Best Swords, Swordmanship level - Guild Wars Forums

Ishamael Sedai · May 05, 2005, 08:14 PM // 20:14

Hello,

What level do you have to be in swordsmanship to use the best swords in the game? I have heard of a dragon sword. Is there a vampiric sword?

thanks

Rizzen Khalazar · May 05, 2005, 08:30 PM // 20:30

The better swords in the game will have a req of 8+. You can get lifestealing swords aswell, but the generally steal life on hit, but also make you lose 1 pip of regen.

The Fox · May 05, 2005, 10:23 PM // 22:23

i think he wanted to know what the max requirement would be for a sword. I don't know the answer but would guess either 11 or 12.

Xellos · May 05, 2005, 11:04 PM // 23:04

13 Is the max I've had on a rare sword. But I also have maxed out swords with only 9.

The Fox · May 05, 2005, 11:37 PM // 23:37

When you say you've had a maxed out sword with only lvl 9 requirement, does that mean there is some damage max and that low requirement sword reached it? I am having a hard time reasoning why a lvl 9 sword should compete with a lvl 13 requirement one. Is there some other characteristic that makes the lvl 13 one better? Thanks for the future replys

Mandy Memory · May 06, 2005, 03:56 AM // 03:56

there is a max damage on swords, 15-22 i believe...so the sword would read something like

15-22 (req. 9 swordsmanship)

ive seen an 7 that is 15-21

and the extra attributes arent affected by the levels, so the lvl 13 req. sword will probably just be more expencive (or cheaper...im only lvl 15 in the wilds and dont have a max sword yet)

Minwanabi · May 06, 2005, 03:58 AM // 03:58

For instance, I have an Ebon Butterfly Sword of Shelter, 15-22 damage, damage +11%, and armor +6, and it requires a swordsmanship skill of 9. At the same time, I've seen swords far, far worse than this require a 10, but I've yet to see one better require anything less (I'm sure it exists)

Oh, and are you sure that your sword required a skill of 13? That seems extremely improbable, as that would mean you would be required to have a rune, or headpiece in swordsmanship, and it seems like they would have the game so it capped a weapon's necessities at a maximum of 12.

Kirby · May 06, 2005, 05:05 AM // 05:05

i have a sword that is 15-22 dmg +13% damage, energy +1 on hit -1 energy regen, double ad. on hit (chance 8%) and its only req 9. i have seen 13 but the sword itself wasnt that good. i have some rare fiery dragon swords and they have like a 8-9 req. you can always respec so id suggest doin 13 sword anyway because it adds a lot to the dmg

The Fox · May 06, 2005, 01:03 PM // 13:03

If all stats are the same is a lower requirement weapon better than a higher requirement one. Provided that you have the stats necessary for the higher one. This means is there some sort of bonus for having over the necessary requirements for a weapon. (i'm not talking about an increased critical chance either)

Ishamael Sedai · May 06, 2005, 01:12 PM // 13:12

I have noticed that some weapons are worse and have a higher requirement than better weapons.

Zarconis · May 06, 2005, 01:16 PM // 13:16

Also, you can use a sword with lower stats just not to the full capability. For example, many people started off complaing about the pre-order items. They were actually better than "starter" items even with the mis matched requirements needed.

LiquidLithium · May 06, 2005, 04:05 PM // 16:05

what is a good dragon sword damage?

Mandy Memory · May 06, 2005, 04:09 PM // 16:09

15-22, just like anything else
dragon swords just do firedamage

Maker · May 07, 2005, 08:25 PM // 20:25

I'm currently lev 14 at Yaks Bend and using a rather aged (aka crappy) sword at the moment. Anyone know where I can hut down a high damage sword? I currently have a 7 in swords, so I imagine if I can find a good weapon I should have the skill to use it. Thanks all.

Cerixus · May 09, 2005, 07:31 PM // 19:31

I found a rare (gold) 15-22 brute sword that requires 11 Swordsmanship. It dropped near the falls (can't remember the name of the town. It's just after you encounter the Shining Blade.)

I'm only level 16, so I had to totally restat to fully utilize it, but it was well worth it.

May 05, 2005, 08:14 PM // 20:14	#1
Ishamael Sedai Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: May 2005	Best Swords, Swordmanship level Hello, What level do you have to be in swordsmanship to use the best swords in the game? I have heard of a dragon sword. Is there a vampiric sword? thanks

May 07, 2005, 08:25 PM // 20:25	#14
Maker Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2005	Where do you find all the good swords I'm currently lev 14 at Yaks Bend and using a rather aged (aka crappy) sword at the moment. Anyone know where I can hut down a high damage sword? I currently have a 7 in swords, so I imagine if I can find a good weapon I should have the skill to use it. Thanks all.

May 05, 2005, 08:30 PM // 20:30	#2
Rizzen Khalazar Krytan Explorer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Salt Lake City	The better swords in the game will have a req of 8+. You can get lifestealing swords aswell, but the generally steal life on hit, but also make you lose 1 pip of regen.

May 05, 2005, 10:23 PM // 22:23	#3
The Fox Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Apr 2005	i think he wanted to know what the max requirement would be for a sword. I don't know the answer but would guess either 11 or 12.

May 05, 2005, 11:04 PM // 23:04	#4
Xellos Jungle Guide Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: No Idea	13 Is the max I've had on a rare sword. But I also have maxed out swords with only 9.

May 05, 2005, 11:37 PM // 23:37	#5
The Fox Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Apr 2005	When you say you've had a maxed out sword with only lvl 9 requirement, does that mean there is some damage max and that low requirement sword reached it? I am having a hard time reasoning why a lvl 9 sword should compete with a lvl 13 requirement one. Is there some other characteristic that makes the lvl 13 one better? Thanks for the future replys

May 06, 2005, 03:56 AM // 03:56	#6
Mandy Memory Desert Nomad Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Guild: Xen of Sigils [XoO] Profession: W/	there is a max damage on swords, 15-22 i believe...so the sword would read something like 15-22 (req. 9 swordsmanship) ive seen an 7 that is 15-21 and the extra attributes arent affected by the levels, so the lvl 13 req. sword will probably just be more expencive (or cheaper...im only lvl 15 in the wilds and dont have a max sword yet)

May 06, 2005, 03:58 AM // 03:58	#7
Minwanabi Krytan Explorer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Michigan	For instance, I have an Ebon Butterfly Sword of Shelter, 15-22 damage, damage +11%, and armor +6, and it requires a swordsmanship skill of 9. At the same time, I've seen swords far, far worse than this require a 10, but I've yet to see one better require anything less (I'm sure it exists) Oh, and are you sure that your sword required a skill of 13? That seems extremely improbable, as that would mean you would be required to have a rune, or headpiece in swordsmanship, and it seems like they would have the game so it capped a weapon's necessities at a maximum of 12.

May 06, 2005, 05:05 AM // 05:05	#8
Kirby Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2005	i have a sword that is 15-22 dmg +13% damage, energy +1 on hit -1 energy regen, double ad. on hit (chance 8%) and its only req 9. i have seen 13 but the sword itself wasnt that good. i have some rare fiery dragon swords and they have like a 8-9 req. you can always respec so id suggest doin 13 sword anyway because it adds a lot to the dmg

May 06, 2005, 01:03 PM // 13:03	#9
The Fox Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Apr 2005	If all stats are the same is a lower requirement weapon better than a higher requirement one. Provided that you have the stats necessary for the higher one. This means is there some sort of bonus for having over the necessary requirements for a weapon. (i'm not talking about an increased critical chance either)

May 06, 2005, 01:12 PM // 13:12	#10
Ishamael Sedai Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: May 2005	I have noticed that some weapons are worse and have a higher requirement than better weapons.

May 06, 2005, 01:16 PM // 13:16	#11
Zarconis Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta,GA	Also, you can use a sword with lower stats just not to the full capability. For example, many people started off complaing about the pre-order items. They were actually better than "starter" items even with the mis matched requirements needed.

May 06, 2005, 04:05 PM // 16:05	#12
LiquidLithium Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005	what is a good dragon sword damage?

May 06, 2005, 04:09 PM // 16:09	#13
Mandy Memory Desert Nomad Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Guild: Xen of Sigils [XoO] Profession: W/	15-22, just like anything else dragon swords just do firedamage

May 09, 2005, 07:31 PM // 19:31	#15
Cerixus Academy Page Join Date: May 2005 Guild: The Kaotic Order Profession: W/Mo	I found a rare (gold) 15-22 brute sword that requires 11 Swordsmanship. It dropped near the falls (can't remember the name of the town. It's just after you encounter the Shining Blade.) I'm only level 16, so I had to totally restat to fully utilize it, but it was well worth it.