Battle Axe and Bandit Axe

[Инрико Пуччэ]

Are they good or bad?

[Dexter]

Depends

[TrueArchery]

Good.

[Инрико Пуччэ]

I am planning for 40 STR build, leveling Dex is optional. If this matters.

[TrueArchery]

Then use the Bandit one

[Инрико Пуччэ]

Originally posted by TrueArchery:

Then use the Bandit one

Ok, thx.

[AngelBird]

They are both good weapons. In my opinion Battle axe is slightly better.

[Инрико Пуччэ]

Originally posted by AngelBird:

They are both good weapons. In my opinion Battle axe is slightly better.

What is making it better?

[TrueArchery]

Originally posted by ChiefBromden:

Originally posted by AngelBird:

They are both good weapons. In my opinion Battle axe is slightly better.

What is making him better?

3 possible things:
a) slightly lower requirements and weight in case you prefer that over the higher base-damage and only 1 scaling-stat
b) higher damage at high Str/Dex due to scaling
c) slightly longer range

It's honestly all "slightly" and the Bandit's Axe is a lot better for a meta-character.

[Инрико Пуччэ]

Originally posted by TrueArchery:

Originally posted by ChiefBromden:

What is making him better?

3 possible things:
a) slightly lower requirements and weight in case you prefer that over the higher base-damage and only 1 scaling-stat
b) higher damage at high Str/Dex due to scaling
c) slightly longer range

It's honestly all "slightly" and the Bandit's Axe is a lot better for a meta-character.

Used calculator from darksouls.textafile.com. If it's correct it won't be that better. The bandit axe looks more stylish for me as well.

[myoptic]

I'm having a hard time seeing how the battle axe could be better than the bandit axe. Even with a 40/40 build, the bandit axe has higher AR. The scaling on the battle axe just is never going to make up for its lower base damage.

[DonVISIONe]

bandit axe all the way.

[TrueArchery]

Originally posted by rawrk:

I'm having a hard time seeing how the battle axe could be better than the bandit axe. Even with a 40/40 build, the bandit axe has higher AR. The scaling on the battle axe just is never going to make up for its lower base damage.

If this isn't outdated...:
The Bandit Axe has a 55 scaling, the Battle Axe a 55/15. The former has 310 base, the latter 280. The former would get 110 scaling at max stats, so has 420 AR. The latter gains 140 scaling, so has 420 AR aswell. A tie. So you'd rather pick the Battle Axe. But the damage isn't higher, indeed.

[myoptic]

Originally posted by TrueArchery:

Originally posted by rawrk:

I'm having a hard time seeing how the battle axe could be better than the bandit axe. Even with a 40/40 build, the bandit axe has higher AR. The scaling on the battle axe just is never going to make up for its lower base damage.

If this isn't outdated...:
The Bandit Axe has a 55 scaling, the Battle Axe a 55/15. The former has 310 base, the latter 280. The former would get 110 scaling at max stats, so has 420 AR. The latter gains 140 scaling, so has 420 AR aswell. A tie. So you'd rather pick the Battle Axe. But the damage isn't higher, indeed.

hmm, there's a discrepancey. the two wikis say 310 and 290 for the base damage on the bandit axe and battle axe. The ar calculater sheet has it at 290 and 250.

[TrueArchery]

Originally posted by rawrk:

Originally posted by TrueArchery:

If this isn't outdated...:
The Bandit Axe has a 55 scaling, the Battle Axe a 55/15. The former has 310 base, the latter 280. The former would get 110 scaling at max stats, so has 420 AR. The latter gains 140 scaling, so has 420 AR aswell. A tie. So you'd rather pick the Battle Axe. But the damage isn't higher, indeed.

hmm, there's a discrepancey. the two wikis say 310 and 290 for the base damage on the bandit axe and battle axe. The ar calculater sheet has it at 290 and 250.

idk someone has to check it ingame, I guess, I don't think that I got an upgraded battle axe anywhere

[DonVISIONe]

i have both: at 40 str and 30 dex

battle axe uninfused +10: 280 + 188 scaling = 468 ar
bandit axe uninfused +10: 310 + 173 scaling = 483 ar