Anchor=GS for lower levels?

[Aeon_]

Today I completed The Great Brain Robbery (219qp ftw \ ) and fixed the barrelchest anchor.

 

Later, I went to the duel arena to duel littleboy, and found that even with quite low strength (level 65) I was hitting 26's.

 

 

 

Anyway, I was thinking, if people can complete the quest before they can buy/wield a Godsword might it be a good replacement?

 

 

 

Discuss. :)

[psvstef]

isn't an anchor really slow? :|

[Cheefoo]

Hmmm, I think I'm going to buy mine back now...

 

 

 

isn't an anchor really slow? :|

 

 

 

As slow as a battleaxe, which is the same speed of a Godsword.

[dead_man_1]

isn't an anchor really slow? :|

 

and gs is super fast ? :|

[Horatio666]

That may be true, but I still favour my whip, even over a GS (I prefer speed)

[psvstef]

isn't an anchor really slow? :|

 

and gs is super fast ? :|

 

 

 

did i say that? :roll: i don't like Gs for the fact that they are so slow.

[mervinator_9]

I guess i could be a replacement but I'd sorta expect that most people who have completed GBR have probably completed MM for a D scimmy or even be able to afford a whip or something. Both of which are better imo because of speed.

 

 

 

Cant really speak for duelling though, maybe it would be useful.

[Danqazmlp]

Aren't most 2h's gs's for lower levels?

[asianboy7o7]

anchor is a tad bit slower that gs though

[homowz]

Anyway, I was thinking, if people can complete the quest before they can buy/wield a Godsword might it be a good replacement?

 

 

 

to reply at the real question... i do think anchor is a good replacement 4 pll between 60 and 70 att. allthou its quite slow it hits good and isnt realy that slow, but personly i never used it at those lvls (only did the quest when i allready could wear whip) but when i used it, the hits where nice even 4 my str.

 

of course u have 2 like slower weapons otherwise scim would still be better

 

 

 

 

 

[Big_Stingman]

I guess it could be considered a replacement, but most would people would rather use a whip or dragon scimitar instead for the speed.

[saif]

Hmmm, I think I'm going to buy mine back now...

 

 

 

isn't an anchor really slow? :|

 

 

 

As slow as a battleaxe, which is the same speed of a Godsword.

 

 

 

speed of longsword

[Big_Stingman]

Hmmm, I think I'm going to buy mine back now...

 

 

 

isn't an anchor really slow? :|

 

 

 

As slow as a battleaxe, which is the same speed of a Godsword.

 

 

 

speed of longsword

 

 

 

Are you say the godsword is as slow as a longsword? Nope, it is in fact a battleaxe.

[coldsorcu]

According to the official site, a battleaxe's speed equals with a godswords speed, longsword is a tad faster though.

[Carl]

It could be a decent replacement for very low levels. But once they start going over level 90, an anchor won't get you very far if in a fight with someone wielding a Gs.

 

 

 

The stats, aren't too horrible, either. I've not got an anchor (Level 100, owned all the GodSwords) but for very low leveled it could be a decent weapon. If I were a lower level, and having to chose between a whip & an anchor, I would certainly go for a whip. (Could hit twice with it while an anchor can only hit once which is a rather decent advantage.

 

 

 

Stab -2 Stab 0

 

Slash 10 Slash 0

 

Crush 92 Crush 0

 

Magic 0 Magic 0

 

Range 0 Range 0

 

Summoning 0

 

Other

 

Strength 100 Prayer

 

 

 

Stats of a GodSword:

 

 

 

Stab 0 Stab 0

 

Slash 132 Slash 0

 

Crush 80 Crush 0

 

Magic 0 Magic 0

 

Range 0 Range 0

 

Summoning 0

 

Other

 

Strength 132 Prayer 8

[Silver_Corner]

I believe you are correct, but there's a few con's in addition to pro's of using it.

 

 

 

Pros:

 

1) It does hit very high for lower levels who can wield it.

 

2) It has a MUCH better special attack than a Whip/Scimmy

 

- Anchor Special attack: (50% Special Bar)

 

When using this attack, it doubles the odds of hitting the target. If successful, your enemy's Defence, Ranged, Attack or Magic level will lower by 10% of the damage done.

 

3) Higher hit KO potential than a whip as it can hit harder catching players off guard.

 

4) Its 2 handed, so you do not have to worry about losing a shield item slot on death.

 

5) It can use different combat styles, including crush, which is more effective on plate armor.

 

 

 

Cons:

 

1) Slower than a whip/scim and thus has a higher chance to do less damage per time frame of a battle. If you don't get "high" hits on it enough to make your opponent eat, your [cabbaged].

 

2) It is a non-tradeable item, and thus will not provide any loot for your opponent if he/she kills you. Some players may not fight you because of this.

 

3) Its heavy, so any running will be a little more drain on your run energy.

 

4) Its 2 handed, so you cannot use any accuracy boosting/def boosting shield slot items, such as a defender or Shield.

 

 

 

Other than those, I know personal its a good weapon, even at higher levels, but not for training. Its a pvp specific weapon, as its to slow to train with.

[Fizzzard]

Cons:

 

2) It is a non-tradeable item, and thus will not provide any loot for your opponent if he/she kills you. Some players may not fight you because of this.

 

 

 

I believe you drop 230k instead.

[91soldin91]

One problem with the anchor... Its animation is very slow.

 

 

 

Normally, with a godsword you can use it for a KO, switching from a faster weapon. That is because it hits just as fast as a whip for the first hit. However, with an anchor, its animation is alot slower than a godsword. That means if you switch from a whip to a GS, it is faster than a whip to an anchor.

[aznmidget448]

I think most people disagree with this because the GS is still pretty new and being overrated. On the other hand, the anchor died out a long time ago because it came out a long time ago.

 

 

 

I'm sure when cost and other factors are taken into consideration, the anchor may in fact be better for pvp (but not too great for monster hunting since it probably hits less overall).

[llamster]

Wouldn't an obby maul be better? It hits as hard as a godsword.

[Cheefoo]

Wouldn't an obby maul be better? It hits as hard as a godsword.

 

 

 

No, it doesn't... It also slower, less accurate, and requires a berserker necklace, which you pretty much need the onyx and the crafting level or assist to get it, because no one would sell their onyx necklace for 250k.

[killerbeer0]

no one would sell their onyx necklace for 250k.

 

 

 

Actually yeah, they do.

[xSxqPowerx]

Rune long: dragon long for lower levels?

[Erk02]

Next up: Dark Bow=GS for rangers?

[Eonrogue]

I am level 107 and I love using my anchor. I was 3 iteming when pvp first came out (dont flame please) all the one itemers would try to kill me and then i hit 30 with no boots, they die, and usually with a wtf. The anchor is a great replacement for a gs even for higher levels and like others mentioned, the crush is extremely good on most armor people wear. I've fought people with gs's while using my anchor and have won at least half the times i've fought. More people should use anchor, I know I do