Guild Wars 2

Hi all!

I am new to the game, and have a level 50 warrior. I’d like to hear some opinions on leveling weapons that worked for you. Before that though, there are a few things I want to point out, firstly to anticipate common responses (“just GS your way to 80”) and secondly to show that I’ve done my homework and not merely asking someone to play the game for me.

I know that:
1) I can choose never to use anything other than GS, but I like variety.
2) Axe OH does less than auto attack unless 5+ mobs.
3) Axe/mace is a very potent combination.
4) Dodging wisely and playing tactically trumps gear, stats and weapon choices.
5) Most of the endgame build assume some sort of basic skills, which sadly I’m still learning as I go. They also assume a level 80 trait distribution, e.g don’t use F1 because 15% damage.

So far these are what I have tried out and rather enjoyed:
1) Greatsword. I love two-handed swords in any RPG I play. I use this when I’m up against veterans and above, where I find that the faster I kill, the more survivable I am. However, in solo leveling, lots of the time 100b doesn’t get fully channeled (either dead long before, or moved out of range). It gets “boring” after awhile.

2) Axe/mace. I like this as many 80 builds use this, but it lacks mobility. I also love the animation and sound of F1.

3) Sword MH. Leap is awesome.

4) Axe OH. #5 is the flashiest ability I’ve seen for warriors. I love it. I pair Sword MH with Axe OH for dynamic events where tagging mobs is more important.

5) Mace MH. Control is sort of nice for veterans, and there’s a nice-ish block too. I may pair this with shield for particularly hard mobs (although with champions it’s probably not worth it at all). This setup is good for learning the basics of active defense in GW2, something I’m still particularly bad at.

6) Longbow. Not a big fan, but I keep one if I really need ranged.

My traits are everywhere because I can’t decide which weapon sets are good for which situation — not that it matters now because I only have 4 points. I’d like opinions on which weapon set should make up the bulk of my leveling.

Fhi.1840:

Hi all!

I am new to the game, and have a level 50 warrior. I’d like to hear some opinions on leveling weapons that worked for you. Before that though, there are a few things I want to point out, firstly to anticipate common responses (“just GS your way to 80”) and secondly to show that I’ve done my homework and not merely asking someone to play the game for me.

I know that:
1) I can choose never to use anything other than GS, but I like variety.
2) Axe OH does less than auto attack unless 5+ mobs.
3) Axe/mace is a very potent combination.
4) Dodging wisely and playing tactically trumps gear, stats and weapon choices.
5) Most of the endgame build assume some sort of basic skills, which sadly I’m still learning as I go. They also assume a level 80 trait distribution, e.g don’t use F1 because 15% damage.

So far these are what I have tried out and rather enjoyed:
1) Greatsword. I love two-handed swords in any RPG I play. I use this when I’m up against veterans and above, where I find that the faster I kill, the more survivable I am. However, in solo leveling, lots of the time 100b doesn’t get fully channeled (either dead long before, or moved out of range). It gets “boring” after awhile.

2) Axe/mace. I like this as many 80 builds use this, but it lacks mobility. I also love the animation and sound of F1.

3) Sword MH. Leap is awesome.

4) Axe OH. #5 is the flashiest ability I’ve seen for warriors. I love it. I pair Sword MH with Axe OH for dynamic events where tagging mobs is more important.

5) Mace MH. Control is sort of nice for veterans, and there’s a nice-ish block too. I may pair this with shield for particularly hard mobs (although with champions it’s probably not worth it at all). This setup is good for learning the basics of active defense in GW2, something I’m still particularly bad at.

6) Longbow. Not a big fan, but I keep one if I really need ranged.

My traits are everywhere because I can’t decide which weapon sets are good for which situation — not that it matters now because I only have 4 points. I’d like opinions on which weapon set should make up the bulk of my leveling.

I think it really depends. It sounds like you’re doing solo pve content to level, in which it all comes down to personal preference. Yes GS axe/maxe gives you the highest dps, but if you don’t find that it “works” for you, then find something that does. Axe autoattack does high damage, but sword mh attack does fairly good damage too, ut also comes with some very nice mobility. I do highly recommend GS, but nonetheless, use what you like. We could get into what’s the theoretical best, but honestly? Do whatever makes the deathly boring solo pve content more fun for you man.