Axe or Sword ???? - Guild Wars Forums

Elessar18 · Jun 28, 2005, 08:27 PM // 20:27

Hi guys,

i was wondering, i now using an axe but i was wondering wich you guys think is better, an axe or an sword and plz tell me the reason. Cause i am thinking of switching to a sword.

thx alot

mr_boo · Jun 28, 2005, 08:34 PM // 20:34

Personally, I love Axes cause of Disrupting Chop...nothing feels better then interrupting someone's rez or stopping a Monk's Healing Breeze. I also, really enjoy using Penetrating Blow and it's 20% Armor Penetration...I guess it's just the Ranger side of me...Plus, I haven't got this skill yet, but I heard that Cleave is quite effective and efficient due to it's low adrenal cost and solid damage bonus.

The Destroyer · Jun 28, 2005, 08:40 PM // 20:40

I have tried both and I just preferr the sword skills they rely less on adrenaline granted I have limited energy as a WA/RA but apply poison on my sword and sever artery you are looking at <7 life degen

Elessar18 · Jun 28, 2005, 09:00 PM // 21:00

thx guys,

hope i get some more experience sharing

still not sure what to do

catharsis · Jun 28, 2005, 09:14 PM // 21:14

I much prefer axe. It's better in pretty much every respect - better damage, a deep wound without a bleeding prerequisite, better aoe (cyclone axe), and Disrupting Chop, which is easily one of the better interrupts in the game, and the best one available for warriors. Adrenaline costs are only slightly higher than sword, and easy access to Cyclone Axe means you can build your adrenaline quite quickly if you're mobbed.

edit: better damage with respect to skills, not the actual weapon's damage range.

mr_boo · Jun 28, 2005, 09:20 PM // 21:20

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Originally Posted by The Destroyer

I have tried both and I just preferr the sword skills they rely less on adrenaline granted I have limited energy as a WA/RA but apply poison on my sword and sever artery you are looking at <7 life degen

Just to give a bit of a counter outlook, IF you're in a mob, and you have applied poison already, Cyclone Ax allows you to poison the whole mob with just one swing.

The Destroyer · Jun 28, 2005, 09:25 PM // 21:25

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Originally Posted by mr_boo

Just to give a bit of a counter outlook, IF you're in a mob, and you have applied poison already, Cyclone Ax allows you to poison the whole mob with just one swing.

I have considered that but as of yet have not found a way to BLEED an opponent with and axe. With the sword you can apply poison sever artery and then switch targets while enemy 1 is slowly fading to black. No need to focus on the same guy while he is poisoned and bleeding out. The only drawback is not all enemies have flesh hence poiosn and bleeding not the best strategy at that point switch out some skills for the area you are in.

mr_boo · Jun 28, 2005, 09:34 PM // 21:34

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Originally Posted by The Destroyer

I have considered that but as of yet have not found a way to BLEED an opponent with and axe. With the sword you can apply poison sever artery and then switch targets while enemy 1 is slowly fading to black. No need to focus on the same guy while he is poisoned and bleeding out. The only drawback is not all enemies have flesh hence poiosn and bleeding not the best strategy at that point switch out some skills for the area you are in.

Yah, there is no way to bleed an enemy with an ax, and a bleed + poison combo does nicely for a good degen if that's what your aiming for...I just wanted to give Elessar multiple outlooks on things.

The Destroyer · Jun 28, 2005, 09:41 PM // 21:41

I know Mr Boo just dont want the issue to be blotted out by axe fanatics. I myself switch between axe and sword depending on the area I am helping a guildie in. Overall I have had the most use of a sword in early areas and less so in later. I even use my hammer in the ring of fire as the sword and axe just dont help me much against those nasties and my only real job as a warrior is to keep the baddies layin on the ground as much as possible while the ele's kill.

mr_boo · Jun 28, 2005, 09:50 PM // 21:50

No worries Destroyer, I feel the same way... your points were nicely put, and well understood.

Shadowdaemon · Jun 28, 2005, 09:51 PM // 21:51

i would say axe is probably better, since there dont seem to actually be ANY sword skills(hundred blades is no attribute) if i am wrong feel free to flame/correct me

EDIT: stop the flaming for a sec, i meant ELITE skills, sorry for the mistake

The Destroyer · Jun 28, 2005, 09:53 PM // 21:53

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Originally Posted by Shadowdaemon

i would say axe is probably better, since there dont seem to actually be ANY sword skills(hundred blades is no attribute) if i am wrong feel free to flame/correct me

And the flaming commences<<<>>>> The whole point with the sword is the ability to bleed an enemy.

Jun 28, 2005, 08:27 PM // 20:27	#1
Elessar18 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2005	Axe or Sword ???? Hi guys, i was wondering, i now using an axe but i was wondering wich you guys think is better, an axe or an sword and plz tell me the reason. Cause i am thinking of switching to a sword. thx alot

Jun 28, 2005, 08:34 PM // 20:34	#2
mr_boo Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: May 2005 Location: San Diego, CA US Guild: SoF Profession: Mo/	Personally, I love Axes cause of Disrupting Chop...nothing feels better then interrupting someone's rez or stopping a Monk's Healing Breeze. I also, really enjoy using Penetrating Blow and it's 20% Armor Penetration...I guess it's just the Ranger side of me...Plus, I haven't got this skill yet, but I heard that Cleave is quite effective and efficient due to it's low adrenal cost and solid damage bonus.

Jun 28, 2005, 08:40 PM // 20:40	#3
The Destroyer Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jun 2005	I have tried both and I just preferr the sword skills they rely less on adrenaline granted I have limited energy as a WA/RA but apply poison on my sword and sever artery you are looking at <7 life degen

Jun 28, 2005, 09:00 PM // 21:00	#4
Elessar18 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2005	thx guys, hope i get some more experience sharing still not sure what to do

Jun 28, 2005, 09:14 PM // 21:14	#5
catharsis Academy Page Join Date: May 2005	I much prefer axe. It's better in pretty much every respect - better damage, a deep wound without a bleeding prerequisite, better aoe (cyclone axe), and Disrupting Chop, which is easily one of the better interrupts in the game, and the best one available for warriors. Adrenaline costs are only slightly higher than sword, and easy access to Cyclone Axe means you can build your adrenaline quite quickly if you're mobbed. edit: better damage with respect to skills, not the actual weapon's damage range.

Jun 28, 2005, 09:41 PM // 21:41	#9
The Destroyer Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jun 2005	I know Mr Boo just dont want the issue to be blotted out by axe fanatics. I myself switch between axe and sword depending on the area I am helping a guildie in. Overall I have had the most use of a sword in early areas and less so in later. I even use my hammer in the ring of fire as the sword and axe just dont help me much against those nasties and my only real job as a warrior is to keep the baddies layin on the ground as much as possible while the ele's kill.

Jun 28, 2005, 09:50 PM // 21:50	#10
mr_boo Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: May 2005 Location: San Diego, CA US Guild: SoF Profession: Mo/	No worries Destroyer, I feel the same way... your points were nicely put, and well understood.

Jun 28, 2005, 09:51 PM // 21:51	#11
Shadowdaemon Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Anderson IN USA Guild: Ecks Di [xD] Profession: W/N	i would say axe is probably better, since there dont seem to actually be ANY sword skills(hundred blades is no attribute) if i am wrong feel free to flame/correct me EDIT: stop the flaming for a sec, i meant ELITE skills, sorry for the mistake