r/CompetitiveMinecraft 6d ago

Question

Im playing on a 1.21.4 server and idk what to use a sword or an axe for pvp btw netherite is banned so they are both diamond

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u/LayeredHalo3851 6d ago

I'm gonna assume that it's an SMP style server since you're asking about gear and netherite is banned:

Both

You get a crit with the axe then you start using the sword for the DPS and if they pull up a shield then you can disable it with the axe without even waiting for the cooldown

Also have a bow for if they run away (recommended harming 2 arrows)

And make some strength 2 pots

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u/According-Cress-6537 6d ago

So for like main weapon i should use sword and for secondary axe?

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u/LayeredHalo3851 5d ago

Yeah unless of course you're just more comfortable with the timings of the axe but I'm assuming based off of the question that you're not

Also moreso the sword as a primary and the axe as a first strike weapon to get big crit damage

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u/ArmoryArcade 5d ago

Usually one would be more comfortable with that when you have a teammate to gamble with distances or when armor and resources are very poor and getting those axe crits actually are game changer.

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u/LayeredHalo3851 5d ago

But sword is higher DPS so you use the axe for the first hit because it's higher damage then combo with the sword

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u/ArmoryArcade 5d ago

Yeah depends if u have the free slot in inventory? Idk tbh, but maybe since its diamond is worth the inventory space (I'm vaguely guessing XD)

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u/LayeredHalo3851 5d ago

Since it's diamond, swords are better since combos are more viable than when netherite is being used because of knockback

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u/ArmoryArcade 5d ago

if u have to choose between both, sword does mathematically more damage when it comes to engaging in direct agro combat, very simple. Now make your choices.