Ironworks Gaming Forum - View Single Post - powergaming: What's the best weapon or weapon combo for your main tank?

Magness · 12-12-2005, 10:04 PM

In IWD2, it's pretty straight forward.

High STR tanks are better off with 2H weapons over dual wielding, due to the 50% damage bonus that 2H weapons add.

Dual wielding is better for low to mid STR characters, who will not get much or any benefit from the 50% 2H weapon damage bonus.

As to which specific weapon types to specialize in for a high STR tank ... go for 2H swords. It also is good to have some skill with some blunt weapons as well, for those times when you have to deal with foes with resistance to edged weapons or are vulnerable to blunt weapons.

12-12-2005, 10:04 PM	#2
Magness Quintesson Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Manchester, NH, USA Posts: 1,025	In IWD2, it's pretty straight forward. High STR tanks are better off with 2H weapons over dual wielding, due to the 50% damage bonus that 2H weapons add. Dual wielding is better for low to mid STR characters, who will not get much or any benefit from the 50% 2H weapon damage bonus. As to which specific weapon types to specialize in for a high STR tank ... go for 2H swords. It also is good to have some skill with some blunt weapons as well, for those times when you have to deal with foes with resistance to edged weapons or are vulnerable to blunt weapons.