Curse

tonyh · Aug 03, 2007, 11:04 PM // 23:04

I have no doubt whatsoever that for PvP, eviscerate is the best axe skill by far and no other axe mastery elite could possibly even dream of surpassing eviscerate.

In PvE however, I am extremely doubtful. (I am assuming you all know what this legendary skill does.) Whenever I go on a mission or something, there is a target, the group kills the target and moves to a new target. As a warrior, if I wait for adrenaline to build up, I can use eviscerate not very frequently at all. When I do use it, it is usually on a target with 50%- health that would have died in the next 3 seconds anyways.

Keeping this in mind, wouldnt more spammable skills like Cleave or w/e (I'm not saying its better) be better than Eviscerate?

In a sentence, my thread is asking this: Why is Eviscerate the elite skill of choice in general PvE?

lacasner · Aug 03, 2007, 11:16 PM // 23:16

Answer: It doesn't matter, cause it's PvE. You still kill the monster even if you use cleave or eviscerate.

TGgold · Aug 03, 2007, 11:18 PM // 23:18

I'm not sure how many people agree, but...

Triple Chop> Eviscerate in most PvE.

Dr Strangelove · Aug 03, 2007, 11:36 PM // 23:36

Eviscerate is cleave + dismember in one tasty skill slot, which means that A) your spike is faster, and B) You have more of your bar free for other stuff.

Cleave is nice because you can spike more often, although not quite as dangerous. Personally, I think triple chop > both in PvE, but different strokes for different folks.

Mouse at Large · Aug 03, 2007, 11:43 PM // 23:43

Personally, I'm not a great fan of Triple Chop - it's the adjacent mechanic that I don't like. If it was nearby, then I'd possibly run it it in PvE.

For now (if required) I'll use Cyclone Axe and Cleave

Ensign · Aug 03, 2007, 11:47 PM // 23:47

You aren't using Dragon Slash because...

Div · Aug 04, 2007, 12:12 AM // 00:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ensign

You aren't using Dragon Slash because...

cripslash stops HM monks from kiting away and I'm too cheap to buy hamstring from the skill trainer.

But yeah, sword is the way to go in PvE for the most effectiveness. If you want to talk usefulness, then go sword. If you want to just play for the enjoyment and because you like axes, then use whatever skill.

blue.rellik · Aug 04, 2007, 02:46 AM // 02:46

Eviscerate is godly in HM if you're fighting more than one monk. DPS doesn't kill them

Dr Strangelove · Aug 04, 2007, 02:54 AM // 02:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by blue.rellik

Eviscerate is godly in HM if you're fighting more than one monk. DPS doesn't kill them

No, margrid the mandatory broadhead arrow ranger kills them.

blue.rellik · Aug 04, 2007, 04:56 AM // 04:56

True enough but I just love going Eviscerate -> Executioner's -> Agonizing too much

Ensign · Aug 04, 2007, 06:53 AM // 06:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by holymasamune

cripslash

Good answer.

yesitsrob · Aug 04, 2007, 07:25 AM // 07:25

Monk ganking isn't really necesarry for killing things in HM at all. The AI is still largely beaten by... walls. The monks bars are still largely horrible despite them having bigger numbers, and with some assistance from Splinter Weapons or what not your warriors should really have no issues in out damaging what the monks can heal... with ease really.

And your warriors should all use flail. Yes.

Stormlord Alex · Aug 04, 2007, 10:46 AM // 10:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ensign

You aren't using Dragon Slash because...

You're bored and PvE is easy?
For the most part though... Swords = w1n, yeah. ^_^

Tomazz13 · Aug 04, 2007, 09:37 PM // 21:37

Personally I use Triple Chop or Cleave over Eviscerate i

Yanman.be · Aug 04, 2007, 09:45 PM // 21:45

Headbutt!Hell yeah!

farmpig · Aug 05, 2007, 05:57 PM // 17:57

I have been using eviscerate for the past 5 mths in general pve

Coloneh · Aug 05, 2007, 08:03 PM // 20:03

I thought everyone knew Triple chop was best for PvE?

Guillaume De Sonoma · Aug 05, 2007, 08:16 PM // 20:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coloneh

I thought everyone knew Triple chop was best for PvE?

Maybe if your some warrior solo farmer or have a liking for axes.

iridescentfyre · Aug 05, 2007, 08:18 PM // 20:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mouse at Large

Personally, I'm not a great fan of Triple Chop - it's the adjacent mechanic that I don't like. If it was nearby, then I'd possibly run it it in PvE.

Nearby? Your warrior must have a hell of a long reach. Cyclone is adjacent too, btw...

MBP · Aug 06, 2007, 02:19 AM // 02:19

I generally use eviscerate for many of the same reasons already stated...deep wound and high spike being the main reason. Yes cleave is a lot more spammable but I'm able to spam evis just as fast with enraging charge/flail combo.

Another axe build I'm using more and more is W/D with Decapitate for elite and Zealous renewal with flail to recover from losing all my energy. I'll also run vital boon, counterattack, cyclone axe, and signet of pious light and it works quite well. I personally think Decapitate is one of the better ax elites and definately a great finisher. And a whole lot more fun than doing your run of the mill cleave warr.