What is the best trait for a 2H PVE build with a stamsorc running a battleaxe -- sharpened or nirn?

BostonTroy · August 2019

Want to use perfected Loki Battleaxe and a bow for my stamsorc. I've seen different builds that either use sharpened or nirnhorned as the trait for the greatsword. Anyone know what is best in slot and the difference between the two. I plan on using poisons on the battleaxe, so infused is out. I haven't heard of precise being used as the trait.

LiquidPony · August 2019

A lot of people use Precise, because it allows you to easily switch between DW/2H setups and not over/under penetrate without having to change your CP around.

For instance in vSS, you might run 2H on trash or on ice boss but DW on fire boss. Because of that, you don't want to use Sharpened in either setup because it'll screw up your pen values for the other fights.

BostonTroy · August 2019

Hmm, I'm probably not good enough to master both rotations for that kind of switching. If I were just doing the standard 2H and bow build, then sharpened would be the way to go?

El_Borracho · August 2019

Depends on the content you are running. If you are primarily running trials, nirnhoned is the way to go because you will get all the penetration debuffs through your tank and healer. If you are primarily running dungeons, you can still do nirnhoned, but if you are concerned you are not getting enough penetration, go with sharpened.

JobooAGS · August 2019

Between nirn and sharp, I'd say sharp and put your cp in other places. But I'd overall go with precise