Build:W/E Whirling Axe

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This warrior build uses the skill Whirling Axe to provide a steady stream of damage as well as stance removal, making it a severe hassle to stance users.

Frequency

• Seen frequently in the meta three melee build and in Balanced on occasion.

Attributes and Skills

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Equipment

Armor

• 4x Radiant Insignia
• Stonefist Insignia
• Superior Vigor
• Minor Axe
• Clarity
• Restoration
• Minor Strength

Weapons

• Zealous Axe of Defense/Fortitude, 15^50
• Elemental Axe of Defense/Fortitude, 15^50
• Vampiric Axe of Defense/Fortitude, 15^50
• Air Focus of Fortitude, 15/-1 energy (for Shock)
• Furious Spear of Fortitude, +5 energy
• Strength Shield of Fortitude, -20% blind
• Strength Shield of Fortitude, -20% cripple
• Strength Shields of Fortitude, +10 armor vs each damage type

Usage

• Use your attack skills as necessary.
• Use Whirling Axe to remove stances.
• KD foes with Bull's Strike.
• Use Frenzy as an IAS.
• Cancel Stance/IMS with Rush.

Counters

• General Anti-Melee.

Variants

• Body Blow can be dropped for Agonizing Chop or Disrupting Chop.