User:OnePunkArmy/Build:R/W PvE Triple Chop

For places where the party lacks a tank.

Attributes and Skills
[build prof=R/W axe=12 expert=10+1+1 tact=8][Triple Chop][Cyclone Axe][Dismember][Whirlwind Attack][Dwarven Stability][Lightning Reflexes]["Save Yourselves!"][optional][/build]
 * Res Signet
 * Antidote Signet
 * For Great Justice!

Equipment

 * Choice of Survivor or Sentry's, Minor Rune of Expertise on the Expertise mask, Vigor, Vitaes
 * Ebon/Furious/Sundering/Vampiric Axes of Fortitude, choice of 15^50 or +15%/-5E
 * Req 8 Tactics Shield, +30 health, -20% blind
 * Defensive spear/shield set, Furious Spearhead if possible

Usage

 * Use Dwarven Stability followed by Lightning Reflexes and begin attacking your foe.
 * Attack clumped groups with Triple Chop, Cyclone Axe, and Whirlwind Attack.
 * Hit Dismember for Deep Wound.
 * Hit SY! whenever it is charged.

Counters

 * Anti-melee counters apply
 * Adrenaline denial
 * Non-stance blocking skills

Variants

 * Distracting Strike
 * Drop Dismember for Wild Blow for stance removal. By bringing Wild Blow, you will want to rely more on energy skills than adrenaline, so consider these variants:
 * Drop "Save Yourselves!" for Asuran Scan, "By Ural's Hammer!", or "I Am The Strongest!"
 * Drop Whirlwind Attack for Sneak Attack or Club of a Thousand Bears