2h axe - worth it or not?

Hi everyone, sorry for the unexpected thread. I just wanted to receive your advice on something that I have been confused about ever since my permanent decision to be a true warrior with my character. And it is something I really want to be decisive about, and not change my mind later on.

Well, you see . . . In many guides and people I asked in the past, it seems like they claim that Sword is overall the best choice so far. They say it has more stable damage than axes and that axes are for noobs who cannot afford swords or scrolls for swords, and such. But really, is that the truth? I heard also that axes have higher max damage than swords, so they have their advantages and each advantages, both weapons. I always wanted to be more unique - in every server I played in the past as a warrior I always went with swords only, but this time, I thought to do something different and go with axes all the way. I'm talking about 2h axes by the way, not 1h ones. So now, I want to go with 2h axes but I'm not sure if that will be a good decision to make for my character overall, especially later on in the game. So I was hoping if I can get your advice guys, on this topic, especially from fellow warriors or just players who have knowledge about this topic in general. I heard there are some advantages to axes, but they arent very clear to me, and guides dont always tell me what I want to know and give me the answers I want/need to hear. I really want to go with 2h axes but I want to make sure I wont be making a big mistake doing so. So I'd like to hear what you guys think and I'll consider your words and take your advice, even if it may not be something I 100% agree, I'll still consider it/give it some thought.

 

Thanks, all of this info certainly helps me think about it better and things to consider. I dont look for the highest damage possible, I look to make things more diverse by going with an axe. I just want to know what disadvantages I'll have to face, and think to myself whether I feel it is worth using axes and being unique at the cost of these disadvantages, particularly lower damage. So maybe the question is - "Am I willing to be unique but sacrifice dealing less damage?". Because based on how you describe it, axes are literally weaker and a worse option than swords, or atleast thats the way I understood what you're saying.

 

Ok then great. It sounds like if I go 2h axe then the disadvantages arent really that bad at all. And I'll be unique, and the scrolls and weapons will be much cheaper, so there are advantages to using axes too. Thanks mate, Ive made my decision and I'll go with 2h axes.