PvP - The Point of a Shield - Guild Wars Forums

DarkRyu · Aug 03, 2005, 11:00 PM // 23:00

I have been participating in some of the PvP in the arena and I find it good fun

they only thing that I cant quite understand is why a warrior wielding a two handed weapon easily beats a warrior who is using a one handed and a shield, obviously the one who is wielding the two handed will have a higher damage out put but that shouldn???t mean they will always win against another warrior who is using a one handed weapon and shield, which in my opinion make a shield pointless. Does anyone have any advice on how to fight a two handed weapon warrior with a one hand and shield one?

Also do any of you guys have any tips or advice for the arena as I could really do with some

Ryu

Krank · Aug 03, 2005, 11:47 PM // 23:47

Someone explained how important a shield was... it was a mod's thread too

If i find it ill post it here for you.

Edit: Ahh well here you go
http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...ead.php?t=9341

Helios · Aug 03, 2005, 11:51 PM // 23:51

I think the hammer warrior may have been making better use of his skills. Hammer is usually associated with higher damage and knockdown, so if the other guy doesn't have balanced stance, he's gonna have a harder time. There may be more to it than that as well...

SuicidalLabRat · Aug 04, 2005, 12:24 AM // 00:24

Shield bearing warriors do fine verse two handed foe, NPC or otherwise; however, a well played two handed opponent can be a real handful. As previously mentioned, a better formed skill set and skill application/stacking makes a big difference. Additionally, a well disciplined fighter learns to shuffle-strafe to remain on the shield down side of his adversary, thus making your shields AC mute. Dont let a two handed foe move away from your shield side, if he/she is beside ( shield down side ) or behind you, be prepared for a world of double fisted hurt. If you are a two handed warrior, or any player vs. shield for that matter, it is good practice to exercise a bit of E/A, Q/D or plain Q or E strafing work -keeps that cutting utensil at work on the soft fleshy stuff, not your enemies shield.

SLR-

DarkRyu · Aug 04, 2005, 12:40 AM // 00:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuicidalLabRat

Shield bearing warriors do fine verse two handed foe, NPC or otherwise; however, a well played two handed opponent can be a real handful. As previously mentioned, a better formed skill set and skill application/stacking makes a big difference. Additionally, a well disciplined fighter learns to shuffle-strafe to remain on the shield down side of his adversary, thus making your shields AC mute. Dont let a two handed foe move away from your shield side, if he/she is beside ( shield down side ) or behind you, be prepared for a world of double fisted hurt. If you are a two handed warrior, or any player vs. shield for that matter, it is good practice to exercise a bit of E/A, Q/D or plain Q or E strafing work -keeps that cutting utensil at work on the soft fleshy stuff, not your enemies shield.

SLR-

Some good advice there - Thanks

Ryu

Aug 03, 2005, 11:00 PM // 23:00	#1
DarkRyu Academy Page Join Date: Aug 2005	PvP - The Point of a Shield I have been participating in some of the PvP in the arena and I find it good fun they only thing that I cant quite understand is why a warrior wielding a two handed weapon easily beats a warrior who is using a one handed and a shield, obviously the one who is wielding the two handed will have a higher damage out put but that shouldn???t mean they will always win against another warrior who is using a one handed weapon and shield, which in my opinion make a shield pointless. Does anyone have any advice on how to fight a two handed weapon warrior with a one hand and shield one? Also do any of you guys have any tips or advice for the arena as I could really do with some Ryu

Aug 03, 2005, 11:47 PM // 23:47	#2
Krank Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jul 2005 Profession: W/	Someone explained how important a shield was... it was a mod's thread too If i find it ill post it here for you. Edit: Ahh well here you go http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...ead.php?t=9341 Last edited by Krank; Aug 03, 2005 at 11:49 PM // 23:49..

Aug 04, 2005, 12:24 AM // 00:24	#4
SuicidalLabRat Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Constantinople Profession: W/N	Shield bearing warriors do fine verse two handed foe, NPC or otherwise; however, a well played two handed opponent can be a real handful. As previously mentioned, a better formed skill set and skill application/stacking makes a big difference. Additionally, a well disciplined fighter learns to shuffle-strafe to remain on the shield down side of his adversary, thus making your shields AC mute. Dont let a two handed foe move away from your shield side, if he/she is beside ( shield down side ) or behind you, be prepared for a world of double fisted hurt. If you are a two handed warrior, or any player vs. shield for that matter, it is good practice to exercise a bit of E/A, Q/D or plain Q or E strafing work -keeps that cutting utensil at work on the soft fleshy stuff, not your enemies shield. SLR- Last edited by SuicidalLabRat; Aug 04, 2005 at 12:26 AM // 00:26..

Aug 03, 2005, 11:51 PM // 23:51	#3
Helios Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: May 2005	I think the hammer warrior may have been making better use of his skills. Hammer is usually associated with higher damage and knockdown, so if the other guy doesn't have balanced stance, he's gonna have a harder time. There may be more to it than that as well...