Anchor=GS for lower levels?

[Aeon_]

I hit 30 with no boosts, they die, and usually with a wtf.

 

I hit a 26 on littleboy who has 84 defence. :lol:

 

 

 

On topic:Didn't expect this many posts keep them coming! :thumbsup:

[Inuashakent]

No, it doesn't replace a GS. It's stats are FAR lower than a GS, AND it's slower? The anchor is just a waste of time now that Jagex nerfed it.

 

 

 

Whip it.

[@Dan3HitU]

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

 

It's stupidly inaccurate, even with the Onyx Necklase.

[snowball]

I feel good knowing so many people did not get anchor until after they got a whip and D scimmy. It is pretty good for those who can't use those items yet. Anyway, I like to use the whip, then switch to Anchor (b/c I don't have/can't use any GS) and spec. The extra chance of hitting and the stat drain is quite useful.

[mervinator_9]

No, it doesn't replace a GS. It's stats are FAR lower than a GS, AND it's slower? The anchor is just a waste of time now that Jagex nerfed it.

 

 

 

Whip it.

I said whip it, whip it good

 

 

 

anyway what could the anchor do before it was nerfed?

[Da_Latios]

You know what's a godsword for lower levels? A godsword.

[Smapla]

You know what's a godsword for lower levels? A godsword.

 

 

 

he's talking about equivalent items for lower or higher levels, with the lower level equivalents scaled-down versions of the higher level counterparts, in terms of stats or overall power. the need to find equivalent items is because many lower levels can not afford higher level equipment, and thus must substitute other items in place of them.

 

 

 

*with a hint of derision*

[greene8535]

As long as you people are discussing the BCA as a viable alternative to a GS, I might just throw in that a Great-axe has like a 126 str/attack bonus! Yes, it is slower than a Gs, but it could be ok for those who like slow, trucklike wepons!

 

 

 

I am not implying I use this... (I can't stand people who use a GA w/o the dh set)

[xSxqPowerx]

There is no reason to use an anchor for anything, really.

 

Firstly, the whip is a superior weapon for everything other than pvp and boss monsters. And the whip is superior to anchor in both of those, unless you're using it only as a ko weapon or something.

[killerbeer0]

Next up: Dark Bow=GS for rangers?

 

 

 

Hell yeah. It even has use training.

 

 

 

On Topic: Thinking on price, anchor beats GS with it's stats very soundly. My personal opinion is that a whip is better and a z.spear is better than that.

[SirTommy2005]

Welfare crush weapon at waterfiends.

[Cheefoo]

No, it doesn't replace a GS. It's stats are FAR lower than a GS, AND it's slower? The anchor is just a waste of time now that Jagex nerfed it.

 

 

 

Whip it.

 

 

 

Okay, you're wrong. Jagex actually upped the stats, and it's the same speed as a Godsword.

 

 

 

P.S. Who would sell a berserker necklace for 250k? Why would they make it and sell it, technically wasting an onyx? I just couldn't imagine anyone doing that.

[nightshade53]

No, it doesn't replace a GS. It's stats are FAR lower than a GS, AND it's slower? The anchor is just a waste of time now that Jagex nerfed it.

 

 

 

Whip it.

 

 

 

Okay, you're wrong. Jagex actually upped the stats, and it's the same speed as a Godsword.

 

 

 

P.S. Who would sell a berserker necklace for 250k? Why would they make it and sell it, technically wasting an onyx? I just couldn't imagine anyone doing that.

 

 

 

You can get them as pvp drops

[Cheefoo]

No, it doesn't replace a GS. It's stats are FAR lower than a GS, AND it's slower? The anchor is just a waste of time now that Jagex nerfed it.

 

 

 

Whip it.

 

 

 

Okay, you're wrong. Jagex actually upped the stats, and it's the same speed as a Godsword.

 

 

 

P.S. Who would sell a berserker necklace for 250k? Why would they make it and sell it, technically wasting an onyx? I just couldn't imagine anyone doing that.

 

 

 

You can get them as pvp drops

 

 

 

Ooh, sweet. That makes sense. Though if you forget about PvP drops, figuring out costs of items could get confusing. It can make items without using the materials normally required to make it...

[compfreak847]

Very simple. Whip or D scimmy outhits an anchor, period. I've fought other players my level from 80-134 combat, and anchor ALWAYS loses to whip and d scimmy. It's just too slow with too low of stat bonuses. The special stinks, the slow animation makes it worthless for a KO. I won't be repairing mine.

[Naive]

I d'know about y'all, but I personally love the anchor for fun duels. Double sunder then whip them, the little defence levels chipped off help me in my opinion. And I've fought people with godswords, all four of them, using my anchor/whip combination, and only ever lost to a Bandos Godsword becasue its ability to lower defence is much better than the anchors (Mind, this is in fun duels, so fighting someone potted and eating, I don't think the anchor would help much)

 

 

 

I'm not saying I'd ever seriously use it for monster killing or PvP, but it does have its uses, however useless you might think them to be. ;)

[JRD111]

Barrelchest reqs 60 attack to use, so if you were pvping with one for kos, why wouldn't you just use dmace spec instead?

[Flyingjj]

Barrelchest reqs 60 attack to use, so if you were pvping with one for kos, why wouldn't you just use dmace spec instead?

 

Because Barrelchest pwns dmace in every aspect: more accurate, more strength bonus, and better spec.

 

 

 

dmace spec: higher damage, lower chance of hitting

 

Barrelchest spec: Higher damage, higher chance of hitting, and reduces random combat stat.

 

 

 

That being said, for lower levels, Anchor is viable for wanting to hit higher, but it really doesn't do a lot in terms of accuracy. Godswords are so good, not only because they have excellent stats, but because the person wielding it most likely has great combat stats.

 

 

 

I personally use Anchor at Pest Control just to have some fun hitting 30+ easily. I also brought it out like the first or second day of PvP worlds and this guy and I were spawning at seers bank and running out and speccing each other with various weapons just for the sheer fun of it. Was really fun using weapons I never use for once...

[Oathkeeper]

At one point, the anchor was better then the whip in almost every aspect (i believe accuracy was the whips uppoint) but the Pkers of the time complained and the Anchor was slowed and reduced of stats.

 

 

 

Although to answer your question:

 

For those who can't afford other lvl 70 weapons (or can't use), then it is an okay weapon, or for decoration, but the higher requirements of other weapons really show.