Is melee or elemental dmg on weapons better?

Warchief Blong

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Sep 2005

Vana'diel

I have a question. Is melee dmg or elemental dmg better on weapons? I know it depends on type of monster you are fighting, but say if you wanted an all around weapon. Would elemental dmg be better? I have found some axes I liked but due to the elemental dmg I did not buy it. What's your 2 cent?

striderkaaru

striderkaaru

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Aug 2005

Scars Meadows [SMS], Retired Officer

W/

get a furious haft for axes.

if you want to get elemental damage, i would suggest having one of each element so you can switch out.

also, just remember that the base axe is what's important when buying. you can always replace the haft and grip with whatever you want later.

Warchief Blong

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Sep 2005

Vana'diel

I forgot to mention that I prefer weapons without any elemental damage. I don't know I just wanted to know if elemental dmg was suppose to be better or worse. I'm sorry but you will have to explain a furious axe haft to me. I'm not into that sort of things. I know it's an upgrade, what exactly does the item do?

derrtyboy69

derrtyboy69

Grotto Attendant

Join Date: Jun 2005

The Clouds

Scars Meadows [SMS]

Mo/Me

for PvP elemental is good to ignore the extra phys armor enemies bring, for pve bring a furious that adds 1 hit of adrenaline 10% of the time

Warchief Blong

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Sep 2005

Vana'diel

What I'm looking for is...e.g.
Is an Axe with slashing dmg better than an elemental dmg axe?

derrtyboy69

derrtyboy69

Grotto Attendant

Join Date: Jun 2005

The Clouds

Scars Meadows [SMS]

Mo/Me

yes and no. its situational. slashing is stronger against eles and rangers, ele is stronger against mesmer, monk, warriors. for PvE slashing is best because its the same against all enemy types, where certain elements are stronger and weaker