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best weapon for orc dps warrior (arms)
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samuraichikX

PostPosted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 10:15 pm


so i recently hit 70 on my warrior, and i'm kind of going for the arms dps category. my question is, when i get a new weapon (which i desperately need) should i go for the 2h axe because of the orc bonus or the 2h sword because of the chance of extra attack?

its a lot of honor to spend on that axe/sword so i want to make sure i have the right choice
PostPosted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 10:36 pm


What it all comes down to, honestly, is which one looks cooler?

Karnokoto


The Mule Of Max

PostPosted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 11:06 pm


If you're PvPing, always use maces.

If you're PvEing, always use Fury for dps. If you're insistent on staying Arms, axes is usually the best choice, especially if you're Orc.
PostPosted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 11:50 pm


The Mule Of Max
If you're PvPing, always use what you prefer.

If you're PvEing, always use what you prefer.


Unless you have to be a crazy min-maxer like Max suggest, Karn has the right answer.

I prefer Swords, so I go with Swords. Besides, extra attacks rock.

Go with what you like better.
 

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PostPosted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 12:14 am


Mace is always gewt because of the awesome mace stun. But the 5% extra attack (?) won't have much of a big proc chance, will it? Axe is teh smex.
PostPosted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 1:12 am


It's all situational.

Think of it this way. Axe and Sword spec are both 5% chance for double damage. Crit is a stat you have already, so the axe spec will just increase that whereas the extra sword attack is it's own thing. 5% isn't much, no, but it goes off well enough for extra burst every now and then.

Normal attack: 1x damage.
Crit/Extra Attack: 2x damage.
Crit + Extra Attack: 3x damage.
Crit + Extra Crit: 4x damage.

While it's much rarer to get the final two obviously than either of the first, they do happen, but only with the sword spec.

Like I said, unless you really feel the need to be the absolute best cookie cutter you can be, go with what you think is best/most fun/whateverstrongestweaponyouhaveatthetimeis.

My thoughts.
 

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teranoid

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PostPosted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 1:18 am


sword and mace spec warriors are really gay.

MACE STUN EFFECT -> CYCLONE -> FERAL CHARGE

OK BLIZZ THXXXXXX


SWORD SPEC PROC -> WINDFURY -> CAN'T DO THAT WHILE DEAD.
PostPosted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 10:18 pm


Sword or Mace

Don't use axes you should have enough crit as it is you may as well get the extra swing or mace stun.

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Kiloran

PostPosted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 10:27 pm


Say it to yourself real fast: SLICE SLICE CHOP CHOP

Which one did you enjoy saying more? Slice: Sword, Chop: Axe
PostPosted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 6:31 am


<- Fury 2h-er.

I kick a** because when Flurry procs its all GG. O: With my atk speed/whirlwind/bloodthirst, they're dead.

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