Warriors and Shields

[Mankong]

Originally Posted by gkmarino [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Warriors can barely hold agro with two weapons so using a shield should only be for reserved for specific situations. You should have a shield available in your warrior's inventory.

You may use your shield if there is a NPC that can cast heals, especially complete heal, wizard nukes, necro dots, or gate. This is especially important if no one else is fulfilling this role. This only applies if you can't slam or stun-kick.

You may consider using your shield if you're fighting a RAID NPC and you need to avoid a deadly innate proc ability. A 2H with AC and/or a good mitigation/agro proc can also fulfill this role. The 2H or shield will decrease your probability of being riposted. You will obviously need clickable agro items while tanking in this situation.

TBH I'd love to use only 2hs on a warrior.