Talk:Sword

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Should we consider height of character for size relevance?
 * Weapons scale. At least Drago's bow does. - B e X o R  00:37, 5 April 2007 (EDT)
 * Yes, so a weapon would always be the same size compared to a wielder. That makes it more worthwhile, not less.  &mdash;  Raine Valen  [[Image:User_Raine_R.gif|19px]]  0:50, 10 Dec 2010 (UTC)

Colossal Scimitar
The information is wrong. Colossal Scimitar drop in Zehlon Reach and are max damage. Kiji 12:01, 30 April 2007 (GMT)
 * Normal and hard mode? - B e X  10:41, 30 April 2007 (EDT)


 * I have confirmed that it does drop in HM but I'm almost sure it would not drop in Normal Crackban Eathand 01:46, 18 July 2007 (UTC)

Elonian Gladius
The fiery Gladius is present in this section under the Nightfall column, but shouldn't there be the regular Gladius (Elonian) as well to be added under this column? --74.15.232.184 20:05, 18 July 2007 (UTC)

Crystalline Swords
"Crystalline Swords, Legendary Swords and Runic Blades can only only be obtained from the Hall of Heroes chest. " dont chrystalline swords drop in FoW en SF to? --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:86.80.108.137.


 * yep, and they also drop in uw from the unlocked chests. i think crystalin sword should be changed to it only drops from unlocked chests. although i doubt they drop from dungeon chests. --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:68.119.248.9.

Seen on Guru Auctions: max gold FDS with req 7
Before the GuildWarsGuru.com auctions were taken down for maintenance a few months ago, I found an auction there for a Fiery Dragon Sword, req 7 swordsmanship with permanent/Tyrian 15^50 (no inscription slot). I saved the image from the action, but I don't know if it was legitimate (Photoshopped), or how to prove it either way. M47715c00l 03:02, 24 November 2007 (UTC)
 * Extremely rare, but they apparently do exist. - B e X  [[Image:User BeXoR sig.gif|iawtc]] 07:16, 24 November 2007 (UTC)
 * Yes req 7 max items do exist but since a-net brought Nightfall into the mix, req 7 max item drops have been removed from the game. (req 8 max still drops, though not gold in Nightfall and Eye of the North) (KILL MementoMori 10:41, 16 July 2010 (UTC))

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Drop information on this page really necessary?
Shouldn't the special remarks regarding certain weapons (golden machete, crystalline sword, tormented sword etc.) be removed? The page specifically for those weapons can include its drop/obtain information.. this page doesn't seem to really need it. Might as well include the drop information for everything.


 * I agree, the drop information is more relevant on the specific sword pages since that info isn't about swords in general. Tedium 00:32, 26 April 2008 (UTC)

Unfavored?
I know most people have a personal choice in which weapon to use, but am I the only one who thinks swords are lower rated compared to other warrior weapons? I understand scythes outclassing swords in damage and 3 foe hitting, but it's still limited. The elite skills for swordsmanship, that's fine, they each have a specific use. I've checked out meta builds, and I've only seen ONE sword meta build. And that was a dragon slash build for PvE. While most people do use swords in PvP, but they almost ALWAYS use the same build, Cripslash/Sever Artery/Gash combo, I'm not complaining about the usefulness of it, but it is getting old... The damage rating isn't that great compared to other weapons. Axes have BIG damage and good usage with power attack, hammers have knockdowns and weakness (easily!). I believe every build with Warrior's Endurance (which is like one of my favorite elites) is GREAT with any weapon, EXCEPT swords... --Warnlord 02:31, 16 April 2009 (UTC)
 * Try Battle Rage with a sword. Works wonders as long as mesmers arent around. --[[Image:User Wandering Traveler Sig2.png|19px]] Wandering Traveler  02:34, 16 April 2009 (UTC)
 * Axes are meant for spiking, hammers are best for KDs, and swords are for pressure. With Cripslash/sever and gash you can constantly apply cripple and/or bleeding and deep wound. Some of the elites are more useful now too (look at the Conjure Hundred Blades build, it's getting some use). So, yea, swords aren't great, but they have their place They tried to improve PvP play with swords by changing Quivering Blade, but it was a stupid buff that no one uses (or should use). But, like I said, there are some decent PvP sword builds. Cripslash builds are good, conjure+hundred blades is good, "Coward!" with swords is decent. They just really need to buff Quivering again and make it not suck. 75.61.32.166
 * Oh, and Battle Rage is much better with an axe, tbh :/ 75.61.32.166
 * True, the current conjure-hundred blades is very good i must admit... but, like you said about Battle Rage, most elites that arent attack skills that like buff your attacks mainly HELP AXES... gah... btw, you dont see lots of coward swords anymore, but they are good. --Warnlord 02:43, 16 April 2009 (UTC)
 * Jitte Hundred Bates > Conjure Hundred Blades. More free skill slots, more available energy, more vamp, more win.  &mdash;  Raine Valen  [[Image:User_Raine_R.gif|19px]]  0:52, 10 Dec 2010 (UTC)

best sword in game? lol
/sigh... too bad its not an ingame item lol btw, how do you make one of those? o.O --Warnlord 23:25, 2 September 2009 (UTC)
 * even that is fake how could it be sold at a merch for 1337 plat >.> 1227 would just overflow lol

Sword Hilts
I've just created my first warrior, and I'm wondering if elemental sword hilts are useful^^ I understand elemental modifiers are used in PvP to bypass warrior's natural protection against physical damage, but what about PvE ? Any thoughts ? (Actually, my question stays the same for every martial weapon, but I have a few IDS and FDS lying around and thought about giving one to my warrior...) 195.132.193.222 04:50, 20 January 2010 (UTC)
 * In some situations its good and in some its not. If you can stack it with bonusses on elemental damage, it can turn out quite good but always beware for things like "fire+titans=waste of mana" ;-) (KILL MementoMori 10:46, 16 July 2010 (UTC))
 * n PvE, certain mobs have elemental weaknesses, so using the appropriate type of weapon can matter a lot. Even then, a lot of mobs are strong against physical damage, so any elemental damage mod would work well.  &mdash;  Raine Valen  [[Image:User_Raine_R.gif|19px]]  0:49, 10 Dec 2010 (UTC)

Biggest Sword?
Not sure if there's a better place for this, but what's the biggest sword in the game? I known Turai Ossa's Sword(from the BMP) is pretty big but I want even more size. --96.244.250.239 18:17, 3 June 2011 (UTC)