1h or 2h That is the ?

[xDonx]

Kinda a dumb question but what would u guys use more 1h or 2h swords. Cause 1h can use a shield also.But 2 has more damage. I would go for 2h because of the more damage dont u guys think? But in old ninja movies, ninjas have there one sword and they fight with it 1 handed style and 2 handed style so I dont know what they going to do it on the expansion. Thats just my idea on swords. I just wanna hear what u guys have to say on 1h or 2h.

[Fukkatsu]

How about having two weapons? Like the monks have. I love those katars they have. Back to the point. I would go 2h because you get more damage. That is why I'm going Dark Knight after a while.

[Mayunia]

in old FF, ninjas used to swords and hit twice

[Nadyxes]

You have to use both weapons...
It depends on the leader...
Lets say he says u need to do this combo
than u need that weapon on you so you can do the combo


You basically need both those weapons at all times

[XZiLe]

yes there will be good times (and items) for all ways. 2h weapons will do great damage (but of course hit at slower rates) but tend to help draw the aggro, good for the tank of the pt. there will also be times when 1h will be good combo with a really good shield (that maybe adds stat points or extra damage or something good). you'll hit faster (at less damage) and will get good effects from the shield.

im not sure if ffxi has a dual wield feature (i was just assuming they did, but now that i think about it, i havent heard anything about it or seen any pictures). oh well...only time will tell... always wanted to say that :p

[Mayunia]

I can know why 1 hand was better than 2h in diablo, but i dont really see that much of a diference in FF, specially i cant see the use of the shield besides boosting defense because i dont think it blocks.


Xzile, nice avatar and sig, kinda reminds me of Xenogears, good job

[Jei]

shield does blocks in FF XI. and you have a shield skill.

normally you should train the most commonly use weapons.
1h 2hsword and spear for paladins
2h sword 2h spyche for DRK
sword+axe+punching for war

the reason is, not everyone knows how to connect WS of each weapon types..... there are more popula WS combi that everyone kinda knows
1h sword and punching red lotus(burning)>combo is the most popular renkei that all PT lower then lv 20 will be using.
if you got in and BOOM "I only use spear" and no one knows how to connect a spear WS, you will not be taking any part in renkei. and miss the fun. make the whole PT less effective. (1 reason why RNG is hard to get in PT... no one really knows how to connect bows/guns WS)


some other situational, if you are fihgting a magic casting monsters, PLD will have to use 1h and DRK will have to use 2h for the bashing.