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kel37211 · Apr 20, 2010, 03:36 AM // 03:36

Is hammer any good in PvE?
Simple question :P

EFGJack · Apr 20, 2010, 03:38 AM // 03:38

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Originally Posted by kel37211

Is hammer any good in PvE?
Simple question :P

Short answer: yes.

Long answer: Earth Shaker is one of the better skills in the game. with proper knowledge of the enemy AI you can keep them mobbed up and knocked down Indefinitely.

kel37211 · Apr 20, 2010, 03:41 AM // 03:41

So would you say its better than or equal to axe/sword?
Also any recommendations on a build?

EFGJack · Apr 20, 2010, 03:46 AM // 03:46

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Originally Posted by kel37211

So would you say its better than or equal to axe/sword?
Also any recommendations on a build?

Sword is the best weapon of choice for a warrior simply because of the synergy these three skills have: Whirlwind Attack, Hundred Blades & Mark of Pain.
A hammerbuild I run in PvE: http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/7038/kathsundur2.jpg - Feel free to replace frenzy with IAS of choice.
Axe is still nice in some zones because it's not as clumsy as hammer is.

kel37211 · Apr 20, 2010, 03:50 AM // 03:50

Hmmm could you list the skills you have on your hammer build?
Also with the one I use and im testing, " OQASE5JTiFYf7ghF8VGWAAxgA " I have problems generating enough rage for earth shaker is there a solution to that, I have flail as my IAS
Thanks for quick answer btw.

EFGJack · Apr 20, 2010, 03:56 AM // 03:56

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Originally Posted by kel37211

Hmmm could you list the skills you have on your hammer build?
Thanks for quick answer btw.

Frenzy
Crude Swing
Earth Shaker
Whirlwind Attack
"To The Limit!" (4 adrenaline - 8 tactics)
"For Great Justice!"
"By Ural's Hammer!"
Asuran Scan

Rage? wrong game bro. Get your necro hero to fuel you with Dark Fury, this combined with FGJ is pretty hilarious.

kel37211 · Apr 20, 2010, 04:04 AM // 04:04

Lol yea I ment adrenalinem, but any ways, I dont have a nec hero

Should I add FGJ to my build even if I dont have the nec?

EFGJack · Apr 20, 2010, 04:07 AM // 04:07

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Originally Posted by kel37211

Lol yea I ment adrenalinem, but any ways, I dont have a nec hero

Should I add FGJ to my build even if I dont have the nec?

Take a wild guess.

kel37211 · Apr 20, 2010, 04:11 AM // 04:11

Yea?

lol that was a dumb question, OQASE55S8VhFiFYf7gGWXFxg , Good?

Olle · Apr 20, 2010, 05:17 AM // 05:17

Warriors endurance, asuran Scan, sneak attack, power attack
[insert IAS here]- rest is what you think, it have made My game very Easy

kel37211 · Apr 20, 2010, 05:42 AM // 05:42

Im still trying to get asura scan, that isnt a hammer build is it?

Olle · Apr 20, 2010, 06:17 AM // 06:17

Yes it is, i use those skills+ depending on what wep i use
-skills from that attribute..
Cheap hex, that overbuffs you+ blind, constant blind....
I use discord heroes, so this is my sort of an AP caller, ish

Eragon Zarroc · Apr 20, 2010, 06:38 AM // 06:38

they did just buff some hammer skills to make it more viable in pve ;-) excellent for high dmg output, but u want ur shield if ur gonna tank ;-)

**Marty Silverblade** · Apr 20, 2010, 07:58 AM // 07:58

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Originally Posted by Eragon Zarroc

but u want ur shield if ur gonna tank ;-)

Not necessarily. They're good for reducing damage, but if you intend to be the main damage sponge (whether you're set up for actual tanking or not) you'll want perma-PS anyway. Stuff like SoA is nice as well. In any case, a frontliner needs Monk support to stay alive, so I don't think it's much of a deciding factor.

ac1inferno · Apr 20, 2010, 02:14 PM // 14:14

Everything works for PvE, but if you want to do it well, Hammer or Sword usually does it better:

Hammers are usually [[Earth Shaker]:

[build prof=w/any hammer=12+1+1 strength=12+2][earth shaker][pulverizing smash][whirlwind attack][crude swing][flail][enraging charge][optional]["Save Yourselves!"][/build]
- [["For Great Justice!" (PvE)] for a heavy adrenal boost.
- [[Lion's Comfort] can provide a self heal.
- [[Rush] as a cancel for Flail.
- [[Belly Smash] to inflict blindness on foe and all adjacent foes for 10 seconds
- [["I Am The Strongest!"] for additional damage.
- [[Grasping Earth] for a manly aoe snare.
- [["I Am Unstoppable!"] to prevent knockdown of self

Swords are usually [[Dragon Slash]:

[build prof=warri/any streng=12+1 swords=12+1+1][dragon slash][Brawling Headbutt][Optional]["Save Yourselves!"]["For Great Justice!"][flail][enraging charge][Optional][/build]
Optional 1 should be:
- [[Whirlwind Attack] for massive damage and adrenaline management.
- [[Enduring Harmony] for greater FGJ! upkeep.
- [[Steelfang Slash] has great synergy with other Knockdown skills.
- [[Body Blow]/[[Low Blow] for damage and an easy source of Deep Wound and Cracked Armor.
Optional 2 should be:
- [["Finish Him!"] for Deep Wound/Cracked Armor finishing blow.
- [[Asuran Scan] for great damage increase.
- [[Pain Inverter] to blow elementalists up.
- [[Resurrection Signet]/[[Sunspear Rebirth Signet] to revive fallen allies.
- [["You Move Like a Dwarf!"] for a snare and interrupt.

kel37211 · Apr 20, 2010, 08:36 PM // 20:36

Any other build suggestions?
Right now I have
Flail
Crude Swing
Earth Shaker
Pulverizing smash
whirlwind
enraging charge
FGJ
Save your selfs
( i plan on taking out charge and save your selfs for asura scan and 1 other)

Winterclaw · Apr 20, 2010, 10:54 PM // 22:54

Keep save yourselves IMO (one word BTW) and add asuran scan.

kel37211 · Apr 20, 2010, 10:58 PM // 22:58

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What I have now, pretty gg, Ive done 150 dmg with just renewing.
Should I replace SY with FGJ?
It helps alot but I hear SY is better

Snorph · Apr 21, 2010, 01:41 AM // 01:41

I to agree that Hundred Blades & Mark of Pain are 2 good skills on your bar for both heros and yourself, deal out high dmg and good suriveability.