1-handed vs. 2-handed

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thread starter envoyxp May 18 2010 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

In what cases would a 1-handed sword be better than a 2-handed one and why? Also, is 1-handed only worth it if you can get an attack shield?

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mapleaddict49 05/18/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

1h +shield if your funded. 2h sword if ur unfunded. According to people, 14atk shields are the standard shield to get to match 2h. They go for around 700m+

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bryan6795 05/18/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

1-h sword even with just a normal shield that gives str (esp. custom "makered" ones) is more preferable than a 2-h sword. 1-h swords have weapon speed 4/5 while 2-h swords have 3/5. So you basically hit more times per minute if you use a 1-h sword.

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SquishedTofu + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

2 handed spears and polearms will always beat 1 handed spears and polearms

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Russisch 05/18/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

@mapleaddict49 a 14 att shield will make you as strong as a 2h user per attack, or DPM wise? Because then, why would you spend 700m on a shield if you're only going to be as powerful as a 2h user with 50m to spend?

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FatalWeek 05/18/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

[quote] Russisch : @mapleaddict49 a 14 att shield will make you as strong as a 2h user per attack, or DPM wise? Because then, why would you spend 700m on a shield if you're only going to be as powerful as a 2h user with 50m to spend? [/quote] 1h Sword with a 14Attack Shield will match damage but be faster. If it's a good Executioner, an 20Attack Shield (Normal funded Hero) Vs. a Rigbol sword. (Normal Funded 2h) Vs. Decent 2h (Unfunded) Execution > Rigbol > unfunded guy :P

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