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Originally posted by Alson:
Dundee, i've seen in one of your screenshots that you dual-wield too, with Keldorn. Am i doing wisely, giving up the Carsomyr?
And, BTW, can you post a link to your Leonardo posts?
Maybe i can learn a thing or two from them...
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When it comes to dual-wielding, I only do it when the Paladin is in a party. Dual-wielding is more or less pointless when soloing. Reason?
You are usually faced with two choices.
1) You pick up a big two-handed weapon and dish out the pain. AC concerns be damned. This is also when the enemy's THACO is so ridiculously good( usually the bosses), that the additional 5 AC bonus from the shield is pointless( as in, the enemy only misses on a critical miss).
2) Safety first! In the majority of the game, you will appreciate the usefulness of the shield as your Paladin laughs at the enemies' feeble attempts to hit you. It is a very good thing when the enemy needs a critical hit to touch you.
Thus, dual-wielding is best suited for a party Paladin, as you have other party members to cover your back. You do
not give up the Carsomyr when you dual-wield.
You keep it in your Bag of Holding, to be used when necessary, like against a Dragon.
I recommend dual-wielding Purifier with Foebane. Put the Foebane in your main hand to fully maximise the life leeching property. Alternatives include Crom Faeyr, Flail of Ages and Runehammer to name a few.
Leonardo
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