Posted by Swist on September 28, 2000 at 08:49:27:
In Reply to: Well... (text) posted by Not An Immortal(VIP) on September 27, 2000 at 20:15:57:
Mainly because mobs have way more hps then you. Even in pk sometimes it makes sense to sacrifice dual wield for shield.
Also more defensive you are more time you were given to perform special attacks.
Unless you are felar/spear giant/polearm or arial/sword.
Example from my practice : rager berserker warrior vs empire warrior (me - alone reraiding)
I could not possibly hope to outgun this guy. So I broke his bones, got his weapon and after beat crap out of him.