Originally Posted by
Slashley
The skill levels are literally the same effect for Pride and Assault. Exactly the same. So the whole "more attack" doesn't apply at all here.
The difference between the Axe and the Hammer is, Axe gets 5% Assault + 18% HP, whileas Hammer gets you 5% Assault + 40% Burst damage + 30% burst damage cap. Honestly the HP would probably better for you since you probably don't struggle with burst damage caps, but overall, it doesn't matter. You'll FLB them all eventually, so the order won't matter much.
As for bricking the Lance... it's not ideal, but... is there a reason you want to commit to Dark? Like Anubis or something? If so, I guess. Again, it's not ideal, but there is no telling when the next Apo reprint comes - if ever. At least not for the next year. There's two more FLBs coming up to Dark (one more Envy) and you have plenty of space for them, so... yeah. Again, if you have a reason to commit to Dark, go for it, I guess.