Background:
So i've recently created what is now one of my favorite character type: a tank/paladin/warrior. Pretty much just a tank with resto.
I've already searched for this topic and couldn't really find exactly what I wanted, I didn't search too hard though because I wanted to post about about my question.
I've been looking for what one handed weapon type is the best, in regards to swing speed, perks and damage, and i've heard multiple people say swords>maces>axes in regards to DPS, I don't know if this is true or not.
I'm not just looking for raw dps however, but a weapon that fits with the dynamics of my class, and right now i'm leaning toward maces and then axes. I have my shield to defend against magic users and I can just run over to them with it up then kill them in two or three hits, so the only thing that gives me trouble are heavily armored people.
Question:
Is the one-handed mace perk really worth it?
Does it actually help against armoured npcs? (The reason I ask this is because I often run into seemingly tankish archers and mages wearing fur armour.)