Solid Builds

[bukva2]

Im trying to do a 2handed build, the one in the first post, the very first one. I wonder however how you can get 39 atribute points on a lvl 30 char when you start with 3STR and 3AGI, am i missing something?

[Erzengel]

You have to convert Skills to Attributes.

[bukva2]

Thank you

[Alskaer_Alvari]

Hello! I´m very uncertain as what to build currently. I´ll just rant a bit and maybe someone will answer:

What I do most kills with in native is 2handed(I`m horrible at manual blocking, but it´s getting a bit better), 1handed is fun and I do get some kills with it, riding is fun. My favourite infantry build is some strong twohander and a 1h + shield. Shield + 1h to suck up arrows etc. while moving forward, and in fights I like to switch between 2h and 1h sometimes when the enemy gives me some breathing room, the change of pace seems to confuse people or something, anyhow it served me good so far.

That´s why I thought about either a 1h/2h or a 1h/polearm hybrid.
My question is: Are there any polearm weapons which basically behave like 2handers? My favourite weapon in native so far is the Sarranid Battle Axe with 49c, speed 89, reach 95.
The reason for polearm is that I could include riding in the build.

[TurmoilTom]

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Hello! I´m very uncertain as what to build currently. I´ll just rant a bit and maybe someone will answer:

What I do most kills with in native is 2handed(I`m horrible at manual blocking, but it´s getting a bit better), 1handed is fun and I do get some kills with it, riding is fun. My favourite infantry build is some strong twohander and a 1h + shield. Shield + 1h to suck up arrows etc. while moving forward, and in fights I like to switch between 2h and 1h sometimes when the enemy gives me some breathing room, the change of pace seems to confuse people or something, anyhow it served me good so far.

That´s why I thought about either a 1h/2h or a 1h/polearm hybrid.
My question is: Are there any polearm weapons which basically behave like 2handers? My favourite weapon in native so far is the Sarranid Battle Axe with 49c, speed 89, reach 95.
The reason for polearm is that I could include riding in the build.

One of the builds Marathon lists in the OP could suit your needs.

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Level 30 (4 420 577 xp)

    Strength: 21
    Agility: 15
    Hit points: 60

    Skills to attributes: 2

    Ironflesh: 2
    Power Strike: 7
    Shield: 5
    Athletics: 5
    Riding: 5
    Horse Archery: 0
    Power Draw: 0
    Power Throw: 0
    Weapon Master: 5

    One Handed: 110
    Two Handed: 1
    Polearm: 115
    Archery: 1
    Crossbow: 1
    Throwing: 1
Note: I prefer this over 18/18 since you are more likely to survive and kill enemies when you hit them. The only thing you lose out on is a small amount of speed. Can change athletics to IF if always riding a horse. I suggest against that though.

Or you could go with a 1h/2h build I used to roll with.

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Level 30 (4 420 577 xp)

    Strength: 21
    Agility: 18

    Skills to attributes: 8

    Ironflesh: 2
    Power Strike: 7
    Shield: 6
    Athletics: 6
    Weapon Master: 2

    One Handed: 88
    Two Handed: 100

Can use every shield and has enough strength for any weapon in the game if the need arises. The low WM is of low consequence, in my experience.

[bukva2]

How come my 2handed sword needs repairs after every round so far...i lost 8k in the past couple of minutes, and i have 130 WPF, is that too little or am i just unlucky? The rounds dont even take 4min

[Cyclopsided]

How come my 2handed sword needs repairs after every round so far...i lost 8k in the past couple of minutes, and i have 130 WPF, is that too little or am i just unlucky? The rounds dont even take 4min

extremely unlucky.
it's a 4% chance, more wpf does lessen the chance though.

[Alskaer_Alvari]

Thank you TurmoilTom, I´ll decide along the way what to do exactly.
I just started to go 1h, since that should be included anyhow.

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Hopefully this will net me the occassional kill instead of being nothing but a pure victim. I don´t have much hope though 

[Erzengel]

Never use 2 shields. It will slow you down too much.

[Alskaer_Alvari]

Yeah I noticed that right away But for siege it´s actually acceptable imo, since there is so much stationary combat

[Cyclopsided]

Yeah I noticed that right away But for siege it´s actually acceptable imo, since there is so much stationary combat

No, it isn't. Not even for nearly stationary combat. The movement penalties are too great.
Stepping into your swings with momentum can account for an entire MULTIPLE of damage. Don't gimp yourself.

[GanForr]

Well, after my 2h build, I want to become a crossbowman, but I have some questions:
-I want to fight well in melee with a 2h weapon, but I see that they occupy 2 slots, and I wonder if I'll finish my ammo every time with only a pack of steel bolts. There is a build and a weapon( i saw mace, what do you think of it?) that avoid this problem?
-the kind of crossbow: normal or heavy?Whit a 2h I suppose I'll have some slot problemwith heavy, but i'm a crossbow noob so I don't understand too much how this will influence the game.

Thanks!

[Spanish]

If you want to be a dedicated xbower I would  use an arbalest and a 1 slot 2h like the mace or langes messer both of which are good 2h just short in range. But if you want to be more melee than use the regular Xbow and any 2slot 2h. The amount of ammunition you're given should last you for the entire round unless your a dedicated Xbow using a lighter Xbow than an arbalest and you may burn through one package of steel bolts

Edit:almost forgot I'm looking for a throwing build using either war darts or heavy throwing axes. I'm not sure if Id rather hit hard using a lot of PT or have high WM and just go for headshots

[Cyclopsided]

If you want to be a dedicated xbower I would  use an arbalest and a 1 slot 2h like the mace or langes messer both of which are good 2h just short in range. But if you want to be more melee than use the regular Xbow and any 2slot 2h. The amount of ammunition you're given should last you for the entire round unless your a dedicated Xbow using a lighter Xbow than an arbalest and you may burn through one package of steel bolts

Edit:almost forgot I'm looking for a throwing build using either war darts or heavy throwing axes. I'm not sure if Id rather hit hard using a lot of PT or have high WM and just go for headshots

Dedicated thrower, no melee? You need plenty of athletics in my opinion (Cyclopsided I do 21/18 thrower + melee, and i'd like more athletics for when I throw)
ANd the WM isn't going to give you crazy accuracy, there is a reason most of the best throwers do something near 21/21 with 7ath/7PT/3WM (Chestaclese did 21/21 and you probably should do something +-3 stat points from that.)

Honestly, if I went dedicated thrower right now I'd do 18/24. Dedicated as fuark

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Level 30 (4 420 577 xp)

    Strength: 18
    Agility: 24
    Hit points: 53

    Skills to attributes: 14

    Ironflesh: 0
    Power Strike: 0
    Shield: 0
    Athletics: 8
    Riding: 0
    Horse Archery: 0
    Power Draw: 0
    Power Throw: 6
    Weapon Master: 3

    One Handed: 1
    Two Handed: 1
    Polearm: 1
    Archery: 1
    Crossbow: 1
    Throwing: 133
Level up to 15/15 with 3 WM 5 ath 5 PT --> 18/18 --> 18/24
Can safely throw from close range for headshots, and dodge/get away from melee when they get a weaponlength too close. Takes time to get used to the playstyle but it's soooo fun

For reference, my 21/18 build @30     

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Level 30 (4 420 577 xp)

    Strength: 21
    Agility: 18
    Hit points: 56

    Skills to attributes: 8

    Ironflesh: 0
    Power Strike: 7
    Shield: 0
    Athletics: 6
    Riding: 0
    Horse Archery: 0
    Power Draw: 0
    Power Throw: 7
    Weapon Master: 3

    One Handed: 1
    Two Handed: 1
    Polearm: 1
    Archery: 1
    Crossbow: 1
    Throwing: 133
I feel i'm an athletics point or two too slow to utilize fun throwing footwork.

I'm level 31 So it fleshes out much better to this:

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Level 31 (8 892 403 xp)

    Strength: 21
    Agility: 18
    Hit points: 56

    Skills to attributes: 6

    Ironflesh: 0
    Power Strike: 7
    Shield: 0
    Athletics: 6
    Riding: 0
    Horse Archery: 0
    Power Draw: 0
    Power Throw: 7
    Weapon Master: 6

    One Handed: 75
    Two Handed: 1
    Polearm: 1
    Archery: 1
    Crossbow: 1
    Throwing: 147
throw down 75 wpf in melee of choice
145+ in throwing = weewoo Although really no big difference.

[FrugFrug]

30/9 Stone thrower is the only way to go.  or 27/12