I currently only have prophecies but will be gettin the others eventually and i was just wandering (cant decide) which of the sword or axe will i benefit most from in overall gameplay, PVP, PVE etc...
Which one has the better skills overall in all of the expansions and why.
Thanks.
Sword Or Axe...?
Pure Trex
Savio
Better skills overall? Neither. [wiki]Dragon Slash[/wiki] is pretty staple for PvE though.
Exhonour
i go with sword, i dunno lol ur choice
i like sum of the sword skills more
if u got factions go with sword, if u got proph only then go with axes
i like sum of the sword skills more
if u got factions go with sword, if u got proph only then go with axes
iridescentfyre
If you had more than Prophecies, the straight answer would be Sword. A Dragon Slash build just pwns too much to bother with anything else. However Sword skills are pretty bad in Prophecies, I would recommend Axe for PvE, and either Axe or Hammer for PvP.
Even those of us who have all campaigns still use Axe in PvP, Eviscerate-based spike builds are a staple.
The advantage of an Axe in PvP is a fast spike of damage that includes a deep wound at the very beginning of the spike, and unlike [skill=text]Final Thrust[/skill], can happen before an enemy Monk turns their attention to your target. Swords are okay for pressure in PvP if you have access to the proper skills.
Even those of us who have all campaigns still use Axe in PvP, Eviscerate-based spike builds are a staple.
The advantage of an Axe in PvP is a fast spike of damage that includes a deep wound at the very beginning of the spike, and unlike [skill=text]Final Thrust[/skill], can happen before an enemy Monk turns their attention to your target. Swords are okay for pressure in PvP if you have access to the proper skills.
Pure Trex
But surely with the likes of hundred blades and sun and moon slash, these are extremely good skills for killing enemys fast.
iridescentfyre
Hundred Blades is a horrible elite and if anything, the reason not to use a Sword in Prophecies.
Sun & Moon Slash is from Factions. If you have Factions run Dragon Slash, there's nothing else even remotely comparable for "killing enemies fast."
Sun & Moon Slash is from Factions. If you have Factions run Dragon Slash, there's nothing else even remotely comparable for "killing enemies fast."
Crimson Flame
Agreed. Dragon Slash+FGJ+Enduring Harmony=win. Typical melee counters apply, but for the most part, you'll roll. I like a Furious sword for this - in fact, I'm running the build on my Warrior.
I tried Hundred Blades+Splinter Weapon, and it's not bad, but it's barely useful in 95% of PvE.
I tried Hundred Blades+Splinter Weapon, and it's not bad, but it's barely useful in 95% of PvE.
Stormlord Alex
Short answer...
Sword for PvE - Dragon Slash + Save Yourselves! >>>>> PvE
Axe for PvP - Eviscerate + Executioner's strike >>>>> People's faces
Sword for PvE - Dragon Slash + Save Yourselves! >>>>> PvE
Axe for PvP - Eviscerate + Executioner's strike >>>>> People's faces
Pure Trex
Ok but what bout for overall PVP and PVE, Cuz i dont have the patience to swap for each time i wanna do either of the two lol in your opinions which would you go for....
Shadowfox1125
Overall, for PvP, Axe is king. [card]Eviscerate[/card][card]Executioner's Strike[/card]
For PvE, Sword is king. [card]Dragon Slash[/card]
Make your choice. Or do both. That's what I do.
If you only have Prophecies so far, go Axe. Dslash is a Factions skill.
For PvE, Sword is king. [card]Dragon Slash[/card]
Make your choice. Or do both. That's what I do.
If you only have Prophecies so far, go Axe. Dslash is a Factions skill.
isamu kurosawa
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Ok but what bout for overall PVP and PVE, Cuz i dont have the patience to swap for each time i wanna do either of the two lol in your opinions which would you go for....
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Also hammer is still useful.
Pure Trex
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Once you have your headpiece and a weapon of each type its not hard to switch, just save your axe and sword builds as templates.
Also hammer is still useful. |
The Bard
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How do we save as templates?
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as for your choice between axe or sword it really doesn't matter that much, choose whatever you think looks best/suits your play style/character ^^ they both have their pro's con's
Pure Trex
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press 'K' to open the skill/attribute window, up to the left you should see a little blue button which looks kind of like a floppy disk, push it and a menu will drop down with alternatives to save or load templates ^^ more info here http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Template
as for your choice between axe or sword it really doesn't matter that much, choose whatever you think looks best/suits your play style/character ^^ they both have their pro's con's |
Dante the Warlord
I feel axes would be great for overall play, since you can solo using one, so you can solo. On the plus side they are cheap and really great to use. But on the bad side, most of them look cruddy, except maybe the choas axe.
Swords are EXTREMELY expensive, but get the best skins and most updated skins. Although i have used one for a while, i wished someone told me how much cheaper axes were two years back. But the skills are fun to use in PvE and PvP. Crippling slash is fun to use in PvP since those guys can't escape after you get them low enough in HP. Dragon Slash is awesome in PvE when you can pwn enemies.
Swords are EXTREMELY expensive, but get the best skins and most updated skins. Although i have used one for a while, i wished someone told me how much cheaper axes were two years back. But the skills are fun to use in PvE and PvP. Crippling slash is fun to use in PvP since those guys can't escape after you get them low enough in HP. Dragon Slash is awesome in PvE when you can pwn enemies.
sky99
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I feel axes would be great for overall play, since you can solo using one, so you can solo. On the plus side they are cheap and really great to use. But on the bad side, most of them look cruddy, except maybe the choas axe.
Swords are EXTREMELY expensive, but get the best skins and most updated skins. Although i have used one for a while, i wished someone told me how much cheaper axes were two years back. But the skills are fun to use in PvE and PvP. Crippling slash is fun to use in PvP since those guys can't escape after you get them low enough in HP. Dragon Slash is awesome in PvE when you can pwn enemies. |
Syrinx_dm
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Hundred Blades is a horrible elite and if anything, the reason not to use a Sword in Prophecies.
Sun & Moon Slash is from Factions. If you have Factions run Dragon Slash, there's nothing else even remotely comparable for "killing enemies fast." |
silv3rr
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QFT, I prefer swords.But they are extremly expensive. Prepare to dish out 70k for a sword while you pay 2k for a hammer with the same stats. It's all about the skin
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HawkofStorms
Yeah, don't buy this "expensive" crud. You can use clean weapons with no mods in PvE that will cost you ~150 gold.
Hundred Blades is weak because it provides no bonus damage, only works when enemies are bundled up, and is generally outclassed by other elites like Dragon Slash (which builds adrenaline up AND has +damage).
Anyway, there is no "best." People saying Axe is better for PvP, etc are all expressing personal opinions. There is no "best." I prefer axe in both PvP and PvE (like the DPS, and I think bleeding is a weak condition). Some people prefer swords. Its all preference. My suggestion is to try both.
Hundred Blades is weak because it provides no bonus damage, only works when enemies are bundled up, and is generally outclassed by other elites like Dragon Slash (which builds adrenaline up AND has +damage).
Anyway, there is no "best." People saying Axe is better for PvP, etc are all expressing personal opinions. There is no "best." I prefer axe in both PvP and PvE (like the DPS, and I think bleeding is a weak condition). Some people prefer swords. Its all preference. My suggestion is to try both.
Saphrium
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NOOB question - Why is Hundred Blades considered to be a weak elite? It would seem to me to be a great way to gain adrenaline.
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1. It does not do +damage, unlike [skill]Cyclone Axe[/skill] or [skill]triple chop[/skill].
2. It does not bypass block, unlike [skill]sun and moon slash[/skill].
3. It has hell of a recharge time for a melee elite skill.
4. It takes up an elite slot.
5. The only use you can see is probably fast activation(5e, you can use it right away without adrenaline), but then again, [skill]enraging charge[/skill] does it better.
Crom The Pale
Hundred Blades deffinatly needs a buff to be worth using.
I did run it with splinter up untill I got the pve Whirlwind Attack.
I did run it with splinter up untill I got the pve Whirlwind Attack.
iridescentfyre
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NOOB question - Why is Hundred Blades considered to be a weak elite? It would seem to me to be a great way to gain adrenaline.
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[skill]Dragon Slash[/skill][skill]Flail[/skill][skill]"For Great Justice!"[/skill] <-- Ultimately, this is why Hundred Blades sucks.
arsie
The change to Conjure X removed the fun out of the screen to screen numbers of 100 blades.
Haha.
Haha.
Hit and Run
axe will give more damage, will attack slower thoe, sword attacks faster, and has a close damage range.
Medic
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Originally Posted by Hit and Run
axe will give more damage, will attack slower thoe, sword attacks faster, and has a close damage range.
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http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Sword
http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Axe
Onarik Amrak
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axe will give more damage, will attack slower thoe, sword attacks faster, and has a close damage range.
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Longasc
Since "For Great Justice" got buffed so that Dragon Slash now recharges itself, I would go with Swords. Also offers Riposte + Deadly Riposte. Whirlwind attack gives Swords the missed AoE attack that does not eat the elite slot.
Axes still have Dismember for an easy to apply Deep Wound, Triple Chop and Cyclone Axe are pretty good, too.
I preferred Axe for a long time, but see above, nowadays it is swords.
Axes still have Dismember for an easy to apply Deep Wound, Triple Chop and Cyclone Axe are pretty good, too.
I preferred Axe for a long time, but see above, nowadays it is swords.
Pyro maniac
PvE = swords
PvP = axes
of course, triple chop is a good axe PvE skill. They're also more capable of casuing deep wound, since some creatures in PvE dont bleed, so Sever + Gash doesnt work. However some PvE skills can be used as well for a DW.
In PvP the only usuable sword skill would be cripslash
PvP = axes
of course, triple chop is a good axe PvE skill. They're also more capable of casuing deep wound, since some creatures in PvE dont bleed, so Sever + Gash doesnt work. However some PvE skills can be used as well for a DW.
In PvP the only usuable sword skill would be cripslash
Hyper Cutter
Axe is better in PVE because there are too damn many nonfleshy creatures there for swords to be useful (especially in Prophecies)...
Dante the Warlord
Both can be used for PvP and PvE, and they all provide about the same damage, its just how you get that damage that matters. Although i think a lot of people are more prepared for swords. Axes aren't as much used as swords and hammers are the least used war weapon, but its a real surprise to a lot of players when you do play with it.
Overall my personal experience axes are great for new players since they are cheap and can be used to farm for money and greens. When you get enough, get a nice skinned sword.
Overall my personal experience axes are great for new players since they are cheap and can be used to farm for money and greens. When you get enough, get a nice skinned sword.
The Real Roy Keane
This thread is full of horrible misinformation, please make it stop.
Stormlord Alex
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This thread is full of horrible misinformation, please make it stop.
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Now, I'm gonna quote myself for emphasis.
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Short answer...
Sword for PvE - Dragon Slash + Save Yourselves! >>>>> PvE Axe for PvP - Eviscerate + Executioner's strike >>>>> People's faces |
Earth
I agree with both of them above me. Look at Alex his post for just about the simplest and best answer. Closed.