Builds

toxicityzombie1

I'm new to PW and was wondering what a good starting build would be for my BM.
and what does everyone mean by axe/fist builds? o.O
Thanks for anyone who can help!

Atropah - Sanctuary

You really should read the guides but I'll give a quick run-down.

At level 29 BMs get 4 weapon paths with skills that can only be used while a certain class of weapon is equipped: Axe, Pole, Sword, and Fists. Axes have the best stuns and aoe's, fists have the best dps (damage per second, or "damage output") and swords and spear fall somewhere inbetween. It's recommended you go all paths and learn to switch weapons to combine your skills.

The problem is they require different amounts of stats. Axes require 3 str and .5 dex per level, fists require 2 dex and 1.5 str per level. Again, sword and pole fall somewhere in between. So to wear axes and fists you need 3 str and 2 dex per level. That's all 5 of your stat points. Alot of people will say 3str/2dex is the way to go. I'd suggest 2.5str/2dex/.5 vit. That's 3 strength, 2 dex on odd levels and 2 str, 2dex, 1 vit on even levels. Cap your vitality at 53.

If you have reasonable refines for defense and hp never statting into vitality is not an issue but if you are a new player a few vitality points may help. Endgame most of us restat our vitality down to 3 points.