Build:W/any PvP May Axe

This build has been archived as of 1 June (UTC), for the following reason: Meek Shall Inherit is the Flux only during May. This build had been designed for the following use: PvP GvG PvP HA PvP RA PvP AB This build was in the category Meta before being archived.

This build is significantly affected by the Flux: Meek Shall Inherit. See the build's talk page for discussion and ramifications not noted here.

Taking advantage of the Flux Meek Shall Inherit this Axe warrior drops an elite for a general buff to damage.

Frequency

Commonly seen during the Meek Shall Inherit Flux.

Attributes and Skills

Warrior / Any 12 + 1 + 1 Axe Mastery 12 + 1 Strength Your attack skills gain 13% armor penetration. Dismember CoreWarrior. Axe Mastery 16DismemberAxe AttackIf it hits, this axe blow will inflict a Deep Wound on the target foe, lowering that foe's maximum Health by 20% for 21 seconds. This attack skill has 13% armor penetration.5 Optional CoreNo Profession. UnlinkedOptionalOptionalOptional. Agonizing Chop NightfallWarrior. Axe Mastery 16Agonizing ChopAxe AttackWhen this attack hits, you deal +21 damage. If target foe is suffering from a Deep Wound, you interrupt that foe's action. This attack skill has 13% armor penetration.61 Optional CoreNo Profession. UnlinkedOptionalOptionalOptional. Bull's Strike CoreWarrior. Strength 15Bull's StrikeMelee AttackIf this attack hits a moving foe, you strike for +30 damage, and your target is knocked down. This attack skill has 15% armor penetration.510 Frenzy CoreWarrior. UnlinkedFrenzyStanceFor 8 seconds, you attack 33% faster but take double damage.54 Rush PropheciesWarrior. Strength 15RushStanceFor 20 seconds, you move 25% faster.4 Resurrection Signet CoreNo Profession. UnlinkedResurrection SignetSignetResurrect target party member. That party member is returned to life with 100% Health and 25% Energy. This Signet only recharges when you gain a morale boost.3   Template code

Optional 1

• Power AttackCoreWarrior. Strength 15Power AttackMelee AttackIf this attack hits, you strike for +40 damage.
  This attack skill has 15% armor penetration.53/Protector's StrikePropheciesWarrior. Strength 15Protector's StrikeMelee AttackIf this attack strikes a moving foe, you strike for 40 more damage.
  This attack skill has 15% armor penetration.5½3/Executioner's StrikeCoreWarrior. Axe Mastery 16Executioner's StrikeAxe AttackIf this attack hits, you strike for +42 damage.8/Body BlowEotNWarrior. Strength 15Body BlowMelee AttackIf this attack hits, target foe takes +40 damage. If target foe has Cracked Armor, that foe suffers from a Deep Wound for 15 seconds.
  This attack skill has 15% armor penetration.7

Optional 2

• ShockPropheciesElementalist. Air Magic 5ShockSkillTarget touched foe is knocked down and struck for 27 lightning damage. This skill has 25% armor penetration.105¾10
• Conjure FrostCoreElementalist. Water Magic 10Conjure FrostEnchantment SpellFor 60 seconds, if you're wielding a cold weapon, your attacks strike for an additional 15 cold damage.10145 Drop strength to 10+1 and put 8 points in the preferred elemental attribute.
• Brutal WeaponFactionsRitualist. Communing 10Brutal WeaponWeapon SpellGive target ally a Brutal Weapon for 30 seconds. The bearer's weapon strikes for +12 damage as long as the bearer is under no Enchantments.10115 Drop strength to 10+1 and put 8 points in Communing. Consider Death Pact Signet (PvP)NightfallRitualist. Restoration Magic 4Death Pact Signet (PvP)SignetResurrect target party member with your current Health and 38% Energy. The next time that ally dies within 120 seconds, so do you.412.
• Dark PrisonFactionsAssassin. Deadly Arts 8Dark PrisonHex SpellShadow Step to target foe. For 4 seconds, that foe moves 33% slower.10¼30 Drop strength by 1 for Deadly Arts

Variant

• Disrupting ChopCoreWarrior. Axe Mastery 16Disrupting ChopAxe AttackIf it hits, this attack interrupts the target's current action. If that action was a skill, that skill is disabled for an additional 20 seconds.6 for Agonizing Chop

Equipment

• Zealous Axe of Defense/Fortitude, 15^50
• Elemental Axe of Defense/Fortitude, 15^50
• Vampiric Axe of Defense/Fortitude, 15^50
• Air Focus of Fortitude, 15/-1 energy
• Furious Spear of Fortitude, +5 energy
• Strength Shield of Fortitude, -20% blind
• Strength Shield of Fortitude, -20% cripple
• Strength Shields of Fortitude, +10 armor vs each damage type

Runes and Insignia

• 4x Sentinel's Insignia
• Stonefist Insignia
• Superior Vigor
• Minor Axe
• Clarity
• Restoration
• Minor Strength or Attunement, depending on preference

Usage

• Upon entering combat, carefully select a target and begin auto-attacking to build up adrenaline (Use a Furious Spear/Bow or a Wand to gain adrenaline when you can't get too close).
• Knock Down moving foes with Bull's Strike.
• Spike targets with Dismember -> Power Attack -> Agonizing Chop
• Use Frenzy to spike faster and/or increase the amount of pressure you're putting out.
• Use Rush to chase kiting foes, cancel Frenzy, or as a simple movement speed buff.
• Swap to appropriate weapon sets as necessary (Ebon when attacking another Warrior, etc.)
• Maintain your Conjure if you have brought one.
• Resurrect allies when necessary.

Counters

• Standard Anti-Melee

See also

• Build:W/E Shock Axe