I found that at level 17, using a fast second weapon, I got to the max (90 I
think) rather quickly. It was worth it the moment I dropped my shield and
picked up my second weapon.

Volcar
Karana

----- Original Message -----
From: Wayne Sheppard <mrwayne@...>
To: <eqbards@onelist.com>
Sent: Friday, July 09, 1999 6:47 PM
Subject: Re: [eqbards] Shield or dual wield?

> From: "Wayne Sheppard" <mrwayne@...>
>
> I would think that lvl 17 a shield would give you a better benefit. At a
> higher level, when you dual wield skill is higher, using two weapons would
> be more effective.
>
> Of course it is a Catch-22. You are not going to be able to dual wield
> effectively at high levels unless you practice at lower levels.
>
>
> Wayne
>
> > Date: Fri, 9 Jul 1999 10:58:29 -0700
> > From: RON_TALBOT@...
> >Subject: Shield or dual wield?
> >
> > Fellow Bards,
> >
> > I've been off for awhile so excuse me if this topic has been
> > beaten to death already.
> >
> > Which is better; using a good shield (SBS or darkwood for
> > example) or using dual wield? I'm approaching 17th and have even
> > procured a Dragoon dirk in anticipation of dual wield but my friend
> > feels it is more advantageous to carry my SB shield saying that the
> > additions damage form the occasional (why?) second strike does not
> > outweigh the defensive bonus of the shield. I end up tanking about
> > half the time so this is an important question.
> > My friend was on beta so I usually trust his judgment. (And he
is
> > also one of those power gamer types that always calculates
everything
> > to the nth degree.)
> >
> > So let me know what you all think. Shield or dirk?
>
>
>
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