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

Dreamer128 · 12-09-2001, 05:07 AM

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Originally posted by Dundee Slaytern:
Do not underestimate shields, my solo Cavalier used various number of shields, having another -5 to your AC is not a bad thing and Whirlwinding mutes the point of having extra attacks with Dualwielding.

Yes, but its not only about the number of attacks a weapon gives you. Their is for instance not a single shield that grants you negative plain protection while there are plenty of weapons that can do that.

12-09-2001, 05:07 AM	#10
Dreamer128 Dracolisk Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Europe Age: 40 Posts: 6,136	quote: Originally posted by Dundee Slaytern: Do not underestimate shields, my solo Cavalier used various number of shields, having another -5 to your AC is not a bad thing and Whirlwinding mutes the point of having extra attacks with Dualwielding. Yes, but its not only about the number of attacks a weapon gives you. Their is for instance not a single shield that grants you negative plain protection while there are plenty of weapons that can do that.