Which Godsword should I get?

[imaleber]

Hey, I was just wondering which godsword I should get. I have a few rares lying around on my staker which I don't really need. The decision should be based on which sword would be best for either staking or PC, as I never do anything else.

 

 

 

Therefore, I am only considering Armadyl (141m), Bandos (46m) or Zamorak (41m). I'd probably only want to buy one since I'd like a few rares left.

 

 

 

My stats are (78 combat):

 

70 attack

 

78 strength

 

40 defence

 

75 hitpoints

 

82 magic

 

11 prayer

 

Attack/strength exactly the same as C---Ronaldo1. =p

 

 

 

Also, importantly, does the special effects of each sword work every time? For eg. does ZGS freeze opponent for 20 seconds regardless of whether I hit high or a 0? This goes for the others too.

 

 

 

EDIT: It'd be great if someone could give me approximate max hits too, I'll be wearing fury, berserker ring, rune boots, and as high strength bonus I hope as possible for 40 defence.

 

 

 

Thanks a lot!

[mrsmarty1]

not much on the spec but i have a friend with the armydal godsword and he says it is quote "A FREAKING AWESOME TRAINING WEP" end quote. it hits 2 hits i think with the spec.. :shock:

[Aneron]

Saradomin is quite good for staking too - guaranteed 20 hitpoints minimum of healing (assuming you hit lol)

 

 

 

All the specials must hit to take effect.

 

 

 

Zamorak is useless except in CW really.

 

 

 

Bandos is pretty luck reliant for staking as you only have one spec, but that wouldn't be a problem in PC.

 

 

 

Armadyl may seem very powerful, but keep in mind that even if both specs hit a 40 you only increase your damage by 20. IMO Sara is better for this reason alone.

[TheAncient]

Armadyl: For PKing.

 

Bandos: For monster hunting and (some) PvP.

 

Zamorak: For melee monster hunting (farcasting melee - freeze them, run, attack, run again), (some) PvP, castle wars.

 

 

 

I've tested Bandos and Zamorak and IMO it's a waste of 40M that you could have bought 99 range with or something.

[imaleber]

Armadyl: For PKing.

 

Bandos: For monster hunting and (some) PvP.

 

Zamorak: For melee monster hunting (farcasting melee - freeze them, run, attack, run again), (some) PvP, castle wars.

 

 

 

I've tested Bandos and Zamorak and IMO it's a waste of 40M that you could have bought 99 range with or something.

 

 

 

Thanks for the tips, but I've long decided never to train skills again. I just want to play for fun, without any goals. I won't be PKing in a godsword because of my prayer, so should I just forget the Armadyl one altogethor? If so, is Zamorak or Bandos better for CWs and staking? Or should I just stick to DDS-Whip?

 

 

 

I've read a previous thread about the Zamorak farcasting technique, but would'nt that fail a lot because it only freezes if you hit? If so, it'd be way too risky staking this way, since spec would have to be on. If I fail, I'll most probably lose. This is a hard choice, so more tips would be appreciated.

 

 

 

Thanks!

[Dexek]

Hey Ronaldo.. been a long time since I saw a post by you, although I never leave Help & Advice, lol. I guess I must have removed you from friends, since its been around a year since I last saw you log in. Anyways, I'll try to help as much as I can with the godswords.

 

 

 

First off, you will need to train your attack from 70 to 75 in order to wield a godsword. Secondly, they are quite accurate, but due to their high strength bonus, having attack bonuses is more important. So unless you have 85-90+ attack, I would suggest wearing a glory/fury over a strength amulet.

 

 

 

With Pcing I would only consider Bandos or Armadyl acceptable. There isn't a whole lot of sense in freezing monsters at Pest Control, nor is there in having the ability to heal yourself. If the Bandos spec works on the portals, which I am unaware of, I would suggest using it. Weakening the portals defence will definitely shorten games, and help your team overall. However, if it doesn't work on portals, then the Armadyl godsword is definitely the better choice. Unlike all other godswords, the Armadyl godsword allows 2 specs per bar, whereas the other godswords only allow 1 spec. With this in mind, Armadyl is the better choice for Pcing, if the Bandos special does not effect portals. (Message Jagex and ask)

 

 

 

For staking, I would suggest Bandos or Armadyl just the same. Bandos is effective versus higher defence players like tanks, barrows pures, and mains. Being able to take their defence down will allow you to use your offensive bonuses to your full advantage. However, if you're staking lower defence players, then the Armadyl godsword is definitely the right choice. With extra strength, and 2 specs to boot, the Armadyl godsword will rip apart any low defence level player (and most higher defence players as well). I am unsure of how effective the Zamorak freezing method is, so I will rule that out as not to mislead you.

 

 

 

However, for training, or at castle wars, any of these godswords can be fun and effective. Whether you want to play strategically with the Zamorak and Saradomin godswords, or attack all out with the Bandos and Armadyl godswords, there is no wrong choice for castle wars. Although, with training I would suggest against using a Zamorak godsword (even though it can prove useful).

 

 

 

A small recap. Armadyl and Bandos godswords are the most effective all-around. The Armadyl with an extra special attack, and its destructive power, and the Bandos with its stat lowering techniques. Looking at the price tags, I would personally pick a Bandos godsword. The possiblity to resell a Bandos godsword is more likely, as it is cheaper, and more versatile than the Armadyl. Choose wisely, and if you need any more info, just ask. :

 

 

 

Also, Master_Smither will probably post soon, so be sure to consider his advice as well. By the way.. what is your defence level? :roll:

[imaleber]

Hehe, read your PMs Pure, and thanks for the advice.

 

 

 

I won't be using it for PC so that won't be a problem, only for CW and staking.

[Roberthree]

If you can only get one hilt, get a sara hilt. Simply because it's so useful in everything. It can beat an armadyl/dds users because it will heal back all that damage (Assuming you both hit equally). It is great for things like training, slayer, or barrows because it heals you saving food and bank trips.

 

 

 

If you can afford 2 hilts I'd say sara and armadyl, or sara and zammy if you plan on using CW more than staking.

[Star_Fox]

Unlike all other godswords, the Armadyl godsword allows 2 specs per bar, whereas the other godswords only allow 1 spec.

 

 

 

 

 

wrong, saradomin Gsword also allows two specials. they have their own separate roles of use, like sardomin for training and armadyl for pvp.

[Dexek]

Thanks for that Abyssal. I wasn't aware Sara also had 2 specs.. now it seems more useful.

[imaleber]

Thanks for that Abyssal. I wasn't aware Sara also had 2 specs.. now it seems more useful.

 

 

 

The problem with SGS in staking however, is that its full effects will only be exploited if you don't get first hit, since if you do, you'll be on full health anyway, so nothing happens. Prayer is never on in stakes so the only advantage would be the HP heal, and if you get first hit, you pretty much only get one heal.

 

 

 

I'm leaning towards the ZGS since it would be useful in both staking and CW for the following reason. If I manage to freeze the opponent, I can use the far casting technique outlined by Sseli whereby we both hit, opponent gets frozen, I step away, and hit again. This removes the speed disadvantage of the godsword, which I think would be best for move on stakes.

 

 

 

Without armour on, it is highly likely that I'll be able to get the first hit which will freeze them. If however, I hit 0, I may be in some trouble as they will get 4 DDS specials on me and I only have 40% of bar left.

 

 

 

Discuss.

[Artemis1330]

Thanks for that Abyssal. I wasn't aware Sara also had 2 specs.. now it seems more useful.

 

 

 

The problem with SGS in staking however, is that its full effects will only be exploited if you don't get first hit, since if you do, you'll be on full health anyway, so nothing happens. Prayer is never on in stakes so the only advantage would be the HP heal, and if you get first hit, you pretty much only get one heal.

 

 

 

who said you have to use the sara spec for your first hit? wait untill you are half health, then use a spec. Then, when/if you make it back to half health, use the second spec.

 

 

 

I had a bandos one the 3rd or 4th day they came out, and sold it a day later. At my attack level, the one bar spec is usually wasted on a 0. I had a sara and loved it, but my attack is still to low for a gs to really work. 90+ attack really helps with any gs.

 

 

 

I have also noticed that the only gs really effecttive with pvp is armadyl. A whip in the hands of a skilled pure can rip apart a gs in wild, unless they have an armadyl and can spec them for a 60+ :lol:

[brunokiller]

Choose bandos

 

If your opponent has low defense, you'll drain his strenght too.

 

 

 

 

 

So if you hit a 40 on someone with 20 def his str will be drained by 20 too

[cantthink42]

I preferably would pick zammy (not that im a great zammy fan), but that ice barradge will do crazy damage :XD: a guy once hit a 54 with it =D>

[Xeones]

These are all opinions:

 

 

 

Zamorak - So freaking useless. If you want to freeze, use Ice Barrage FFS.

 

 

 

Saradomin - I really like this hilt. It's extremely versatile and will help you win many stakes.

 

 

 

Armadyl - It's great and all, but with only one spec and costing 140m+, I'd stay away from this.

 

 

 

Bandos - Like SGS, this is also very versatile. Lowering stats can be devastating.

 

 

 

BGS and SGS are my top two. I think they are the ones that'll help you most.

[leonid1023]

instead of using 40mil on a gs stick with dds/whip with rune defender.

 

some ppl say whip+defender is beter then gs some say gs is better so y waste 40mil on something that is about the same as whip+defender.

 

just use this 40mil for 99 magic :wink:

 

edit:im almost sure you need 75atack for gs :XD:

[Mat]

These are all opinions:

 

 

 

Zamorak - So freaking useless. If you want to freeze, use Ice Barrage FFS.

 

 

 

Saradomin - I really like this hilt. It's extremely versatile and will help you win many stakes.

 

 

 

Armadyl - It's great and all, but with only one spec and costing 140m+, I'd stay away from this.

 

 

 

Bandos - Like SGS, this is also very versatile. Lowering stats can be devastating.

 

 

 

BGS and SGS are my top two. I think they are the ones that'll help you most.

 

 

 

Please do research before you post. Armydal has 2 specs.

 

 

 

I would personally go for the SGS