I'm going to start a survey here about what you like to fight with in Minecraft. I'm referring to Java 1.9+ here as the Combat update was there.
I don't like fighting sooo much so I prefer to run away.
But if it is necessary I just take what is at hand. < (^ - ^) >
Hh that's so 1 to 1 i😂
I like the bow because I almost always score with it
The easiest for me personally
Play PvP rather rarely, in survival also rather on Peaceful.
If so, then only sword, if it breaks the ax and then run.