Skyrim: Blocking and you, or This is why you keep dying.
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Personally I've found itto be a huge step backwards for TES, not being able to cast magic spells and have a shield at the same time.
I'm using a one handed akaviri katana in one hand and a fire spell in the other at the moment, and Skyrim won't let you have a shield and a spell in one hand.
Did people just forget they could do this in the 200 years between Oblivion and Skyrim??
I'm using a one handed akaviri katana in one hand and a fire spell in the other at the moment, and Skyrim won't let you have a shield and a spell in one hand.
Did people just forget they could do this in the 200 years between Oblivion and Skyrim??
Same. Being an archer/assassin things tend to die before they get to me.Shirastro said:I can't block with my bow.....and usually don't need to
I knew how amazing Block becomes when my buddy was playing his character, but seeing as how I'm a sneaky mage bowman with proficiency in one-hand as well I have never bothered to equip a shield. I run with the saying, "The best defense is a good offense." I'd rather quickly deal a shitload of damage to my enemies and kill them than to block it and whittle them down.Montezuma said:
Indeed, but when the topic's name includes the phrase "This is why you keep dying" it heavily implies that you need blocking to survive.lacktheknack said:
There are many alternatives to blocking, my character uses stealth to ensure he's never in a situation in which he would need to block. Mages might use shield spells, or make a companion/summoned creature/undead minion take the brunt of enemy hits. In fact in Skyrim, you can make do without blocking even with a pure melee combat specialist simply by doing so much damage so quickly that you kill enemies before they do any real harm to you in return (this is the mentality behind two-handed and dual-wielding characters, I think).
As for two-handed blocking, you can do it, but it's not nearly as effective as using a shield (a la Oblivion). Also, I'm not sure if it benefits from the blocking perks or not.
I'm dual wielding shields.
Your argument is invalid.
That said, i'll give that a go on my third *planned* character. Thanks!
Your argument is invalid.
That said, i'll give that a go on my third *planned* character. Thanks!
I have a bow and some good stealth armor. When i see an enemy, i shoot him from stealth. If he doesn't die i do it again until he sees me. When he does i shoot an arrow and run like hell, then turn around and shoot again when i think he's far enough.
Also i can use the mighty power of nature to defeat any dragon with my bow, and by that i mean i can hide behind a tree or rock and peek out between attacks to send a few arrows its way.
Also i can use the mighty power of nature to defeat any dragon with my bow, and by that i mean i can hide behind a tree or rock and peek out between attacks to send a few arrows its way.
I use bears to train my blocking. I just stand there and take the hits until I get bored!
In battle, I rarely block though. My guys a fucking tank, a damage sponge of epic proportions. The only thing I won't take head-on is a Dwemer Centurion!
In battle, I rarely block though. My guys a fucking tank, a damage sponge of epic proportions. The only thing I won't take head-on is a Dwemer Centurion!
My current character is a destruction-and-restoration tank mage. Between high armor rating, the ability to heal, ward if I'm taking damage, and lay down heavy damage of my own, I have absolutely no need for a shield.
My next upcoming character is going to be a stealthy illusion-and-conjuration mage. Who needs shields when you can just lay down levels of chaos that would make the Joker throw up his hands and say "screw it, I'm done here"?
My next upcoming character is going to be a stealthy illusion-and-conjuration mage. Who needs shields when you can just lay down levels of chaos that would make the Joker throw up his hands and say "screw it, I'm done here"?
I usually open up with spells from range and switch to a sword and shield once the enemy gets in range. Having a long range spell equip when something is right next to you is just a waste in comparison to what a shield can do. Hell, my blocking skill is only like 30 at the moment, but even when it was lower, just having a shield out basically let me negate most melee attacks.
I'm an archer. If I'm blocking, it's for the knockback and damage, not to mitigate. Doesn't give me skill ups, and it's not a skill I need to do my job.
My Light Armor skill, on the other hand, is something I do work on because the armor bonuses really add up. If things get hairy, I got a myriad of shouts, and Flame Atronach to handle most situations.
Most of the time, tho, the enemy is dead before he reaches me.
My Light Armor skill, on the other hand, is something I do work on because the armor bonuses really add up. If things get hairy, I got a myriad of shouts, and Flame Atronach to handle most situations.
Most of the time, tho, the enemy is dead before he reaches me.
My Dragon bone armour and potions are working fine thank you, even if the Dragon bone shield is pretty cool.Montezuma said: