Is 2 handed or 1 handed better in Skyrim?

“1 handed and shield is better. This is because a 1 handed weapon is better than a 2 handed weapon, gameplay wise, when both are smithed to absolute perfection. However, a one handed weapon attacks about 40-50% faster (3 sword hits = 2 greatsword hits and so on).

Is light armor or heavy armor better in Skyrim?

This is the main difference between heavy and light armor—light armor always has an advantage in this category. Perks like Muffled Movement (noise from armor is reduced by 50%) can help a bit, but never fully make heavy armor more viable than light for sneaking.

What happens when you use a two handed weapon?

However, while holding a two/one-hand weapon with a shield, the player’s One-Handed proficiency will be used and increase. While not holding a shield, the player’s Two-Handed proficiency will be used and increase. The stats below apply when using the two-handed mode. When using the one-handed mode, speed and damage are reduced by 15%.

Are there any swords that are one handed?

List of Two-handed/One-handed weapons edit | edit source Weapon Str Speed Reach Swing Bastard Sword 9 98 101 35c Heavy Bastard Sword 9 96 105 37c Morningstar 13 95 85 38p Spiked Staff 9 95 117 24b

Which is higher dual wield or 2 hand?

It all depends on rules around weapon tokens, dual wield will be higher dps marginally at equal weapon level. But 2 hand requires just 1 token unlike dual wield which needs 2 tokens to match ilvl. Without knowing how common the tokens will be and even what m+ weapon gearing looks like very hard to say how fast someone could get geared.

How to switch between one handed and two handed modes?

To switch between one and two-handed modes, the player’s shield must be equipped/unequipped. Using one of these weapons allows the choice between less damage/speed and more defence, or more damage/speed and less defence.