12-21-2013, 09:25 PM
My advice:
keep a 1 hander and shield handy for when you absolutely need it.
know group roles and if you're not in full plate and shield, let someone who is be first into the fight. Keep detect mode on until they engage then charge the enemy's flank.
several public shops sell brooches of shielding, most temples sell stoneskin potions, as well as potions of most damage shield spells(not sure about wounding whispers, but if you're going to get hit might as well strike back), and static quest reward items are worth pursuing.
spells can be added to items at the forge. Low caster level will make offensive spells fairly useless, but defenses and enhancements can be carried around for a good chunk of gold and experience.
keep a 1 hander and shield handy for when you absolutely need it.
know group roles and if you're not in full plate and shield, let someone who is be first into the fight. Keep detect mode on until they engage then charge the enemy's flank.
several public shops sell brooches of shielding, most temples sell stoneskin potions, as well as potions of most damage shield spells(not sure about wounding whispers, but if you're going to get hit might as well strike back), and static quest reward items are worth pursuing.
spells can be added to items at the forge. Low caster level will make offensive spells fairly useless, but defenses and enhancements can be carried around for a good chunk of gold and experience.