Ok, 1st off forgive me if this is somehow spammed on this forum from past times...
To the issue at hand...Why do people use mutiple weapons?
I understand the casters who want energy at one time, enchantments at another, power at another...
Or the Warrior who has the opening dmg, the tanking weapon, the vamp weapon, the kick @$$ weapon...
But rly, it just seems like 2 much of a hassle to swap back and forth, also the money it takes to fund some of these...
I'm not downing u guys in anyway i just personally stick with 1 weapon...could some ppl just give me some advantages besides the ones i've listed to why multiple weapons might help me or nyone else?
Multiple Weapons-why?
Malchior Devenholm
snowboard4food
Some people with vampiric weapons like to have a placeholder weapon so that when they aren't fighting they don't suffer a health degen. Same goes with zealous weapons.
Loch
In PvP, weaponset swapping is crucial to success.
First there's the obvious Vampiric weapon-swap. Why would you stand around with health degen when you don't have to? Just bring out the Vamp weapon when you're attacking.
But another more important use is for energy management against energy-denial teams. If a team is constantly hitting your energy, you can't do much. But if you keep your high-energy focus item unequipped, then swap it in only when you're casting a spell, you've got a small reserve of energy that they can't drain.
Some of the other things you mentioned are also possible. It may seem like people are nitpicking over tiny details. However, in a major matter, no detail is small.
First there's the obvious Vampiric weapon-swap. Why would you stand around with health degen when you don't have to? Just bring out the Vamp weapon when you're attacking.
But another more important use is for energy management against energy-denial teams. If a team is constantly hitting your energy, you can't do much. But if you keep your high-energy focus item unequipped, then swap it in only when you're casting a spell, you've got a small reserve of energy that they can't drain.
Some of the other things you mentioned are also possible. It may seem like people are nitpicking over tiny details. However, in a major matter, no detail is small.
Lost
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On my monk I have a bow as a secondary weapon. Since I usually use henchmen, I switch to the bow when I want to pull mobs.
snowboard4food
Theres many reasons, some like to have a furious weapon backup to gain energy.
Malchior Devenholm
aight, and in response to the hassle question thats me whining bout my lag again *sorry*
D.E.V.i.A.N.C.E
F1 Longer Enchants
F2 Higher Energy/recharge
F3 Long Bow (so the damn wamos dont arrgo with there bodies and die)
F3 crucial for Hells preipice
F2 Higher Energy/recharge
F3 Long Bow (so the damn wamos dont arrgo with there bodies and die)
F3 crucial for Hells preipice
Orbberius
This is more important in PvP than in PvE.
Sekkira
XD It's MUCH more important in PvP than pve. Weapon swapping makes you versatile and not stuck to one thing. It's also the biggest advantage PvE characters have over PvP ones.
Chev of Hardass
I use 1,2,3,4 to select my weapons. I find that is far less of a hastle.
-Loki-
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I use 1,2,3,4 to select my weapons. I find that is far less of a hastle.
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DrSLUGFly
for PvE I have my weapon sets so that I have one weapon on 3 sets. But on one set I have +12 nrg and faster cast on my offhand, on another I have a poison reduction and on the third I have... I forget, don't use it much. And in the fourth slot I have a minimum dmg longbow for pulling if I need it.
It helps to have the option
It helps to have the option
ArisB
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Don't tell me you click your skills with the mouse...
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I'm getting really good at it.
McHearty
For pve I have my main weapon and shield in the first slot and in the second I have +energy offhand for when I need to get a skill off in a desperate situation.
Kai Nui
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This is more important in PvP than in PvE.
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zugerbreg V.
you can click on an enemy and push the buttons accordinly and then wait as he attacks them
Maika Boila Radovu
For my ranger I have 4 bows I swap out constantly. I have the aforementioned Vamp bow. I also have a 10/10 Sundering Bow for heavy armor monsters. Then I have a Fire and an Ebon dmg bow. I frequently swap these out for Ice and Lightning as I see fit. The benefit is doing more damage and having more flexibility. I swap weapons around for my mesmer as well for better energy management as well.
Juicey Shake
Mmm, I use the forward / back button on my mouse just because of how often I switch weaponsets, and clicking is annoying.
The only in-game clicking I do while fighting is for skills 6-9, -- 1-5 I just hit on my keyboard o.O...
The only in-game clicking I do while fighting is for skills 6-9, -- 1-5 I just hit on my keyboard o.O...
adarby
I find weaponsets very useful in PvE. I actually have three different axes I use in PvE (and PvP when I feel like it, though I don't often PvP). As we all know, we come across many different foes in PvE, many strong and weak against certain types of damage. I have my weapon sets set up as follows:
1. - Axe that does shocking damage
2. - Axe that does slashing damage
3. - Axe that does piercing damage (also w/ zelous mod)
4. - Bow (for pulling purposes)
1. - Axe that does shocking damage
2. - Axe that does slashing damage
3. - Axe that does piercing damage (also w/ zelous mod)
4. - Bow (for pulling purposes)
toastgodsupreme
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I find weaponsets very useful in PvE. I actually have three different axes I use in PvE (and PvP when I feel like it, though I don't often PvP). As we all know, we come across many different foes in PvE, many strong and weak against certain types of damage. I have my weapon sets set up as follows:
1. - Axe that does shocking damage 2. - Axe that does slashing damage 3. - Axe that does piercing damage (also w/ zelous mod) 4. - Bow (for pulling purposes) |
Fire axe for shiverpeaks areas.
Ice axe for ring of fire areas.
Sundering axe when i'm not fighting warrior based enemies (warrior based have increased defense to phys).
Zealous axe for when I want to go nuts and spam shit.
Long Bow for pulling or sending pet in.
Defensive long sword (req 3, looks like crystaline) for my riposte W/Me farming build.
I usually carry those weapons on my warrior at all times. Then I have 5 Helms. One for swordsmanship, one for hammer, one for axe, then my two ascalon helms. One is Swords, the other is Axe. (Ascalon for the damage reduction and looks)
I carry at least 3 shields. 1 str based, 1 tactics based, and the perfect collector's carapace shield for farming.
It sucks really. But I need it all.
Yichi
I love using multiple weapon sets.
My warrior:
set 1 - zealous sword of defense for sword builds
set 2 - zealous axe of defense for axe builds
set 3 - cheap quest item longbow for pulling (it was free )
i have other weapons in my storage that i use for the last slot depending on what build or setup that i might need that isnt already covered
My monk:
set 1 - holy rod and stoneheart for healing
set 2 - same holy rod and wroths icon
depending on what the party needs i can go heal or prot or a hybrid. if i do hybrid, i switch all the time from heal to prot and back.
My ranger:
set 1 - firey short bow of fort
set 2 - sundering ivory bow of defense (main)
set 3 - sundering long bow of fort
I use these for different ranges and such depending on where the enemies run too or where im positioned in the party when attacking or for pulling monsters.
So having multiple weapons does have uses and a reason as to why i use them, but thats just me and my reasons for my weapons I have multiple helms/face masks/scalp designs that are carried in my storage for whatever build/char setup the party needs.
My warrior:
set 1 - zealous sword of defense for sword builds
set 2 - zealous axe of defense for axe builds
set 3 - cheap quest item longbow for pulling (it was free
)i have other weapons in my storage that i use for the last slot depending on what build or setup that i might need that isnt already covered
My monk:
set 1 - holy rod and stoneheart for healing
set 2 - same holy rod and wroths icon
depending on what the party needs i can go heal or prot or a hybrid. if i do hybrid, i switch all the time from heal to prot and back.
My ranger:
set 1 - firey short bow of fort
set 2 - sundering ivory bow of defense (main)
set 3 - sundering long bow of fort
I use these for different ranges and such depending on where the enemies run too or where im positioned in the party when attacking or for pulling monsters.
So having multiple weapons does have uses and a reason as to why i use them, but thats just me and my reasons for my weapons
I have multiple helms/face masks/scalp designs that are carried in my storage for whatever build/char setup the party needs.
ManadartheHealer
Sometimes, I find myself carrying multiple weapons in PvE just because I can 
For PvP, I carry a weapon/offhand for each situation I think I might encounter
For PvP, I carry a weapon/offhand for each situation I think I might encounter
Talin Verderben
I agree weapon sets are a good thing. I mainly run them fr my Ranger right now as he is the Toon I play the most and have put the most thought into.
Set 1: Poisoners Ascalon Bow of Fortitude (This is my main and it is the Composite bow Version)
Set 2: Ascalon Bow (This is the shortbow. I dont use it much because I dont have mods for it yet)
Set 3: Poisoners Stormbow of Fortitude(Used for pulling)
Set 4: The +13 staff I use for trapping
#4 I mainly use in the UW but its there incase I need it and so I dont have to remember to switch back to it before each UW run.
Set 1: Poisoners Ascalon Bow of Fortitude (This is my main and it is the Composite bow Version)
Set 2: Ascalon Bow (This is the shortbow. I dont use it much because I dont have mods for it yet)
Set 3: Poisoners Stormbow of Fortitude(Used for pulling)
Set 4: The +13 staff I use for trapping
#4 I mainly use in the UW but its there incase I need it and so I dont have to remember to switch back to it before each UW run.
Chev of Hardass
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Don't tell me you click your skills with the mouse...
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Clickity Click Click
HawkofStorms
I also like changing my build around a lot. Plus, I switch from my +15 -1 regen wand to a insightful staff in between battles to regen energy faster.
Lasher Dragon
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Guilty...... I move with the wasd and strafe with qe, I even target with r, tab, and shift+tab, so my right hand gets bored just adjusting camera angle and zoom.
Clickity Click Click |
Manic Smile
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Originally Posted by D.E.V.i.A.N.C.E
F3 crucial for Hells preipice |
??? The mission? Why
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Originally Posted by Sekkira
XD It's MUCH more important in PvP than pve. Weapon swapping makes you versatile and not stuck to one thing. It's also the biggest advantage PvE characters have over PvP ones.
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sun is in us
Another aspect (didn't see it in my scan of the thread) is the practicality of range....IE.....If a Ranger hits my warrior with a pindown and starts running away from me....I will try and prevent any "free" health regen by swapping into my wand/bow and plinking him/her a few times as they retreat....at least it resets them for a moment that way.
Hodor
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Originally Posted by Maika Boila Radovu
I also have a 10/10 Sundering Bow for heavy armor monsters. Then I have a Fire and an Ebon dmg bow.
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Chev of Hardass
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I do the same, but I strafe by holding right mouse button + A or D.
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LiQuId StEeL
Warrior:
Sundering of Enchanting (my basic, all purpose axe)
Zealous of Defense (When I have an energy-heavy build)
Longbow (pull supremo)
Candy Cane Axe (req'less damage for when I have no mastery ex: SF tanking)
Ranger:
Longbow
Recurve Bow
Halfmoon
Staff (energy)
Monk:
Staff w/ enchant mod
+30/-2 wand/offhand
sword and shield energy hiding set
regular wand + offhand
Just a convenience factor for me. Pressing F1 isnt all that hard.
Sundering of Enchanting (my basic, all purpose axe)
Zealous of Defense (When I have an energy-heavy build)
Longbow (pull supremo)
Candy Cane Axe (req'less damage for when I have no mastery ex: SF tanking)
Ranger:
Longbow
Recurve Bow
Halfmoon
Staff (energy)
Monk:
Staff w/ enchant mod
+30/-2 wand/offhand
sword and shield energy hiding set
regular wand + offhand
Just a convenience factor for me. Pressing F1 isnt all that hard.