Difference between revisions of "Category:Weapon Class"
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| − | ==Melee== | + | {{lorebox|Once we smiths forged plowshares, but now there is only call for weapons. Whether you look to buy, sell, or repair a weapon, you've come to the right place|Smiths in Aerynth}} |
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| + | '''Weapons''' come in many categories. Read on to learn more about their differences, advantages, and restrictions. | ||
| + | == List of Weapon Categories == | ||
| + | ===Melee=== | ||
| + | :[[Axe Weapons|Axe]] | ||
| + | :[[Dagger Weapons|Dagger]] | ||
| + | :[[Hammer Weapons|Hammer]] | ||
| + | :[[Pole Arm Weapons|Pole Arm]] | ||
| + | :[[Spear Weapons|Spear]] | ||
| + | :[[Staff Weapons|Staff]] | ||
| + | :[[Sword Weapons|Sword]] | ||
| + | :[[Unarmed Weapons|Unarmed]] | ||
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| + | ===Ranged=== | ||
| + | :[[Bow Weapons|Bow]] | ||
| + | :[[Crossbow Weapons|Crossbow]] | ||
| + | :[[Throwing Weapons|Throwing]] | ||
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| + | ==Melee Weapon Skills== | ||
===Strength Based=== | ===Strength Based=== | ||
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=====[[Spear#Spear|Spear]]===== | =====[[Spear#Spear|Spear]]===== | ||
| − | ::Pros: Stun, powerblock, some debuffs (physical damage debuff), most toons using it gets access to Wyrmslayer rune, which grants a | + | ::Pros: Stun, powerblock, some debuffs (physical damage debuff), most toons using it gets access to [[Wyrmslayer]] rune, which grants an additional set of powers including a DoT and snare. |
::Cons: No def cut | ::Cons: No def cut | ||
=====[[Pole Arm#Pole Arm|Pole Arm]]===== | =====[[Pole Arm#Pole Arm|Pole Arm]]===== | ||
::Pros: Relatively high damage, stun, powerblock, physical damage debuff | ::Pros: Relatively high damage, stun, powerblock, physical damage debuff | ||
| − | ::Cons: None (One should take note though that the slashing expose on the Polearm is shorter than the one on the axe, and therefore PA is considered somewhat | + | ::Cons: None (One should take note though that the slashing expose on the Polearm is shorter than the one on the axe, and therefore PA is considered somewhat sub-par to axe) |
===Dexterity Based=== | ===Dexterity Based=== | ||
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=====[[staff#staff|Staff]]===== | =====[[staff#staff|Staff]]===== | ||
| − | ::Pros: | + | ::Pros: 3 stuns, 2 powerblocks, 1 attack speed debuff, and 1 Atr cut |
| − | ::Cons: No def cut | + | ::Cons: No def cut and 150% expose |
| − | =====[[ | + | =====[[Blade Mastery]]/[[Blade Weaving]]===== |
| − | ::Pros: Access to | + | ::Pros: Access to Sword powers ( STR/Dex Debuff, Bleed, etc.), Stun, Power Block, Def Cut |
::Cons: None | ::Cons: None | ||
| − | + | ==Ranged Weapon Skills== | |
| − | ==Ranged== | ||
===Strength Based=== | ===Strength Based=== | ||
=====[[Throwing#Throwing|Throwing Hammer]]===== | =====[[Throwing#Throwing|Throwing Hammer]]===== | ||
::Pros: Somewhat faster than throwing axes, a ranged stun (3 sec duration), a ranged snare | ::Pros: Somewhat faster than throwing axes, a ranged stun (3 sec duration), a ranged snare | ||
| − | ::Cons: Can only be rolled with suboptimal | + | ::Cons: Can only be rolled with suboptimal enchantments, no def cut |
=====[[Throwing#Throwing|Throwing Axe]]===== | =====[[Throwing#Throwing|Throwing Axe]]===== | ||
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=====[[Throwing#Throwing|Throwing Dagger]]===== | =====[[Throwing#Throwing|Throwing Dagger]]===== | ||
::Pros: Fast (procs), a ranged snare | ::Pros: Fast (procs), a ranged snare | ||
| − | ::Cons: Can only be rolled with suboptimal | + | ::Cons: Can only be rolled with suboptimal enchantments, no def cut |
=====[[Bow#Bow|Bow]]===== | =====[[Bow#Bow|Bow]]===== | ||
Latest revision as of 03:21, 14 September 2017
| “ | Once we smiths forged plowshares, but now there is only call for weapons. Whether you look to buy, sell, or repair a weapon, you've come to the right place |
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- Smiths in Aerynth
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Weapons come in many categories. Read on to learn more about their differences, advantages, and restrictions.
List of Weapon Categories
Melee
Ranged
Melee Weapon Skills
Strength Based
Sword
- 1 handed
- Pros: Relatively high DPS, snare power, a number of debuffs (Str/Dex debuff, physical damage debuff, attack speed debuff)
- Cons: No def cut, no stun, no powerblock
- 2 handed
- Pros: Relatively high DPS, passive defense blocking power, a number of debuffs (Str/Dex debuff, physical damage debuff, attack speed debuff)
- Cons: No def cut, no stun, no powerblock
Axe
- 1 handed
- Pros: Def cut, powerblock x2, physical damage debuff
- Cons: No stun
- 2 handed
- Pros: Def cut, stun, powerblock, physical damage debuff
- Cons: None
Hammer
- 1 handed
- Pros: Many stuns and powerblocks, stance knocking power, physical damage debuff
- Cons: No def cut
- 2 handed
- Pros: Many stuns and powerblocks, stance knocking power, stamina damaging weapon power
- Cons: No def cut
Spear
- Pros: Stun, powerblock, some debuffs (physical damage debuff), most toons using it gets access to Wyrmslayer rune, which grants an additional set of powers including a DoT and snare.
- Cons: No def cut
Pole Arm
- Pros: Relatively high damage, stun, powerblock, physical damage debuff
- Cons: None (One should take note though that the slashing expose on the Polearm is shorter than the one on the axe, and therefore PA is considered somewhat sub-par to axe)
Dexterity Based
Dagger
- Pros: Atk debuffs, exposes, bleeds, passive defense blocking power, healing debuff power
- Cons: No def cut, no stun, no powerblock
Unarmed
- Pros: Fastest attacks (procs), def cut, stun, powerblock
- Cons: No atr cut unless a toon is Irekei and has a Sundancer rune applied
Staff
- Pros: 3 stuns, 2 powerblocks, 1 attack speed debuff, and 1 Atr cut
- Cons: No def cut and 150% expose
Blade Mastery/Blade Weaving
- Pros: Access to Sword powers ( STR/Dex Debuff, Bleed, etc.), Stun, Power Block, Def Cut
- Cons: None
Ranged Weapon Skills
Strength Based
Throwing Hammer
- Pros: Somewhat faster than throwing axes, a ranged stun (3 sec duration), a ranged snare
- Cons: Can only be rolled with suboptimal enchantments, no def cut
Throwing Axe
- Pros: Relatively high DPS, ranged powerblock (9 seconds, this is widely considered very useful), a ranged snare
- Cons: Can only be rolled with suboptimal enchantments
Dexterity Based
Throwing Dagger
- Pros: Fast (procs), a ranged snare
- Cons: Can only be rolled with suboptimal enchantments, no def cut
Bow
- Pros: Overall good weapon powers, long range (150 units), can ground fliers
- Cons: No expose to it`s damage type, no stun, no powerblock
Crossbow
- Pros: Overall good weapon powers, long range (150+ units), a potential for high bursts of damage, can ground fliers
- Cons: No expose to it`s damage type, no stun, no powerblock, expensive powers
Pages in category "Weapon Class"
The following 14 pages are in this category, out of 14 total.
