Axe or Sword for PvE W/E Tanker - Guild Wars Forums

BloodWraithe · Nov 19, 2005, 05:13 AM // 05:13

Title basically asks it all..Please help!

Shimus DarkRaven · Nov 19, 2005, 05:21 AM // 05:21

It's all preferential, really. I like Swords for effects <like bleeding, cripple> and whatnot, while I like axe for fast group damage <axe cyclone, deep wound, evisc, cleave, whatever be your poison>

Like I said, it's all based on what you like. I'm more comfortable with axe in some areas, and swords in others. Hammers I use in PVP for true interrupts and damage.

Hope this helped.

--The Shim

BloodWraithe · Nov 19, 2005, 06:04 AM // 06:04

yea it actually did thanks.

lord_shar · Nov 19, 2005, 06:40 AM // 06:40

It depends on what skills you plan on taking as a main-tank. If your toon's primary function is to soak up damage as a main-tank, then I'd recommend going sword with Riposte + Deadly Riposte + other defensive stances in your skill bar. Otherwise, anything else is fair game.

Grammar · Nov 19, 2005, 08:52 AM // 08:52

Take your pick, they're both good.

But I will say this:
If you're going to be a tank, get yourself a +5 armor mod for your weapon. Ignore the HP mods and go straight for the armor (armor > HP).
Added bonus: it's MUCH cheaper for some bizarre reason, despite being better.

Foppe · Nov 19, 2005, 08:56 AM // 08:56

I'd go for hammer :>. Earthshaker->Aftershock is what I like in PvE.

Shimus DarkRaven · Nov 19, 2005, 04:27 PM // 16:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grammar

Take your pick, they're both good.

But I will say this:
If you're going to be a tank, get yourself a +5 armor mod for your weapon. Ignore the HP mods and go straight for the armor (armor > HP).
Added bonus: it's MUCH cheaper for some bizarre reason, despite being better.

I'll agree with all but one point. Armor CAN be better, but if you have a Sup rune in for ANYTHING or anything with -hp, I'd suggest using FORTITUDE for whatever weapon you'll be using <or another skill set with a vampiri axe/sword/hammer>

My 2 cents.

--The Shim

Nov 19, 2005, 05:13 AM // 05:13	#1
BloodWraithe Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Oct 2005	Axe or Sword for PvE W/E Tanker Title basically asks it all..Please help!

Nov 19, 2005, 05:21 AM // 05:21	#2
Shimus DarkRaven Desert Nomad Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Titusville, PA <nowhere> Guild: KOD <Knights of the Dragonrose><Guild Officer> Profession: W/Mo	It's all preferential, really. I like Swords for effects <like bleeding, cripple> and whatnot, while I like axe for fast group damage <axe cyclone, deep wound, evisc, cleave, whatever be your poison> Like I said, it's all based on what you like. I'm more comfortable with axe in some areas, and swords in others. Hammers I use in PVP for true interrupts and damage. Hope this helped. --The Shim

Nov 19, 2005, 06:04 AM // 06:04	#3
BloodWraithe Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Oct 2005	yea it actually did thanks.

Nov 19, 2005, 06:40 AM // 06:40	#4
lord_shar Furnace Stoker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: near SF, CA	It depends on what skills you plan on taking as a main-tank. If your toon's primary function is to soak up damage as a main-tank, then I'd recommend going sword with Riposte + Deadly Riposte + other defensive stances in your skill bar. Otherwise, anything else is fair game.

Nov 19, 2005, 08:52 AM // 08:52	#5
Grammar Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Aug 2005	Take your pick, they're both good. But I will say this: If you're going to be a tank, get yourself a +5 armor mod for your weapon. Ignore the HP mods and go straight for the armor (armor > HP). Added bonus: it's MUCH cheaper for some bizarre reason, despite being better.

Nov 19, 2005, 08:56 AM // 08:56	#6
Foppe Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: COLD, Cold Snap	I'd go for hammer :>. Earthshaker->Aftershock is what I like in PvE.