Best Damage type for Warriors? - Guild Wars Forums

Twizzlebutt · Jun 03, 2005, 11:53 PM // 23:53

Hello,

Is there a general concensus as to what type of damage is best to use through out most of the game? (i.e. lightning damage, fire damage, ect.)

I have an almost max damage axe for my warrior that has only recently gotten to Borlis Pass, so have plenty of game ahead of me. Before I added on any particular type of damage I was hoping to find an answer to this question.

Also what about PvP damage types? Any suggestions there? My main focus is on PvE, but I might as well ask about PvP while I'm here.

Spike · Jun 04, 2005, 02:13 AM // 02:13

Can't say about pvp but i find fire to be rather usefull esp in the shiverpeaks

Twizzlebutt · Jun 04, 2005, 03:41 AM // 03:41

But is Fire going to be just as good later in the game?

I suppose I could just overwrite the upgrade on it with a different upgrade to get different damage types later (if I read the post about upgrade items correctly) But I was hoping to find a good type of damage for the whole game (probably doesn't exsist though.

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Perishiko ReLLiK · Jun 04, 2005, 04:36 AM // 04:36

pvp physical is more usefull... pve, it really depends on who your facing...

Lord Malikai · Jun 04, 2005, 08:12 AM // 08:12

Lightning and Earth are all around good elements for a sword/axe/hammer in PvE if you do not want to be constantly switching back and forth between fire and ice.

Hell Marauder · Jun 04, 2005, 08:55 AM // 08:55

All elemental damages are good against warriors. Against rangers, it's best to use weapons without any elemental damage as their armors have +30 against elemental and another +15 against fire, lightening or cold (but no earth).

Arkayne · Jun 04, 2005, 09:07 AM // 09:07

The whole point of the game is that no one of anything (damage type/build/skill set) will work in all situations. You have to adjust your character according to what you are facing/how you plan to play.

Eclair · Jun 04, 2005, 09:27 AM // 09:27

Fire works about 90% of the time. The elemental chart in this game is really screwed up. Fire damage seems to do normal damage or 2x damage against most monsters. Switch to an ice hilt when you get to the ring of fire islands though.

Eskimo Bob · Jun 04, 2005, 09:47 AM // 09:47

Well I personaly belive that only use a elemental modifier if you are a conjuerer (W/E) because they require it. If you have a very very big bank roll, go for a 5 steal vamp, if you are tight on cash you can pick up a zealous, sundering, or furious for a couple hundred. But I don't think you will be keeping that axe for long since it is not max damage. You will definately find a max damage axe somewhere along your adventures, maybe even a purple or rare axe. But for shiverpeaks, yes I suggest fire but shiverpeaks is not a long area. Fire will still hold you good for majority of the game if you realy want to use it though.

Jun 03, 2005, 11:53 PM // 23:53	#1
Twizzlebutt Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2005	Best Damage type for Warriors? Hello, Is there a general concensus as to what type of damage is best to use through out most of the game? (i.e. lightning damage, fire damage, ect.) I have an almost max damage axe for my warrior that has only recently gotten to Borlis Pass, so have plenty of game ahead of me. Before I added on any particular type of damage I was hoping to find an answer to this question. Also what about PvP damage types? Any suggestions there? My main focus is on PvE, but I might as well ask about PvP while I'm here.

Jun 04, 2005, 08:12 AM // 08:12	#5
Lord Malikai Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Colorado Guild: Imperial Fist Guild Leader Profession: W/E	:p Lightning and Earth are all around good elements for a sword/axe/hammer in PvE if you do not want to be constantly switching back and forth between fire and ice.

Jun 04, 2005, 02:13 AM // 02:13	#2
Spike Jungle Guide Join Date: May 2005 Location: In front of my PC Guild: Kai Profession: E/Mo	Can't say about pvp but i find fire to be rather usefull esp in the shiverpeaks

Jun 04, 2005, 03:41 AM // 03:41	#3
Twizzlebutt Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2005	But is Fire going to be just as good later in the game? I suppose I could just overwrite the upgrade on it with a different upgrade to get different damage types later (if I read the post about upgrade items correctly) But I was hoping to find a good type of damage for the whole game (probably doesn't exsist though. )

Jun 04, 2005, 04:36 AM // 04:36	#4
Perishiko ReLLiK Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Feb 2005 Guild: Divine Guardians of the Soul (Soul) Profession: Mo/E	pvp physical is more usefull... pve, it really depends on who your facing...

Jun 04, 2005, 08:55 AM // 08:55	#6
Hell Marauder Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2005	All elemental damages are good against warriors. Against rangers, it's best to use weapons without any elemental damage as their armors have +30 against elemental and another +15 against fire, lightening or cold (but no earth).

Jun 04, 2005, 09:07 AM // 09:07	#7
Arkayne Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2005	The whole point of the game is that no one of anything (damage type/build/skill set) will work in all situations. You have to adjust your character according to what you are facing/how you plan to play.

Jun 04, 2005, 09:27 AM // 09:27	#8
Eclair Desert Nomad Join Date: Apr 2005	Fire works about 90% of the time. The elemental chart in this game is really screwed up. Fire damage seems to do normal damage or 2x damage against most monsters. Switch to an ice hilt when you get to the ring of fire islands though.

Jun 04, 2005, 09:47 AM // 09:47	#9
Eskimo Bob Krytan Explorer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Canada, Alberta Guild: Angelic Knights Profession: W/Mo	Well I personaly belive that only use a elemental modifier if you are a conjuerer (W/E) because they require it. If you have a very very big bank roll, go for a 5 steal vamp, if you are tight on cash you can pick up a zealous, sundering, or furious for a couple hundred. But I don't think you will be keeping that axe for long since it is not max damage. You will definately find a max damage axe somewhere along your adventures, maybe even a purple or rare axe. But for shiverpeaks, yes I suggest fire but shiverpeaks is not a long area. Fire will still hold you good for majority of the game if you realy want to use it though.