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munkiez
Village Dweller
Joined: 19 May 2002
Posts: 6
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I was wondering which is bette, to use a 1handed sword with a shield or 2. Also does armor come into play. For example if i am using heavy armor should i lean more towards a 2hs and ditch the shield or if i am using medium/light would it be better with the shield and 1handed. Im open to all of your suggestions. Thanks in advance
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Mon May 20, 2002 7:44 pm |
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I don't exactly know, but I think having a shield is a big advantage. You get to cancel completely an attack; that's pretty big in my book. The advantage with two-handed weapons seems to be that you can knock people over easier; that's almost like a shield since someone on the ground is essentially paralyzed. I don't know though. Just an observation. |
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Mon May 20, 2002 9:30 pm |
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I find sheild and mace to be an excellant combination. Good minimum damage, knock downs, and blocks. |
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Tue May 21, 2002 4:25 am |
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do you know what determines knock-down? |
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Tue May 21, 2002 4:51 am |
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freakinaye
High Emperor
Joined: 02 May 2002
Posts: 542
Location: Oahu, Hawaii |
I have been using a katana and a shield. I am doing just about as much dmg as a 2-handed weapon but the benefit of a shield liek said earlier will take away all dmg if successful that is a life-saver. Plus 1-handed weapons have a faster hit ratio so you hit more often.
As with knocking down mobs, the heavier the weapon, the more often I knock them down. This is what I have noticed from different weapons...let me know if I am wrong. |
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Tue May 21, 2002 2:01 pm |
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munkiez
Village Dweller
Joined: 19 May 2002
Posts: 6
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Thanks for the info. I have come to notice after expermenting with a 2handed that the shield makes a big difference. Even though you will not kill the MOBS as fast...a defense is still the best offense. Thanks for your input. I think im gonna go experement with a Mace now, that knockdown would be clutch.
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Tue May 21, 2002 2:17 pm |
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EverythingXen
Arch-villain
Joined: 01 Feb 2002
Posts: 4342
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I liked sword and shield. Then I got Chrysamere. When I find a 1 hand sword that does anywhere near that amount of damage I'll likely pull out my trusty rusty shield once more. That block IS nice though (it was a lucky block that let me GET Chrysamere, though it killed my shield with extreme prejudice to do).
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Tue May 21, 2002 2:22 pm |
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freakinaye
High Emperor
Joined: 02 May 2002
Posts: 542
Location: Oahu, Hawaii |
Hey Xman...what weapon are you talking about and what are the stats on it? |
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Tue May 21, 2002 2:42 pm |
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EverythingXen
Arch-villain
Joined: 01 Feb 2002
Posts: 4342
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Can't say where without getting knocked into spoilers (where I will not go). But I can give some points... it's two handed, does a max of 70 damage, weighs a ton, and is enchanted. It also throws up a very weak reflection, weak heal, and weak resistances to fire when you want.
It's a direct rip-off of Carosmyre from BG2. There's a hint for how you might get it without being a spoil. 
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Tue May 21, 2002 4:25 pm |
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Fredric
Head Merchant
Joined: 28 Apr 2002
Posts: 72
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I was using a Megabane sword (two handed), until I found an Ebony sword (which is one handed). I found that the Megabane 2-hander does does slightly more damage than my Ebony 1-hander, but I use the Ebony 1-hander sword because then I get to use a shield, which is good because it blocks a lot of attacks and raises skill in it, of course.
The Megabane does something near to 45 damage averaged, while the Ebony Sword does about 39 damage averaged.
Both weapons are easy to find, you'll come across them if you elaborate on the places where you go during the early parts of the main quest... well, somewhat early, after you visit a certain camp. That's all I'll say. |
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Tue May 21, 2002 7:01 pm |
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coradin
Eager Tradesman
Joined: 06 May 2002
Posts: 40
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I prefer using sword and shield mainly for the block effects, but also because I like the animation of my glass storm sword. I will break out the two hander (Umbra) when it seems like circumstances dictate though |
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Tue May 21, 2002 10:25 pm |
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I prefer 1 handed with a shield, especially with my Daedric Katana (not a dai-katana though....damnit) and my daedric shield. Makes for a pretty excellent combination. Now only if I could find the Dai-katana.......
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Tue May 21, 2002 10:57 pm |
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SuperCowMan24
Blademaster of the Moo
Joined: 20 Apr 2002
Posts: 1194
Location: Texas, USA |
i use a shield and two handed weapons. its a glitch maybe... but i carry my shield for the armor.. and when i pull out my two hander i automatically put away the shield... but still get its armor/defense. Its awesome.
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Tue May 21, 2002 11:12 pm |
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EverythingXen
Arch-villain
Joined: 01 Feb 2002
Posts: 4342
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I noticed that. I de-equiped the shield and everything went back to normal.
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Wed May 22, 2002 1:30 am |
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Shifter
Leader of the Senate
Joined: 06 May 2002
Posts: 303
Location: Morrowind |
I use the Jinksword..I love that thing, and the Soul Dagger...
With shield on both...if there is a 2 Handed Jinksword..that would be my wep of choice.
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