Dual Wield Axe Throw versus bow

[Ulthar]

If you have two throwing axes, each with different effects (like silence) does it not make sense to focus on a dual wield axe thrower over bow?

Would you have a good build for one? I really like Lann, and I am wondering if he could readily switch from Bow to Axes?

[Manic]

Axes have a shorter range.

Two-weapon fighting reduces your chances to hit. I cannot remember if throwing axes are light weapons. You might want to consider changing his class to something that gets more feats for all the two-weapon feats you'll need.

Are throwing axes finesse weapons? I thought they were strength based. Lann's strength and dex are about the same, so it might not matter in his case.

[Sador]

Throwing axes are light weapons, yes. Keep in mind though that Zen monks abilities work with bows, not throwing axes.

[Conquista]

popular companions for dual wielding axes are wenduag and woljif

[Edstyles]

Originally posted by Conquista:

popular companions for dual wielding axes are wenduag and woljif

But but . Wolf allready picked finesse daggers :/

Wenduag clear winner

[Conquista]

woljif is still recyclable, starts like on level 3 and already has two weapon fighting

[Ulthar]

What is a good class/build for a mercenary to focus on light weapons/axe throwing?

[Conquista]

mutation warrior is always great choice for feat heavy builds

[GunStarX]

Originally posted by Ulthar:

What is a good class/build for a mercenary to focus on light weapons/axe throwing?

With plain old fighter you can get double bonuses on throwing axes from weapon training, another reason wenduag is popular

[Cutlass Jack]

Slayer worked out great for Wendy and dual throwing axes for me. I did spawn slayer for bonuses on the Big stuff. Lets you get sneak attack on top of everything else.

[Mean-Opossum]

I tried a Warpriest (Cult leader) for Wendy and her throwing axes. it gave her buffs, a few ( I think 2?) feats, and base damage increase as throwing axes are d6.

[LoneEagle]

Yeah, I am wondering the same thing. Got a pair of badass throwing axes after beating the Wintersun boss and I decided to give them to Arushalae to see how it goes. Woljif is another option or maybe even Regil. I did have her equipped with a bow, but I think the axes might be even better. We'll see....
Woljif and Regil are both dual weapon melee and they mess stuff up pretty awesomely. Add Arushalae throwing status / elemental damage axes into the fray and nothing will be able to defend themselves from us :)

[Radagast]

I set Wenduag up with throwing axes via the Neoseeker build, and I have to say she is SLAYING EVERYTHING IN HER PATH. She's my #1 damage dealer. Her turn comes around, and I just decide which enemy (or enemies) I want gone.

[Miskatonic]

Wenduag has decent strength for throwing axes. Woljif/Arue not so much.

[Conquista]

you can get dex dmg calculation for throwing axes with mythic weapon finesse

[Cutlass Jack]

The other nice thing about throwing axes is their range is 30ft. they're always getting point blank bonuses without having to think to hard about positioning or using the toggle.

The build is very feat heavy, between dual wield feats and ranged feats. But great when it all comes together.