I’ve finally decided to switch full time to axe. I’ll still have my GS in inventory for CoF farms and such, but I’m seeking to finally change into an axe main-hand build as my primary set-up.
Also, I will be sticking with my full Knight armor w/ Ruby (except the Flame Legion gloves which are berserker) and full Berserker ascended w/ Ruby (putting in Berserker armor in dungeons that are comfortable for me).
The build I have been running is 25/25/0/0/20. I found that 50% longer bleeds wasn’t all that great in dungeons since there are so many sources of bleed. That being said…
1. Axe/??? What do you recommend?
Axe/Axe – Sexy skins and perma-fury (although I’m only short like 4s w/o)
Axe/Mace – Vulnerability + CC (bad skin though…)
Axe/Shield – Sexy skins, stun, and the noob 3s survivability for when I screw up
Axe/Sword – Block every 15s + indefinite bleed stack (no need for trait)
Right now, I’m heavily leaning towards Axe/Sword. Why? Sexiest possible combination skins (lol), the indefinite bleed stack so I won’t have any worries in any circumstances, and the block every 15s. I know it’s not a full 3s block like shield, but from my experience, I’m inclined to believe that 2 well-timed blocks are better than 3s of immunity (in most cases, not all).
2. Build
Is the 25/25/0/0/20 good or is there a more optimal build for axe main-hand?
Going to tinker around with it again.
3. Secondary Set
Right now, I have a Rifle simply because of the skin… is there anything else you suggest?
I realize that for maximum efficiency, you should switch between melee weapons and pull out a ranged before bosses when necessary… but I’ve been becoming more casual lately… I don’t want to switch honestly haha
Rifle or LB? The new LB makes it sexy, but there are so many better skins for Rifle…
4. Bursting, is it worth it?
I know Eviscerate hits hard, but is it worth the down time of adrenaline = less damage and crit chance from traits?
5. Utilities (General that I utilize)
-Mending (I prefer it over Healing Surge)
-For Great Justice
-Shake it Off (Love it! Not just for the condition removal but also b/c if you get knocked down, it picks you right back up… Life saver)
-Signet of Stamina (I can’t get enough of the dodges)
-Signet of Rage (Fury, Might, and Swiftness… alright!)
Thanks guys for all your help!
P.S. Please recommend some really good skins for axe, sword, and Rifle/LB!!!
(Crack Shot simply because I don’t want to swap traits. I do for speed clears and farming, but I’m just making a slightly more casual build for FoTM and dungeons with guildies)
(Also, if bursting with axe does provide a LOT more DPS, then I would take 5 from strength and put that into arms to get adrenaline on critical hits)
EDIT:
I replace Crack Shot with Furious Reaction when I’m not lazy and I change traits lol
I love the definite perma-fury and more dodges
(edited by CookMETEnder.7582)