Long Sword VS Dagger aka Short Sword : V

» Wed Oct 19, 2011 8:21 pm

In Skyrim when it comes down to the nitty gritty which blade will you go with in a the most dire of situations; regarding close-combat?

Very curious to see which one comes out on top.

» Wed Oct 19, 2011 2:33 pm

Long Sword (Not 2h) is my weapon of choice in pretty much any sword+sorcery game

» Wed Oct 19, 2011 1:30 pm

Ummm, a dagger is NOT the same thing as a short sword...

» Wed Oct 19, 2011 4:20 pm

So daggers are the size of short swords in Skyrim?

» Wed Oct 19, 2011 4:30 pm

Claymore.

» Wed Oct 19, 2011 10:07 am

Ummm, a dagger is NOT the same thing as a short sword...

I know. But in general terms it they would be paired together, rather than paired with a long sword.

» Wed Oct 19, 2011 8:44 pm

Dagger/short sword, i'd really make me happy if i was unable to do stealth kills with a long sword even though its technically 1H.

» Wed Oct 19, 2011 9:34 pm

Sadly in TES games Swords always trump Daggers, at least in my experience. I've found Daggers to be very cumbersome and not useful due to the movement system. I hope with "finishing moves" that Daggers become a'lot more prominent in Skyrim.

» Wed Oct 19, 2011 3:52 pm

Added the short sword option, however it will lose vs the other two. They really are not the same but yeah.

» Wed Oct 19, 2011 2:33 pm

In Skyrim when it comes down to the nitty gritty which blade will you go with in a the most dire of situations; regarding close-combat?

Very curious to see which one comes out on top.

Long sword I guess, just without the "fool". Its not like my character is going to be walking around flashing gang signs and new prison tats. I saw enough of that false bravado when I worked at a medium security prison. :rolleyes:

» Wed Oct 19, 2011 10:53 pm

Long sword I guess, just without the "fool". Its not like my character is going to be walking around flashing gang signs and new prison tats. I saw enough of that false bravado when I worked at a medium security prison. :rolleyes:

I feel ya there homie.

/lol

» Wed Oct 19, 2011 2:04 pm

Sadly in TES games Swords always trump Daggers, at least in my experience. I've found Daggers to be very cumbersome and not useful due to the movement system. I hope with "finishing moves" that Daggers become a'lot more prominent in Skyrim.

Because of the new perks dagger for stealth is much better it has the biggest undetected hit multiplier someone correct me if im wrong but think its like x16?

» Wed Oct 19, 2011 8:40 pm

When I play heavily armored characters I use a short sword.

ex:
Heavy Armor w/shield = short sword
Light Armor w/shield = longsword
Heavy Armor no shield = Claymore
Light Armor no shield = dagger (although if its a stealth class I rarely use armor at all)

Not too into maces or axes they never really stood out in Morrowind or Oblivion but I hope to use them more in Skyrim.

» Wed Oct 19, 2011 10:31 am

I'm for daggers. I'm more of a stealthy, sneaky, shadow type. However I usually try to sneak kill with my bow, and if it comes to close combat then the dagger enters your skull.

» Wed Oct 19, 2011 5:04 pm

Sadly in TES games Swords always trump Daggers, at least in my experience. I've found Daggers to be very cumbersome and not useful due to the movement system. I hope with "finishing moves" that Daggers become a'lot more prominent in Skyrim.

In my understanding, daggers will do much better than bigger weapons in "stealth kills". And it kind of makes sense, too. Smaller weapons are quicker, faster, and more maneuverable. So if you're doing assassin work, keep that in mind.

» Wed Oct 19, 2011 5:32 pm

In my understanding, daggers will do much better than bigger weapons in "stealth kills". And it kind of makes sense, too. Smaller weapons are quicker, faster, and more maneuverable. So if you're doing assassin work, keep that in mind.

Yup yup to your quote and reply to it. I'm loving that.

» Wed Oct 19, 2011 4:20 pm

One handed longsword or shortsword(depends on my mood)

» Wed Oct 19, 2011 8:15 pm

Short-sword, but only if I can use it for stealth kills. Otherwise, daggers. My first character will be a woodsman/rogue. Mostly archery, but for the nitty gritty, I want versatility. Long-swords, IMO, are more for barbarous characters and warriors.

» Wed Oct 19, 2011 5:40 pm

Good news about the stealth kills, thanks guys. Daggers are at the forefront of my choices now. Daggers and Fire.

» Wed Oct 19, 2011 11:07 am

Dagger. X15 Damage Bonus here I come.

» Thu Oct 20, 2011 12:18 am

In Skyrim when it comes down to the nitty gritty which blade will you go with in a the most dire of situations; regarding close-combat?

Very curious to see which one comes out on top.

Well if you must know blunt weapons will be the savior of Skyrim, although blunt isnt a skill anymore :sadvaultboy:

» Thu Oct 20, 2011 12:47 am

Daggers for silent close up kills, shortsword if detected.

» Wed Oct 19, 2011 7:12 pm

both those glass swords look awesome and daggers will be good for silent murder

» Wed Oct 19, 2011 11:18 am

I don't think there's anyway to avoid one over the other in game play. Eventually you'll run across a nasty good sword or dagger you'll give into using as well.

» Wed Oct 19, 2011 10:54 pm

Sadly in TES games Swords always trump Daggers, at least in my experience. I've found Daggers to be very cumbersome and not useful due to the movement system. I hope with "finishing moves" that Daggers become a'lot more prominent in Skyrim.

There is dagger perk for x16 increase in damage with a dagger when you're sneaking, so they're pretty good for that.