Astralaria vs Frostfang

[Zaraki.5784]

Hello,I would like to make a legendary axe but I like them both and I can't decide, each one having its pros and cons, especially, I like the smoothness/perfection on Astralaria but it lacks aggressiveness, on the other hand I like Frostfang for its overall design but I fear I could get tired of using a frost-themed axe forever.What's your favourite?

[Oglaf.1074]

Astralaria for sure. Frostfang is a Gen One Legendary and as such the model, effects and all that is of waaaay lower quality than Astralaria.

That being said, I definitely prefer the idea of Frostfang. It was the first ever Legendary I made for my Norn main because of it. If Frostie was ever reworked to be of the same level quality it would win no contest.

But as is now, Astralaria will give you way more “bang for your buck”. The weapon trail alone beats anything you get out of Frostie (it is similar to Twilight/Sunrise trails which are the most noticeable of them all).

[Steve The Cynic.3217]

I vote Frostfang, but only because I have everything I need for it except just seven kitten Mystic kitten Clovers. And I can get those without any further faffing by waiting five days for Day Twenty Eight of my login cycle. (Chest of Legendary Doobly-Flops.)

[Curunen.8729]

Astralaria does have Ice damage type as well, for flavour.

Personally it's the most beautiful legendary weapon in the game. :)

[Rysdude.3824]

Astralaria is such a great design. Everything from the weapon trail to footsteps just screams clean and crisp. I wish there was an armor to match it!

[Hot Boy.7138]

Astralaria is the best looking legendary in the game.

[Reverielle.3972]

Astralaria is more subtle - especially when sheathed (for lack of a better term) - to that end I find it can compliment more styles.

[Hesacon.8735]

I love my Astralaria, and with the addition of Stellar weapons in Istan, there is something to pair it with.

But man, I would not recommend doing the collections for Astralaria. Collection I is a 2 week time gate for some reason and you have to complete the Not So Secret jumping puzzle.

[AliamRationem.5172]

I crafted Astralaria the moment I started seriously playing a class that uses an axe as a primary weapon (Mirage). It's always been my favorite legendary weapon and the animations on it look awesome on Mirage with all those axes whirling slowly through the air before zooming at their target.

[Steve The Cynic.3217]

@"Reverielle.3972" said:Astralaria is more subtle - especially when sheathed (for lack of a better term) - to that end I find it can compliment more styles.

I believe the Preview window calls it "Stowed".

[Blocki.4931]

Go for Astralaria. It doesn't have that annoying af Ice sound effect when you hit something. I will get both, but I wish I got Astralaria first.

[Cyninja.2954]

Going to go with Astralaria too. Looks great. Also the more prestigious legendary if that is of any consequence.

Price wise Frostfang though:

Astralaria - 2050g (with no premium for buying ascended crafting materials, otherwise easy 2-300g more)Frostfang - 1200g

[Vayne.8563]

I didn't vote, because for me it's more about what fits my characters than which I like better. I made both of them for different characters.

[Omega.6801]

Whatever you like more. Don't let others tell you what to do, in a game about looks it all boils down, which design do you like more? To take your OP into account. Frostfang is lacking the smoothnes but maybe you'll get tired of using a stellar themed axe all the time. Toss a coin if you can't make up your mind, but I guess you already know which one you prefer, you just can't decide because it seems so final. Who knows, maybe you'll craft the other one too, no matter on which one you decide now.

[Silverstar.7415]

I adore Astralaria, but it works perfectly in terms of aesthetics for my norn firebrand, so that's part of it. Frostfang would have been way easier to get, but I'm a sucker for astral-themed anything.

[Oglaf.1074]

@lokh.2695 said:Don't let others tell you what to do, in a game about looks it all boils down, which design do you like more?

Well, he/she specifically created this thread asking for peoples’ opinions so while I agree with your sentiment in general, it sorta doesn’t apply in this particular case.

[Cragga the Eighty Third.60]

@Oglaf.1074 said:

@lokh.2695 said:Don't let others tell you what to do, in a game about looks it all boils down, which design do you like more?

Well, he/she specifically created this thread asking for peoples’ opinions so while I agree with your sentiment in general, it sorta doesn’t apply in this particular case.

Whether the OP is influenced by our advice or not, having an outside opinion often helps to clarify our own feelings. Like flipping a coin whether to have a taco or a hamburger, and when the coin comes up hamburger, you discover that after all, you really, really would rather have pizza.

I <3 my Astralaria, btw.

[Reverielle.3972]

@Steve The Cynic.3217 said:

@"Reverielle.3972" said:Astralaria is more subtle - especially when

sheathed (for lack of a better term)

- to that end I find it can compliment more styles.

I believe the Preview window calls it "Stowed".That's the word I was looking for, thanks!

[Michram.6853]

Astralaria is gorgeous! I love it on my necromancer!

[DHung.5263]

@Hesacon.8735 said:I love my Astralaria, and with the addition of Stellar weapons in Istan, there is something to pair it with.

But man, I would not recommend doing the collections for Astralaria. Collection I is a 2 week time gate for some reason and you have to complete the Not So Secret jumping puzzle.

What is the alternative ways besides doing collection? To avoid the time gate ...?

[Holykitten.3064]

@DHung.5263 said:

@Hesacon.8735 said:I

love

my Astralaria, and with the addition of Stellar weapons in Istan, there is something to pair it with.

But man, I would not recommend doing the collections for Astralaria. Collection I is a 2 week time gate for some reason and you have to complete the Not So Secret jumping puzzle.

What is the alternative ways besides doing collection? To avoid the time gate ...?

Hesacon’s comment is a bit misleading. You have to do the collections to get Astralaria. There’s no alternative other than to make Frostfang if you want a Legendary Axe. The “2 week timegate”, is the Ascended materials needed to craft The Device (Astralarias stage 1 Precursor), 15 Deldrimor Steel Ingots, 10 Spiritwood Planks and 10 Elonian Leather Squares (these can be bought from the trading post though). The Lumps of Mithrillium, Glob of Elderspirit residue and Spool of Thick Elonian cord to make them can only be crafted once per day, hence the “2 week timegate” comment.

The collections aren’t as difficult as people make them out to be.

EDIT: Totally forgot you needed Zin collection. I must have had this done prior to starting the collections for Astralaria last year. Either way, 2 weeks isn't horrendous, when the rest of the collections will keep you just as busy.

[ProtoGunner.4953]

I have both and Astralaria is so much better. It's imo one of the best legendaries out there. The detail is astonishing, go for it!

[phs.6089]

@Haleydawn.3764 said:

@DHung.5263 said:

@"Hesacon.8735" said:I

love

my Astralaria, and with the addition of Stellar weapons in Istan, there is something to pair it with.

But man, I would not recommend doing the collections for Astralaria. Collection I is a 2 week time gate for some reason and you have to complete the Not So Secret jumping puzzle.

What is the alternative ways besides doing collection? To avoid the time gate ...?

Hesacon’s comment is a bit misleading. You have to do the collections to get Astralaria. There’s no alternative other than to make Frostfang if you want a Legendary Axe. The “2 week timegate”, is the Ascended materials needed to craft The Device (Astralarias stage 1 Precursor), 15 Deldrimor Steel Ingots, 10 Spiritwood Planks and 10 Elonian Leather Squares (these can be bought from the trading post though). The Lumps of Mithrillium, Glob of Elderspirit residue and Spool of Thick Elonian cord to make them can only be crafted once per day, hence the “2 week timegate” comment.

The collections aren’t as difficult as people make them out to be.

it's 12 days and it's mini collection, not really ascended mats that can be bought from TP given gold isn't a problemhttps://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Zinn%27s_Prize_Student

[Hesacon.8735]

@phs.6089 said:

@Haleydawn.3764 said:

@DHung.5263 said:

@"Hesacon.8735" said:I

love

my Astralaria, and with the addition of Stellar weapons in Istan, there is something to pair it with.

But man, I would not recommend doing the collections for Astralaria. Collection I is a 2 week time gate for some reason and you have to complete the Not So Secret jumping puzzle.

What is the alternative ways besides doing collection? To avoid the time gate ...?

Hesacon’s comment is a bit misleading. You have to do the collections to get Astralaria. There’s no alternative other than to make Frostfang if you want a Legendary Axe. The “2 week timegate”, is the Ascended materials needed to craft The Device (Astralarias stage 1 Precursor), 15 Deldrimor Steel Ingots, 10 Spiritwood Planks and 10 Elonian Leather Squares (these can be bought from the trading post though). The Lumps of Mithrillium, Glob of Elderspirit residue and Spool of Thick Elonian cord to make them can only be crafted once per day, hence the “2 week timegate” comment.

The collections aren’t as difficult as people make them out to be.

it's 12 days and it's mini collection, not really ascended mats that can be bought from TP given gold isn't a problem

https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Zinn%27s_Prize_Student

This is what I was referring to.

[crepuscular.9047]

visually Astralaria is way better, but damn the costs required to craft gen2s