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First, is the Unarmed skill really a viable combat option in this game? How does it compare to having a good weapon?
Second, what's the purpose of the Single-handed skill? You seem to get a better damage bonus from the sword+shield skill, as well as a significant bonus to defense. So why would anyone consider using Single-handed?
Last edited by JDR13; 29/09/11 05:43 PM.
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Unarmed does substancial damage, I believe (didn't play it), but you don't get any boost from items, nor any advantage in reach, so it's kinda weak.
Single-handed attacks faster than sword and shield.
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Single-handed attacks faster than sword and shield.
That was my thought as well, but when I was switching between them to test that, I had a hard time telling if single-handed was really faster.
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I use duel wielding only... OFFENSE, OFFENSE, OFFENSE!!!!
I also noticed my Strength stats change when using close combat weapons... Is that determined by the Warrior class I picked?
Divinity II: The Dragon Knight Saga is one of the very best RPGs ever made!
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That was my thought as well, but when I was switching between them to test that, I had a hard time telling if single-handed was really faster.
It's not very noticeable unless you are fighting some monsters. Then you can see their health going down quicker.
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I use duel wielding only... OFFENSE, OFFENSE, OFFENSE!!!!
I also noticed my Strength stats change when using close combat weapons... Is that determined by the Warrior class I picked? Not that I know, but maybe one (or both,) of your melee weapons give a boost to strength? did you put maybe a Strength Charm on the weapon(s) ? Choose to be a Warrior if you left Farglow give you 4 points in Strength, but I think you know that already ... 
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stranger
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Not that I know, but maybe one (or both,) of your melee weapons give a boost to strength? did you put maybe a Strength Charm on the weapon(s) ? Choose to be a Warrior if you left Farglow give you 4 points in Strength, but I think you know that already ... No strength charm, but I believe you actually have to use the weapons to get you the boost to your stats, right? If I use the Bow my strength goes from 52 to 42, but once I hit an enemy with my swords, it goes back up to 52.
Divinity II: The Dragon Knight Saga is one of the very best RPGs ever made!
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I'm currently playing through with an unarmed character and it is indeed viable. One of the reasons for this is that your base damage automatically increases each time you level up - even without putting points into Strength.
Single-handed theoretically attacks faster than Sword and Shield, but the speed of attacks isn't really a huge deal in this game.
Your Bow uses Dexterity as the primary stat for determining damage, melee attacks use Strength, which accounts for the difference when switching weapons.
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