backbreaker or earthshaker? - Guild Wars Forums

imaginary friend · Nov 13, 2005, 10:10 PM // 22:10

Im a w/mo in pve and i was just wondering which skill is better? i know that backbreaker kd for 4 seconds and earthshaker kd's all around. I have both but i cant decide which one to bring

Rancour · Nov 13, 2005, 10:13 PM // 22:13

I'd suggest Backbreaker. It opens up for a mean combo.

Backbreaker - Crushing Blow - Staggering Blow - Heavy Blow

imaginary friend · Nov 13, 2005, 10:15 PM // 22:15

yeah but then with earthshaker+crude swing.... its just such a hard decision

EDIT: with a 5:1 vampiric... earthshaker+crudeswing can end up giving you tons of health with tons of damage

NatalieD · Nov 13, 2005, 11:39 PM // 23:39

Earthshaker. Backbreaker costs too much adrenaline, and it's only one second longer if you're wearing the right gauntlets.

Rancour · Nov 13, 2005, 11:58 PM // 23:58

But then again, with the Stonefist Gauntlets (you WERE refered to those right?) the knockdown time of Backbreaker will be increased too so it'll still be a pretty long down-time for the enemy.

But again, just try them both. Find which one you're comfortable with and use that.

Rico Carridan · Nov 14, 2005, 12:01 AM // 00:01

I think the obvious answer would be to use devastating hammer

Rico

Divinus Stella · Nov 14, 2005, 12:07 AM // 00:07

I'm sure that the stonefists dont give a boost on backbreaker, i havent noticed one anyway.

Dev hammer/crushing blow/heavy blow/aftershock is pretty badass.

I dont like using earthshaker in pve, by the time its charged up most of the enemies are already dead.

imaginary friend · Nov 14, 2005, 12:11 AM // 00:11

i was just fooling around with my vampiric hammer+huge mobs+earthshaker+crude swing..... gave me a ton of health... somewhere around 50 i think... so im staying with earthshaker

quanzong · Nov 14, 2005, 01:18 AM // 01:18

depeneds where you fight, if you fighting mursaat or ice imps use earthshaker.
If you fighting those molton rock claw dudes use backbreaker.

NatalieD · Nov 14, 2005, 05:23 AM // 05:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rancour

But then again, with the Stonefist Gauntlets (you WERE refered to those right?) the knockdown time of Backbreaker will be increased too so it'll still be a pretty long down-time for the enemy.

The gauntlets don't affect Backbreaker. That's why it's not a good choice.

Santanus_Perro · Nov 14, 2005, 03:01 PM // 15:01

devastating hammer, frenzy, crushing blow, mighty blow, heavy blow FTW

striderkaaru · Nov 14, 2005, 03:09 PM // 15:09

as an experienced pve hammer user, i only have this to say: earthshaker ftw!

the chance to knock down even 2-3 enemies makes it so worthwhile. the reduction in its adrenal cost was a big plus for it as well. for only 1 more adrenaline than devastating, you have the chance to knock down more enemies.

Nov 13, 2005, 10:10 PM // 22:10	#1
imaginary friend Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: marhans grottoooo Guild: Empires of Underworld [EoU] Profession: R/Me	backbreaker or earthshaker? Im a w/mo in pve and i was just wondering which skill is better? i know that backbreaker kd for 4 seconds and earthshaker kd's all around. I have both but i cant decide which one to bring

Nov 14, 2005, 03:01 PM // 15:01	#11
Santanus_Perro Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Scott Township, PA Guild: Iron Rangers Profession: W/Mo	devastating hammer, frenzy, crushing blow, mighty blow, heavy blow FTW Last edited by Santanus_Perro; Nov 14, 2005 at 03:04 PM // 15:04..

Nov 13, 2005, 10:13 PM // 22:13	#2
Rancour Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Camp Rancor (Rancour :D) Guild: I'm a free spirit (that's not what the guild is called, I just am) Profession: W/R	I'd suggest Backbreaker. It opens up for a mean combo. Backbreaker - Crushing Blow - Staggering Blow - Heavy Blow

Nov 13, 2005, 10:15 PM // 22:15	#3
imaginary friend Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: marhans grottoooo Guild: Empires of Underworld [EoU] Profession: R/Me	yeah but then with earthshaker+crude swing.... its just such a hard decision EDIT: with a 5:1 vampiric... earthshaker+crudeswing can end up giving you tons of health with tons of damage

Nov 13, 2005, 11:39 PM // 23:39	#4
NatalieD Desert Nomad Join Date: Aug 2005	Earthshaker. Backbreaker costs too much adrenaline, and it's only one second longer if you're wearing the right gauntlets.

Nov 13, 2005, 11:58 PM // 23:58	#5
Rancour Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Camp Rancor (Rancour :D) Guild: I'm a free spirit (that's not what the guild is called, I just am) Profession: W/R	But then again, with the Stonefist Gauntlets (you WERE refered to those right?) the knockdown time of Backbreaker will be increased too so it'll still be a pretty long down-time for the enemy. But again, just try them both. Find which one you're comfortable with and use that.

Nov 14, 2005, 12:01 AM // 00:01	#6
Rico Carridan Krytan Explorer Join Date: Aug 2005 Guild: Eternal Comrades Profession: E/Mo	I think the obvious answer would be to use devastating hammer Rico

Nov 14, 2005, 12:07 AM // 00:07	#7
Divinus Stella Desert Nomad Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Wales Guild: Steel Phoenix	I'm sure that the stonefists dont give a boost on backbreaker, i havent noticed one anyway. Dev hammer/crushing blow/heavy blow/aftershock is pretty badass. I dont like using earthshaker in pve, by the time its charged up most of the enemies are already dead.

Nov 14, 2005, 12:11 AM // 00:11	#8
imaginary friend Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: marhans grottoooo Guild: Empires of Underworld [EoU] Profession: R/Me	i was just fooling around with my vampiric hammer+huge mobs+earthshaker+crude swing..... gave me a ton of health... somewhere around 50 i think... so im staying with earthshaker

Nov 14, 2005, 01:18 AM // 01:18	#9
quanzong Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere cold Guild: The Followers of the Messiah Profession: W/Me	depeneds where you fight, if you fighting mursaat or ice imps use earthshaker. If you fighting those molton rock claw dudes use backbreaker.

Nov 14, 2005, 03:09 PM // 15:09	#12
striderkaaru Desert Nomad Join Date: Aug 2005 Guild: Scars Meadows [SMS], Retired Officer Profession: W/	as an experienced pve hammer user, i only have this to say: earthshaker ftw! the chance to knock down even 2-3 enemies makes it so worthwhile. the reduction in its adrenal cost was a big plus for it as well. for only 1 more adrenaline than devastating, you have the chance to knock down more enemies.