Crippling: Applied slows last slightly longer.Found on both main-handed and two-handed weapons. Opportunist: Deals extra damage to enemies with less than 30%.Enchanted: Light and heavy attacks deal additional damage.Other damaging perks you should keep an eye out for include: Refreshing Charge is the best PvP weapon perk, as it allows you to engage onto a target and have your charge available to cast again quickly in case enemies manage to get away from you. When it comes to great axe specific perks, Mending Execute is great in PvE and large PvP battles as it provides some handy self healing upon killing with Execute. Thanks to the ridiculous amount of damage you already deal to enemies at low health, a high level emerald in your great axe will allow you to decimate anything you catch below 30% with Execute. For great axes though, emeralds are the star of the show. Gems that provide elemental damage are situational depending on the enemies you're fighting against (as certain PvE mobs have resistances against particular damage types). Mixing gear from these two suffixes is the key to getting the most out of your equipment. These pieces only provide strength stats, but more of them than the alternative, so they're great at pushing for that next big attribute bonus. However if you're looking to focus only on strength, maybe in the case where you're nearly at an attribute milestone, you should grab gear with 'Of The Soldier' in the title. When it comes to the armour you want to collect, any pieces with the 'Of The Barbarian' in their name are optimal choices, as they provide strength primarily (which you sorely need) and some extra constitution as an added bonus. The medium weight class provides a 10% damage boost, and a bonus to crowd control effects you dish out. The heavy weight class would also be a good option for the great axe, but the loss of the damage buff that medium and light armour provides disqualifies it as a pick for this build. The added survivability added through being a little bit heavier and having that extra armour goes a long way by keeping you in a fight. As a melee build, a light weight class loses its appeal due to it making you too much of a glass cannon. With gear, you want to be aiming for that sweet spot in a medium weight class.

New world great axe build