Posted by Hmmm... on March 16, 2000 at 18:52:37:
In Reply to: Re: What is the advantage of a two handed weapon? (some text) posted by Niblaznacker on March 16, 2000 at 17:04:06:
> you parry better in most cases (thats not saying a two handed sword parries better than a one handed -talking about staff, spear, polearm)-
> for felars obvious bonus of better parry and extra claw attacks
> giants can wield a shield with a two handed sword, axe or whatever
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> You are supposed to tank better with a polearm - tho since it was changed im not convinced about that (thats distance in particular).
> pugil is a non weapon spec skill (that is many classes can pugil) that does a fair amount of damage with a staff - that you dont
> get a smilar skill with any other weapon.
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> Hope thats of some help - please point out anything Ive got wrong.
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> nib