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NobleFluffy has Path of Exile 2

Dec 15, 2024 @ 12:30pm

Make shields a weapon

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Arngrim

Dec 15, 2024 @ 12:33pm

Just wait for more shield skills.

NobleFluffy has Path of Exile 2

Dec 15, 2024 @ 12:46pm

Originally posted by Arngrim:
Just wait for more shield skills.

Based, make shields a weapon

profffile2 has Path of Exile 2

Dec 15, 2024 @ 1:12pm

At least for Act 1, warr with 1h/shield is by far the least effective, and imo least enjoyable experience of all the classes.

I'm really curious why the devs made 1h/shield rather than 2h the starting warrior weapon since it seems like the lesser option.

And I say that as someone who would normally make both a 1h/shield + 2h alt. My favorite grim dawn class was the mobility tank with shield skills. Here it feels like both the worst option, and completely underdeveloped.

Troy

Dec 15, 2024 @ 1:12pm

Hopefully they add shield bash. That would be nice. Or a mechanic that when an opponent is stunned you can shield bash them and knock them down.

Shade30Seven has Path of Exile 2

Dec 15, 2024 @ 1:16pm

Originally posted by Troy:
Hopefully they add shield bash. That would be nice. Or a mechanic that when an opponent is stunned you can shield bash them and knock them down.

yeah hopefully that comes when pally gets added to game

Lyote

Dec 15, 2024 @ 1:22pm

Originally posted by profffile2:
At least for Act 1, warr with 1h/shield is by far the least effective, and imo least enjoyable experience of all the classes.

I'm really curious why the devs made 1h/shield rather than 2h the starting warrior weapon since it seems like the lesser option.

And I say that as someone who would normally make both a 1h/shield + 2h alt. My favorite grim dawn class was the mobility tank with shield skills. Here it feels like both the worst option, and completely underdeveloped.

Probably to teach a new player that shields exist and that Raise Shield is a skill and not just a passive block chance thing.

Easier to show a new player how shield works BEFORE giving the 2hander, since 1H+shield is typically less damage than a 2hander.

NobleFluffy has Path of Exile 2

Dec 15, 2024 @ 1:23pm

Originally posted by Troy:
Hopefully they add shield bash. That would be nice. Or a mechanic that when an opponent is stunned you can shield bash them and knock them down.

Shield bash is a thing in the class already. Check skill level 2 or 3 right side. But thats still based as ♥♥♥♥.

Im talking straight swinging a tower shield like a maniac. The best defense is a good offense.

profffile2 has Path of Exile 2

Dec 15, 2024 @ 1:37pm

Originally posted by Lyote:
Easier to show a new player how shield works BEFORE giving the 2hander, since 1H+shield is typically less damage than a 2hander.

In theory, sure, but the current build suggests the vast majority of warrs will just go 2h and never think about using the shield because it's suboptimal in most situations.

And honestly, I don't think to the extent there's a tutorial there that it does really show players how to use it just because of the lack of combat feedback.

Perhaps it will change if there's actually something for 'tanking' in the sword or flail trees earlier on, idk. I don't think it quite works in its current mode. Even as someone who wanted my warr to be a tanky type, 2h and dodge just feels superior by a lot.

Lyote

Dec 15, 2024 @ 3:33pm

Originally posted by profffile2:
Originally posted by Lyote:
Easier to show a new player how shield works BEFORE giving the 2hander, since 1H+shield is typically less damage than a 2hander.

In theory, sure, but the current build suggests the vast majority of warrs will just go 2h and never think about using the shield because it's suboptimal in most situations.

And honestly, I don't think to the extent there's a tutorial there that it does really show players how to use it just because of the lack of combat feedback.

Perhaps it will change if there's actually something for 'tanking' in the sword or flail trees earlier on, idk. I don't think it quite works in its current mode. Even as someone who wanted my warr to be a tanky type, 2h and dodge just feels superior by a lot.

There's a whole bunch of interesting Block based perks along the warrior side of the tree.
I'm actually keen to try a full shield using some of those.
Especially after I picked up a unique shield that Culls enemies that get Blocked by the shield.

Though TBF, I did intend to see if the passive for equipping a 2hander in one hand works with a shield, so I can have best of both worlds instead of going for dual wield.

Last edited by Lyote; Dec 15, 2024 @ 3:35pm