Shielders! 21/15 or 18/18? (POLL)

[Gristle]

15/21

[Siiem]

24-15, brah.

[v/onMega]

21 /15 tankmode.

If u got timing u can do the bangbangboogie and create many upsets.

Loved it, last gen.

[Tristan]

Well if you'd rather take 5 HP than 8% more damage..

Math fail?

its 11 (Thats like 15-20% ekstra) hit points for only 8% more dam.

[Xant]

Math fail?

its 11 (Thats like 15-20% ekstra) hit points for only 8% more dam.

Strength: 24
Agility: 15
Hit points: 65
Skills to attributes: 6
Ironflesh: 3
Power Strike: 8
Shield: 5
Athletics: 5
Riding: 0
Horse Archery: 0
Power Draw: 0
Power Throw: 0
Weapon Master: 2

[Wiltzu]

I'd say none of those. If you're using a warhammer you're going to need good athletics. Also, using a loomed huscarl you shouldn't be taking many hits if you're doing it right.

Try this build:

 Strength: 21
    Agility: 18
    Hit points: 56

    Skills to attributes: 8

    Ironflesh: 0
    Power Strike: 7
    Shield: 6
    Athletics: 6
    Riding: 0
    Horse Archery: 0
    Power Draw: 0
    Power Throw: 0
    Weapon Master: 4

    One Handed: 139

Alternatively you could put just 130 WPF in one handed and put 63 in poles to bring a war spear or awlpike with you for cav. With that armor and 130 WPF, you're fine.

I think 56 hit points isn't just enough

[Tristan]

Strength: 24
Agility: 15
Hit points: 65
Skills to attributes: 6
Ironflesh: 3
Power Strike: 8
Shield: 5
Athletics: 5
Riding: 0
Horse Archery: 0
Power Draw: 0
Power Throw: 0
Weapon Master: 2

Aha, you use a different 24/15 running around these boards. I stand corrected and I like this build.

[Cyber]

18/18

[Fartface]

18-18
elite scimitar-huscarl shield.
OPness

[Xant]

You hit like a little bitch with 6 PS and a 31 cut weapon.

[BaleOhay]

15str
21agi
56 hit points
3IF
5PS
7shield
7Ath
7WM
125 1 handed
126 crossbow

[Bulzur]

I was thinking of going 9-27 next gen, and slay down some archers.
But for melee purpose, 24/15 is the king.

[BaleOhay]

few gens ago I was 21-15 and I liked it a lot better then 24-15. You get a lot more IF in the first build and do not sac much str or damage.

[Wiltzu]

I'd say none of those. If you're using a warhammer you're going to need good athletics. Also, using a loomed huscarl you shouldn't be taking many hits if you're doing it right.

Try this build:

 Strength: 21
    Agility: 18
    Hit points: 56

    Skills to attributes: 8

    Ironflesh: 0
    Power Strike: 7
    Shield: 6
    Athletics: 6
    Riding: 0
    Horse Archery: 0
    Power Draw: 0
    Power Throw: 0
    Weapon Master: 4

    One Handed: 139

Alternatively you could put just 130 WPF in one handed and put 63 in poles to bring a war spear or awlpike with you for cav. With that armor and 130 WPF, you're fine.

Or actually i could try that, i just put 1 to if and 3 to wm, and you ppl forget that i'm using huscarl's round shield (2slots) so i have no room for polearm =)

18/18 best for me

[Penitent]

I think heavy armor or high IF is important for a shielder.  People often say the opposite, stating that the shield is your armor, or you shouldn't get hit a lot of you are shielding well.

I've played sword and board for a couple gens, and I find that I need extra survivability for TEAM HITS! :p  I'm serious.  As a shielder you are usually up front (or should be) and often face hugging the enemy.  Your team will hit your back and sides a lot. 

Nothing worse than engaging the enemy with only 1/4 health cuz you got knicked twice by a teamie and were wearing light armor.

Just a thought!