Gorseval - Power Soulbeast (Maces+Axes) - PUG Guild Wars 2 Raids

[@frankmills1917]

Im curious on why OWP is used on the maces and not on the axes especially axe 5. Can you give some insights?

[@xedes]

@@frankmills1917 OWP only has 1 proc/second, and will usually get all its procs under frost trap. Using it earlier in the rotation means it comes off cooldown again sooner for the next phase.

[@frankmills1917]

@@xedes I see, okay. Now, if you don't mind me asking another one, how do I know when to use hammer over maces?

[@xedes]

@@frankmills1917 no problem. I think they are currently about equal in DPS so use whichever one you prefer. Maces has better boon/healing output and a slightly more concentrated burst around the force of nature buff, but you have the complication of having to manage stacks during breaks in your rotation. The simpler/easier option is just to play hammer.

[@xedes]

This is why I am camping axes until almost the end of the split phase, so that I don't accidentally build up FoN stacks during the split and go into the burst too early.