Originally posted by Ryzilynt:

Axe/sheld? The axe is a decent weapon, but thus far in this game it's meant for chopping wood.

I'd recommend taking a harder look at the numbers when you hover over a weapon.

I agree, but for a different reason: The axe is a very slow weapon. Good for Meadows and Black Forest, and as a starter in the Swamps. But I highly recommend upgrading to both sword and mace.

Mace is a good alround weapon and REALLY needed for Bonemass. For the few enemies that are resistant to blunt (Abomination) I would recommend the sword as it is much quicker than the axe.

Mountains is mostly atgeir and bow, and occasionally mace and shield, if you want to tackle golems.

Plains is, again, atgeir and bow.

Boss fights are mostly appropriate 1H weapon and shield. For both Mountains and Plains, silver sword and appropriate shield. Moder also requires the bow, if you don't want to be waiting for her to land again.