Zaraki.5784 Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Hello, I would like to make a legendary axe but I like them both and I can't decide, each one having its pros and cons, especially, I like the smoothness/perfection on Astralaria but it lacks aggressiveness, on the other hand I like Frostfang for its overall design but I fear I could get tired of using a frost-themed axe forever. What's your favourite? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oglaf.1074 Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Astralaria for sure. Frostfang is a Gen One Legendary and as such the model, effects and all that is of waaaay lower quality than Astralaria. That being said, I definitely prefer the _idea_ of Frostfang. It was the first ever Legendary I made for my Norn main because of it. If Frostie was ever reworked to be of the same level quality it would win no contest. But as is now, Astralaria will give you way more “bang for your buck”. The weapon trail alone beats anything you get out of Frostie (it is similar to Twilight/Sunrise trails which are the most noticeable of them all). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve The Cynic.3217 Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 I vote Frostfang, but only because I have everything I need for it except just seven kitten Mystic kitten Clovers. And I can get those without any further faffing by waiting five days for Day Twenty Eight of my login cycle. (Chest of Legendary Doobly-Flops.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curunen.8729 Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Astralaria does have Ice damage type as well, for flavour. Personally it's the most beautiful legendary weapon in the game. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rysdude.3824 Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Astralaria is such a great design. Everything from the weapon trail to footsteps just screams clean and crisp. I wish there was an armor to match it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Boy.7138 Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Astralaria is the best looking legendary in the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverielle.3972 Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Astralaria is more subtle - especially when sheathed (for lack of a better term) - to that end I find it can compliment more styles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesacon.8735 Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 I _love_ my Astralaria, and with the addition of Stellar weapons in Istan, there is something to pair it with. But man, I would not recommend doing the collections for Astralaria. Collection I is a 2 week time gate for some reason and you have to complete the Not So Secret jumping puzzle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliamRationem.5172 Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 I crafted Astralaria the moment I started seriously playing a class that uses an axe as a primary weapon (Mirage). It's always been my favorite legendary weapon and the animations on it look awesome on Mirage with all those axes whirling slowly through the air before zooming at their target. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve The Cynic.3217 Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 > @"Reverielle.3972" said: > Astralaria is more subtle - especially when _**sheathed (for lack of a better term)**_ - to that end I find it can compliment more styles. I believe the Preview window calls it "Stowed". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blocki.4931 Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Go for Astralaria. It doesn't have that annoying af Ice sound effect when you hit something. I will get both, but I wish I got Astralaria first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyninja.2954 Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Going to go with Astralaria too. Looks great. Also the more prestigious legendary if that is of any consequence. Price wise Frostfang though: Astralaria - 2050g (with no premium for buying ascended crafting materials, otherwise easy 2-300g more) Frostfang - 1200g Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vayne.8563 Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 I didn't vote, because for me it's more about what fits my characters than which I like better. I made both of them for different characters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lokh.2695 Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Whatever you like more. Don't let others tell you what to do, in a game about looks it all boils down, which design do you like more? To take your OP into account. Frostfang is lacking the smoothnes but maybe you'll get tired of using a stellar themed axe all the time. Toss a coin if you can't make up your mind, but I guess you already know which one you prefer, you just can't decide because it seems so final. Who knows, maybe you'll craft the other one too, no matter on which one you decide now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverstar.7415 Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 I adore Astralaria, but it works perfectly in terms of aesthetics for my norn firebrand, so that's part of it. Frostfang would have been way easier to get, but I'm a sucker for astral-themed anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oglaf.1074 Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 > @"lokh.2695" said: > Don't let others tell you what to do, in a game about looks it all boils down, which design do you like more? Well, he/she specifically created this thread asking for peoples’ opinions so while I agree with your sentiment in general, it sorta doesn’t apply in this particular case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cragga the Eighty Third.60 Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 > @"Oglaf.1074" said: > > @"lokh.2695" said: > > Don't let others tell you what to do, in a game about looks it all boils down, which design do you like more? > > Well, he/she specifically created this thread asking for peoples’ opinions so while I agree with your sentiment in general, it sorta doesn’t apply in this particular case. > Whether the OP is influenced by our advice or not, having an outside opinion often helps to clarify our own feelings. Like flipping a coin whether to have a taco or a hamburger, and when the coin comes up hamburger, you discover that after all, you really, really would rather have pizza. I <3 my Astralaria, btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverielle.3972 Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 > @"Steve The Cynic.3217" said: > > @"Reverielle.3972" said: > > Astralaria is more subtle - especially when _**sheathed (for lack of a better term)**_ - to that end I find it can compliment more styles. > > I believe the Preview window calls it "Stowed". That's the word I was looking for, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arden.7480 Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Astralaria is gorgeous! I love it on my necromancer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHung.5263 Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 > @"Hesacon.8735" said: > I _love_ my Astralaria, and with the addition of Stellar weapons in Istan, there is something to pair it with. > > But man, I would not recommend doing the collections for Astralaria. Collection I is a 2 week time gate for some reason and you have to complete the Not So Secret jumping puzzle. What is the alternative ways besides doing collection? To avoid the time gate ...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haleydawn.3764 Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 > @"DHung.5263" said: > > @"Hesacon.8735" said: > > I _love_ my Astralaria, and with the addition of Stellar weapons in Istan, there is something to pair it with. > > > > But man, I would not recommend doing the collections for Astralaria. Collection I is a 2 week time gate for some reason and you have to complete the Not So Secret jumping puzzle. > > What is the alternative ways besides doing collection? To avoid the time gate ...? Hesacon’s comment is a bit misleading. You have to do the collections to get Astralaria. There’s no alternative other than to make Frostfang if you want a Legendary Axe. The “2 week timegate”, is the Ascended materials needed to craft The Device (Astralarias stage 1 Precursor), 15 Deldrimor Steel Ingots, 10 Spiritwood Planks and 10 Elonian Leather Squares (these can be bought from the trading post though). The Lumps of Mithrillium, Glob of Elderspirit residue and Spool of Thick Elonian cord to make them can only be crafted once per day, hence the “2 week timegate” comment. The collections aren’t as difficult as people make them out to be. EDIT: Totally forgot you needed Zin collection. I must have had this done prior to starting the collections for Astralaria last year. Either way, 2 weeks isn't horrendous, when the rest of the collections will keep you just as busy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProtoGunner.4953 Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 I have both and Astralaria is so much better. It's imo one of the best legendaries out there. The detail is astonishing, go for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phs.6089 Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 > @"Haleydawn.3764" said: > > @"DHung.5263" said: > > > @"Hesacon.8735" said: > > > I _love_ my Astralaria, and with the addition of Stellar weapons in Istan, there is something to pair it with. > > > > > > But man, I would not recommend doing the collections for Astralaria. Collection I is a 2 week time gate for some reason and you have to complete the Not So Secret jumping puzzle. > > > > What is the alternative ways besides doing collection? To avoid the time gate ...? > > Hesacon’s comment is a bit misleading. You have to do the collections to get Astralaria. There’s no alternative other than to make Frostfang if you want a Legendary Axe. The “2 week timegate”, is the Ascended materials needed to craft The Device (Astralarias stage 1 Precursor), 15 Deldrimor Steel Ingots, 10 Spiritwood Planks and 10 Elonian Leather Squares (these can be bought from the trading post though). The Lumps of Mithrillium, Glob of Elderspirit residue and Spool of Thick Elonian cord to make them can only be crafted once per day, hence the “2 week timegate” comment. > > The collections aren’t as difficult as people make them out to be. it's 12 days and it's mini collection, not really ascended mats that can be bought from TP given gold isn't a problem https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Zinn%27s_Prize_Student Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesacon.8735 Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 > @"phs.6089" said: > > @"Haleydawn.3764" said: > > > @"DHung.5263" said: > > > > @"Hesacon.8735" said: > > > > I _love_ my Astralaria, and with the addition of Stellar weapons in Istan, there is something to pair it with. > > > > > > > > But man, I would not recommend doing the collections for Astralaria. Collection I is a 2 week time gate for some reason and you have to complete the Not So Secret jumping puzzle. > > > > > > What is the alternative ways besides doing collection? To avoid the time gate ...? > > > > Hesacon’s comment is a bit misleading. You have to do the collections to get Astralaria. There’s no alternative other than to make Frostfang if you want a Legendary Axe. The “2 week timegate”, is the Ascended materials needed to craft The Device (Astralarias stage 1 Precursor), 15 Deldrimor Steel Ingots, 10 Spiritwood Planks and 10 Elonian Leather Squares (these can be bought from the trading post though). The Lumps of Mithrillium, Glob of Elderspirit residue and Spool of Thick Elonian cord to make them can only be crafted once per day, hence the “2 week timegate” comment. > > > > The collections aren’t as difficult as people make them out to be. > > it's 12 days and it's mini collection, not really ascended mats that can be bought from TP given gold isn't a problem > https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Zinn%27s_Prize_Student This is what I was referring to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crepuscular.9047 Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 visually Astralaria is way better, but damn the costs required to craft gen2s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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