BM opinion...

Glucose - Lothranis
Glucose - Lothranis Posts: 4 Arc User
edited February 2012 in Blademaster
So im starting a new BM and still trying to decide which build to go with: Sword, Axe, Fist or Pole.
I was leaning towards a Sword BM, but i've seen a few bad reviews for a sword. The most common type of Bm i see nowadays is a claw or axe.
Is the sword really a bad choice, considering I could like to PVP in later levels?
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  • QuietKitteh - Lost City
    QuietKitteh - Lost City Posts: 116 Arc User
    edited January 2012
    Well, imo you should stat 3str 2dex ea lvl pretty much and go with all 4 wep types.

    For example, no1 want a pure axe/pole/sword BM for NV, they want claws.

    For AoE stuffies they want axes and dragon.

    So... just go all 4 weps and in pvp use sword?
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  • Euthymius - Heavens Tear
    Euthymius - Heavens Tear Posts: 3,162 Arc User
    edited January 2012
    Its better to use all 4 weapon paths than to limit yourself to one as Glucose said.
    Claw+Axe BMs are common because high aps (and DPS) = more chi for HF/spark as well as killing a target faster than tossing skills at it.

    Sword doesnt get a lot of attention because its main use is Myriad Sword Stance. Fists do higher DPS, Axes deal higher DPH, and Polearms have greater range while Swords dont stand out in any particular area.
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  • Sakubatou - Sanctuary
    Sakubatou - Sanctuary Posts: 4,001 Arc User
    edited January 2012
    Glucose - Lothranis wrote: »
    The most common type of Bm i see nowadays is a claw or axe.

    Wow, saw this thread and assumed it was a 2009 necro.

    The most common BMs aren't claw OR axe, they are claw and axe and subsequently every weapon in between. Having multiple paths allows you to combine skills for better damage and fill in weaknesses that a BM or the squad has. That's why people suggest a 3str/2 dex build. Because you need 3 strength per level for axes and you need 2 dex per level for claws so there is your 5 stat points. If you feel you need extra vit (you don't, but some people like the comfort factor) then stat 1 point of vit every 2 levels and cap at 53 so you can remove it endgame with only 1 reset note. Whether you pull it from strength or dex is up to you but I'd say 3str/2dex even levels and 2str/2dex/1vit odd levels is the better option using fists as your main after level 30 and slightly outdated axes until level 70 when you get calamity axes that can last you till lvl 90 or even 100.
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  • Glucose - Lothranis
    Glucose - Lothranis Posts: 4 Arc User
    edited January 2012
    QuietKitteh - Lost City wrote: »
    Well, imo you should stat 3str 2dex ea lvl pretty much and go with all 4 wep types.

    For example, no1 want a pure axe/pole/sword BM for NV, they want claws.

    For AoE stuffies they want axes and dragon.

    So... just go all 4 weps and in pvp use sword?

    Makes sense, but the problem now lies in which skills to build.
  • ZackMystic - Harshlands
    ZackMystic - Harshlands Posts: 325 Arc User
    edited January 2012
    lol swords are really bad in pvp honestly. I only use them to finish of a sin runnin away from me for an embaressing defeat b:victory. I love axe claw, Dark Flash claws are so awesome at my lvl :P and calamities are pretty good for pvp at my lvl
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  • QuietKitteh - Lost City
    QuietKitteh - Lost City Posts: 116 Arc User
    edited January 2012
    Glucose - Lothranis wrote: »
    Makes sense, but the problem now lies in which skills to build.

    Well, imo its work on AoE's etc. The skills you'll use the most, esp in frost etc. Focus on PvE skills then when you learned those go for PvP. BM's got the largest skilltree still so you wont have all skills maxed at 90 which u do with a couple others lol (unless you farm SP and lvl genies with exp.)
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  • SpazzMcAps - Harshlands
    SpazzMcAps - Harshlands Posts: 2,561 Arc User
    edited February 2012
    ZackMystic - Harshlands wrote: »
    lol swords are really bad in pvp honestly. I only use them to finish of a sin runnin away from me for an embaressing defeat b:victory. I love axe claw, Dark Flash claws are so awesome at my lvl :P and calamities are pretty good for pvp at my lvl
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  • _Nerox_ - Dreamweaver
    _Nerox_ - Dreamweaver Posts: 753 Arc User
    edited February 2012
    In the vid off the new skill the BM is using what looks like a pole...so maybe they add super ultimate pole skills >.>
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  • Maelael - Heavens Tear
    Maelael - Heavens Tear Posts: 1,497 Arc User
    edited February 2012
    Skills:

    Prior to 59:
    Anything you want till 59. Aeolian Blade is usually a good starter cause it stuns. Always max bell and fist and/or axe mastery. TBH, you can use fists or axes to this point. Level misc skills as you can.

    59+:

    Max your Axe AOE skills, Roar, and drake sweep. Add in Cyclone Heel as your possible 4th aoe while stun and HF is in cooldown. You can pretty much AoE solo to 80 with BP easily. Max Axe Mastery and Bell of Course, and keep leveling the misc skills as you can.

    Note that Tiger maw, stream strike, aeolian blade, etc - no longer in use at this point.

    80/85+:
    Ditch any vit or str you dont need to ensure you're at the 3 str/2 dex limit. Get GVs. You're now maxing Axe skills (Except Drake Bash), Fist Mastery, and Cyclone Heel.

    99: Get Farstrike, Glacial Spike and Pole Mastery - and get a debuff pole. This will be used in weird situations and GS will be used in Trials and Nirvana.

    Bout it on "Must have" skills.

    In my opinion Demon out every skill except maybe the Tiger Maw - Aeolian Blade Tree, Sword Skills, and any Pole or Fist skills you dont use. I have everything but the Sword Skills - I never use the ones beforementioned though (Aeolian is too slow, for example).

    Of note, get level 10 or 11 Drakes Breath Bash eventually. It gets used on a couple of phys immune mobs.
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  • Xoger - Raging Tide
    Xoger - Raging Tide Posts: 10 Arc User
    edited February 2012
    Like everyone said : go for a 3str/2dex build to use all weapon and for skills concentrate on axes path skills (HF,other AOEs, Roar ,Axe Mastery and Bell).
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