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Title: 1hand+Arbalest
Post by: Fuma Kotaro on December 29, 2011, 07:36:23 pm
Hey guys i wanna try something new in crpg the arbalest 1hander and my question is which 1hander shall i use.
Im thinking of
Elite Scimitar
Arabian Cavalry Sword
or maybe other ideas?
Title: Re: 1hand+Arbalest
Post by: Torben on December 29, 2011, 07:37:18 pm
go rhodock with a steal pick
Title: Re: 1hand+Arbalest
Post by: Tomas_of_Miles on December 29, 2011, 08:01:17 pm
Steel pick is solid choice, dependable and a nasty surprise for a tincan. Or broad one handed axe is good. For length go for the sarranid cavalry sword.
Title: Re: 1hand+Arbalest
Post by: karasu on December 31, 2011, 09:40:09 pm
Iberian Mace.

Great speed, damage, decent reach, and bloody Knockdown!
Title: Re: 1hand+Arbalest
Post by: Elmokki on December 31, 2011, 10:18:49 pm
2h profiency and mace. It's the way to go sadly.
Title: Re: 1hand+Arbalest
Post by: Ujin on December 31, 2011, 10:27:28 pm
italian sword. class , style and decent stats, especially speed and pierce =).
Title: Re: 1hand+Arbalest
Post by: FRANK_THE_TANK on January 01, 2012, 01:10:29 am
Langes Messer nuff said.

Also for the love god don't do it. There is enough xbow spam :....< Or at least use a plain old xbow.
Title: Re: 1hand+Arbalest
Post by: Boerenlater on January 01, 2012, 11:39:07 am
or 2h with the 1slot mace
Title: Re: 1hand+Arbalest
Post by: Malaclypse on January 01, 2012, 06:38:43 pm
I used Iberian Mace, and heartily endorse any blunt or pierce weapon, as I assume you'll be a 15/24 build. Flanged Mace, Iberian Mace, Steel Pick... a lot of 1 handed weapons are very close in attributes, so pick based off of aesthetics and feel.
Title: Re: 1hand+Arbalest
Post by: Vodner on January 01, 2012, 09:39:06 pm
Depends on your build. The slower you are, the longer you're going to want your weapon to be.

Using a short 1h against an opponent who has substantially higher ath than you is an exercise in frustration, especially if they can kick well.
Title: Re: 1hand+Arbalest
Post by: Thtb on January 02, 2012, 10:55:22 am
Let´s think for a moment -

Do you want to focus on ruing a tin cans day? Pick then, but mostly you face wanna-be-ninjas, cav and strays hoping to get a hit in - so basically light to medium armor - maybe a fast swing will work better for you?

You also have the option to say $!"% and go for a hammer and extra bolts or maybe a ladder to leave the need to melee fight behind.

I´d just try several weapons and take what you are comfortable with.
Title: Re: 1hand+Arbalest
Post by: Maximus101 on January 02, 2012, 12:18:30 pm
Italian sword ftw.
Title: Re: 1hand+Arbalest
Post by: Uumdi on January 02, 2012, 12:36:48 pm
Yeah, all up to style and preference.  My vote goes with the steel pick / iberian mace guys, but it couldnt hurt to try something longer.

Italian sword / (elite) scimitar / arabian cav sword are all worth trying.  Its always impressive to see someone who's good at managing the range on the arabian, since it gives you a chance to charge your swings and maneuver a lot against people with shorter weapons.  95 speed does make a difference though, its even slower than a shashka.  Italian / scimitar are equally matched, up to you if you want eastern or western style, and the regular scimitar is honestly just as good.
Title: Re: 1hand+Arbalest
Post by: Gurnisson on January 02, 2012, 01:15:07 pm
Iberian mace.
Title: Re: 1hand+Arbalest
Post by: Jacko on January 02, 2012, 02:25:39 pm
^ Pffff.

We all know Winged Mace is the superior 1 hander.
Title: Re: 1hand+Arbalest
Post by: Ujin on January 02, 2012, 02:42:04 pm
^ Pffff.

We all know Winged Mace is the superior 1 hander.
i know =). especially with an agi build or light gear.
Title: Re: 1hand+Arbalest
Post by: Gristle on January 02, 2012, 03:15:23 pm
Go Rhodok with a Military Cleaver. 38 Cut with 5 Power Strike gets the job done.
Title: Re: 1hand+Arbalest
Post by: Rage_Guy on January 04, 2012, 09:12:08 pm
Or if you are not bad at blocking and footwork,take military hammer for ultimate trololoo knockdowns and try to hit in the head,hurts really hard.
Title: Re: 1hand+Arbalest
Post by: KaMiKaZe_JoE on January 04, 2012, 09:36:56 pm
Buy all the weapons. 1h weapons are fun for experimenting--lots of variety there. Switch it up every couple of rounds, and eventually you'll discover a preferred/favorite weapon.

Loom it, and enjoy life.
Title: Re: 1hand+Arbalest
Post by: Paul on January 04, 2012, 10:03:50 pm
1h and arba might be good I think with investing 3 shield skill and getting the 0 slot buckler. With that you can turn around while reloading and get damage reduction on ranged back hits thanks to the shield.  :)
Title: Re: 1hand+Arbalest
Post by: isatis on January 04, 2012, 10:10:54 pm
1h and arba might be good I think with investing 3 shield skill and getting the 0 slot buckler. With that you can turn around while reloading and get damage reduction on ranged back hits thanks to the shield.  :)

oh that's why my buckler got ''nerfed'' isatis bought the wrond buckler prepatch...
but you mean we get back damage reduction even if buckler is on side... hum thanks Paul... hum... euh... gonna respec!!
Title: Re: 1hand+Arbalest
Post by: _Tak_ on January 07, 2012, 04:43:04 pm
Mace sucks so hard against cavalry
Title: Re: 1hand+Arbalest
Post by: Christo on January 07, 2012, 05:23:13 pm
: o

Mace has a counter that can kill the user with ease?

The horror!  :)
Title: Re: 1hand+Arbalest
Post by: Kafein on January 08, 2012, 02:05:29 am
Mace sucks so hard against cavalry

: o

Mace has a counter that can kill the user with ease?

The horror!  :)

Well it's not that bad since jumping to the side and oneshotting the horseman isn't that difficult with a mace and the usual 15/24 build.
Title: Re: 1hand+Arbalest
Post by: Sir_Ironlake on January 08, 2012, 12:00:24 pm
i prefer the long espada, mainly for its style
and the stab is nice
Title: Re: 1hand+Arbalest
Post by: Lefu on January 08, 2012, 01:03:34 pm
Without a shield, I have come to appreciate the range on the Arab Cav Sword. It's slow as shit, but hits hard and you can outrange the shielders and have a better chance against 2handers with good footwork.
Title: Re: 1hand+Arbalest
Post by: Siiem on January 12, 2012, 07:50:33 am
Italian Sword, make a geonese crossbowman!
Title: Re: 1hand+Arbalest
Post by: karasu on January 12, 2012, 11:19:07 am
Mace sucks so hard against cavalry

I guess you're new to footwork vs cavalry.

 :oops:
Title: Re: 1hand+Arbalest
Post by: Stabby_Dave on January 14, 2012, 11:56:51 pm
1h and arba might be good I think with investing 3 shield skill and getting the 0 slot buckler. With that you can turn around while reloading and get damage reduction on ranged back hits thanks to the shield.  :)

I was gonna go 1h cav next gen but this sounds like a nice little idea. I think ill go for this instead with my +3 Buckler:

Level 30 (4 420 577 xp)

Strength: 15
Agility: 24

Hit points: 50
Skills to attributes: 8
Ironflesh: 0
Power Strike: 5
Shield: 3
Athletics: 7
Riding: 0
Horse Archery: 0
Power Draw: 0
Power Throw: 0
Weapon Master: 8

One Handed: 100
Crossbow: 154

More WM or Ath?
Title: Re: 1hand+Arbalest
Post by: Old_Sir_Agor on January 15, 2012, 12:04:09 am
161 in xbow, rest in 1h, it is my build btw)