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Biofobico · May 25, 2009, 03:24 PM // 15:24

Sounds a bit "more of the same" question but a valid one to me.
All I see is builds with 1 or 2 years old (even more) and that is a pretty drawback if I want to switch to a axe warrior.

What pve axe build do you run?

Picuso · May 25, 2009, 03:53 PM // 15:53

WE Axe :P

12chars

P.S: I'm talking about PvE. Shock Axe for PvP

Chthon · May 25, 2009, 04:09 PM // 16:09

Axe is weak in PvE.

Hammer has earthshaker for AoE KD, which is exponentially more valuable in PvE (lots more simultaneous foes to KD).

Sword has Dragon Slash for rapid adrenaline gain, which is priceless in PvE (SY! and BH can use the adrenaline); and Hundred Blades for some broken intra-team combos with a necro (HB+WW paired with AP+MoP can go over 1000 DPS).

Axe, comparatively, gets weaker in PvE. Deep Wound is less valuable in PvE since (a) DW is limited to 100hp, while 20% of the monster's max hp is usually much more than that, (b) monster healing is rarely a large problem in PvE, so the 20% reduced healing is not as valuable, and (c) spiking is rarely necessary in PvE (again because of the generally poor healing on the monster side). Multi-foe attacks, the other hallmark of the axe line do become much stronger in PvE, but, unfortunately for the axe line, Whirlwind Attack is unlinked and better.

beagle warrior · May 25, 2009, 04:28 PM // 16:28

i usually run a earthshaker in pve, but when i do use an axe i use the triple chop build.

http://pvx.wikia.com/wiki/Build:W/an...e_Chop_Warrior

except i use dchop instead of dismember and i usually go rit secondary for death pact signet

Lux Aeterna · May 25, 2009, 05:32 PM // 17:32

Triple chop is fun, but weak if enemies aren't balled.
Eviscerate is fun, but weak if enemies are balled.

Earthshaker and dragon slash+SY are both more useful to a party.

ac1inferno · May 25, 2009, 05:42 PM // 17:42

Endurance Axe because it's my hero and that's what they use best.

[build prof=w/any axe=12+1+1 stre=12+1][warrior's endurance][flail][dismember][power attack][cyclone axe][Distracting Blow][Enraging Charge][Resurrection Signet][/build]

Arkantos · May 26, 2009, 01:08 AM // 01:08

Endurance axe. I don't like any axe elites for PvE.

Axel Zinfandel · May 26, 2009, 02:37 AM // 02:37

Pretty much Endurance axe.

Neo Atomisk · May 26, 2009, 02:44 AM // 02:44

When I did skill hunter I ran Triple Chop, amazing when used with Splinter weapon.
Axes are really a pvp weapon.

**Marty Silverblade** · May 26, 2009, 07:34 AM // 07:34

When I get back to GW, I'm going to see what the deal is over WE axe. I've played with WE scythe which is really good but never played around with it with an axe.

Biofobico · May 26, 2009, 08:41 AM // 08:41

Thanks for all your opinions guys.
I'll try the Endurance axe and the Earthshaker hammer and give my Godmode a well deserved rest

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Hugh Manatee · May 26, 2009, 11:50 AM // 11:50

[Whirling Axe][furious axe] I like it in Kourna VS their bowmen and anywhere where blocking or problematic stances are prolific, like VS mursaat/jades(phys resist and whirling), or stuff that uses tactics stances. I usually run with /p heroes that have inspirational speech so it's not a problem to charge, and furious axe+FGJ ensures I can always charge it and other adrenaline stuff, or do a good hit after dismember.

Beomagi · May 26, 2009, 03:49 PM // 15:49

Endurance axe with strengh of honor.
13/15 str (10 second boa breakpoint) (sup rune leave me with 585 life) - OR minor rune for 9 sec breakpoint.
10/11 axe (i don't always run a rune, cause I'm too busy swapping builds).
10 smiting.

burst of agression, Warrior's endurance, power, protector's, dismember, YMLAD, Lowblow, Strength of honor.

Protector's is usually weak, but with strength of honor, it's a fair hit - and since it's the same recharge as power attack, It's like getting 2 hits really.

Spiking isn't as useful, but it's still there. ymlad + lowblow nets you 2 hits pretty damn quick. Because there's no aftercast, power attack comes in a half second later, followed by protector's. Helps to take down the mob mauling the back line monk fast.

NB : there is no best.