Axe stats - Guild Wars Forums

Toll Booth Willie · Nov 30, 2005, 09:21 PM // 21:21

I have decided to switch from hammer to axe for my war.
I was going to purchase a green items since its easier to get a good item quick.

I noticed there is razorstone and tanzit. I looked at the stats and tanzit has +30 health and lengthen deep wound mods, while razor has 20% chance +1 axe and 10% chance double adren.

I thought the better wep would be the tanzit with guarenteed stats, instead of luck mods. Can you please explain why the razor is considered the best and thus most expensive. I don't care about looks I just wana understand why those mods are valued greater.

Thanks,

Savio · Nov 30, 2005, 09:22 PM // 21:22

"Best" doesn't equal "most expensive". Looks are a huge factor.

AxeMe · Nov 30, 2005, 10:03 PM // 22:03

Just offering an alternative here:

I would instead find a gold - not one of the greens. Look for a 15^50 and use the vampiric and +5 defense mods. After a lot of playing, I firmly believe in armor over health. And - while I hated the vampiric mod at first - it's really the way to go.

You can actually find some bargain prices in a 15^50 if you don't mind picking up a high req. axe. And why not? After all, to get the most out of it you'll max out your axe attributes. So - for a weapon you don't plan to trade - high req. is just fine. And you will be customizing it for the added 20%.

The other advantage of getting a gold, rather than one of the greens, is that if your style of play changes you can change the mods.

The Muffen Man · Nov 30, 2005, 10:12 PM // 22:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by AxeMe

Just offering an alternative here:

I would instead find a gold - not one of the greens. Look for a 15^50 and use the vampiric and +5 defense mods. After a lot of playing, I firmly believe in armor over health. And - while I hated the vampiric mod at first - it's really the way to go.

You can actually find some bargain prices in a 15^50 if you don't mind picking up a high req. axe. And why not? After all, to get the most out of it you'll max out your axe attributes. So - for a weapon you don't plan to trade - high req. is just fine. And you will be customizing it for the added 20%.

The other advantage of getting a gold, rather than one of the greens, is that if your style of play changes you can change the mods.

This is very good advice, but may I suggest instead of vampiric try zealous for endless energy

Savio · Nov 30, 2005, 10:14 PM // 22:14

Also, if you can settle for a max axe that isn't gold and special-looking...
http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=86462

Nov 30, 2005, 09:21 PM // 21:21	#1
Toll Booth Willie Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tn, usa Profession: E/Mo	Axe stats I have decided to switch from hammer to axe for my war. I was going to purchase a green items since its easier to get a good item quick. I noticed there is razorstone and tanzit. I looked at the stats and tanzit has +30 health and lengthen deep wound mods, while razor has 20% chance +1 axe and 10% chance double adren. I thought the better wep would be the tanzit with guarenteed stats, instead of luck mods. Can you please explain why the razor is considered the best and thus most expensive. I don't care about looks I just wana understand why those mods are valued greater. Thanks,

Nov 30, 2005, 09:22 PM // 21:22	#2
Savio Teenager with attitude Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: Fifteen Over Fifty [Rare]	"Best" doesn't equal "most expensive". Looks are a huge factor.

Nov 30, 2005, 10:03 PM // 22:03	#3
AxeMe Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta Guild: HEX Profession: W/	Just offering an alternative here: I would instead find a gold - not one of the greens. Look for a 15^50 and use the vampiric and +5 defense mods. After a lot of playing, I firmly believe in armor over health. And - while I hated the vampiric mod at first - it's really the way to go. You can actually find some bargain prices in a 15^50 if you don't mind picking up a high req. axe. And why not? After all, to get the most out of it you'll max out your axe attributes. So - for a weapon you don't plan to trade - high req. is just fine. And you will be customizing it for the added 20%. The other advantage of getting a gold, rather than one of the greens, is that if your style of play changes you can change the mods.

Nov 30, 2005, 10:14 PM // 22:14	#5
Savio Teenager with attitude Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: Fifteen Over Fifty [Rare]	Also, if you can settle for a max axe that isn't gold and special-looking... http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=86462