Once and for all- you CAN block with two weapons : V

» Sat Jun 11, 2011 6:18 am

To put an end to this bickering about blocking once and for all, lets turn to what we know:

This is from one of the very first articles we got--I think from Gameinformer:

A good offense must be accompanied by a good defense. To make defending a less passive activity, Bethesda has switched to a timing based blocking system that requires players to actively raise their shields to take the brunt of the attack. If you hold down the block button, your character will attempt to execute a bash move. If you catch a bandit off guard with the bash while he's attacking, it knocks him back and exposes him to a counter or power attack. Players can block and bash with two-handed weapons as well, but it isn't as effective as the shield. Warriors who prefer the sword-and-shield approach can increase their defensive capabilities with shield perks that give them elemental protection from spells.

» Sat Jun 11, 2011 11:53 am

Thanks for that, hopefully this will help put that ongoing debate to bed.

» Sat Jun 11, 2011 4:05 am

You can block with a twohanded weapon, not with two weapons.

» Sat Jun 11, 2011 7:36 am

Yeah, I remember reading that. you just had to press both buttons/triggers at once, and it would block. seriously, do people say the game will be hard because the guy that played it svcks? no. then why say you can't block just because the guy didn't do it?

» Sat Jun 11, 2011 12:01 am

I don't think anyone doubted that we could block with two-handed weapons.

» Sat Jun 11, 2011 7:47 am

You can block with a twohanded weapon, not with two weapons.

Right.

What does "Players can block and bash with two-handed weapons as well, but it isn't as effective as the shield." have to do with dual wielding?

Edit: I can still see clicking both triggers on a pair of swords doing a block/cross maneuver. And holding them down doing an "all out attack" bash-style attack. We'll have to hear more...

» Sat Jun 11, 2011 4:08 am

I read that. I'm not sure whether you did, though.

» Sat Jun 11, 2011 12:07 am

The article has nothing to do with two weapons. You can block with a shield or a two handed weapons. But what about two weapons? We have yet to know.

» Fri Jun 10, 2011 8:12 pm

In the demos we've seen you can see the character crossing his dual blades in what looks like a block.

» Sat Jun 11, 2011 2:20 am

Somehow I doubt we'll be able to block with dual-weapons. Maybe for PC users along with their fance, awesome mods...but as for me and other console users, we'll only have left and right triggers and I can't see how we'll be able to block if we press left trigger to swing left hand and same thing with right. I just don't see it happening.

» Sat Jun 11, 2011 3:46 am

To put an end to it? You just started it again

» Fri Jun 10, 2011 8:13 pm

This is one of those things I didn't get wrapped up in after the demo along with armor supposedly being grouped together. Atleast people will stop whining now?

» Sat Jun 11, 2011 11:13 am

Somehow I doubt we'll be able to block with dual-weapons. Maybe for PC users along with their fance, awesome mods...but as for me and other console users, we'll only have left and right triggers and I can't see how we'll be able to block if we press left trigger to swing left hand and same thing with right. I just don't see it happening.

Try holding both at once.

There is a part in the demo where he fights the bandit and after he swings his blades make a cross for about a second. He probably kept his finger pressing the trigger as he tried to swing his other blade and thus blocked.

» Sat Jun 11, 2011 6:58 am

Try holding both at once.

There is a part in the demo where he fights the bandit and after he swings his blades make a cross for about a second. He probably kept his finger pressing the trigger as he tried to swing his other blade and thus blocked.

Yes that would make sense...only if a power attack wasn't performed while holding both triggers.

» Sat Jun 11, 2011 7:14 am

You can block with a twohanded weapon, not with two weapons.

This. You can block as long as the left trigger is free.

» Sat Jun 11, 2011 7:24 am

Why not just ask for Twitter clarification from Pete a la the "one-piece armor" question?

» Sat Jun 11, 2011 9:12 am

Frankly, I think blocking or parrying at least, will be in. And if it's not, then there will be a superb dodge mechanic.

Why? Because in order to make combat more visceral and exciting, or indeed, not frustrating, the player must be able to avoid attacks. As such, I would suspect that while avoiding attacks will be more difficult dual-wielding, it will not be impossible.

» Fri Jun 10, 2011 10:57 pm

Whos really bothered anyway, its all about killing

» Sat Jun 11, 2011 4:41 am

Yes that would make sense...only if a power attack wasn't performed while holding both triggers.

Could work same as shield - click to block, hold to attack. :shrug:

» Sat Jun 11, 2011 6:55 am

i think if you hold bowth triggers while DW you will do a boble power attack. like if you are holding one triger for your weapon.

So sord and shild good defence, 2h Good ofence some defence, DW Pure Ofence, maybe when DW you can do ripose, parry or something like that int he Doble power attack animation.

but thats is my speculation.

» Fri Jun 10, 2011 11:07 pm

Pfah, you pussies. U no that a real WARRIOR does not block incoming attack. He/she STRIKES BACK AT IT LIKE A FEARLESS CHAMP WOULD, LIKE CLANGETY-CLANGZ, HUAGRRHHH! *flexes his muscles*

» Sat Jun 11, 2011 7:01 am

if its not in then I imagine it ill be modded in so meh

» Sat Jun 11, 2011 9:51 am

Rename thread: "you CAN'T black with two weapons."

It says you can catch them off guard with a bash. It doesn't say you can block with them (which I think you should be able to.)

» Sat Jun 11, 2011 9:43 am

Best tactic when dual whelding 2 weapons just keep bashing the person until his shield drops and finishing move, since you can still do dmg even if he blocks your attacks wich i tought was kinda weird.

» Fri Jun 10, 2011 10:30 pm

lol i like how the quote in the op does not at all back up the claim you can block with two weapons.

On topic, ive heard in several interviews that you can only block with shields and two handers....havent heard anything more than that.