00Troy00 Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 I'm aware there are better primaries, but a weapon-wielding brute fits my concept. Out of those two, which would you choose (and why)? *I'm thinking of going for Inv in terms of a secondary, but I'm open to suggestions* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biostem Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 2 minutes ago, 00Troy00 said: I'm aware there are better primaries, but a weapon-wielding brute fits my concept. Out of those two, which would you choose (and why)? There are really 3 questions you need to ask yourself, with regard to your question: 1. Do you prefer dealing smashing or lethal damage. 2. Do you prefer knock up/down or disorient effects as your primary form of "control" with your attacks. 3. Do you prefer the various axe or mace models more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00Troy00 Posted April 29, 2023 Author Share Posted April 29, 2023 5 hours ago, biostem said: There are really 3 questions you need to ask yourself, with regard to your question: 1. Do you prefer dealing smashing or lethal damage. 2. Do you prefer knock up/down or disorient effects as your primary form of "control" with your attacks. 3. Do you prefer the various axe or mace models more. 1. No preference unless there's a practical difference. 2. Whichever occupies the enemy more 3. I'm sure I can find something I like with either once I get 1 and 2 figured out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biostem Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 My responses are in YELLOW below: 3 minutes ago, 00Troy00 said: 1. No preference unless there's a practical difference. IIRC, smashing damage is resisted slightly less than lethal. 2. Whichever occupies the enemy more I tend to prefer the various knockups/knockdowns over stuns, but those stuns can stack to affect even knock-resistant enemies. 3. I'm sure I can find something I like with either once I get 1 and 2 figured out. No doubt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PyroNugget Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 can't really lose with either.the axe cyclone is worth building a toon just for that but after a hard, frustrating day at work, WAR MACE makes me feel better hits so hard you *almost* feel bad for the enemy sometimes.smiles for miles playing them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaghetti Betty Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 (edited) Both are excellent choices for a Brute! It's hard to argue against Battle Axe since it got a shiny new update not too long ago. It's now become a damage powerhouse that really commands it's space thanks to Axe Cyclone. You'll feel like a monster in both AoE and ST thanks to how heavy each attack feels when it's delivered. This comes at the cost of horrid recharge and endurance management. This is best offset with IOs and a secondary that provides some sort of Endurance recovery, but can cause one to feel restricted in their choice of pairings. War Mace is more of a free spirit in comparison, if that free spirit was a boulder being dropped off a very high cliff. While not quite as intense as Battle Axe, War Mace still boasts extreme ST damage. Build Up + Clobber will outright kill most things that aren't bosses. Anything that doesn't die to it has Shatter and Jawbreaker waiting right behind it. It's AoE isn't too shabby either. Whirling Mace is one of the most efficient versions of it's sister moves in terms of end vs damage (Whirling Sword, The Lotus Drops). It's overall endurance cost and recharge times aren't nearly as volatile as Battle Axe, so you do get a bit more freedom choosing an armor pairing. Edited April 29, 2023 by Spaghetti Betty 1 Mainly on Excelsior. Find me in game @Spaghetti Betty. AE Arcs: Big Magic Blowout! 41612 | The Meta-Human Wrestling Association 44683 | MHWA Part 2 48577 Click to look at my pets! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00Troy00 Posted April 29, 2023 Author Share Posted April 29, 2023 30 minutes ago, Spaghetti Betty said: Both are excellent choices for a Brute! It's hard to argue against Battle Axe since it got a shiny new update not too long ago. It's now become a damage powerhouse that really commands it's space thanks to Axe Cyclone. You'll feel like a monster in both AoE and ST thanks to how heavy each attack feels when it's delivered. This comes at the cost of horrid recharge and endurance management. This is best offset with IOs and a secondary that provides some sort of Endurance recovery, but can cause one to feel restricted in their choice of pairings. War Mace is more of a free spirit in comparison, if that free spirit was a boulder being dropped off a very high cliff. While not quite as intense as Battle Axe, War Mace still boasts extreme ST damage. Build + Clobber will outright kill most things that aren't bosses. Anything that doesn't die to it has Shatter and Jawbreaker waiting right behind it. It's AoE isn't too shabby either. Whirling Mace is one of the most efficient versions of it's sister moves in terms of end vs damage (Whirling Sword, The Lotus Drops). It's overall endurance cost and recharge times aren't nearly as volatile as Battle Axe, so you do get a bit more freedom choosing an armor pairing. What do you think pair's best with Axe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaghetti Betty Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 6 minutes ago, 00Troy00 said: What do you think pair's best with Axe? Anything that provides a handy End recovery tool. Here's a list of armor sets that provide one in the order that I think are the most effective pairings with Axe: Radiation Armor Bio Armor Fiery Aura Energy Aura Ice Armor Regeneration** Electric Armor **-Requires a skilled hand at IO building 1 Mainly on Excelsior. Find me in game @Spaghetti Betty. AE Arcs: Big Magic Blowout! 41612 | The Meta-Human Wrestling Association 44683 | MHWA Part 2 48577 Click to look at my pets! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00Troy00 Posted April 29, 2023 Author Share Posted April 29, 2023 2 hours ago, Spaghetti Betty said: Anything that provides a handy End recovery tool. Here's a list of armor sets that provide one in the order that I think are the most effective pairings with Axe: Radiation Armor Bio Armor Fiery Aura Energy Aura Ice Armor Regeneration** Electric Armor **-Requires a skilled hand at IO building "A skilled hand," sounds expensive...and very intensive to play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uun Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 6 hours ago, Spaghetti Betty said: Here's a list of armor sets that provide one in the order that I think are the most effective pairings with Axe: You left out Willpower. Uuniverse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOtherTed Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 8 hours ago, 00Troy00 said: 3. I'm sure I can find something I like with either once I get 1 and 2 figured out. With Mace, you can wield a pipe wrench. Honestly not sure why that isn't FOTM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaghetti Betty Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 5 hours ago, Uun said: You left out Willpower. Stick it at the bottom! Mainly on Excelsior. Find me in game @Spaghetti Betty. AE Arcs: Big Magic Blowout! 41612 | The Meta-Human Wrestling Association 44683 | MHWA Part 2 48577 Click to look at my pets! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nihilii Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 Throwing a vote for Axe. I think everyone should try Cleave, Axe Cyclone and Sweep once. For me it feels close to the targeting ease of playing a ranged character, packed with melee survivability. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panache Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 (edited) They’re Scrappers, but I have tricked out 50s of Mace (/Ice) and Axe (/Stone), and I find Axe much more fun, mostly because of exactly what @nihilii said. Both sets can have a full AoE [edit: well, multi-target] cycle, but Axe just feels better at it. Edited May 7, 2023 by Panache Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now