Solid Builds

[Pawiu]

well...
24/18 + heavy armor + poleaxe is rather good

[PuffTheDragon]

Good build for 1h spear and shield ? And is it any good compared to a normal shield build.

[Tristan_of_Erzoth]

Good build for 1h spear and shield ? And is it any good compared to a normal shield build.

Don't play hoplite a whole lot, but probably would want to do something balanced like 21/18 21/21 or 18/21. More agi if you want more shield skill / wpf. Split between pole and 1h WPF or go heavier into what you want. You will likely need to have one skill pretty low to pull it off, I'd recommend making IF low with the reasoning being the shield lets you take extra hits so the IF is not needed.

[Asheram]

Don't play hoplite a whole lot, but probably would want to do something balanced like 21/18 21/21 or 18/21. More agi if you want more shield skill / wpf. Split between pole and 1h WPF or go heavier into what you want. You will likely need to have one skill pretty low to pull it off, I'd recommend making IF low with the reasoning being the shield lets you take extra hits so the IF is not needed.

But the IF makes you faster.

[Jona]

But the IF makes you faster.

Swing faster, not move faster, I believe. And only if his armor is sufficiently heavy.

[Bronto]

15/24 is the best hoplite build, use either battlefork for maximum damage or Ashwood pike for good damage, good reach.

[Casul]

I have never played a serious hoplit but I guess most people here would figure I would go 33/9 milanese tank again with buckler and the battle fork. #platesthetics

[TugBoat]

this game has changed a lot and I can't find a solid 1h/shield build - I don't typically use the huscarl's round since it's too slow. My fav sword is the elite scimitar but also enjoy blunt/pierce/good stabby 1h's. thanks for any advice on builds.

[bensai]

18/21 with max wpf and shield is always a solid shielder build. i really recommend carrying a secondary other than a sword for tincans, like a blunt or pierce. the real unsung hero of 1h blunt is the military hammer. 21/18 is also good, but speed bonus counts for a lot these days.

[Larvae]

i used to play my shielder on siege with 24/12,as u hit most of the time the head of ur enemy it deals a good amount of dmg.