ToF with sword?

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.Unanimous.
Academy Page
#1
okay. So since the ToF build came out (i keep an eye out for updates) I made a Para/wa and began lvling. I've got to lvl 20 to suddenly realise i didn't just want a char that plays well, i want it to look good too, (fine, i'm wierd) none the less is their a way ToF could use a sword? (whether it was less effective or not) and still have a decent effectivness?
clawofcrimson
clawofcrimson
Desert Nomad
#2
yes....

[card]hundred blades[/card][card]sun and moon slash[/card]
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.Unanimous.
Academy Page
#3
so i switch the axe attacks with these? kl.. btw i'm major noob, (you probably noticed.)
Darkpower Alchemist
Darkpower Alchemist
Jungle Guide
#4
The major difference with the use of an axe in comparison with a sword is the potential amount of foes that can be hit with Cyclone axe compared to any sword attack. Hundred blades and Triple Chop are close, though I believe the axe build is best for multiple opponents.
Haggard
Haggard
Desert Nomad
#5
Hundred Blades is much more hassle to line foes up for multiple hits, but it will give you more on-hit bonuses like zealous, vamp and such.
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.Unanimous.
Academy Page
#6
and them sword skills, (hundred blades in perticular) are only available at the end of all three campaigns (or at least a good way in) and i really just started paragon.
Neverending Silence
Neverending Silence
Lion's Arch Merchant
#7
I use a sword with the ToF build as well Unanimous, i cant stand my para not looking good without a sword in his hand. anyways just take out Triple Chop and cyclone for Hundred BLades and Leviathens Sweep, then take swordmanship down to 9 since u wont get extra dmg by upping it. does the same effect, i still hit adjacently, the only real diff is the dmg diff. I deal about 20 less dmg now when it cone to the elite skill, cyclone and leviathen still do about the same. yea its a pain to go cap the Hundred Blades elite but i figured what the heck, i want rank 3 survivor so ill be heading to lutgardis anyways, might as well make a quick stop in sunjiang to grab it.

O and why sun and moon slash? thats 8 adren to use and it doesnt add dmg nor does it hit multiple targets, simply atks twice, plus it takes longer to get Go for the eyes up as much.