I am always amazed by the fact how popular the two weapon fighting style is - I know it is very "macho". I have had
Minsc throughout the game, who is, of course, one of the npcs best suited for it, but after checking it out for a while I have never used it. I prefer my main upfront melee
fighters to be well protected and the shields available are just too great to pass them up.
My favourite weapon fighting style is two-handed. I know that sounds like a contradiction, since it does not allow you a shield, either, but its advantages (above all that it doubles your chances for a critical hit) outweigh this major drawback.
I have also only used it for a my fighter/mage - as long as he is magically protected his ac is not that important - and Keldorn who was only my third/fourth melee option.
The one weapon style is, of course, nice for npcs who cannot wield a shield and the "with
shield style" a nice bonus without any drawbacks.
So long,
Ramon
|