One handed + shield or two handed

[SGT_Sky]

wow that is really helpful. It kinda sucks that with a shield i dont get some of those awesome execution sequences.

you are welcome

 

[PelagiusIV]

I prefer One-Handed and Shield, mainly for role playing reasons. Out of every character I made in Skyrim (I have had at least one of every race) I only used Two-Handed with my Orc, and as powerful as they are, it just wasn't for me.

 

[Buffington Battle-Born]

then you may be interested in this video:

not mine, but very informative

CAUTION: may contain slight spoilers

Awesome! That "Dagger Spamming" method is a pretty good level-up Idea... I just might have to try it.