Parry and two handed weapons

Podolak

On prod we would run bushido if using two handed weapons.  We do not have bushido on NL.  So if I am going to run two handed weapons should I forgo parry?  Template also has archery.

Mariah

if you check out this old calculator: https://uo.stratics.com/content/arms-armor/combat.php#blockchance

it gives a formula for calculating, and includes a 'legacy' formula which dates from before Bushido.

Grimbeard

Parry and archery Don't work together correct? 

Mariah

no, but archery is mentioned as an 'also' skill.

Podolak

Thanks Mariah, looks like there is still a decent chance to block with Parry.  The decision now is if magic resist or parry is more worthwhile.  I'll have to play with it.

Appreciation!

Grimbeard

I always get confused by parry and block one (parry) done with a weapon the other (block done with either shield or weapon)

Garret

Podolak said:

On prod we would run bushido if using two handed weapons.  We do not have bushido on NL.  So if I am going to run two handed weapons should I forgo parry?  Template also has archery.

  You still can parry when carrying two handed weapons (or one handed without shield) on retail and on NL server.
  You will have 17% parry chance with 100% parry skill.
  Remeber to have full parry potentional you need to be higher 80 dex, this modifire start from 0.1 at 10dex up to 1 point when you at 80 dexterity so if you mage with 10 dex you will have almost 0 parry chance and also will lost portion of parrying when you get dex debuff and drop lower 80 dex.
  Also two handed weapons and archery weapon have hidden "balanced" property on NL server it let you drink potion without free hand/s.

Garret

Podolak said:

Thanks Mariah, looks like there is still a decent chance to block with Parry.  The decision now is if magic resist or parry is more worthwhile.  I'll have to play with it.

Appreciation!

  If you ask about PvM and you have free skill points for some reason go parry, if you talking about PvP then you no need parry and resist not bcz they are bad but bcz you will not have enough dmg if you spend to much points in to deffence - atleast at this state of game.
  In PvM if you are not plan to play with team and will try to tank something you better focus on damage dealing, most underrated and powerfull skill is focus - extra mana regeneration and stamina regeneration will let you keep using special abilitys and maximum possible for ur weapon attack speed.