1h shield build

[Myltinous]

Howdy ya'll! The time is nearing when a 1st gen noob retires to become a 2nd gen noob who can claim he's not. I am nearing that monumental stage  . Going to be playing as a 1h shielder as my 2nd gen build with the following equipment:

Warhammer, Scale Armor, Rus Splinterd greaves, leather gloves, nord fighter helmet (or something of equivelent weight), Shield (Don't know what one I'm going to stick with yet)

My Build I'm going to be using is below:

lvl 30
HP 63
STR 18
AGI 18

skills to attributes 2
IF 5
PS 6
Shield 6
Athletics 6
WM 6

1h 155

Just wondering if this is a good build/equipment combo to go for. Feel free to throw out suggestions or make fun of me for being a newb 

[Digglez]

try a 21/15 build.  also try carrying 2 weapons and using a cut dmg weapon against anyone in light mail or leather armor, you'll kill'em faster than with a warhammer.

[Dezilagel]

try a 21/15 build.  also try carrying 2 weapons and using a cut dmg weapon against anyone in light mail or leather armor, you'll kill'em faster than with a warhammer.

Carrying a second wep is indeed a good idea, I'd suggest an axe - they have high damage and will help against opposing shielders (turtles).

[Phazey]

Very solid build, can't go wrong there.

Then next gen try 21/15 and the gen after that 15/21 or something. Just try them all. After 11 gens i've found that i like 18/18 best.

6 Athletics is great and having  'only' 6 Power Strike is a good compromise.

[rustyspoon]

Very solid build, can't go wrong there.

Then next gen try 21/15 and the gen after that 15/21 or something. Just try them all. After 11 gens i've found that i like 18/18 best.

6 Athletics is great and having  'only' 6 Power Strike is a good compromise.

I'm with Phazey on this one. Especially if you're using short weapons like the warhammer and axe, 6 athletics is the way to go.

[Laufknoten]

That 18/18 is a great build, but don't carry 2 weapons, take a sword with high thrust-damage and you don't need a pierce or blunt sidearm for heavy armored opponents. Saves you a lot of money. 

[El_Infante]

I suggest to wear a cheap "one handed axe" (1k) to destroy shields of another one-handers. Fighting a long time with a shielder deserve a backstab for you.

[awesomeasaurus]

try a 21/15 build.  also try carrying 2 weapons and using a cut dmg weapon against anyone in light mail or leather armor, you'll kill'em faster than with a warhammer.

I'm with Digglez. I would personally only take 5 shield skill and probably less athletics. Then you can use those excess skill points for throwing, IF, or riding(?) ;)

[The_Angle]

@ OP

The build you've posted is the one I'm trying at the moment while instead of having more Weapon Master I'm going for more Powerstrike. The extra Athletics really does you alot of good, I mean. It's amazing, I found that with 5 Athletics that it was easier to get mobbed, with the added Athletics you get a chance to choose your battles and are capable of tossing your opponents off guard with your speed, try it out.

Attributes
Available points: 0
Strength    19    
Agility    18    
Weapon proficiency
Available points: 0
One Handed    132    
Two Handed    1    
Polearm    31    
Archery    1    
Crossbow    1    
Throwing    1    
Skills
Available points: 0
Iron Flesh    0    
Power Strike    6    
Shield    5    
Athletics    6    
Riding    0    
Horse Archery    0    
Power Draw    0    
Power Throw    0    
Weapon Master    4

(Example build is unfinished but I will be going to 21/18 because I am happy with the amount of Athletics I have.)

Ironflesh isn't too important as you will be using your shield for the most part and the Athletics will give you enough speed to compensate for the lack of Ironflesh. Also having medium/heavy armour will just about save you from most one shot kills even without the Ironflesh.

If you want alittle more independence and the ability to fight multiple enemies, I would suggest this build.

[Rage_Guy]

18/18 is the most balanced build for shielder,6ps & warhammer will hit hard

[San]

I think ironflesh is still very important. The weight of the shield makes it easier to get surrounded and subsequently take in a few hits. It will really help on those 2-3 v 1s.

I like the tank shielder build, but 21/15 is also nice.
I also DEFINITELY recommend acquiring multiple weapons. 1 slot weapons are there for a reason. Carry an axe for other shielders, or if you're using a 4 or less difficulty shield, get a sheathable pike like the awlpike or some kind of spear to help in 2v1s and stop cavalry. As support weapons they are usable with 1wpf.

[Myltinous]

Not getting swayed off of the warhammer. Don't really see the point of an extra weapon, it would just cost me more and slow me down. Wouldn't it?

[v/onMega]

21 / 15 @ lvl 30

7 IF
7 PS

5 Athl
5 WM
5 Shield

Got 66 body armor with an effective weight of around 16 (chest weight x 1 + gloves weight x 2)

Running feels fast enough.
I can take enormous damage and mostly survive rounds.

Now for dmg and warhammer:

Knockdown chance = raw dmg u ve dealt.
Means PS has a direct impact on your knockdown chance.

Consider this :-)

[Varyag]

After 11 generations of shielder builds I find that  of all classes in crpg shielders got nerfed the hardest and not worth playing anymore cause any reasonably good 2hander in plate will have ya for breakfast.

[VVarlord]

After 11 generations of shielder builds I find that  of all classes in crpg shielders got nerfed the hardest and not worth playing anymore cause any reasonably good 2hander in plate will have ya for breakfast.

I have also played shielder since i started crpg and have this gen gone cav with a little bit of pole and shield, next gen i will be removing shield all together.

Its just not anywhere near as good as it used to be.