effectively using shields

[Fruchtgummi]

So if I'm getting it right: I'm using the fingerpring stone shield and it's at +23 and I'm losing massive endurance when trying to block. So it isn't cheesing to the potential I'd like it to. Is it because:

a) I'm massively lacking in the STR department?

b) because of the missing levels to +25?

c) because of the 99% equip load?

d) because I just don't understand and I'm missing something?


I need your help guys. Oh and I have the greatshield talisman equipped so I at least have that going for me.

[Fruchtgummi]

Originally posted by v0!d123:

i use this fingerprint shield and i have 48 str ... i can block all melee attacks from any Boss without problems.

only AOE hurts me

Is this shield is max level to +25 you will have a blocking rate of 90 ... (last value in the list, i play in german language)

This is a little gamebreaking at many bosses :) i also use a spear weapon so i can block and at the same time attack with light attacks ....

many bosses and normal enemies look very bad when i come to them with my shield and spear tactics

Das Problem ist, dass ich nicht so viel Stärke habe und mir stark auf die Nüsse geht, dass die Larventränen (anscheinend?) limitiert sind. Der Schild wirkt echt super OP aber ich es sieht super langweilig aus. Deshalb skille ich besser nicht um. Durch den Mangel an Tränen kann ich sonst nicht mehr zurückskillen und bin dann an einen - zugegeben: sehr starken - Build gebunden, der einfach nur super öde ist. Deshalb hatte ich erst die Frage gestellt, in der Hoffnung es würde nicht an der mangelnden Stärke liegen. s*** happens~

[Caz]

Originally posted by comq:

So you read online whats the best build to exploits the game? You better finish the game quick cause its getting nerf soon

Source for this claim?

Originally posted by Fruchtgummi:

Originally posted by XceptTwo:

well I dunno what the hell you're trying to block, but if this is happening and you have enough strength to properly wield the shield, I'd focus on trying to up endurance

That's the neat thing. I don't. That's why I'm trying to get help here. Because what does "unable to effectively wield that Object" mean when it comes to shields? I know that you can't use ashes of war and magic if you lack the stats. But does uneffectively wielding a shield also increase the stamina consumption when blocking?

If you don't meet the stat requirements, you can't properly utilize the weapon/shield. You can still equip it, but you won't be able to use its abilities and, in the case of shields, you'll use FAR more stamina when you block.