Blocking between TWF & THF...huh?

[knightgf]

I just realized that, somehow, for some reason, blocking with two weapons provides more of a DR than it is to block with two-handed weapon.

I can understand that the best way to block damage in-game is to use a shield, and I also can understand if different two-handed and one-handed weapons provide different blocking DR rates(I.E. Greatsword with more blocking DR than greataxe) But two rapiers can block more damage than a greatsword?

I don't see the logic in it, because I have quite a low intelligence score, but where is the logic that two rapiers can block more than a greatsword?

[Goldeneye]

Interesting, according to DDO wiki:

Two-Weapon Fighting,

This formula applies when blocking while wielding two one-handed weapons or a bow or crossbow.

Active Melee DR = (BAB / 3) + 2 + Two-Weapon Blocking Feat (two-weapon fighting only)

Two-Handed Fighting, Single Weapon & No Shield, or Unarmed:

This formula applies when blocking while wielding a two-handed weapon, wielding one one-handed weapon but no shield, or fighting unarmed.

Active Melee DR = (BAB / 5) + 1

[TheDjinnFor]

Well, you can take a feat for it... so I'm assuming it's because you're parrying with both weapons so you can deflect more blows.

[knightgf]

Well, you can take a feat for it... so I'm assuming it's because you're parrying with both weapons so you can deflect more blows.

I think you might be referring to the AC feat that increases your AC by 2 when wielding two weapons.

However, I do know there's also a feat that allows you to absorb more damage when blocking with two weapons. Shame they didn't treat two-handed fighting as well as two-weapon fighting...