Changes: Build:W/E Whirling Axe

Latest revision as of 09:54, 28 January 2012

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This build has been designed for the following use:

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

<pvxbig> [build prof=War/E AxeMastery=12+1+1 Strength=12+1 Air=3][Dismember][Whirling Axe][Body Blow][Bulls Strike][Shock][Frenzy][Rush][Resurrection Signet][/build] </pvxbig>

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.

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+[build prof=War/E AxeMastery=12+1+1 Strength=12+1 Air=3][Dismember][Whirling Axe][Body Blow][Bulls Strike][Shock][Frenzy][Rush][Resurrection Signet][/build]
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