POLL: two weapons

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Well, I'm starting an evil beserker now, and I know I want to dual-wield, but I'm stuck in what weapons to pick. I'm probably going to take Korgan with me, and most likely he will be dual-wielding Axe of the Unyielding and Crom Faeyr. Everyone else will be using either two-handed weapons or missile weapons, so pretty much any other single handed weapons are fine.

My current plan is thus: Max out my proficiencies in longswords, then place a single point in scimitars, and then go for bastard swords.

What I'd be wielding throughout the game would then be:

Early on, I'd go for Main hand: Blade of the Roses (or creature specific weapon such as Daystar, Dragonslayer, etc.
Off hand: Belm

By the end of SoA, I'd replace Blade of the Roses with Black Razor.

During the course of ToB, I'd replace Black Razor with Foebane, and Belm with either The Answerer or Angruvadal.

So first question - which one between The Answerer and Angruvadal, secondly if you could use ANY two weapons in SoA, which would they be, and finally, if you could use any two weapons in ToB, which would they be?

There are a few conditions I'm putting on this:

I already know that someone else is using Axe of the Unyielding and Crom Faeyr, so while they are on the list because I want people's opinions, even if AotU and CF come out to be the most popular responses, I won't go with that.

Edit: Just realized that I omitted Crom Faeyr, and I can't change the poll. Let's do a substitution - if you want Crom Faeyr, check the box for Stiletto of Demarchess, as you really shouldn't be checking a box for a dagger if you're a beserker anyway.

I have not placed certain items (like the Purifier or the Scarlet Ninja-to) on the list because I'm only including weapons that a beserker can use.

Weapons that are originally acquired in SoA, but can be upgraded in ToB are placed on both lists (such as Flail of the Ages).

It's a dual-wielding poll, so sorry to all of you who are outraged by the fact that weapons such as Ravager and Gram the Sword of Grief are not on the list, even though both would be excellent choices for a beserker.

Feel free to choose weapons from different weapon classes, as I have no problem with powergaming, and I will have enough proficiency points to become a grandmaster in two different weapons by ToB.

Feel free to include your reasoning for why you picked what you picked - as always, it is appreciated.

[ August 12, 2003, 16:10: Message edited by: Aldeth the Foppish Idiot ]

Poll Information
This poll contains 3 question(s). 14 user(s) have voted.
Voting starts at August 12, 2003 15:58 board time.
Voting stops at August 19, 2003 15:58 board time.
You may not view the results of this poll without voting.

Poll Results: two weapons (14 votes.)

Simple one first, which of these two would you use, along with Foebane? (Choose 1)
* Angurvadal +5 - 50% (7)
* The Answerer +4 - 50% (7)

Which two single-handed SoA weapons would you pick? (Choose 2)
* Stonefire +3 - 0% (0)
* Frostreaver +3 - 0% (0)
* Celestial Fury +3 - 43% (6)
* Black Razor +3 - 57% (8)
* The Equalizer +3 - 21% (3)
* Blade of the Roses +3 - 0% (0)
* Belm +2 - 29% (4)
* Stiletto of Demarchess +2 - 14% (2)
* Flail of the Ages +3 - 29% (4)
* Blackblood +3 - 0% (0)

Which two single-handed ToB weapons would you pick? (Choose 2)
* Axe of the Unyielding +5 - 36% (5)
* Foebane +5 - 29% (4)
* Hindo's Doom +4 - 14% (2)
* Angurvadal +5 - 29% (4)
* The Answerer +4 - 14% (2)
* Spectral Brand +5 - 0% (0)
* Usuno's Blade +4 - 0% (0)
* Yamato +4 - 0% (0)
* Short Sword of the Mask +5 - 14% (2)
* Ice Star +4 - 0% (0)
* Storm Star +5 - 0% (0)
* Club of Detonation +5 - 0% (0)
* Runehammer +5 - 21% (3)
* Flail of the Ages +5 - 36% (5)

 

Here's my choices:
1.The Answerer +4, as it combos well with both physical attacks and magicals ones(plus I like it's name).
2.Black Razor +3 and The Equalizer +3, as Black Razor +3 is almost too powerful(If only it is more than +3!). As for The Equalizer +3, it's imune to charm and confusion are quite useful and it can deal big damage most of the time.
3.Angurvadal +5 and The Answerer +4, as Angurvadal +5 grant you the 22str which increases damage + chances to hit and for The Answerer, see above.

 

1. I voted Arguvadal, because I think it is more of an all-purpose sword. I'd switch to the answerer though when fighting mages or really tough to hit creatures.

2. Celestial Fury and Blackrazor, these weapons are just awesome. I wouldn't know which one is more powerful, but they are both frightening. The only weapon that could come close is the Crom Faeyr, but 25 strength isn't all that. Dualwielding these two swords, you may hit less hard, but the effects are just too powerful.

3. Well, it's hard to beat the previous two, but I chose the Axe of Unyielding and the Angurvadal. Immunity to level drain rocks and 22 strenght is pretty nice. I'd probably chose the CF or the Blackrazor over this one though.
Axe of Unyielding:
-1 AC, +1 CON, regenerate 3 hp/round, 10% chance of instant killing target. Need I say more?