Question about shields and off hand swords

[Rukhal 27]

Hello there, this thread is more of a question to those more knowledgeable then me as to how shield block and sword parry works.

 

Say hypothetically if you compare an off hand long sword or short sword, and a medium or large metal shield , both at 95 skill for argument sake, would an offhand sword parry/stop damage as much as shield would with block?

 

TLDR trying to see if dual wield sword is feasible from any angle as opposed to shield sword. (Both of these are for PvP scenario,im aware I'd have to carry a shield to swap out and block arrows.)

 

Thanks who ever takes the time to read and help with this question,cheers!

[Synjor 466]

2 hours ago, Rukhal said:

TLDR trying to see if dual wield sword is feasible

nope

unless you're on a chad toon vs a crappy toon, dual wielding will get you laughed at and dunked on. Even more so with dual swords

afaik only time dual wielding is ever a reasonable idea is if you're high body strength using sickles in a prolonged fight (uniques)

shields are invaluable in pvp

Edited October 18, 2021 by Synjor
bad word ;(