Weapons for Power Warrior

[Raysson.2079]

Hello,

 

I haven't played power warrior in over a year and a lot has changed since then. Recently I made an asc power set for it that I want to use in fractals (T4) and raids and did some build research.

 

Did I get this right?

 

Fractals:

Boons need to be stripped (e.g. No Pain No Gain) and banners need to be carried=> Spellbreaker with Dagger/Axe + GS

Banners need to be carried => Core Warrior with Axe/Axe + GS

Neither of them (pure DPS) => Spellbreaker with Axe/Axe + GS

 

Raids:

DPS Warrior => Spellbreaker with Axe/Dagger + Mace/Axe (This seems to do the highest single target dps in the benchmarks I've found and doesn't rely on Full Counter) or the Condi Berserker of course

BS Warrior => Condi Berserker

BS Warrior when lots of CC is needed or condis aren't very effective => Core Warrior with Axe/Axe and Mace/Mace

 

Is it better to switch out GS for something like mainhand/offhand Mace or offhand dagger and maybe distribute an axe somewhere else? Could someone point out the pros and cons of each weapon in different scenarios please?

 

On a side note: Now that Empower Allies is only 100 points and Tactics benefits SB less/Discipline benefits it more than Condi Warrior, is it still worth taking the Tactics line as a SB? (Especially with a healer in your party/sub group)

 

I would be glad about any help and insight. Thanks a lot in advance!

[Mikeskies.1536]

TBH, I think you need at least three power DPS for Tactics to be worth it over Discipline. That goes for both Power and Condi.

 

Mace/Axe build works better on Golem, but in practice, Greatsword + Axe/Axe is equal in damage (if you play it right), with a smoother rotation and better mobility.

 

in Fractals, you can swap mainhand Mace/Axe with Dagger for boon stripping, if necessary.

[Hoodie.1045]

> @"Raysson.2079" said:

> Hello,

>

> I haven't played power warrior in over a year and a lot has changed since then. Recently I made an asc power set for it that I want to use in fractals (T4) and raids and did some build research.

>

> Did I get this right?

>

> Fractals:

> Boons need to be stripped (e.g. No Pain No Gain) and banners need to be carried=> Spellbreaker with Dagger/Axe + GS

> Banners need to be carried => Core Warrior with Axe/Axe + GS

> Neither of them (pure DPS) => Spellbreaker with Axe/Axe + GS

>

> Raids:

> DPS Warrior => Spellbreaker with Axe/Dagger + Mace/Axe (This seems to do the highest single target dps in the benchmarks I've found and doesn't rely on Full Counter) or the Condi Berserker of course

> BS Warrior => Condi Berserker

> BS Warrior when lots of CC is needed or condis aren't very effective => Core Warrior with Axe/Axe and Mace/Mace

>

> Is it better to switch out GS for something like mainhand/offhand Mace or offhand dagger and maybe distribute an axe somewhere else? Could someone point out the pros and cons of each weapon in different scenarios please?

>

> On a side note: Now that Empower Allies is only 100 points and Tactics benefits SB less/Discipline benefits it more than Condi Warrior, is it still worth taking the Tactics line as a SB? (Especially with a healer in your party/sub group)

>

> I would be glad about any help and insight. Thanks a lot in advance!

 

If you're playing melee, then use greatsword + axe/axe. If you want to mix melee with range, use either greatsword or axe/axe with rifle.

[Raysson.2079]

Thanks for the replies, I appreciate it! I suppose the cleave makes the greatsword superior in most fractals anyway.