W/	I've done really well with a 3:1 vampiric and a +5 defense (much better than a health mod). I also carry a second axe without the vampiric (furious in my case) and a +5 defense ... I switch to that axe when I'm not fighting.

Jan 05, 2006, 12:44 AM // 00:44	#6
MMSDome Raged Out Join Date: Sep 2005	they need a grip that does 20% verse minatours

Jan 05, 2006, 02:13 AM // 02:13	#7
LifeInfusion Grotto Attendant Join Date: May 2005 Location: in the midline Profession: E/Mo	Cruel/Furious= not attacking; Vampiric (attacking) Unless you are using conjures, I'd avoid elemental mods like shocking, fiery, ebon icy. As for grips: Defense +5; enchanting if you are W/Mo enchantment user.

Jan 05, 2006, 07:12 AM // 07:12	#8
Red Sonya Desert Nomad Join Date: Jul 2005	In this game you need several weapons for different situations. One specific weapon just won't do. When going up against casters I like the +7 Armor mods vs elemental attacks. Though the +5 is a nice average upgrade for both elemental and melee. I also like the zealous mod and like to use a +33% attack skill and get that energy build up faster. Then there are times I prefer the vampiric 3/1 mod and once again a speed of attack skill to build my hit points back faster. When my hp's go below 50% I like to pull out my Vampiric weapon of Fortitude and get that extra +29/30 hp's, plus the +2 from the Vampiric. You need 4 good "different" weapons in your weapons slots. One for each different situation. A great player will have this many. I'm not a big fan of the +20% enchantments mods or the Sundering Mods 10% chance, when I can easily just use Judges Insight for a +20% bonus to penetration and holy damage. (Great against Necros and especially their pets). The Furious mod is useful if you use a lot of adrinilin skills. I don't so it's not useful to me. My build gives me practically unlimited energy in most cases (except against those pesky ME players lol) and I beat you to death in a few seconds. And one of those Candycane BOWS is great for a Warrior since it requires no attribute points to use. 15-15 is the best a Warrior can get for a bow. It has a short range though and appears to be the speed of short bow, but, great for pulling when using henchies. Of course PVP play and setups are different from PVE play and setups. In PVP I don't have to or need to bring as many heal skills (except in 4x4's) as I do or would in PVE, but, I solo a lot in PVE so I need much different builds, but, use the same 4 weapons except for I add a bow in PVE.

Jan 05, 2006, 09:43 AM // 09:43	#9
Barry Bethell Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Sep 2005 Guild: No Inherent Effect [NiE] Profession: W/	10% furious and axe mastery +1 20% chance to do the most damage

Jan 05, 2006, 09:47 AM // 09:47	#10
Farin Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Aug 2005 Guild: Delta Formation [DF] Profession: W/	I'd go for Vampiric or Zealous. They're your best bet really.

Jan 05, 2006, 10:01 AM // 10:01	#11
Shimus DarkRaven Desert Nomad Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Titusville, PA <nowhere> Guild: KOD <Knights of the Dragonrose><Guild Officer> Profession: W/Mo	Zealous, I agree. Also depending on areas, look for icy/fiery/ebon etc damage grips for axes as sometimes creatures take more overall damage with them. Combo this with Essence Bond as a W/Mo, and you'll never run out of mana unless you aren't fighting. Zealous gives it on hit to enemy, and Essence on hit to yourself through physical damage. Voila. Mana pool filled. --The Shim