I am not a number cruncher but it SEEMS that a good 2 Hander chops enemies down alot faster. Shields (in my opinion) are a total waste and a farce in this game. Unless you might use one on a baby mage....
It's been my experience so far (to level 18, just got tower) that two handed damage doesn't offset the damage to my character quickly enough, where as the sword and board style has faired better for me. I'm not a number cruncher either, I just go by how fast I consume potions, which is a lot faster without the shield. Probably just haven't found that ONE bad-ass two hander yet.
