Why the hate for the Black Knight Greataxe?

I just got enough strength to use this weapon one handed. Its got decent damage and moves, buts its not spectacular. Plus, it cant be buffed and its requirements are pretty hefty. So why does everyone hate on it?

Is yours +5? honestly it's because it's got a fast poise breaking moveset for how much damage it does, it's probably the closest thing to an unbalanced weapon in dark souls.

Also loads of people use them, I prefer a bit more variety than that

Yeah buts its super easy to dodge, and besides I see way more people with lightning katanas/cmw claymores etc.

Yeah well we all know the overused weapons, and BKGA is i find the most common, then yeah you get lots of katanas, greatswords and scythes iv found to be fairly common due to the unlikely reach coupled with distance errors in PvP is lethal.

It is more easily parried than most weapons. You don't have to blind parry it either. It is also easy to backstab (roll BS).

its used a lot but katanas are the most used, i actually find spears the most annoying to fight against.

It sucks. It is way overused and way overpowered.A weapon that hits that hard should not move that fast. None of the others do.

....and it makes an incredibly stupid sound too, lol.

I lost to a guy using this last night and it didn't seem any less honorable than my setup. He only got the final swing in because I forgot the wind up to the strong attack. I was evading everything else he had pretty easily. I actually had a tougher time with the poison knives he was rocking which was a first for me. I don't see a problem with any weapon/armor/spell as it's all known information. There's some imbalance with a few weapons but I'm not sure there'll ever be a perfect way to balance. My biggest gripe with the BKGA guy I lost to last night was that I hit him at least half a dozen times with a +5 Lifehunt with 40 Dex and I swear I did not see a single scratch from his stamina bar. I wasn't aware that there was that many points to put into vitality.

skarekrow13 wrote:I lost to a guy using this last night and it didn't seem any less honorable than my setup. He only got the final swing in because I forgot the wind up to the strong attack. I was evading everything else he had pretty easily. I actually had a tougher time with the poison knives he was rocking which was a first for me. I don't see a problem with any weapon/armor/spell as it's all known information. There's some imbalance with a few weapons but I'm not sure there'll ever be a perfect way to balance. My biggest gripe with the BKGA guy I lost to last night was that I hit him at least half a dozen times with a +5 Lifehunt with 40 Dex and I swear I did not see a single scratch from his stamina bar. I wasn't aware that there was that many points to put into vitality.

the one handed r1 attack takes so little stamina per swing its freaking rediculous considering how strong it is.

yea i dont like that sword eather im staying whit longswords they are the best i think

i love using it for PvE but most of the times i switch to something more honorable for PvP, i just don't like using weapons that many others use for PvP, i like being unike

that's why I love my bandit knife, not much of us out there and it may look humble but if you make a mistake you will be dead faster than lightning.

RantFromRant, that's definitely true and I do agree that, of any weapon this is definitely the most out of whack for PvP battles (for exactly the reason you stated too). I'm just saying it's a known imbalance (hence the popularity) and everyone's on the same footing essentially. You could use the BKGA too if you wanted and have a NASCAR match where everyone's horsepower is pretty much equal, but that's a more artificial scenario than electronic duals even. In a match where you want an edge on your opponent the logical choice is to take what gives you the best chance for success which is the BKGA for a lot of people. For those of us who don't like that weapon we choose an apparent disadvantage. The biggest argument against it as a weapon is that it can be boring to fight the same build over and over by being too popular.

Oh yeah, I wanted to add I hate lancers too. I have never won against anyone that was using a spear

I've found that it does have a hard time with spears, as they have the reach to keep a safe distance and harass the GA wielder as he struggles in vain to get them in his range long enough for him to hit them... not a good spot for him if you ask me... Then again in that matchup I've always been the spear guy, so no problems here.

I hated the BKGA with a passion. Until I got better at parries and BS. Now its just another weapon. The only issue I have is that EVERYONE uses it.

I really like using this weapon for PvE, but yeah..... kinda boring for PvP cause EVERYONE and their bother, sister, cousin, mom, dad, and great aunt tessie uses it. Also, I wouldn't really call it unbalanced, it could be a little slower imo.

Yesuurd wrote:that's why I love my bandit knife, not much of us out there and it may look humble but if you make a mistake you will be dead faster than lightning.

Sorry but Bandit Knife is as original as BKGA...

eneq wrote:

Yesuurd wrote:that's why I love my bandit knife, not much of us out there and it may look humble but if you make a mistake you will be dead faster than lightning.

Sorry but Bandit Knife is as original as BKGA...

Really? Then how come I spend the whole day doing pvp and I see BKGA, katanas, moonlight, spears and only see a guy with a knife maybe once or twice?

I don't think bandit knife and BKGA are even near the same category in that sense.

I NEED SOME OTHER USER OPINIONS HERE PLEASE, SO I CAN KNOW IF I AM WRONG...

Its different from player to player, I for instance rarely see BKGA players.

The reason the Bandit Knife isnt as unique as you might think is that it has the highest critical multiplier in the game, ie. anyone making a BS/Riposte build will rock the BK as well (although some use the slighly larger ranged alternatives like the Rapier etc).

eneq wrote:Its different from player to player, I for instance rarely see BKGA players.

The reason the Bandit Knife isnt as unique as you might think is that it has the highest critical multiplier in the game, ie. anyone making a BS/Riposte build will rock the BK as well (although some use the slighly larger ranged alternatives like the Rapier etc).

Gotcha, so I personally see less of them than you for example.

Another question which weapon do you think is more ovepowered of both? and which requires
more skill to win a fight?

P.S-Saw this video of a guy using velkas rapier, sick moves on that weapon, thinking of leveling mine and trying it out...

no one should really hate on any weapon in PvP. it's pretty immature actually, dark souls is such a well designed game that the weapon balancing really does not make the game unfair if you use one particular weapon. if you don't like that you are constantly losing to one particular weapon, then get better and stop complaining, because every weapon/build has its weaknesses.

sorry for ranting, it just pisses me off how so many people have these unwritten rules on what you can and can't do/use. as long as it's 1v1 and you aren't flasking, it's basically fair game for the most part.

IMO you are asking the wrong question, the skill isnt decided in the armor or weapon you are using, it all comes down to positioning and reading your opponent.

Ofcourse some weapons/armor give you benefits but there is a reason why naked guys can consistently beat other more heavily clad players.

Atleast in PVP...

Other than that its all about landing hits and the BKGA larger reach and more punishing moveset would probably be considered more forgiving and maybe would be considered less skill involved. But as I said its not quite that simple...

eneq wrote:IMO you are asking the wrong question, the skill isnt decided in the armor or weapon you are using, it all comes down to positioning and reading your opponent.

Ofcourse some weapons/armor give you benefits but there is a reason why naked guys can consistently beat other more heavily clad players.

Atleast in PVP...

Other than that its all about landing hits and the BKGA larger reach and more punishing moveset would probably be considered more forgiving and maybe would be considered less skill involved. But as I said its not quite that simple...

Well that says it all, no matter what weapon it all comes down to you and your skill, every weapon has it's disadvantages.So that's why if I find someone beating me in the forest with one weapon I go in with something different, you gotta improvise here sometimes, it's very difficult to fight lets say a spear guy using bandits knife and etc....

I am one of those guys that goes in naked and kills you at times btw.

Of the bigger weapons the BKGA is so easy to parry it's insane, if I see it I can almost taste the parry
at first glance.

Me specifically or are you talking in general

eneq wrote:Me specifically or are you talking in general

In general...Mostly get my *** kicked when naked, not claiming to be a pvp expert :roll: