I’ve been using Shortbow and Spear for my Condi Renegade builds for quite a while, and it’s got me curious about how these combinations stack up against each other. Specifically, I’m wondering how Shortbow and Spear compare to Mace/Axe and Spear, or Mace/Axe and Shortbow. Do these combos offer distinct advantages, or are they pretty much interchangeable? I’ve seen conflicting recommendations: Snowcrow suggests Mace/Axe and Spear, while Meta Battle lists Shortbow and Spear as solid options too. Since I’m planning to craft a gen 3 legendary Mace and Axe, I’m trying to figure out which weapons will be the most effective for my playstyle, as I primarily stick to Renegade. Any insights on the pros and cons of these weapon sets would be fantastic!
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I’ve got some details that might help! According to info from the Snow Crows Discord, both Mace/Axe + Spear and Mace/Axe + Shortbow are solid combos. Spear + Shortbow tends to be the weakest, but not by much.
– Mace/Axe + Shortbow offers a smooth rotation, and it’s quite reliable.
– Mace/Axe + Spear has a tighter energy usage and similar DPS, but it can gain slight advantages under certain conditions.
– The Spear + Spear combo can get the highest DPS but is pretty clunky to use, often causing interruptions. It also forces you to move in a certain way which isn’t always ideal.
If you’re looking to maximize damage, Mace/Axe + Spear is often recommended, but all combos can perform well depending on your playstyle.
Yeah, my own testing aligns with what you mentioned. During my golem tests, Mace/Axe + Spear consistently topped the charts, hitting around 22.3k. Shortbow and Mace/Axe came in close at about 22k, while Shortbow with Spear was just a hair under at 21.9k.
Putting together a Viper build, I clocked Shortbow and Spear hitting the highest at 27.1k! All these combos seem to have a place, but it might depend on your build and how comfortable you are with each weapon set. Keep working on that legendary—it’s a fun grind!
Thanks for breaking that down! So it looks like Mace/Axe + Spear really shines in terms of flexibility. I’ve also seen some people post test results with Mace/Axe and Spear coming out on top for damage, which adds some credence to your points!