Best Axe?

[Molly_Millions]

I did clearly state that there were better DD and tanking setups. However everyone in the discussion about the axe was stuck on the 20 accuracy and how to get it. The solution I offer was HOW to achieve the 20 accuracy without giving up the melded gear. This solves the problem without giving up a single meldable slot.

In all reality there are better solutions and I finished off my post with "I am well aware there may be other good setups and better setups."

I know there are better setups. If you want to get really ideal.
Skip the Flame path and go with a STR/ACC meld on the hands. Vit on the body and fill in the other areas with ideal melds. As the accuracy was made up in the hands then it is not needed from the axe.

For a decent set until the rest is built the below is true
"however you always get the attack and around the highest dps (short of relic) with this base setup that just about anyone in the flames GC can do without too much compromise. "

However Once you get get that decent set the above without the flame items is still true. It is still the highest DPS axe short of relic and it does have its attack free and unlocked, while in other cases you have to give up something to get to that attack boost.

Sure, I follow you. I'm honestly not sure it's really worth it given you're not just compromising one one slot but several. Especially when you consider that one of the largest benefits of the weapon is the fact that it raises your level caps. You'd have to have a heafty STR meld on your gloves to make up for the 18 STR (or -18 acc take your pick) that you don't have because of subbing the gc ring for a rubelite ring, not to mention the other pieces. To be honest, I like the SGT's weapons in most cases over the LT's weapons, because you don't have to compromise, the annoyance there is that you lose sanction as soon as you die.

Some people say focus on the stats of the weapon alone for what's best for you, but personally, I like to look at the whole package. (Especially on WAR, it's my favorite class.) When it's not your main class, you may be able to cut a few corners and go with GC set bonuses. I mean the option is there, and it's still gonna output some respoectable DMG, but it's not gonna be the best choice around.