Two-Handed vs Dual Wield vs Sword & Shield

JJDrakken

Lets start the festivities.

Opinions on what you like/dislike/etc.. about each abilities. Lets have a good valid chat on these weapon abilities, what seems overpowered, underpowered, or just right.

Anti_Virus

DW>SnB

But 2H>all

I think 2h and dual wield is in a good spot right. SnB is still lacking though.

leepalmer95

S+B , a lot more tanky than other option, can still put out high dps
2h - heal, execute, gap closer, dps skill for classes without it.
dw - more base dmg, best aoe in game, other skills are pretty useless apart from pve.

Stannum

PvE
1H&Sh - for tanking only
DW - best choice AoE
2H - Ideal for single target

PvP
1H&Sh - high defence, good CC options, cheap skills. The most reliable choice for melee fights
DW - gunkers or other burst DPS choice. Good with stamina class skills + flying blade. Ideal for mixed melee\ranged fights.
2H - somewhat similar with DW but with healing and CC and without ranged option. Ideal for classes without class stamina skills (like Sorcs e.g.)

Septimus_Magna

PVE
S&B: for the tank/solo player
DW: best single target and AOE dmg skill
2H: strong heal, gap closer and execute

PVP
S&B: for solo/small scale builds
DW: good single target dmg skill, passive weapon dmg, ranged dmg skill and AOE dmg mitigation
2H: good single target dmg skill, strong heal, gap closer and execute

DW is highly recommanded for PVE in general
2H is highly recommanded for PVP in general