SK weapon choices

blammo · 08-17-2006, 06:46 PM

Hi all,

Sorry for the noob question, but I'm wondering whether it's sensible for a SK to go for a 2 handed sword over say a sword and shield? I don't see a lot of DE running around with 2 handers which made me wonder whether there was a reason for it...
This will be mainly a PvE character.

Kez · 08-17-2006, 06:59 PM

SK have the ability to do well with Both. Most SK are used for tanking though so they go with shield, its ideal for parties. 2 handed is probably the damage dealing version.

blammo · 08-17-2006, 07:56 PM

Understood (and thanks).
Probably make more sense for me to go BD if I want that sort of character I guess.

Although perhaps a SK with a two hander would be better for soloing than a BD?

Kez · 08-17-2006, 09:05 PM

Havent the slightest clue. but SK do have surviability.

TukumiSushi · 08-17-2006, 09:24 PM

SK with 2 handed sword for solo: 2 life drains + vampiric cubic + tank skills = sustainable HP

BD for groups: Dances are group buffs, BDs usually take DD role or backup tank. With VR BDs can solo, self buffed you will have downtime.

blammo · 08-17-2006, 09:48 PM

Great info, tyvm!

SK with two hander sounds the best for me as I solo quite a bit (and I like the idea of something visually a little different).
I guess I'll additionally grab a single + shield when I can afford it for tanking with groups.

Thanks again

Haplok · 08-17-2006, 10:24 PM

A KNIGHT without a shield is not a Knight.
Sure, it might work ok (due to high STR). But why play a KNIGHT class, if you're not taking advantage of their main skills (Shield masteries are the core skills of knight classes)?
If you just want to do damage, play a BD. Or better yet, if you like two-handers, pick a Destroyer.

TukumiSushi · 08-17-2006, 10:34 PM

Shields are only important for tanking in groups and for PvP, esp against archers.
An SK in PvE solo just needs to kill faster, as the 3 drains make up for the missing shield.

08-17-2006, 06:46 PM	#1
blammo Goblin Lord Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 28	SK weapon choices Hi all, Sorry for the noob question, but I'm wondering whether it's sensible for a SK to go for a 2 handed sword over say a sword and shield? I don't see a lot of DE running around with 2 handers which made me wonder whether there was a reason for it... This will be mainly a PvE character.

08-17-2006, 06:59 PM	#2
Kez Grave Predator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Snowy State Posts: 357	Re: SK weapon choices SK have the ability to do well with Both. Most SK are used for tanking though so they go with shield, its ideal for parties. 2 handed is probably the damage dealing version. __________________ Quixotic

08-17-2006, 07:56 PM	#3
blammo Goblin Lord Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 28	Re: SK weapon choices Understood (and thanks). Probably make more sense for me to go BD if I want that sort of character I guess. Although perhaps a SK with a two hander would be better for soloing than a BD?

08-17-2006, 09:05 PM	#4
Kez Grave Predator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Snowy State Posts: 357	Re: SK weapon choices Havent the slightest clue. but SK do have surviability. __________________ Quixotic

08-17-2006, 09:24 PM	#5
TukumiSushi Thunder Wyrm Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Erica Posts: 256	Re: SK weapon choices SK with 2 handed sword for solo: 2 life drains + vampiric cubic + tank skills = sustainable HP BD for groups: Dances are group buffs, BDs usually take DD role or backup tank. With VR BDs can solo, self buffed you will have downtime. __________________ 62+ Phantom Summoner

08-17-2006, 09:48 PM	#6
blammo Goblin Lord Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 28	Re: SK weapon choices Great info, tyvm! SK with two hander sounds the best for me as I solo quite a bit (and I like the idea of something visually a little different). I guess I'll additionally grab a single + shield when I can afford it for tanking with groups. Thanks again

08-17-2006, 10:24 PM	#7
Haplok Dark Knight Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 162	Re: SK weapon choices A KNIGHT without a shield is not a Knight. Sure, it might work ok (due to high STR). But why play a KNIGHT class, if you're not taking advantage of their main skills (Shield masteries are the core skills of knight classes)? If you just want to do damage, play a BD. Or better yet, if you like two-handers, pick a Destroyer. __________________ TEON / XarBlackwind / SpellHowler

08-17-2006, 10:34 PM	#8
TukumiSushi Thunder Wyrm Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Erica Posts: 256	Re: SK weapon choices Shields are only important for tanking in groups and for PvP, esp against archers. An SK in PvE solo just needs to kill faster, as the 3 drains make up for the missing shield. __________________ 62+ Phantom Summoner

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