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Nestahima
Nov 4, 2006, 09:14 PM
What do you think the least used melee weapon is? (That is in the online mode for US/Europe servers.)

I haven't seen a single spear around, though I hear they're popular.

Miyoko
Nov 4, 2006, 09:15 PM
Every hunter I know uses a spear.

I don't see any single handed daggers or sabers, though...

Elleranda
Nov 4, 2006, 09:17 PM
I see a lot of rangers using single handed daggers. Hm, I would have to guess sabers.

Realmz
Nov 4, 2006, 09:25 PM
least used melee weapon i've seen is spear, least used ranged is mech gun for me. i've seen like three people use the mech and only two others with spears.

whenever i see a spear user i always yell out "GO PIKEMEN!" and make phalanx references...

galaxy
Nov 4, 2006, 09:27 PM
honestly, i don't see that many swords...or single daggers...those are the two i'd have to say.

DMG
Nov 4, 2006, 09:31 PM
I rarely see anyone use single-dagger and I think I've seen one person use a sword.

BloodDragoon
Nov 4, 2006, 09:37 PM
I've only ever seen 1 person using fist weapons.

AnamanaAU
Nov 4, 2006, 09:46 PM
I see lots of sword users. I personally use Knuckles, Spears and Saber/Gun

McLaughlin
Nov 4, 2006, 09:48 PM
Why are you guys picking on the weapons I use?

I use Swords, Sabers + Handguns, and Spears (though admittedly not often). I don't even have a Dagger though >_>

Ether
Nov 4, 2006, 09:49 PM
I can't imagine why spears are unpopular on the US servers, they're probably the strongest hunter weapon there is, especially once you get the skill to 11. Then again, I don't think I've seen anyone using twin daggers as well...

Myself I use fists and spears, so I can't say I dont see anyone using them http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_razz.gif

ACpilot
Nov 4, 2006, 10:09 PM
The twin daggers I use kick so much ass at my lvl

Zorafim
Nov 4, 2006, 10:10 PM
Seems like axes would be the least used weapon.

Elleranda
Nov 4, 2006, 10:10 PM
So what would you guys say is the most used weapon?

Just wonderin'... not for profit-related reasons at all...

Merumeru
Nov 4, 2006, 10:39 PM
XD ive seen every weapon used about equally unfortunately

FenixStryk
Nov 4, 2006, 10:44 PM
Twin Daggers and Twin Sabers are very popular.
Swords, Spears, and Fists are somewhat rare.
I only see Rangers use single Saber/Dagger. Very rare.
I'll say Saber...

Genobee
Nov 4, 2006, 11:40 PM
Knuckles for me. I'm the only oen I kn ow who uses knuckles. I like my Brassacle's.... It hink it would be neat if you can use a gund and a knuckle.

Kalier
Nov 4, 2006, 11:42 PM
my hunter uses Single handed dagger, i think they're awesome. least used wep i see though would be a tie between 1h sabers, Swords, and Knuckles

Razorback
Nov 4, 2006, 11:51 PM
i would say spear, but i've seen hunters use them, my friend did, the reason he liked them was because he never got hit by the mobs, but he was beast so he gave it up, and they are girly looking

Zakuro
Nov 4, 2006, 11:55 PM
I've never seen a single dagger used by anyone online. I've seen a few sword, twin daggers/sabers and single sabers, and lots of spears/knuckles. I haven't had the game too long yet though so I've probably seen a much smaller sample than most people here.

Polly
Nov 4, 2006, 11:57 PM
I love my Single Daggers and Handgun combo. It's by far one of the more fun weapons in my arsenal and the PA is damn sexy and quite devastating too. Initial combo is only 4 hits and that's probably a turn-off to most, I guess, but it's one of my favorite weapons hands down.

Oddly, in all the games I've played the least used weapon I've seen (other than being used by people I know who use them religiously) are double daggers. Things are great for mopping up Relics for some quick easy cash.

Metempsychic
Nov 5, 2006, 12:56 AM
Where are those claws...

>.> Anyways, I haven't seen too many people using single Sabers or Daggers.

Candor
Nov 5, 2006, 12:59 AM
Saber perhaps, also fists. I use spears and dagger/handgun, a friend of mine uses swords and another use twin sabers/daggers. It's all personal preference.

Shiro_Ryuu
Nov 5, 2006, 01:01 AM
I haven't seen a single big sword user yet, and its rare to see other twin saber users other than myself.

Marks
Nov 5, 2006, 01:12 AM
Wow I am a beast hunter and I use single dagger like a maniac. I guess I'm special.

Cause_I_Own_U
Nov 5, 2006, 03:39 AM
Im glad im one of the only ones using spears in most my groups, i always get tons of killing blow exp that way

Pengfishh
Nov 5, 2006, 03:49 AM
I also love the single dagger. See them mostly used with Rangers, though I am a Hunter. I don't see Knuckles or Spears too often, Sabers even more rarely.

Nietzsche
Nov 5, 2006, 04:55 AM
i was really down on single saber there for a bit, but last night i duoed in the relics with a guy using saber+handgun and he was flat out owning stuff, i gosta level rising strike >.>

honestly i think all the weapons are pretty good if you know how and when to use them, i dunno i guess i get the least millage out of dual sabers and knuckles, not that knuckles aren't good

Jozon
Nov 5, 2006, 05:11 AM
I only use sword, spear, and knuckles, was leveling a PA with dual Pallasch though, but my setup is 2 of each

Xihyon
Nov 5, 2006, 06:27 AM
On 2006-11-04 18:15, Miyoko wrote:
Every hunter I know uses a spear.

I don't see any single handed daggers or sabers, though...




I use daggers they are wicked fast and are easy to move in and out after attacking.

Ecstasy
Nov 5, 2006, 06:51 AM
On 2006-11-04 19:10, Zorafim wrote:
Seems like axes would be the least used weapon.


Axes are not in the game yet:P

LocGaw
Nov 5, 2006, 08:43 AM
Bows... I go for days without seeing one. Although that is a ranged weapon.

I see a good mix of melee. I am unsure what would be the least used. I guess knuckles or SHD?

AlMcFly
Nov 5, 2006, 11:25 AM
I have a GRM 5 star spear for every element. That's the only tools I choose to use. The least used melee weapon I see is single saber. Noone uses it unless it's with a gun.

Nestahima
Nov 5, 2006, 11:34 AM
Well... What would be the point of using a single saber without something in the offhand? http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_razz.gif

RadiantLegend
Nov 5, 2006, 11:51 AM
Single dagger.

Only weapon i dont use anymore is a sword. I absolutely detest it after lving the PA to lv 9 and 97% to lv 10. I just CANT stand it anymore.

Rosaria
Nov 6, 2006, 05:10 AM
Probably knuckles, I've only seen one knuckle specialist.

Mitz
Nov 6, 2006, 05:25 AM
Saber I think. I mean why would anyone want to use a Saber over a spear? I see no advantage in that handgun to be honest.

Pandatron
Nov 6, 2006, 06:54 AM
Personally knuckles, and two handed swords are the least i've seen when lvling. Everyone i've leveled with so far has specialized in spears, gun/dagger, two swords. From that list they each either do a good amount of damage or knuckles the opponent down.

patrickastan
Nov 6, 2006, 08:04 AM
Claws, w/o a doubt. Spears are next, but it certainly isn't a photo finish.

Zabot
Nov 6, 2006, 08:51 AM
I think that there are so many different types of weapons, and that everyone hangs around so many different people that there are going to be a lot of people who dont see anything, i have seen EVERY SINGLE WEAPON USED, i use the best yomie shop spear, a durandal, and the best yomie shop daggers, assino-zashi, (all dark element Yea BABY!!!) and my lvl 50 friends and i use spears, and fists, and lots of things. its good to vary your arsenal. in the 360 version im selling my halberd for 12k, i dont use it anymore

mechalucifer
Nov 6, 2006, 08:57 AM
I come across mostly twin sabers and sword users for melee. There has been a recent spike in spear usage though. Personally, my hunter uses dagger/gun, i like the combat animations for the single dagger and also the option for ranged.

Thrash777
Nov 6, 2006, 09:13 AM
I use Swords and Spears... but I rarely see Knuckles/Fists...

Yoruichi201
Nov 6, 2006, 11:14 AM
I would have to say knuckles. I haven't seen many with them at all. Also, sword users. I use a sword, however i am starting to lean to using my twin weapons and spears more.

klunka
Nov 6, 2006, 11:23 AM
Swords and Machine guns. I can't remember the last time I saw anyone use either.

Actually, the last sword I saw was on a combat ready PM, does that even count though?

Natrokos
Nov 6, 2006, 11:32 AM
I don't see alot of daggers and knuckles....I see ALOT of sabers/spears/twin daggers

Pure-chan
Nov 6, 2006, 12:18 PM
On 2006-11-05 08:51, Ragolismine wrote:
Single dagger.

Only weapon i dont use anymore is a sword. I absolutely detest it after lving the PA to lv 9 and 97% to lv 10. I just CANT stand it anymore.





That's too bad http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_razz.gif the sword PA is really handy at lv11. For myself, I use two-handed swords, spears and the dagger/handgun combo. I really like the quickness of the one-handed dagger PA.

Teneris
Nov 6, 2006, 01:07 PM
I swear weapons come in spurts in the parties I attend. I tend to see twin sabers the most and swords/spears the least.

I made a sword hunter because I think it's an underestimated weapon from my experiences offline, but then the first party I had with him, it was a party of 5 hunters and 1 force and ALL the hunters had swords. XD

s3rial
Nov 6, 2006, 02:04 PM
On 2006-11-06 10:07, Teneris wrote:
I swear weapons come in spurts in the parties I attend. I tend to see twin sabers the most and swords/spears the least.

I made a sword hunter because I think it's an underestimated weapon from my experiences offline, but then the first party I had with him, it was a party of 5 hunters and 1 force and ALL the hunters had swords. XD
I notice this a lot, too. I use a spear, I start seeing spears everywhere. I use a sword, I see swords everywhere. I use gloves? Gloves everywhere.

The only weapon I seem to see a lot of - whether I'm using it or not - is the twin daggers. That PA is fantastic for clearing out Sleeping Warriors; almost as powerful as the sword's, with the added speed of using daggers.

Personally, my favorites are the spear and the sword. I've got Bogga Danga (gloves) to 20, but it's just... not all that interesting. I'm leveling ranger a bit, now, though, and I think I may start delving into the single saber/dagger with a mechgun setup.

Kyuu
Nov 6, 2006, 03:25 PM
On 2006-11-06 11:04, s3rial wrote:

Personally, my favorites are the spear and the sword. I've got Bogga Danga (gloves) to 20, but it's just... not all that interesting. I'm leveling ranger a bit, now, though, and I think I may start delving into the single saber/dagger with a mechgun setup.
To each their own, I suppose. The knuckles PA is one of my favorites. I'm just sad the Yohmei knuckles are so abysmally ugly (which I found out only after synthing a 5* one T_T). I personally also use a spear, both handun/saber and handgun/dagger comboes, and I very recently finally picked up a pair of twin sabers and its PA. While leveling Ranger up to 3, I used a saber/mechgun combo (later changed it to dagger/mechgun) quite extensively. Have to say, I love the mechs personally.

As for the weapons I see the least... probably sword and bow.

AngelLight
Nov 6, 2006, 03:39 PM
I've started to see alot of bow users now......which is good. I also happen to see a fair number of spear users as well (so I'm not sure why others aren't).

Probabily the only thing I dont see much of is Two Hander Sword users.....or for that matter shotgun users.

-Shimarisu-
Nov 6, 2006, 03:42 PM
On 2006-11-04 18:49, Ether wrote:
I can't imagine why spears are unpopular on the US servers, they're probably the strongest hunter weapon there is, especially once you get the skill to 11. Then again, I don't think I've seen anyone using twin daggers as well...

Myself I use fists and spears, so I can't say I dont see anyone using them http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_razz.gif



*Feeds huge collection of fists and spears to PM.*

SonicTMP
Nov 6, 2006, 04:06 PM
I'm one of the weird few who use almost all melee weapons. Usually cycle thru each one during a boss run. Just waiting for doubles....

Saito S
Nov 6, 2006, 04:10 PM
I have experimented a bit with many different melee weaps; so far the only ones I haven't touched yet are Knuckles and Single Dagger. NOT because I think they are bad, mind you...just haven't gotten to them yet. http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_razz.gif

The weapon I think I have seen the least of is the two-handed longsword. I was using it a fair amount myself, but it's kinda been sitting around since my twin daggers and spear got upgraded, whereas for longsword I am still stuck with the basic one that Hunters start with...lol I need to synth a better one http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif Other than that, I think it's one of my fav weapons so far, along with twin dagger and spear.

I was surprised how many people in this thread mention knuckles as one they have seen the least...I have seen quite a few. *shrug*

Meru
Nov 13, 2006, 02:45 AM
Im a twin dagger and normal sword kinda gal

-Ryuki-
Nov 13, 2006, 02:54 AM
I use a Spear. I normally end up being the only one in the game who uses a Spear. The only ones I know who use a Spear, are because of me using one. I influenced them, due to my hardcore Dragoon-ness.

As for underrated weapon.. I say Rifle. I've seen pretty much every weapon used commonly (with the Spear being uncommon), but no Rifle. Shotgun is used as much as TwinDaggers, and that's common.

Bahamut89
Nov 13, 2006, 02:56 AM
Spears feel somewhat common to me, but that's probably because I'm holding one. I guess I haven't seen too many other people using them... Single sabers seem super-common, along with double daggers. I see knuckles every so often. Haven't seen twin sabers used recently, or single daggers, but maybe they're too small for me to instantly notice them. Swords, I haven't seen a sword user since level 10. For good reason, I suppose. I recently picked one up and I hate it. Hate it. If I wanted AE attacks, I'd spam PAs, which I do anyway.

-Ryuki-
Nov 13, 2006, 02:57 AM
I'm too busy killing and worry about myself, but I DO notice what weapons are being used. =)

Meru
Nov 13, 2006, 02:59 AM
I don tlike spears myself...too sloppy

Meru
Nov 13, 2006, 03:03 AM
They should be more like the Scythes and halberds from pso

-Ryuki-
Nov 13, 2006, 03:09 AM
Ewww. No. The Halberds of PSO were horrid. Low damage, and the wasn't even that great. The Spears are awesome. Hardly sloppy at all, to be honest. Have you tried one? Play through Relics with it a few times, and you'll understand how a Spear works.

EJ
Nov 13, 2006, 03:13 AM
I haven't seen many use fist or saber.

I personally use single dagger/handgun combo only till the claws and dual claws come out. *for my newman that is*

My Cast uses twin sabers, spear, and twin daggers.

Meru
Nov 13, 2006, 03:13 AM
I picked one up on a relics b run didnt care for it

UltraDeeDer
Nov 13, 2006, 03:18 AM
This really should have been a poll.

-Ryuki-
Nov 13, 2006, 03:20 AM
Spear, FTW! >.>;;

Xihyon
Nov 13, 2006, 04:36 AM
Oh... finally stuck to and got my twin dagger P.A. to level 21.... there is a three hit combo it makes it all the easier to mow down those mobs.

Mio
Nov 13, 2006, 10:01 AM
Least used... I think 2hand Swords.

My favorite weapon? Spear... All the way ... I love Dus Dagger

BurningRage
Nov 13, 2006, 10:07 AM
Single Dagger is the least used I see, though I do use one myself as a hunter. Second would be single saber, but again, I use one myself.

Blu_Swade
Nov 13, 2006, 10:44 AM
I don' play online, but I'll say that I can't stand the spear, but I love my double saber, the tornado dance is extremely fun at high levels, nothing beats clearing the room by launching across it and killing everything with your furious revolution! not to mention the thing's the only reason I made it through the SEED hive alive (I was only level 50 when I went in, turns out the missions a level 60 minimum 0_o)

Yoiyami
Nov 13, 2006, 11:03 AM
I always use single daggers. They're my absolute favorite weapon as a hunter. The PA is just awesome for mob control. It rips through them. I dual a gun with that to stun them and keep them together so I'll hit more of them. =o

I usually see hunters with twin sabers and twin daggers, spamming the PA until they run out of PP. I'd say those are the most popular weapons because they don't really require much thought/strategy to use. Just run in, spam the PA until you hit all the mobs and then poke at a monster until everyone else finishes clearing out the other monsters. That's what I see most hunters do. *sigh* Oh and yell at the force for a heal. >_<



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Blu_Swade
Nov 14, 2006, 02:43 AM
psh! screw relying on the force, I've rocked it offline since day one, if I even make it online I'll be sure to have my health in order! (I play rather cautiously, despite being a newman hunter I've only died once, when I got careless as force in my first run before I had the coin to change to hunter.)

jarek99
Nov 14, 2006, 02:51 AM
I personally hate the big honkin sword and spear. Sure, they hit hard...but they are just too slow. Big numbers are nice, but many quick hits are what will usually get you the kill shot. If you are getting most kill shots with a big sword or spear, you are either grouping with many forces or just have a crappy group all around lol.

Aaron777
Nov 14, 2006, 02:58 AM
that's complete nonsense...the sword is extremely versatile if you know how to use it and the ability to hit 3 enemies is always a plus. Also the PA for the sword is great because hitting enemies 360 degrees in every direction rocks. And to say that if your getting kill shots with spears your with a crappy group? Spears are fantastic for damage...All weapons have a plus side to them...just have know how to handle them.

jarek99
Nov 14, 2006, 03:01 AM
Twin dagger PA spam will get the kill shots faster than you can say "whered the pile of monsters go?" Its been proven in every group I've ever been a part of.

Aaron777
Nov 14, 2006, 03:04 AM
I never said twin daggers wern't good but they definetely don't have the range of the sword.

jarek99
Nov 14, 2006, 03:07 AM
Each weapon has its place. I just dont prefer the big swords or spears.

GeoHolyhart
Nov 14, 2006, 05:47 AM
On 2006-11-04 19:44, FenixStryk wrote:
Twin Daggers and Twin Sabers are very popular.
Swords, Spears, and Fists are somewhat rare.
I only see Rangers use single Saber/Dagger. Very rare.
I'll say Saber...


I pretty much agree here. From my play experience this seems to be the gist of it.

Crystalis_Rik
Nov 14, 2006, 07:43 PM
I see lots of twin daggers and sabers. Everyone wants to be the quick and deadly ninja and why not? I however have grown accustomed to swords and spears and waiting on that axe.

Para
Nov 14, 2006, 07:47 PM
Either swords or knuckles... but I honestly think Knuckles are way better than what people think.

IKoRaiZa
Nov 14, 2006, 11:35 PM
claw...

Wackonus
Nov 14, 2006, 11:38 PM
Yeah the claw sucks, but considering the fact that I have a lvl.100 offline character and still haven't used the dual daggers I'm going to say they're the worst.
I've seen my brother use them though. I don't like it.

Cause_I_Own_U
Nov 15, 2006, 12:19 AM
Id say knuckles and sword are pretty much tied

Knuckles seem to be a diffrent version of the 1hand dagger because its PA will make things fly backwards just like the dagger but with no cool AE effect like the dagger and you cant have a pistol...so ppl see it as pretty useless

Sword is just plain weak, slow and the PA has a bad damage modifier, for example my lvl 20 spear PA gives like 180% damage whill the lvl 18 sword PA only get 140% and executes very slowly, i suppose its just a horrible weapon for a beast because it has horrible accuracy I always get 0's with it, and beast is what most hunters are


And uhhh why are you guys saying claws, they are not even released into the game yet......Also the people high level people with japanese imports seem to think the claws PA (not dual claws, single claw) is one of the hardest hiting PA's of them all (We are talkin about online mode american here)


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Garnet_Moon
Nov 15, 2006, 01:33 AM
Swords. There ain't anything they can do that the other weapons can't do right now. Some of them do it even better.

FenixStryk
Nov 15, 2006, 02:50 AM
On 2006-11-14 22:33, Garnet_Moon wrote:
Swords. There ain't anything they can do that the other weapons can't do right now. Some of them do it even better.Name one melee weapon that can hit enemies in a swinging motion without use of PP.

Swords are like shotguns. Wide-area swing/spray attacks.
Spears are like laser cannons. Linear attacks.
Comparing a shotgun to a laser cannon is bogus.

Swords are like beefed up shotguns that don't use PP to hit multiple opponents. Much better than the Twin Dagger PA in terms of longevity and damage.