Is it ok to go full axe bm??

FailHardCore - Raging Tide
FailHardCore - Raging Tide Posts: 58 Arc User
edited April 2011 in Blademaster
i have a bm took last 3 days to get to 70 i decided to go full axes so my build is 3str 1 vit 1 dex every lvl. At lvl 70 i have about 5k hp is it ok to go full axe bm can someone give me so ideas of what to do please
The base of anyones power comes from their knowledge and patience if u do not have those qualitys u have power over noone b:angry




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  • ArchSaber - Sanctuary
    ArchSaber - Sanctuary Posts: 1,440 Arc User
    edited March 2011
    Axe/Fist/Pole BM
    AP classes are a real butt pounding...
  • FailHardCore - Raging Tide
    FailHardCore - Raging Tide Posts: 58 Arc User
    edited March 2011
    ArchSaber - Sanctuary wrote: »
    Axe/Fist/Pole BM

    ok well whats a build for it and can i get some pointers
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  • SeaStorm - Heavens Tear
    SeaStorm - Heavens Tear Posts: 315 Arc User
    edited March 2011
    I don't see an issue with just axe build but you will start running into issues later with the craze for aps on BMs. Personally, my BM runs all four paths along with maintain a high vit lvl. Unfortunately I can't give you a build idea as I never followed a set standard, and a friend helped me work out what I needed to do, as I was pure axe until my 70s. Take a look at what you want your TT90/99 weapons to be see what the stat requirements are and go from there. Look at what the TT90 etc gear gives you in stats adds same with ornaments and rings etc.
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  • Sakubatou - Sanctuary
    Sakubatou - Sanctuary Posts: 4,001 Arc User
    edited March 2011
    FailHardCore - Raging Tide wrote: »
    i have a bm took last 3 days to get to 70 i decided to go full axes so my build is 3str 1 vit 1 dex every lvl. At lvl 70 i have about 5k hp is it ok to go full axe bm can someone give me so ideas of what to do please

    b:shocked that could be the reason you're thinking of going pure axe, lol.

    Axes need 3 strength a level, fists need 2 dex per level. The build for axe/fist (and everything in between being poles and swords) is 3str/2dex per level or use weapons levels behind you (for instance you might be lvl 90 before you can use TT80 fists without +dex stats on equipment.

    This means you are short on hp, but the solution is learn to play your class better. Learn to use your marrows and stuns. Many of us have leveled from lvl 1 with 5 vitality (later restatted down to 3 vitality) and tanked every boss in our BHs because we had such excellent damage the barb couldn't keep aggro so we tanked instead. It borders on not enough hp, but it is still enough.

    The reason you want fists and axe. Axe for your aoe's and for HF. HF makes things go soooo much quicker when used right, not to mention it has your longest stun. When you start doing FCCs squads will want you to have fists. Why? Because fists do the most damage per second. Axe damage really sucks unless aoeing. You will start running into squads that won't take you unless you are an aps (attacks per second) fist bm in just a few level.

    So the answer to your problem of "is it ok to go full axe bm?" Yes, but its uses are very limited. Mostly they're used for TWs . For pve, they suck. Squads won't want you. If they take you they'll be disappointed in your dmg. You will be gimped as a bm because you will only be using 1 out of 4 weapon paths, which will really hurt your survivability and damage. If you are thinking "axe bm's have more hp," so what? They don't tank, because they can't get aggro. And their survivability is actually lower because they lack some skills, especially when bloodpaint enters the picture and you survive based on your damage output.
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  • Rawrgh - Raging Tide
    Rawrgh - Raging Tide Posts: 6,790 Arc User
    edited March 2011
    Vit build axe bms in TW b:dirty
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  • Joshcja - Sanctuary
    Joshcja - Sanctuary Posts: 3,502 Arc User
    edited March 2011
    http://pwi-forum.perfectworld.com/showthread.php?t=747842

    you've been lurking here long enough to have found this... so in short

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  • TheDan - Sanctuary
    TheDan - Sanctuary Posts: 3,495 Arc User
    edited March 2011
    That's like asking a mage or archer if they should go full vit instead of dex / magic.
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  • Faeble - Heavens Tear
    Faeble - Heavens Tear Posts: 183 Arc User
    edited March 2011
    Just take to mind that there are certain things people will kick you from squad from if you are pure axe build.


    Nirvana instance is one. At least on HT, if you're not 3.33 aps or more, you aren't wanted in the squad.

    Though, pure axe builds are nice for FF.

    I personally am fist/axe/pole(once I get more demon skills I will be pole anyhow)
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  • Sunked - Lost City
    Sunked - Lost City Posts: 84 Arc User
    edited March 2011
    is same ok as doing pure fire mage

    or using pack of gummy bears as a mouse pad,

    so yea sure, but why? bm strength is his versatility and you need different tools for different jobs so why limit urself?

    want single wep path make sin or seeker, oh wait most of sins got bow as well
  • Faeble - Heavens Tear
    Faeble - Heavens Tear Posts: 183 Arc User
    edited March 2011
    Once you hit 80 just about everyone has bows period who have the dex for it. (melee classes)
    FF anyone? As much as I /love/ chasing heads, much easier to tab+auto than to cast drake ray / run to it then hit ... I'll stick with my ☆Unicorn b:chuckle
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  • Lovenzahn - Lost City
    Lovenzahn - Lost City Posts: 11 Arc User
    edited April 2011
    I've been building my BM all wrong b:cryb:surrender

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