I have found that a good shield has saved my life a number of times, and pauldrons have kept me two-handed more than once.
Don't get caught up in the race for a bigger weapon, my friend. Build up a good defense, and it'll keep you fighting longer.
At least, those are my two coins.
Something has gone wrong--very wrong. I can't do my job! Blast! Shards! Fie!
Please enter /petition in your Chat window and inform a GM.
I'm counting on you, [%username], to help me.