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Sword/shield or axe/shield?

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If you’re using a condition build, go sword/shield. You have nice mobility with Savage Leap which combined with Mobile Strikes it’s really useful. Flurry applies long immobilizes and 8 stacks of bleed which is really strong. Final trust is a waste of slot so you have the Sword’s autoattack that also applies bleeds and a creep at the end of the chain. Savage Leap + Leg Specialist + Opportunist is a nice combo which Cripples+Immobilizes and you get Fury. Shield off-hand will protect you from important attacks and Shield Bash is also a nice interrupt that stuns for 1 second. So you can trait for Shield Master or Missile Deflection. I personally prefer Missile Deflection.

Zerk builds will use Axe/Shield for the Shield Bash+Eviscerate combo or if you traited Leg Specialist Throw Axe (Immobilize) + Shield Bash (optional) + Eviscerate combo. Axe autoattack is also nice if your opponent is in a defensive position.

Also, which of these two sets you choose depends on your second weapon. If you go Sword+Shield then Longbow is a must. If you go Axe/Shield you can try any other one handed weapon depeding on what’s your playstyle.

Ty for great feedback but which do you prefer?

Sword/shield or axe/shield?

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Hey, I am a 80 warrior and deciding on which wep to use. I mostly spvp and WvW but still do world bosses and instances. Any tips?