Simple question on 1h speed

[Bulzur]

Shield is often heavier than the polearm, it shouldn't be an issue at all. Still, a "i tested it" would be appreciated.
And yes, for best performance, you must attack even before you hear the "ting" of you blocking the ennemy. Sometimes it can kill you though, since some good players delay their attacks.

[BobbyFizz]

I'm not a veteran by any means so I'm not up to speed on all the different builds.

I have a similar build to you, but I go for agility equal or more than strength. ie 15ag/15st, then 16ag/15st etc etc. I find that has helped me.

[Mala]

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Can anyone confirm that the polearm stun effect can apply to shields?  I could swear there have been times I've been hit by a heavy polearm and was unable to counter attack.  That might be causing you problems as well, not sure.

I can not speak for all shields, but with the buckler i have quite often a stun effect. Hell, even a overhead swing of the katane can causes this.

[Diomedes]

If you've:
low ping
that wpf
a quick weapon (97+ speed)
a medium shield
medium armour (less than 14 weight)

And you're still swinging slow then I've no idea what's ailing you.  My best guess would be some degenerative disease where you mistake to extent to which you can actually control your motor functions.  Anything above 120 wpf for a 1-hander gives you quick reaction times for most 1h weapons.  A fast weapon (99+ speed), too, will often swing quickly regardless of wpf.

[Kaelaen]

I've seen you around Slickster, you play as a swashbuckler I.E. no shield.  There's nothing you can improve that involves your character sheet, you merely need to study up on game mechanics.  From what I can tell, you haven't read up on getting stunned by weapon weight, which is if a weapon is sufficiently heavier than your weapon when you block it you'll be stunned for the first strike thus need to block the second one.  As a one-hander sword user without a shield, most weapons will be heavier than yours.  Be more patient.