Best 1h/Shield Build

[Ganksalot]

Was wondering what folks thought the best build is for 1h/shield spec.

[Shemaforash]

I'm gonna go with 21/18, 21/21 or 24/18

[owens]

For first gen and level 30 eg no loomed armour or weps go 21/15

You get a good build pretty quickly and get the luxury of 7 iron flesh.

With the weight of a shield, spear, weapon and decent armour 5ath vs 6 ath is not a big thing. As a bonus you end up with around 146wpf or you can hybrid ~100wpf into polearm.

[MlotekPL]

For what level ? 30?(For maximum 30level?)

[Ganksalot]

yes for max level 30 and what would be some good gear combinations as well

[Chris_the_Animal]

go 12/33

[Shemaforash]

21/18 for lvl 30

[Falka]

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Level: 30
Health Points: 70
Weapon Proficiency Points: 5

Strength: 21
Agility: 15

One Handed: 146

Ironflesh: 7
Power Strike: 7
Shield: 5
Athletics: 5
Weapon Master: 5

With light armor, lamellar vesr or sth like that, this buid is fast enough while has plenty of hp. Add to this military cleaver and knightly heater shield and you should do fine, not to mention earning quite a lot gold.

[rustyspoon]

18/18 is terribly underrated.

18/18 with a warhammer does a ton of damage, has knockdown, a practically unbreakable shield, can take hits and moves pretty quick.

I don't think the point investment to 7 PS is worth it as 1h damage scales terribly with PS anyway. You're better off using a MW weapon, speed bonus and held attacks as you'll get more out of those damage-wise then just flat PS increases.

Only when you get to 8 or 9 PS does the damage really start to creep up, but then you're turtle-slow and you're still way out-paced in damage by 2h/pole users.

Still, a 27/12 1h no shield build is pretty fun.

[bavvoz]

Of all shielder builds i tried i prefer the 21/18.

If u use unloomed gear i would suggest the military hammer as ur weapon.

[Malaclypse]

@ Level 30, 18/18 or 18/21. Well suited to higher cut weapons and any blunt/pierce weapons.

[Necrorave]

18/18 is my preferred build.  Although, I am a bit of a speed whore due to my awkward footwork.

Broad short sword is a great balanced weapon.  As long as you can get used to the short length.

[Nyu]

I always use this build when I go 1h.

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Level: 30

Strength:24
Agility:15

One Handed:146

Weapon Master:5
Athletics:5
Shield:5
Power Strike:8

[Turboflex]

drop 3 AGI and pick up throwing

[Xelaris]

Would dagger shield build work?
Anyone tried it?