Best weapons for a barbarian

Cranddor · 11-01-2012, 08:04 AM

Hi, I wonder if someone can tell me what kind of weapons are the best for a barbarian lvl 60 (still very far away from being wm, lol). 2h weapon (wat kind?) or 1 offhand + 1 h. weapon (what kind those 2?).

I have seen some barbarians like Donato and Tigerius among others, making fast and high damage with their dual weapons. I would really appreciate if someone could tell me what weapons and what stats I should have to be as efficient as they are. Eventually I would like to know if their armour + jewelery helps a lot to make that high and fast damage they make.

Thx in advance!

Shwish · 11-01-2012, 08:48 AM

I don't play barbarian or warrior for that matter but I can say that Mind Squash hurts like hell in most situations and it has a short cooldown. So I would say blunt, but that's just my opinion.

Also those barbs have OP gear with rings and amulets so they can afford to lose a little damage for he sake of utility.

Hopeakettu · 11-01-2012, 09:04 AM

I agree with Shwish. But of course it all depends on what you seek, if you have a personal preference (for instance I like swords or axes on my knight and 2h version of them on barb) or just want to get most of it, no matter what weapon.

Dual wield has a big advantage if you have a good combo of weapons - basically: two weapons = two times a bonus (AS, dmg, whatever). Hammer (1h/2h) is a very popular weapon (not only for barbs).

Cuchulainn · 11-01-2012, 09:43 AM

I'm thinking on low armored targets it makes sense to use dual wielding weapons. Against highlevel knights it might be more effecient to use a very slow 2h weapon, except if they have offensive stance on.

Tamui · 11-01-2012, 10:06 AM

If you want an annoying bastard go with hammers/mace.
My Barbarian is only 41, last time I used him he had dual-wield(Spear and Sword I think).
Dual-wield normally gives you more speed, while 2-handed solely for high hits.

Meh still there are some barbs who have both at dual-wield

So then it's a matter of gear, so I agree with the above people

Cranddor · 11-01-2012, 10:14 AM

What stats give those rings and amulets you talk about?

Also, can anyone tell me what damage stats must have those dual weapons to make fast and high damage?

This is my gear

2 rings of lightning
medal of courage
2-h axe 360-430 slash. (+20) slow, c.s. +3%
Helm 192 (+3) +5% armour bonus
Pauldron 192(+4) c.s. +3%
Breastplate 226 (+4)
Gauntlet 200 (+1) resists electr. damage +2%
Leggings 192 (+8) mana +125

All advices are welcome

71175 · 11-01-2012, 11:25 AM

Elemental damage+AS bonus on each weapon=OP barbarian OP.
And as jewelry, RoLs ofc.
EDIT: Hm, u got stuff to work on with your gear :3

Tigerious · 11-01-2012, 11:43 AM

Well,

As the weapons trees are poor and with the actual game play, we can resume like this :

- Blunt : MindSquasher & Strength
- Piercing : Balestera and Range
- Slashing : SouthCross & Disable limb

The weapon selection is up to you and the items you got. Usually people go for the weapon tree they have with the biggest damages weapon they have.

The weapon tree selection can also be related to your game style : if you want to Hunt, PvP or RvR.

It also depends on the skills you want to use, as example Beast Attack is more efficient with a big damages weapon than some medium weapon with lower damages but faster attack speed.

If you are planning to use passive resistance, this could be one more thing to take in count while choosing weapon.

Now comes the question Dual Wielding VS Two Handed weapon :
- Dual Wielding is good compromise between PvP and RvR
- Two Handed is better for RvR.

I hope this helps.

PS:
The attack speed I got is a normal one.

Cranddor · 11-01-2012, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tigerious

Well,

As the weapons trees are poor and with the actual game play, we can resume like this :

- Blunt : MindSquasher & Strength
- Piercing : Balestera and Range
- Slashing : SouthCross & Disable limb

The weapon selection is up to you and the items you got. Usually people go for the weapon tree they have with the biggest damages weapon they have.

The weapon tree selection can also be related to your game style : if you want to Hunt, PvP or RvR.

It also depends on the skills you want to use, as example Beast Attack is more efficient with a big damages weapon than some medium weapon with lower damages but faster attack speed.

If you are planning to use passive resistance, this could be one more thing to take in count while choosing weapon.

Now comes the question Dual Wielding VS Two Handed weapon :
- Dual Wielding is good compromise between PvP and RvR
- Two Handed is better for RvR.

I hope this helps.

PS:
The attack speed I got is a normal one.

Thx for your answer Tigerious! I see that you use normally dual wielding. What kind of weapons do you recommend me for that dual wielding? (if i remember well you wield 2 different weapons with dual wielding) And if it's not much to ask what stats must they have to inflict high damage at high speed. I don't have any experience with dual wielding you see.

Cranddor · 11-01-2012, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71175

... Hm, u got stuff to work on with your gear :3

you mean that my gear is very bad, right?

11-01-2012, 08:04 AM	#1
Cranddor Secondary account Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 321	Best weapons for a barbarian Hi, I wonder if someone can tell me what kind of weapons are the best for a barbarian lvl 60 (still very far away from being wm, lol). 2h weapon (wat kind?) or 1 offhand + 1 h. weapon (what kind those 2?). I have seen some barbarians like Donato and Tigerius among others, making fast and high damage with their dual weapons. I would really appreciate if someone could tell me what weapons and what stats I should have to be as efficient as they are. Eventually I would like to know if their armour + jewelery helps a lot to make that high and fast damage they make. Thx in advance!

11-01-2012, 09:04 AM	#3
Hopeakettu Initiate Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Beer Nation Posts: 141	I agree with Shwish. But of course it all depends on what you seek, if you have a personal preference (for instance I like swords or axes on my knight and 2h version of them on barb) or just want to get most of it, no matter what weapon. Dual wield has a big advantage if you have a good combo of weapons - basically: two weapons = two times a bonus (AS, dmg, whatever). Hammer (1h/2h) is a very popular weapon (not only for barbs). __________________ Boozeberry & Co. Moved the booze somewhere else

11-01-2012, 10:06 AM	#5
Tamui Baron Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Nowhere Posts: 765	If you want an annoying bastard go with hammers/mace. My Barbarian is only 41, last time I used him he had dual-wield(Spear and Sword I think). Dual-wield normally gives you more speed, while 2-handed solely for high hits. Meh still there are some barbs who have both at dual-wield So then it's a matter of gear, so I agree with the above people __________________ Suggestion Compilation! \|The Story of Regnum! \| L2MassResurrect Huntrare \| Amelia Woodheart To play or not to play...

11-01-2012, 11:25 AM	#7
71175 Baron Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Feeding@ Farmal :P Posts: 714	Elemental damage+AS bonus on each weapon=OP barbarian OP. And as jewelry, RoLs ofc. EDIT: Hm, u got stuff to work on with your gear :3 __________________ I heard draconic gem makes people stupid. Now i see it is exactly so. lol fail \ iFail \ I Am Multirealmer Good bye RO, the poor players.... have fun

11-01-2012, 08:48 AM	#2
Shwish Baron Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Africa Posts: 906	I don't play barbarian or warrior for that matter but I can say that Mind Squash hurts like hell in most situations and it has a short cooldown. So I would say blunt, but that's just my opinion. Also those barbs have OP gear with rings and amulets so they can afford to lose a little damage for he sake of utility.

11-01-2012, 09:43 AM	#4
Cuchulainn Master Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 303	I'm thinking on low armored targets it makes sense to use dual wielding weapons. Against highlevel knights it might be more effecient to use a very slow 2h weapon, except if they have offensive stance on.

11-01-2012, 10:14 AM	#6
Cranddor Secondary account Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 321	What stats give those rings and amulets you talk about? Also, can anyone tell me what damage stats must have those dual weapons to make fast and high damage? This is my gear 2 rings of lightning medal of courage 2-h axe 360-430 slash. (+20) slow, c.s. +3% Helm 192 (+3) +5% armour bonus Pauldron 192(+4) c.s. +3% Breastplate 226 (+4) Gauntlet 200 (+1) resists electr. damage +2% Leggings 192 (+8) mana +125 All advices are welcome

11-01-2012, 11:43 AM	#8
Tigerious Banned Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: France Posts: 496	Well, As the weapons trees are poor and with the actual game play, we can resume like this : - Blunt : MindSquasher & Strength - Piercing : Balestera and Range - Slashing : SouthCross & Disable limb The weapon selection is up to you and the items you got. Usually people go for the weapon tree they have with the biggest damages weapon they have. The weapon tree selection can also be related to your game style : if you want to Hunt, PvP or RvR. It also depends on the skills you want to use, as example Beast Attack is more efficient with a big damages weapon than some medium weapon with lower damages but faster attack speed. If you are planning to use passive resistance, this could be one more thing to take in count while choosing weapon. Now comes the question Dual Wielding VS Two Handed weapon : - Dual Wielding is good compromise between PvP and RvR - Two Handed is better for RvR. I hope this helps. PS: The attack speed I got is a normal one.