question(weapon)

Azuresier - Sanctuary
Azuresier - Sanctuary Posts: 25 Arc User
edited August 2009 in Barbarian
I've started leveling a barb tank. What weapon is best for tank barb? n i tried search feature its worthless. I've seen a couple guides mention axes but never specified if for tank.
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  • LloydAsplund - Sanctuary
    LloydAsplund - Sanctuary Posts: 3,899 Arc User
    edited August 2009
    For lvl 1-59, just stick with whatever quest/stash items you can get. Then, from lvl 60+, most of your TT/legendary items are dual axes. So, yea, go with dual axes for good damage, not like you have much of a choice.
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  • XylolyX - Heavens Tear
    XylolyX - Heavens Tear Posts: 1,097 Arc User
    edited August 2009
    Dual axes and dual hammers are best for barbs, IMO.
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  • Mothergoose - Sanctuary
    Mothergoose - Sanctuary Posts: 1,320 Arc User
    edited August 2009
    For tanking, the lvl 79 cudgel of ancient alloy is a very good choice for its price, around 150k in Sanctuary.
    http://www.pwdatabase.com/pwi/items/8280

    The lvl 80 Gaint Ape dual axes are a bit better, although costing far more. It's also a good general purpose weapon, aside from tanking.
    http://www.pwdatabase.com/pwi/items/14824

    At lvl 70 point, the lvl 70 Heraldry Axes does decently.
    http://www.pwdatabase.com/pwi/items/14821

    The lvl 70 Calamity axes can be used for tanking, but are not ideal given the high price. It's mostly for pvp, due to berserker plus high hp bonus. Berserker makes you lose hp for increased damage, but it really doesn't matter much for bosses with lots of hp anyway.
    http://www.pwdatabase.com/pwi/items/8287
  • Rupture - Dreamweaver
    Rupture - Dreamweaver Posts: 85 Arc User
    edited August 2009
    I think it has to be in that axe group for Barbs to use their skills o.O. I would go with axes because they look uber smexy :D. But they arent as smaxy as swords or polearms T_T
  • Verticoli - Sanctuary_1260687467
    Verticoli - Sanctuary_1260687467 Posts: 43 Arc User
    edited August 2009
    best for tanking.
    i dont really get why ppls like pole axes or pole hammer....
    level 50 are the ones from the supply box.
    level 60 the TT ones arnt bad at all
    level 70 the calamity axes add the most HP as long as the cleric can heal you they are the best... since u do most dmg and u get most HP + so ur more likly to keep agro just make sure the cleric heals twice as good :P
  • Gabriil - Lost City
    Gabriil - Lost City Posts: 83 Arc User
    edited August 2009
    Verticoli - Sanctuary wrote: »
    best for tanking.
    i dont really get why ppls like pole axes or pole hammer....
    level 50 are the ones from the supply box.
    level 60 the TT ones arnt bad at all

    The lvl 62 legendary poleaxe is better than the HH60 axes, hands down. +1% crit, +40 p damage, +8-9 str. Whereas the HH60 axes only have +56 p damage. And the poleaxes/polehammers have a slightly quicker attack rate than duals.
  • Verticoli - Sanctuary_1260687467
    Verticoli - Sanctuary_1260687467 Posts: 43 Arc User
    edited August 2009
    pole axe arnt as good cuz when u use skills which give more dmg and better effects with them you do alot less dmg....
    no level 90+ barb on sanc server that i know uses pole expect for like herojet whos a nob

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