New W/Mo should I go with axe, sword or hammer? - Guild Wars Forums

D Roc · Aug 30, 2005, 04:05 AM // 04:05

I am planning on being a runner and a tank, whcich would you prefer for a W/Mo Axe, Hammer, or Sword?

Divine Elemental · Aug 30, 2005, 04:17 AM // 04:17

Axe for DPS
Hammer for KD/Interupts
Sword for...... GAH I Dont Know Swords....

Axe FTW ^^

D Roc · Aug 30, 2005, 04:26 AM // 04:26

Lol sorry but what does DPS and FTW stand for?

Divine Elemental · Aug 30, 2005, 04:31 AM // 04:31

DPS = Damage Per Second

FTW = For The Win

^^
most dmg u can do is with axe cause its speed and str
just imo

D Roc · Aug 30, 2005, 04:32 AM // 04:32

Ohhhh, hehe guess I'll be going with axe then

thanks a bunch I really appreciate it

Divine Elemental · Aug 30, 2005, 04:35 AM // 04:35

also its a good farming wep

D Roc · Aug 30, 2005, 04:43 AM // 04:43

Weapons effect farming?

Divine Elemental · Aug 30, 2005, 04:46 AM // 04:46

id refer u to the campfire for this

D Roc · Aug 30, 2005, 04:51 AM // 04:51

ohhh, lol sorry

White Designs · Aug 30, 2005, 05:01 AM // 05:01

There's nothing wrong with going Sword for PvE, which is what he wants since he said he wanted to tank. If you don't use Eviscerate as your elite (since you probably will use a Defensive Elite) then Sword can be just as solid, with a better spike, Galrath + Final Thrust.

D Roc · Aug 30, 2005, 05:08 AM // 05:08

ohhh.

Yukito Kunisaki · Aug 30, 2005, 06:21 AM // 06:21

If you want to be a tank, you want to strike as many foes as you can to divert attention asap... [without sacrificing your elite slot...]

What's coming to your rescue? [axe...]

Age · Aug 30, 2005, 06:10 PM // 18:10

There is nothing wrong with swords and besides where can you get a chaos axe from that is right the underworld.Well in the ShiverPeaks as well as the Crystal desrt you can get Firey Dragon swords and I have seen some pretty good ones there.The only place that i have seen some decent axes drop is in the desert but it is rare.I still think server artery is good skill and use no energy unlike some of them.

Savio · Aug 30, 2005, 06:19 PM // 18:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Age

There is nothing wrong with swords and besides where can you get a chaos axe from that is right the underworld.Well in the ShiverPeaks as well as the Crystal desrt you can get Firey Dragon swords and I have seen some pretty good ones there.The only place that i have seen some decent axes drop is in the desert but it is rare.I still think server artery is good skill and use no energy unlike some of them.

The type of weapon has NOTHING to do with how good it is. Chaos Axes are just normal axes; they aren't better than any other type of axe in functionality. Same thing with Fiery Dragon Swords; all they have going for them is their built-in Fire damage, which can be a hassle since you can't change that. Besides, there are much better-looking weapons then both of them

Axes just have better damage-dealing skills than swords, period. Hammers have knockdowns/interrupts, but you can't use a shield with them. Swords have little going for them in PvE; as a runner and a tank, you're better off with axes. But keep in mind that you'll use vastly different skills when tanking and when running; in running it's not as important what weapon you'll use since, well, you're running. But in tanking, axes outperform swords in every aspect.

Age · Aug 30, 2005, 06:27 PM // 18:27

Then what would you say a sword weilding warrior is for and not just for running but fighting wise and they only have one elite.I will agree that axes aswell as hammer have good skills that don't require energy only adrenaline.There aren't that many in swords.

Jhyphi · Aug 30, 2005, 06:58 PM // 18:58

+35% damage and 16 swordsmanship for high damage spike.

The basic sever, gash, galrath final thrust happens in about 4 seconds from beginning to end once built up.

Each normal hit is about 35-40.

Assume 500 hp person.

Sever = 37
Bleeding 4 seconds = 24
Gash = 50
Deep wound = 100
Galrath = 72
Final = 111

Total = 394

3 hits prior to it to take off 100 damage, then run off chain.

Enix · Aug 30, 2005, 07:11 PM // 19:11

If you are running, you dont really need a weapon, do you?

For actually PLAYING the game, I would go with Axe - it has a good selection of skills and with cyclone axe you can put out a decent amount of dmg on groups. I <3 my Axe.

Grammar · Aug 30, 2005, 09:29 PM // 21:29

Whats the highest a Warrior's weapon attribute can go before runes and other upgrades?

I thought it was 12 (so 16 total with sup rune and helm), but I thought I saw someone say once that they had 17 total.

Also, is the max attribute level the same for all attributes in all classes, or can some attributes go higher than others; and does it matter if an attribute is a primary or secondary (other than rune/upgrade limitations).

Thanks in advance.

derrtyboy69 · Aug 30, 2005, 09:34 PM // 21:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grammar

Whats the highest a Warrior's weapon attribute can go before runes and other upgrades?

I thought it was 12 (so 16 total with sup rune and helm), but I thought I saw someone say once that they had 17 total.

Also, is the max attribute level the same for all attributes in all classes, or can some attributes go higher than others; and does it matter if an attribute is a primary or secondary (other than rune/upgrade limitations).

Thanks in advance.

it is 16, but u can get it to 17 with a 20% skill chance modifier on your weapon (my favorite upgrade

) altough i would go 11 axe, 10 strength, 10 w/e u want

tastes noobalicious · Aug 30, 2005, 09:37 PM // 21:37

Thanks Jhyphi. i am a sword user and i tried both ax and hammer. swords r definitely equal to both if not better. sever artery gash galrath and final thrust combo can finish almost anything with enough swordsmanship. neither hammers or axes to my knowledge can cause bleeding (though hammers can knock down). both axes and swords can do deep wounds. theres no reason not to use a sword

Aug 30, 2005, 04:05 AM // 04:05	#1
D Roc Academy Page Join Date: Aug 2005 Profession: E/Mo	New W/Mo should I go with axe, sword or hammer? I am planning on being a runner and a tank, whcich would you prefer for a W/Mo Axe, Hammer, or Sword?

Aug 30, 2005, 04:17 AM // 04:17	#2
Divine Elemental Desert Nomad Join Date: May 2005 Location: Near Your House Guild: I Used To Own [ IUTO ]	Axe for DPS Hammer for KD/Interupts Sword for...... GAH I Dont Know Swords.... Axe FTW ^^

Aug 30, 2005, 04:26 AM // 04:26	#3
D Roc Academy Page Join Date: Aug 2005 Profession: E/Mo	Lol sorry but what does DPS and FTW stand for?

Aug 30, 2005, 04:31 AM // 04:31	#4
Divine Elemental Desert Nomad Join Date: May 2005 Location: Near Your House Guild: I Used To Own [ IUTO ]	DPS = Damage Per Second FTW = For The Win ^^ most dmg u can do is with axe cause its speed and str just imo

Aug 30, 2005, 04:32 AM // 04:32	#5
D Roc Academy Page Join Date: Aug 2005 Profession: E/Mo	Ohhhh, hehe guess I'll be going with axe then thanks a bunch I really appreciate it

Aug 30, 2005, 04:35 AM // 04:35	#6
Divine Elemental Desert Nomad Join Date: May 2005 Location: Near Your House Guild: I Used To Own [ IUTO ]	also its a good farming wep

Aug 30, 2005, 04:43 AM // 04:43	#7
D Roc Academy Page Join Date: Aug 2005 Profession: E/Mo	Weapons effect farming?

Aug 30, 2005, 04:46 AM // 04:46	#8
Divine Elemental Desert Nomad Join Date: May 2005 Location: Near Your House Guild: I Used To Own [ IUTO ]	id refer u to the campfire for this

Aug 30, 2005, 04:51 AM // 04:51	#9
D Roc Academy Page Join Date: Aug 2005 Profession: E/Mo	ohhh, lol sorry

Aug 30, 2005, 05:01 AM // 05:01	#10
White Designs Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Illinois Guild: None	There's nothing wrong with going Sword for PvE, which is what he wants since he said he wanted to tank. If you don't use Eviscerate as your elite (since you probably will use a Defensive Elite) then Sword can be just as solid, with a better spike, Galrath + Final Thrust.

Aug 30, 2005, 05:08 AM // 05:08	#11
D Roc Academy Page Join Date: Aug 2005 Profession: E/Mo	ohhh.

Aug 30, 2005, 06:21 AM // 06:21	#12
Yukito Kunisaki Forge Runner Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago, IL Profession: W/N	If you want to be a tank, you want to strike as many foes as you can to divert attention asap... [without sacrificing your elite slot...] What's coming to your rescue? [axe...]

Aug 30, 2005, 06:10 PM // 18:10	#13
Age Hall Hero Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California Canada/BC Guild: STG Administrator Profession: Mo/	There is nothing wrong with swords and besides where can you get a chaos axe from that is right the underworld.Well in the ShiverPeaks as well as the Crystal desrt you can get Firey Dragon swords and I have seen some pretty good ones there.The only place that i have seen some decent axes drop is in the desert but it is rare.I still think server artery is good skill and use no energy unlike some of them.

Aug 30, 2005, 06:27 PM // 18:27	#15
Age Hall Hero Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California Canada/BC Guild: STG Administrator Profession: Mo/	Then what would you say a sword weilding warrior is for and not just for running but fighting wise and they only have one elite.I will agree that axes aswell as hammer have good skills that don't require energy only adrenaline.There aren't that many in swords.

Aug 30, 2005, 06:58 PM // 18:58	#16
Jhyphi Academy Page Join Date: Aug 2005 Profession: R/Me	+35% damage and 16 swordsmanship for high damage spike. The basic sever, gash, galrath final thrust happens in about 4 seconds from beginning to end once built up. Each normal hit is about 35-40. Assume 500 hp person. Sever = 37 Bleeding 4 seconds = 24 Gash = 50 Deep wound = 100 Galrath = 72 Final = 111 Total = 394 3 hits prior to it to take off 100 damage, then run off chain.

Aug 30, 2005, 07:11 PM // 19:11	#17
Enix Krytan Explorer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: I am in a transitional period. Guild: GRE	If you are running, you dont really need a weapon, do you? For actually PLAYING the game, I would go with Axe - it has a good selection of skills and with cyclone axe you can put out a decent amount of dmg on groups. I <3 my Axe.

Aug 30, 2005, 09:29 PM // 21:29	#18
Grammar Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Aug 2005	Whats the highest a Warrior's weapon attribute can go before runes and other upgrades? I thought it was 12 (so 16 total with sup rune and helm), but I thought I saw someone say once that they had 17 total. Also, is the max attribute level the same for all attributes in all classes, or can some attributes go higher than others; and does it matter if an attribute is a primary or secondary (other than rune/upgrade limitations). Thanks in advance.

Aug 30, 2005, 09:37 PM // 21:37	#20
tastes noobalicious Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Oregon Guild: United Neo Maltodextrin Profession: W/Mo	Thanks Jhyphi. i am a sword user and i tried both ax and hammer. swords r definitely equal to both if not better. sever artery gash galrath and final thrust combo can finish almost anything with enough swordsmanship. neither hammers or axes to my knowledge can cause bleeding (though hammers can knock down). both axes and swords can do deep wounds. theres no reason not to use a sword