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Mahlennacht · 12-14-2002, 02:59 AM

I'm sort of assuming you're a fighter - because the other classes (usually) have only two-star proficiency, max. If you're thinking of grand-mastering (5-star proficiency) in one type of weapon, you'll probably be OK with ANYTHING

- hell I tried a fighter grandmastering in quarterstaff - a relatively sissy weapon for a buff fighter, and he was OWNING in every fight even with a +2 or +3 staff, and +4 Staff of Rynn was almost overkill...

You can get these godlike (Fighter) weapons fairly early on: Celestial Fury katana; Flail of Ages; Tansheron's short bow (not quite so early in the game); Azuredge axe (good alignment only), which MOWS through undead, especially in throwing mode - it's so powerful in this respect it's almost unfair... See for yourself what they do, you'll be amazed - get high proficiency in any of these, with a little mage and cleric backup, you'll be fine

Lilarcor 2H sword is NOT BAD for a fighter if you can put up with its yapping at all hours of the day... For other 2H swords, other Halberds, Bastard swords, Warhammers, you'll have to wait a WHILE to find the best versions of these classes of weapons.

And Impaler does ROCK.

Alson · 12-14-2002, 04:43 AM

If you are interested in a REALLY detailed weapon analysis, check out this post by Westley Weimer.
Note that it only refers to SoA - ToB weapons change things by quite a bit.

And never forget - the Flail of Ages and Celestial Fury rock.

Dar'tanian · 12-14-2002, 01:43 PM

It obvious that the best sword in the game is the HOly Avenger, even if you dont like it, and 2 handed swords is something that every fighter paladin and ranger must be profecient in.

Alson · 12-14-2002, 01:56 PM

The Holy Avenger, aka Carsomyr, is indeed a wonderful sword.

From my personal experience, though, the Celestial Fury + Belm combo is better than Carsomyr.
Yep, the Celestial Fury is my fetish...

[ 12-14-2002, 01:59 PM: Message edited by: Alson ]

12-14-2002, 01:43 PM	#13
Dar'tanian Red Wizard of Thay Join Date: October 26, 2002 Location: USA Age: 35 Posts: 858	It obvious that the best sword in the game is the HOly Avenger, even if you dont like it, and 2 handed swords is something that every fighter paladin and ranger must be profecient in. __________________ I\'m back boys...

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12-14-2002, 02:59 AM	#11
Mahlennacht Drow Warrior Join Date: September 10, 2001 Location: CA, USA Age: 62 Posts: 298	I'm sort of assuming you're a fighter - because the other classes (usually) have only two-star proficiency, max. If you're thinking of grand-mastering (5-star proficiency) in one type of weapon, you'll probably be OK with ANYTHING - hell I tried a fighter grandmastering in quarterstaff - a relatively sissy weapon for a buff fighter, and he was OWNING in every fight even with a +2 or +3 staff, and +4 Staff of Rynn was almost overkill... You can get these godlike (Fighter) weapons fairly early on: Celestial Fury katana; Flail of Ages; Tansheron's short bow (not quite so early in the game); Azuredge axe (good alignment only), which MOWS through undead, especially in throwing mode - it's so powerful in this respect it's almost unfair... See for yourself what they do, you'll be amazed - get high proficiency in any of these, with a little mage and cleric backup, you'll be fine Lilarcor 2H sword is NOT BAD for a fighter if you can put up with its yapping at all hours of the day... For other 2H swords, other Halberds, Bastard swords, Warhammers, you'll have to wait a WHILE to find the best versions of these classes of weapons. And Impaler does ROCK.

12-14-2002, 04:43 AM	#12
Alson Galvatron Join Date: December 14, 2001 Location: Israel Age: 38 Posts: 2,187	If you are interested in a REALLY detailed weapon analysis, check out this post by Westley Weimer. Note that it only refers to SoA - ToB weapons change things by quite a bit. And never forget - the Flail of Ages and Celestial Fury rock.

12-14-2002, 01:56 PM	#14
Alson Galvatron Join Date: December 14, 2001 Location: Israel Age: 38 Posts: 2,187	The Holy Avenger, aka Carsomyr, is indeed a wonderful sword. From my personal experience, though, the Celestial Fury + Belm combo is better than Carsomyr. Yep, the Celestial Fury is my fetish... [ 12-14-2002, 01:59 PM: Message edited by: Alson ]

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