What is better for 2hander, str or agility focus?

[callahan9119]

I am finally determined to learn this manual blocking business. Planning out my character, what is probably the better road to go, strength or agility? I have almost no experience with two handed weapons.

Any suggestions?

[Kryser]

Str build gets you more HP, Agi Build Gets you quicker foot work.  You tell us what you prefer?

[Bjord]

If you don't know which you want then either go 21/18 or 18/21. It's balanced and doesn't really make a big difference. If you want to deal 8% more damage then you go 21/18, if you want slightly more mobility then go 18/21.

[callahan9119]

Thanks guys, I'll probably go agility.

[Riddaren]

Thanks guys, I'll probably go agility.

Good choice.

It will make it a bit harder for me to couch lance you if you have 7 athletics ;)

[Teeth]

Level to 18/18 first, then see if you are fine with your movement speed, then go 18/21 or 21/18 accordingly. I would go 21/18 because great mauls are hilarious.

[CrazyCracka420]

If I was ever a pure 2h or polearm user, I'd go more str than agility.  5 athletics is just fine, so all you need is 15 agility.  I'd go 24/15 and hit hard and still be able to move around the battlefield.  Not to mention if you put points into WM you'll be swinging fast as well.

[Elindor]

Level to 18/18 first, then see if you are fine with your movement speed, then go 18/21 or 21/18 accordingly. I would go 21/18 because great mauls are hilarious.

I'd do this.

I've tried 18/21 and 21/18, both are good and balance.

You dont know how much speed is enough until you try it and find you have enough or need more.

My final build is 21/21 though   Lvl 32 of course (almost there)

[Vexus]

24/15 is best for damage not 21/18.

18/21 or 21/18 are not that great imho.

[Bjord]

Nah, Vexus doesn't know anything.

24/15 is a very good build, but you are not so mobile.

[CrazyCracka420]

5 athletics is fine for melee infantry.  You're better off having 7 or 8 PS and 5 athletics, than 6 or 7 PS and 6 athletics.

[Herkkutatti666]

Agi whore build for sure

[Vexus]

Between 5 and 6 athletics you won't see any difference as I'm 100% sure you won't be using light armour as melee so might as well get more health and damage if your aiming for having more strength than agility.

18/21 21/18 is like a slightly upgraded version of the 18/18 balance build than a real agi build vs strength build.

[Shatter]

Between 5 and 6 athletics you won't see any difference as I'm 100% sure you won't be using light armour as melee so might as well get more health and damage if your aiming for having more strength than agility.

18/21 21/18 is like a slightly upgraded version of the 18/18 balance build than a real agi build vs strength build.

You can say the speed difference between 21/18 and 24/15 is small but I could say the same about the damage output. The thing I like about 21/18 is that most melee on the NA servers are 24/15, and being 21/18 I can run away from most of them if I need to reposition. Even though 21/18 is only slightly faster than 24/15, it is all you need to get away from most people as long as you wear light-medium to medium armor.

The choice of builds between 24/15, 21/18, 18/21 just comes down to personal preference and choice of weapons. They all have their drawbacks and advantages.

[callahan9119]

How do you block those pole stabs that like swing a quarter circle? My guy is low level and doesn't have great armor and those things just 1 shot me. I try blocking down but it doesn't seem to work?

I don't wanna make another thread, so I'll ask here.