Curse

Ultimate Sacrifice · Jul 05, 2006, 11:45 AM // 11:45

Sometimes I like to run a Triple Chop Warrior.

Axe Mastery -16
Tactics - 11
Strength - 9

Triple Chop [E]
Executioners
Dismember
Distracting Blow
Watch Yourself
Healing Signet
Rebirth
{Free Slot} depends on what area your in, if your in an area where there's lots of blind bring mend ailment, lots of peircing attacks Shields Up or another damage attack like Penetrating Blow or Cyclone Axe

jesh · Jul 05, 2006, 05:29 PM // 17:29

I've been using this: w/x

Flurry
Healing Signet
Cyclone Axe
Penetrating Blow
Executioner's Strike
Dolyak Signet
Defy Pain {E}
Watch Yourself!

12+3+1 Axe
10+1 Strength
8+1 Tactics

Total AL is 80+20+16+20+20+32+5, which is 193 armor, in addition to 244+45 HP. Then you have the -2+ -2+ -3 from shield, runes, and armor... This is almost 0 damage from all sources with some decent damage axe skills. If you feel the need to put a monk skill on there, you may want to replace Dolyak Signet.. as I find the mobility with that on and a mesmer hex can be extremely annoying. I'd take Mend Ailment or Vigorous Spirit, possibly a res.

I wouldn't take Triple Chop, simply because the AoE isn't as large as Cyclone, and it's an elite. What else is cyclone there for, besides extra adrenaline/healing/energy? Meh, just my opinion. It's the same as choosing Hundred Blades over Cyclone, if you ask me.

With this build, Dolyak lasts for 17/20 seconds. You have 3 seconds with 161 armor. Use Healing Signet only when you have all your armor skills/stance active. Replacing Dolyak with Signet of Strength is another option.