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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Hammerhead" data-source="post: 1226999" data-attributes="member: 73">The main contention between defense and offense is the rest of the party. For example, in a previous 3.0 game I played in, one character was extremely defensive. He had an Armor Class in the mid 30s, a Cloak of Displacement, high saves, Spell Resistance, etc. His offensive power was horrendous. Meanwhile, the rest of the party were very good at killing things, but not so good at avoiding attacks and spells. Consequently, enemies would ignore the defensive monk and instead concentrated on finishing the rest of the party off. He was rarely attacked or hit with any spells, but his contribution to the group was virtually nil and a waste of any share of treasure or XP. Likewise, I'm sure an offensive character with very little defense would similarily be useless in a group of defensive ones.Also, bear in mind that two-handed weapons are cheaper than the weapon and shield combination, until you can afford an Animated Shield.</blockquote>