Ironworks Gaming Forum - View Single Post - ls dual wield better then sword and shield?

Magness · 12-08-2001, 11:14 AM

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Originally posted by lord_gabriel:

Sword and shield only gives you some AC against Missile Weapon - pretty useless, i think. I prefer fighting singlehanded (because of the critical hit with both 19 and 20) also you can use a bow.

Lord gabriel, I think you misunderstood the question. It wasn't strictly about comparing the weapon skill "dual wield" vs. "sword and shield. The question was more "which do you prefer... a dual wielding for the extra damage or carrying a shield for the extra defense".

I will freely admit that I'm a big believer in carrying a shield. I LOVE the extra AC.

12-08-2001, 11:14 AM	#9
Magness Quintesson Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Manchester, NH, USA Posts: 1,025	quote: Originally posted by lord_gabriel: Sword and shield only gives you some AC against Missile Weapon - pretty useless, i think. I prefer fighting singlehanded (because of the critical hit with both 19 and 20) also you can use a bow. Lord gabriel, I think you misunderstood the question. It wasn't strictly about comparing the weapon skill "dual wield" vs. "sword and shield. The question was more "which do you prefer... a dual wielding for the extra damage or carrying a shield for the extra defense". I will freely admit that I'm a big believer in carrying a shield. I LOVE the extra AC.