a block for using spell and one handed weapons?

[RKB_II]

so far im only starting this game today but the combat and magic seem well done, my only issuse is that unless you use a 2h weapon or shield, you basically are playing a heck and slash then a realistic feeling fight since you cant block. it would be nice in my opinion if they added in a option to be able to block while using spells/bows so it doesnt feel like another heck and slash like skyrim or dark souls since most games out there dont give you this option of a third speical block button for players that wanna play a spellsword/cleric without needing to have loadouts for it blocking and spell use

[BaneofMills]

+1. last patch i played a 2h medium armor build. i could parry and dodge and block and every fight was alot of fun. now im doing a caster build, with a spell in the left hand and a staff in the right. its really boring imo. just spamming my spell and bonking when im out of mp. it makes sense to be able to 2h a staff really quick to parry or block. I know that skyrim does that but this game is already shaping up to have better combat. So I think it would be a good idea to innovate a bit. Add a dedicated block/parry button when using a weapon in one hand and a spell in the other.