Guild Wars 2

How much of a DPS loss would it be to run LB over Axe/Mace in a support Phalanx Strength dungeon build?

I realize Axe/Mace is superior for damage but am wondering what the difference is.

The point of PS is to camp greatsword and give might why do you even need a second weapon? :P

The point of running a PS build on warrior isn’t for damage, if you’re not in greatsword giving might to your team you’re not doing your job it’s that simple.

Travis the Terrible.4739:

The point of PS is to camp greatsword and give might why do you even need a second weapon? :P

if you’re not in greatsword giving might to your team you’re not doing your job it’s that simple.

Vuln for higher party DPS and higher personal DPS. Axe/Mace still contributes might stacking through sigils. The actual point of running a PS build is for damage. Damage completes content faster. The only difference is the means through which this extra damage is acquired.

@op Longbow is always a DPS loss, but the difference between pure GS and GS+Axe/Mace is in the single digits. It’s not a noticeable difference for most people who casually play, and if you’re bad pure GS is likely better since there is less room for error. You need 6 in arms and 2 in discipline for pure GS, instead of the normal 5 and 3. Without the trait spread, you lose a very not insignificant amount of DPS.