Barb weapons...

[Seigal12]

Best weapon for a barb, Axe or Sword?

So I know which mastery to max out...

[Asheron]

That depends on your end-game weapon,I guess.

Overall I prefer axes,because they're teh sekzy and they dish out good damage,but remember that you can wield 2 handed swords in one hand,which is an advantage.

Do you have any specific weapons in mind you plan on using?

[Seigal12]

No, I just dunno which one to pick axes or swords.

[TheKbob]

Ok, "Best" weaps in sword and axe = Breath of the Dying

BotD Berserker Axe:
More damage and a tad more speed, but looks dinky.

BotD CB:
Little less dmg, 5% slower, Big, huge sword displayed.

The damage is not That big of a difference, nor the speed.

I think axes, for 1H Barbs, look dinky and ********. I like swords. 2H swords were meant for barbs. Only other char class I have seen use em well is druids at times, and this funny charging pally with 10k+ Max damage using an eth BotD Cb.

~Kbob

[memememe173]

two handed axes look awsome IMO

[Halciet]

The damage is not That big of a difference, nor the speed.
~Kbob

Actually, there is a pretty big difference. A perfect superior BotD berserker axe can get 549 damage on it, while a perfect superior BotD cb can only get 498 or 499. After applying skill mods and such, this usually ends up being around 500 or more damage, which becomes 1000+ on critical/deadly strikes.

The speed is pretty important as well, if you're playing any build besides whirlwind. For the others, the berserker hits the last breakpoint at 125% ias, while the CB hits it at 147%...22% difference, at a high total amount, which means it's much, MUCH easier to get to 9 frames with a berserker without sacrificing any gear. Most sword barbs just settle for 10.

And let's not forget that the berserker axe has super low requirements, which means more points for vitality.

Now then, swords are still really great, especially for whirlwind pvp barbs, since you can switch between 1 and 2 hands for different classes. The appearance thing is realy just a matter of opinion. I happen to think the berserker axe looks a lot cooler than the CB, just because it's more realistic. I personally think the barb looks ******** wielding the cb with one hand, like he's over-compensating for something; but again, it's all opinion.

As for which is the best, it depends on the build. If you're going to be switching between 1 and 2 hands a lot, or plan to do multi-class ww pvp, then the cb is probably the better choice. If you're perpetually going to pack a shield though, or if you're going with an outside IAS dependent build like berserk or conc, then the BA is the better choice.

-Hal

[donvitotm]

Best weapon for a barb, Axe or Sword?

So I know which mastery to max out...

I think maces / scepter are exelent weapons. However they seem to be very under rated. They are fast and hard hitting. With the exception of war hammers and mauls. I use mace class weaponds. I love the wonderful THUNK they make when they crack an uglies skull. Not to metion the extra 50% damage to the undead.. Axe give 50% extra to demonds but swords give no such bounus..

[TheKbob]

Actually, there is a pretty big difference. A perfect superior BotD berserker axe can get 549 damage on it, while a perfect superior BotD cb can only get 498 or 499. After applying skill mods and such, this usually ends up being around 500 or more damage, which becomes 1000+ on critical/deadly strikes.

The speed is pretty important as well, if you're playing any build besides whirlwind. For the others, the berserker hits the last breakpoint at 125% ias, while the CB hits it at 147%...22% difference, at a high total amount, which means it's much, MUCH easier to get to 9 frames with a berserker without sacrificing any gear. Most sword barbs just settle for 10.

And let's not forget that the berserker axe has super low requirements, which means more points for vitality.

Now then, swords are still really great, especially for whirlwind pvp barbs, since you can switch between 1 and 2 hands for different classes. The appearance thing is realy just a matter of opinion. I happen to think the berserker axe looks a lot cooler than the CB, just because it's more realistic. I personally think the barb looks ******** wielding the cb with one hand, like he's over-compensating for something; but again, it's all opinion.

As for which is the best, it depends on the build. If you're going to be switching between 1 and 2 hands a lot, or plan to do multi-class ww pvp, then the cb is probably the better choice. If you're perpetually going to pack a shield though, or if you're going with an outside IAS dependent build like berserk or conc, then the BA is the better choice.

-Hal

Ow...

My pride

Owned by the master... :drink: Brew for you!

:buddies:

Well, I just like Sword better. I could sell my eth botd cb for Zerker Axe, but meh. I really dont like how it looks. I use Iron Barbs btw.

~Kbob

[Ash Housewares]

of these choices I sugget axe as every weapon runeword except for HotO works in axes, but who knows, I was planning on axe or mace and then I was given 2 free lightsabres

[Halciet]

lol, bah, whatever kbob, you're still uberkewl, no worries :) I just had to give another point of view and all. I'm surprised that ******** (mentally handicapped) was caught by the filter.

As a side note, totally OT and all, I see that SkylineFanatic was banned. I told him not to make that Rick James post.

-Hal

[Joe_smith]

Actually, there is a pretty big difference. A perfect superior BotD berserker axe can get 549 damage on it, while a perfect superior BotD cb can only get 498 or 499. After applying skill mods and such, this usually ends up being around 500 or more damage, which becomes 1000+ on critical/deadly strikes.

The speed is pretty important as well, if you're playing any build besides whirlwind. For the others, the berserker hits the last breakpoint at 125% ias, while the CB hits it at 147%...22% difference, at a high total amount, which means it's much, MUCH easier to get to 9 frames with a berserker without sacrificing any gear. Most sword barbs just settle for 10.

And let's not forget that the berserker axe has super low requirements, which means more points for vitality.

Now then, swords are still really great, especially for whirlwind pvp barbs, since you can switch between 1 and 2 hands for different classes. The appearance thing is realy just a matter of opinion. I happen to think the berserker axe looks a lot cooler than the CB, just because it's more realistic. I personally think the barb looks ******** wielding the cb with one hand, like he's over-compensating for something; but again, it's all opinion.

As for which is the best, it depends on the build. If you're going to be switching between 1 and 2 hands a lot, or plan to do multi-class ww pvp, then the cb is probably the better choice. If you're perpetually going to pack a shield though, or if you're going with an outside IAS dependent build like berserk or conc, then the BA is the better choice.

-Hal
actually i think zerker looks pathedic like a little spoon knife on char display.

for practical use the zerker is probalby much better because dual zerkers > dual cbs > 2 hand cb,

[memememe173]

What two handed axes can reach the last break...BOTD Champion Axe is all I've found so far...I'm still looking...