Guild Wars 2

Does anyone actually use axes either for main or offhand for ranger? I only see shortbow or longbow.

I run double axes for anything zergy. Very practical when mobs aren’t stacked or you need some mobbing with range and mobility. Offhand axe is great for reflect and that short cd pull:)

I do the same as ZeftheWicked, and I use a Greatsword as 2nd set for single target DPS or stacked enemies, I know that sword would be better for that purpose but the easy of use and tools the GS offers compensate the loss of DPS imo.

I mix up with eithe Wh or Axe off-hand. Depends on what i’m doing.

Certainly has it uses.

Axe offhand is great.

Yep currently using sw/axe and axe/dagger … Very evasive. Axe is certainly much better fighting more than 1, as the damage is a bit pitiful otherwise. But the amount of control is unmatched, especially teamed with muddy terrain and good pets.

Main hand axe is decent if you find a good balance. I aim for 1k hits minimum, then worry about defense. It’s enough to maintain pressure on several people while they are distracted by all the conditions.

I used to run axes all the time when i first played ranger. Loved it. Might try working on a new axe build once some of the ranger changes take effect in September.

I run axe/dagger as the main set on every condition, hybrid, spirit or trap build I run, typically with sword/torch as the off-set. I like it because of two reasons.

1. I have the marjory axe/dagger skins that look sick as kitten together.
2. It’s more skill and active play shortbow, and you get more value from offhand training since in condi builds you can’t really take bow traits. Also no one like fighting shortbow builds that press 1 while in a perpetual state of evasion and protection lol.

Also once the patch hits axe will completely outclass shortbow thanks to easy might stacks!