Runescape Strategy in Skyrim?
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Naginata
Huntress of the Shadows
This is a pretty good strategy, especially the swords against rangers part. Archers tend to be really weak up close and personal because they favor long-range combat; however, the magic against sword part could be debated. Yes, that would work with wards and such, and swordsmen's shields don't block magic (unless enchanted) so destruction magic would work
I think your strategies seem sound.
Ruinel
Defender of Derp
This is a pretty good strategy, especially the swords against rangers part. Archers tend to be really weak up close and personal because they favor long-range combat; however, the magic against sword part could be debated. Yes, that would work with wards and such, and swordsmen's shields don't block magic (unless enchanted) so destruction magic would work
I personally don't use this strategy, this is more theoretical. I agree that the magic against sword would be the weakest of the three, simply because I find it harder to level mages quickly enough to where I don't get killed easily. Is this a common strategy in RPGs? I've never heard of it outside of Runescape, but it does seem like it would work decently if you don't mind switching weapons all the time.
Runescape is unique in that it gives MASSIVE bonus damage for magic versus armour, armour versus ranged, and ranged versus magic. That system isn't really present in other games.
This is a pretty good strategy, especially the swords against rangers part. Archers tend to be really weak up close and personal because they favor long-range combat; however, the magic against sword part could be debated. Yes, that would work with wards and such, and swordsmen's shields don't block magic (unless enchanted) so destruction magic would work
I personally don't use this strategy, this is more theoretical. I agree that the magic against sword would be the weakest of the three, simply because I find it harder to level mages quickly enough to where I don't get killed easily. Is this a common strategy in RPGs? I've never heard of it outside of Runescape, but it does seem like it would work decently if you don't mind switching weapons all the time.
Naginata
Huntress of the Shadows
This is a pretty good strategy, especially the swords against rangers part. Archers tend to be really weak up close and personal because they favor long-range combat; however, the magic against sword part could be debated. Yes, that would work with wards and such, and swordsmen's shields don't block magic (unless enchanted) so destruction magic would work
I personally don't use this strategy, this is more theoretical. I agree that the magic against sword would be the weakest of the three, simply because I find it harder to level mages quickly enough to where I don't get killed easily. Is this a common strategy in RPGs? I've never heard of it outside of Runescape, but it does seem like it would work decently if you don't mind switching weapons all the time.
It really depends on your level, the level each skill is, the opponent, the opponent's armor and weapons and skills... there's a lot of factors that contribute to it but it really depends on how you play it
Chadonraz
Well-Known Member
Sword against archers doesn't sound too great, if you ask me.
IMO archery against archers is better, and a lot more fun.
Currently I'm using archery against everything, except when he/she/it is within an arm's length. Working great, especially with poisoned arrows.
Never played Runescape, so I'm only talking about Skyrim.
IMO archery against archers is better, and a lot more fun.
Currently I'm using archery against everything, except when he/she/it is within an arm's length. Working great, especially with poisoned arrows.
Never played Runescape, so I'm only talking about Skyrim.
Clau
The Fateless One
I like the Archery against magic users especially when up against high level mages. Bow damage + sneak multiplier + buffs can one shot them. But if you get discovered, an ensuing shootout between bow and spell will take place, that I find entertaining.
That said, I currently roll a 2H warrior Nord and having trouble with high level necromancers and their firepower.
That said, I currently roll a 2H warrior Nord and having trouble with high level necromancers and their firepower.
ColleenG
When in doubt, follow the fox.
I don't think you can consistently apply any rules in Skyrim. Each opponent has a different level of difficulty. Some go down like milkdrinkers and others give you a run for your life, and you can't tell by looking at them what they're going to do. I suggest the Borg strategy: adapt.
