Guild Wars 2

With GS nurfed and whirling axe (axe #5) buffed has GS became absolute?

Sword+axe got better:
-auto attack
-gap closer
-spin to win
-lockdown
-execution attack (well final thrust is an annoying skill but has better damage and no adrenaline needed)

Seems like the only advantages GS has now are
-evade + damage (ww is an amazing skill can’t argue)
-escaping or fast travelling with rush

Has any1 tested this set yet?

why not equip GS/Sw-Axe ?

Hm, I could see the comparison…

Similarities:
GS#1 vs SW#1 = Vulnerability vs Bleeding and Crippling.
GS#2 vs AX#5 = HB may have more damage but WA can evade and move.
GS#3 vs SW#2 = Both are gap closer with similar range… Damage wise, obviously GS#3 if against a wall. SW#2 is a jump tho, good for terrain exploring.
GS#5 vs SW#3 = Damage and CD wise go to SW#3, but GS#5 is a great mobility utility as well.
GS#4 vs SW#2 & SW#1 = SW can perma cripple, but GS#4 has range and piercing.

Differences:
GS Burst vs SW Burst = AOE dmg vs AOE condi cc
GS with trait vs AX#4 = Easy stacks with Might vs Easy Fury uptime.

I think the favor is still going to GS….
But SW#2 and AX#5 might be the reasons why SW/AX might be a better choice in certain situations.

“GS Burst vs SW Burst = AOE dmg vs AOE condi cc”

But this is the most important difference!
The immobilize on on sword burst make this set whole, you don’t need other traits or weapons (bulls charge, mace f1…) just to land your burst
Plus sword 2 is actually a gap closer as it takes you TO your target on not just more close to it or pass it like ww does

Juba.8406:

why not equip GS/Sw-Axe ?

Because off hand axe is only good for the whirl but if you got GS on other set then you can just use 100b. So you be better off using a shield or off-hand sword for the utilities you lack (block, gap close+stun, torment)

GS is still better, because axe offhand still sucks.