War spear and buckler viability?

[Huey Newton]

War spear and Steel Buckler any good?
I'm thinking a 15-21 build
5 IF
5 PS
7 Athletics
7 Shield
7 Weapon master

Anyone tried anything similar?

[SchokoSchaf]

You'll miss out on the swings

[Diomedes]

I play a principally similar build (light 1h+shield) and I think you'll want a long-ish sword with that build.  Your speed will give you a great capacity to dance in/out/beside enemy range, for the most part, but up close that effect is diluted.  The long espada would probably best, along with the Italian Sword or the short espada for darting stabs augmented by your speed.

Hope this helps!

[ShinySpoons]

Why buckler? If for the speed then don't bother bringing a sidearm. If you're in a 1on1 and can't get him with a twisty stab just put the buckler away or let it get broken. Most of your spear/shield kills will come from timing or using your range to catch those already engaged in combat. Shield speed frankly isn't very important for spear/shield.

On your build, it looks fine. I assume with 7 athletics you'll be wearing light-medium armour.

[Glyph]

it's a good choice, i did same with awlpike, it's fast bbut still unbreakable, though i do recommend getting a second shield because big axes n stuff get you buckler down in 3 hits , so do that