Although this topic may be a matter of sheer opinion I would like to hear anyones feedback on this as I am having trouble deciding myself. What Warrior weapon is the best to use (Hammer, Sword, Axe, Battlepick,) The hammer may do the most damage indiviually but the other weapons being that they are one handed allow for extra armor. Please place arguments here with reasons from damage combos to skill combo to pure look if you like.
I did a quick search under this topic and did not find quite what i was looking for so if this is a repeat post I apologize
Best Warrior Weapon (your opinion)
Spaz
Jetdoc
There are a ton of threads on this (search for Sword versus Axe) and 100 debates will come up.
I'm an axe guy and will always be an axe guy. I love the sheer damage spikes that their elite skills dish out.
Sword guys love the conditions they inflict, the ripostes and final thrust.
Hammer is obviously the knockdown king, but has to deal with the lack of a shield.
It's really your preference. I think most people like to use sword (especially in PvE) because they look better and because of the unique nature of their skills.
I'm an axe guy and will always be an axe guy. I love the sheer damage spikes that their elite skills dish out.
Sword guys love the conditions they inflict, the ripostes and final thrust.
Hammer is obviously the knockdown king, but has to deal with the lack of a shield.
It's really your preference. I think most people like to use sword (especially in PvE) because they look better and because of the unique nature of their skills.
ScuZZ
You asked for the best.. I've had this since a week after the game came out
and haven't thought twice.. ScuZZ Shazam is the name and pounding is the
game!!
and haven't thought twice.. ScuZZ Shazam is the name and pounding is the
game!!
derrtyboy69
Racthoh
Whatever suits your build is the best weapon. 
DeanBB
I prefer sword and axe over hammer due to the shield/artifact, attack speed and just my preference and playing style. I will change between the two as desired or as my build needs it - ie, warrior/necromancer with bleed + virulence uses sword.
I like the look of the longsword, the long, slender, silver version.
I like the look of the longsword, the long, slender, silver version.
Pr1nc355SaRa
i always think those pretty glowing ones look good... or the cool crystal ones... but that's just me. meh.
derrtyboy69
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Originally Posted by DeanBB
I prefer sword and axe over hammer due to the shield/artifact, attack speed and just my preference and playing style. I will change between the two as desired or as my build needs it - ie, warrior/necromancer with bleed + virulence uses sword.
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rugal nuker
I think that you should not choose a hammer as the shield is important as a warrior,choose between the axe and the sword. As a tank,your primary goal is to take damage,secondary goal is deal damage,it is important to make all agrros on u so that the casters behind can do whatever tricks they want,and if u have a shield,u can withstand more damages.
derrtyboy69
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Originally Posted by rugal nuker
I think that you should not choose a hammer as the shield is important as a warrior,choose between the axe and the sword. As a tank,your primary goal is to take damage,secondary goal is deal damage,it is important to make all agrros on u so that the casters behind can do whatever tricks they want,and if u have a shield,u can withstand more damages.
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Fye Duron
Sword if you are a pure tank....
Axe if you want to kill things good...
Hammer if you want to take out casters...
Axe if you want to kill things good...
Hammer if you want to take out casters...
Toad Healer
Fye i think you are corect in every way.
i like to use an axe because of the look of them and thats what i have always used
i like to use an axe because of the look of them and thats what i have always used
glenn_rolfe
I prefer a morningstar or a flail - maybe chapter 2 will grant me my wish
or nunchucks, shield in one hand, chucks in the other. Maybe they'll have chaos chucks
or nunchucks, shield in one hand, chucks in the other. Maybe they'll have chaos chucks
rugal nuker
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Originally Posted by derrtyboy69
In Pve, i agree 100%. In PvP, i dont agree at all. in PvP my number one job is damage, my opponents go for the monk, and leave me alone to woop some ass.
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ScuZZ
Still think my hammer is pretty darn awesome..
Coolest looking hammer I've seen too.
Coolest looking hammer I've seen too.
Batou of Nine
Most uselessly debated topic EVARRRR.
MAny many many threads already discuss this. to the OP:: only 3 warrior weapons, Axe, Sword, and hammer...Battlepick is an axe.
Lol, ok enough trolling, ill show my general views::
Axe = best overall Dps or spiking
Sword = best overall condition spammer
Hammer = best overall warrior interruption weapon/skills
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All still boils down to preference:: i enjoy axes the most.
my 2.
MAny many many threads already discuss this. to the OP:: only 3 warrior weapons, Axe, Sword, and hammer...Battlepick is an axe.
Lol, ok enough trolling, ill show my general views::
Axe = best overall Dps or spiking
Sword = best overall condition spammer
Hammer = best overall warrior interruption weapon/skills
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All still boils down to preference:: i enjoy axes the most.
my 2.
DeanBB
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Yukito Kunisaki
Zealous Chaos Axe of Fortitude
+15% dmg in stance
+30 hp
If I had that, I'd be perfectly fine with my warrior.
Zealous Foehammer of Fortitude
+15% dmg in Stance
+30 hp
Yep, I love this weapon too. It's in my inventory ^_^
+15% dmg in stance
+30 hp
If I had that, I'd be perfectly fine with my warrior.
Zealous Foehammer of Fortitude
+15% dmg in Stance
+30 hp
Yep, I love this weapon too. It's in my inventory ^_^
Slade xTekno
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Would you care to enlighten me on what would be better than Sever Artery which is only 4 adrenaline to get them bleeding, for inflicting Virulence? I'm not seeing anything other than Dismember, which is 7 adrenaline for a deep wound. I like bleeding for the -11 health degen (yes I know capped at 10).
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The difference between Axe and Sword DPS at 12 Mastery is very small. The difference between Axe and Sword DPS as 16 Mastery is about 2 in favor of Axes.
I personally prefer Swords, but Cyclone Axe rox so hard without being Elite and Axes get higher crits in PvP.
Sharpe_116
SIGH, i remember when i used a wand with my warrior for tanker smiter... but those days are gone 
. Any way, i prefer the sword, mainly because of the unique look, and as my war is entirely pve, because i have a pvp slot i dont need to ruin my pve characters 
. My build is prolly, just, stances for tanking, healing sig, and SoJ. Rest are random sword attacks that i feel like
. Any way, i prefer the sword, mainly because of the unique look, and as my war is entirely pve, because i have a pvp slot i dont need to ruin my pve characters . My build is prolly, just, stances for tanking, healing sig, and SoJ. Rest are random sword attacks that i feel like
Santanus_Perro
I use my w/mo hammer build all the time for PvE. 16 in hammer, 13 in strength--all hammer skills, with frenzy and sprint. With a decent healing monk, or heal/prot monk, I am golden.
derrtyboy69
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Originally Posted by Santanus_Perro
I use my w/mo hammer build all the time for PvE. 16 in hammer, 13 in strength--all hammer skills, with frenzy and sprint. With a decent healing monk, or heal/prot monk, I am golden.
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derrtyboy69
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Originally Posted by DeanBB
Would you care to enlighten me on what would be better than Sever Artery which is only 4 adrenaline to get them bleeding, for inflicting Virulence? I'm not seeing anything other than Dismember, which is 7 adrenaline for a deep wound. I like bleeding for the -11 health degen (yes I know capped at 10).
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plague Touch
puts bleeding for a long time on your opponent, and lets you use an axe if you wish
DeanBB
That may work. Uses 3 skills instead of 2 though, and adds another attribute (blood) into the mix that I haven't been using. Also requires the expenditure of 5 energy and 10% health each time to get Virulence on them. At least the signet and Virulence have the same recharge time so will be ready together.
Hamstring for the cripple + Virulence doesn't produce the same degen but would help keep the monster close if hit by an aoe. Also costs 10+5 to use so could get expensive for a warrior. Sever + Hamstring + Virulence may be a good option: sever when they bleed, hamstring when they don't.
I'll try it and decide which I prefer, thanks for the suggestion.
Hamstring for the cripple + Virulence doesn't produce the same degen but would help keep the monster close if hit by an aoe. Also costs 10+5 to use so could get expensive for a warrior. Sever + Hamstring + Virulence may be a good option: sever when they bleed, hamstring when they don't.
I'll try it and decide which I prefer, thanks for the suggestion.
DeanBB
I tried various configs on my virulence warrior last night...
I did not care for using Hamstring, although there were no AoE's in use by our team. Still it costs too much and not enough critters run to justify the cripple.
Sever + Virulence is still a good combo. With either of these option you have to hit to inflict the condition and if the critter has a stance or something going you may whiff a bit.
Agony + Touch + Virulence works very good as you don't have to hit them and they are fairly hard to interrupt. So stances, wards, riposte, etc are not an issue. Keeping Plague Touch handy is nice - a ranger uses Throw Dirt, you just give it back. Caught in Eruption, take the blind and give it to the sand golem. I was doing more damage with this combo than with the axe, actually.
Thanks again for pointing me in the right direction!
I did not care for using Hamstring, although there were no AoE's in use by our team. Still it costs too much and not enough critters run to justify the cripple.
Sever + Virulence is still a good combo. With either of these option you have to hit to inflict the condition and if the critter has a stance or something going you may whiff a bit.
Agony + Touch + Virulence works very good as you don't have to hit them and they are fairly hard to interrupt. So stances, wards, riposte, etc are not an issue. Keeping Plague Touch handy is nice - a ranger uses Throw Dirt, you just give it back. Caught in Eruption, take the blind and give it to the sand golem. I was doing more damage with this combo than with the axe, actually.
Thanks again for pointing me in the right direction!