The correct answer is swap between both depending on situation. You don't have to max Shield Defense to get a lot of defense out of a good sword and board set-up. Each point after the first is less efficient anyway. 1-3 points if you can spare it, I wouldn't go for 4+ personally unless you're not using any magic abilities.
So whenever you want to deal more damage and/or use skills that're based of weapon damage put on the 2h. Whenever you need to be more tanky put on the board. You can even do this in a single turn: equip 2h, deal as much damage as you can, equip sword and board to be more tanky during enemy turns.
It's a good idea to use a 1hander that emphasizes defense as well or has some utility/AP boosting stats, since you're not using it for damage anyway.
Last edited by Fellgnome; 26/07/14 01:19 AM.
