hi, i want to play a 2hand-char ( yes, i know, 2hto1h+shield would be better, but i want it for some special actions)....and i want to know, how i increase the defense of this char...increase parry AND bushido? or only bushido? and is defense better if mainweaponskill is as high as possible? i dont know the game mechanic of 2hand on this server, so i ask.


thnx, Leighton

If what is described on stratics applies here (normally it is)
Here is the link : http://uo.stratics.com/content/skills/parrying.php

You should increase both your parry and bushido and prefer to have an equity with those two instead of giving bonus to only one.
(For instance 150-150 will be better than 180-120)

Of course, using 2h weapons instead of shield+one handed means you have one less item to distribute your equipment bonus, keep that in mind.

Do not forget to increase your DCI (Defense chance increase) to 75.

Having your weapon skill high does not only allows you to hit but to avoid hit too, to this avoidance is added the DCI I spoke above.
(Check this here http://uo.stratics.com/content/arms-armor/combat.php#hitchance)

Do not take everything I said to be 100% true, wait for other more experienced to confirm or not what I said and also complete it.

thnx twilli, thats a good answer, especially that i have to increase both to same levle, thats important to know.


i know that i miss wihtout shield 1 item but as i said i plan something special with this char.