Guild Wars 2

Am I to understand that Whirling Axe does LESS damage than just the auto attack? Was this intended? So is the only situation in which WA would be useful is when you’re completely surrounded? :/

it adds vulnerability. Making it suppliment you AA very nicely. However its only worthwhile in a 5 man team setting.

Edit: ah my bad thought you meant cyclone axe. WA is a fantastic addren. builder thanks to the sheer number of attacks. It pretty much guarantees a full 3 bars if used with the right traits or with multiple enemies nearby. It also has a high chance to proc on crit effects even if your crit chance is relatively low. It will not however out DPS the axe AA ever.

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it adds vulnerability. Making it suppliment you AA very nicely. However its only worthwhile in a 5 man team setting.

Edit: ah my bad thought you meant cyclone axe. WA is a fantastic addren. builder thanks to the sheer number of attacks. It pretty much guarantees a full 3 bars if used with the right traits or with multiple enemies nearby. It also has a high chance to proc on crit effects even if your crit chance is relatively low. It will not however out DPS the axe AA ever.

So its more of a follow up move after using Eviscerate? Seeing as you already answered my original question so well, isnt this attack supposed to be horrendously bugged?

it wont out dps axe auto atacks ever…except when a thief stealths or a mesmer downs and u dont know where to attack…

I wish it would protect from projectiles at least (reflect with trait?). Atm it’s not really worth using, better stick to mace in OH (or sword if you’re into that kind of things).

I’ve never had issues with Whirling Axe. I used dual axes for a long time while soloing before I swapped out for Sword/Warhorn (for the mobility). In terms of sheer DPS, there isn’t much that can beat my glass cannon warrior with Dual Axes/Rifle. Only class I can think of that can burst as hard is a thief. Rifle 3 + Eviscerate = dead.

Wonder if anyone would die by that combo in pvp.
Anyway, PvE wise Greatsword is better anyway.

CrazyAce that sounds terrible, that has absolutely no mobility, you’re a sitting duck.