Weapon type vs enemy?

[Gisborne]

Is there a reason for sword over axe over mace vs enemies? other than the harvesting bonuses? are some enemies weaker to swords than maces for example? it doesn't seem like they are so far?

[Suzaku]

Weapon type is about the whole package. The unique moves, the mobility while swinging, the speed of the swings.

Then there's the passive bonuses like being better at chopping trees or breaking rocks. They don't really matter much in the end, though. Just saves you swinging a few times. The yield is the same between all types.

[Torham]

Yeah, pick primary weapon based on your play style, bonuses are secondary concern.

There are some bonuses to enemies ( like scythe is extra effective on undead) but the bonus is so small, you will loose more time and health on fumbled combat attacks with unfamiliar weapon skills.

[Tanyon]

I have used the reaper primarily for my 560 hours.. the second I unlock it I use it period.. play whatever YOU like they are all amazing as long as you are comfortable with them.

[Caz]

The "bonus damage to resources" is not an increase in resource yield. Meaning you don't get more stone if you use a hammer, you just break the stone faster. You get the same amount regardless. There are high tier weapons with resource yield bonuses, however, but it specifically states it as a stat.

I generally use a sword with the reaper as back up. Find what fits your play style. You'll be a better fighter that way.

[Gisborne]

Originally posted by Caz:

The "bonus damage to resources" is not an increase in resource yield. Meaning you don't get more stone if you use a hammer, you just break the stone faster. You get the same amount regardless. There are high tier weapons with resource yield bonuses, however, but it specifically states it as a stat.

I generally use a sword with the reaper as back up. Find what fits your play style. You'll be a better fighter that way.

I guess tho breaking faster let's you mine more nodes faster which mindif is like giving more if there's enough around. Sometimes it feels super slow line chopping stone or trees feels like it takes too long

[NiflRav]

Originally posted by Gisborne:

Is there a reason for sword over axe over mace vs enemies? other than the harvesting bonuses? are some enemies weaker to swords than maces for example? it doesn't seem like they are so far?

Axe, sword, scythe - against flesh
spear, slashers - all around
ranged - all around
mace, whip - stone, bone

And yes it's give damage bonus against enemy type.

[Mr. Fibble]

Weapon abilities drain blood so using axes or mace when gathering wood or minerals does help that way but the bonuses vs enemies aren't so great that you're forced into using one you don't like.