Yeah, the idea was a Rus themed 2H build; any way, that build looks great, i take out 1 point from athletics and put it in WM. Thanks
nono, take a point form ironflesh for WM, don't remove athletics! Never sacrifice athletics!
I am not sure what I expected you to tell me. Maybe I thought that there was a super secret balling-out-of-control build laying around specifically for one-handed folks. Maybe this question would yield more of a result. What are the generally agreed upon (if there is such a thing) superior weapons for swashbucklin'?
I once asked why the Long Espada ist the most expensive sword (it's obviously not the most effective) and someone told me, that it's made for "swashbucklers" and because they don't have to pay upkeep for shields the upkeep for the LEE is higher than the normal 1h weapon.
I would use a MW LEE as weapon and I would also go for a strenght build.
BobTheHero is the Resident NA swashbuckler. Guess what weapon He uses? Long Espada Eslanova. Because stabbing is hugely important. However, 1h stabs in particular are over-nerfed from the turn radius nerf. I personally would use a high end slashing 1h weapon (I own a MW scimitar, and I would go 1h/no shield with that any day).
As for build? He swears by strength build. I personally think 1h needs a little more athletics, and due to the lower base damage of 1h weapons, his powerstrike does not amplify his damage as much as a 2h or pole strength build.
At level 30 he is 30/9. I suggest 24/15. I Would DEFINITELY have 5 athletics on it. I have watched him enough times to say 2 more athletics would do him good.
I think when my STF is up i'll do this too!
Level 30 (4 420 577 xp)
Strength: 24
Agility: 15
Hit points: 75
Skills to attributes: 8
Ironflesh: 8
Power Strike: 8
Shield: 0
Athletics: 5
Riding: 0
Horse Archery: 0
Power Draw: 0
Power Throw: 0
Weapon Master: 2
One Handed: 125
Two Handed: 1
Polearm: 1
Archery: 1
Crossbow: 1
Throwing: 1
1h weapons are fast, so you don't need much WM.
Without a shield you'll be taking more projectile hits, the IF helps a lot.
Take a LONG 1h weapon. 100 or more length.