2-handed Rage

[Dainoji]

Try again, you got dropped to the ground which reduced your number of attacks per round. Might not happen next time. You might consider your rapiers again or gladius as you need to hit him at least twice with your daggers for every time he hits you.

[Cynaidh]

Cant now she has fallen down to 30th place after all the losses, i don't think the new duel wield rages are beatable by anyone but another duel wield rage, they just do too much damage per round.

I did get her 10th agility train after those so her stats now are:

Attributes:

Str 83 Int 76 Agil 186 Stam 95 Size 88 Pres 129 Chi 81

Going to do Pres now to get it to 144, should get her bleeds to huge numbers so she will have a chance vs warriors. I don't see anyway to bet the duel wield rages with her though, even with nearly 1800 hit points they can take her out in 2-3 hits. Interesting though she destroys two-handed rage, they never attack basically vs her.

[Cynaidh]

2nd fight with Wargh after changing to rapier/dagger and getting the above increase to agil:

R O U N D 1
>> WARGH SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
>> CEL SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
CEL moves and leaps around the arena.
CEL steps close, attempting to sink her VORPAL PIERCER into WARGH's flesh.
Shot knocks WARGH's head back by pushing on the inside of his skull! (+99 Damage)
>> CEL SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 2
CEL tries to spear WARGH with her VORPAL PIERCER.
Someone from the crowd screams as WARGH is hit in the face! (+45 Damage)

CEL tries to lance her adversary.
Someone from the crowd screams as WARGH is hit in the upper arm! (+44 Damage)

CEL moves furiously trying to gain the advantage.
CEL moves of a block and attacks.
Shot to the head removes an eye along with part of the brain! (+83 Damage)

CEL decides to attack with the other hand.
CEL looks to wound her opponent.
Minor strike under WARGH's left eye, that was close. (+15 Damage)
WARGH twists his entire body into a brutal slash with his MASTERWORK BASTARD SWORD.
WARGH is aiming at CEL's head.
WARGH looks to seriously damage CEL's armour! (-Sunder Armour-)
Slash to CEL's right eye, vitreous fluid spews forth! (+86 Damage)
WARGH moves towards CEL and looks to kill her.
WARGH tries to knock CEL down with the force of the blow! (-Barreling Attack-)
CEL drops to the ground grabbing her wound!
Devastating slash to the shoulder almost removes the arm as a huge spray of blood covers the crowd! (+285 Damage)

CEL cries aloud as her body is sent crashing to the ground by the attack!
WARGH hustles uncontrollably back and forth.
WARGH tries to injure his enemy with his MASTERWORK BASTARD SWORD.
CEL backs up a few inches as WARGH descends upon her! (-Shock & Awe-)
Awesome shot to CEL's ribs gashes the side open and makes it difficult for CEL to keep internal organs 'internal'! (+166 Damage)
WARGH looks to an off handed strike to deal damage.
WARGH jumps into the air bringing his HEROIC GLADIUS crashing down on CEL.
Mammoth thrust tears into CEL's tricep and removes two-thirds of it! (+86 Damage)
CEL tries to attack from the ground.
CEL attempts to poke WARGH with her MASTERWORK DIRK.
CEL's MASTERWORK DIRK connects with WARGH's chin causing magnificent damage! (+77 Damage)

CEL readies a strike from the ground.
CEL whips around with her off hand.
CEL makes an awkward attack with her MASTERWORK DIRK.
Weak slash to the knee removes the top layer of skin and hair. (+10 Damage)
CEL attempts to strike from the ground.
CEL storms WARGH and seeks to poke her adversary.
CEL's VORPAL PIERCER tastes victory and inflicts mighty injuries on WARGH's cheek! (+51 Damage)

Resisted Stun Effect!
CEL readies a strike from the ground.
CEL seeks to slice WARGH with her MASTERWORK DIRK.
The blow lands on WARGH's eye with tiny force. (+13 Damage)
R O U N D 2
CEL picks herself up off the ground!
CEL moves with uncontrolled energy around the arena.
CEL attacks prematurely with her MASTERWORK DIRK.
CEL is aiming at WARGH's head.
Minor strike under WARGH's left eye, that was close. (+23 Damage)
>> CEL SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
WARGH hurtles like wild fire back and forth.
WARGH decides to attack with the other hand.
WARGH makes an overhead slashing attack with his HEROIC GLADIUS.
WARGH looks to seriously damage CEL's armour! (-Sunder Armour-)
WARGH's HEROIC GLADIUS connects with CEL's sternum causing moderate damage! (+54 Damage)
WARGH runs around as if on fire.
WARGH looks to cripple his opponent with his MASTERWORK BASTARD SWORD.
Jagged slash to the lower back! (+58 Damage)

CEL's VORPAL PIERCER darts out toward WARGH.
Large gash to the lower arm...several muscles are damaged! (+28 Damage)

CEL moves with unbridled energy.
CEL seeks to stick WARGH with her VORPAL PIERCER.
CEL smiles after the solid hit to WARGH's chest! (+39 Damage)

CEL bounces and springs around the arena.
CEL extends her arm, thrusting her MASTERWORK DIRK forward with deadly accuracy.
Quick strike to the knee pierces WARGH's flesh and damages the joint! (+57 Damage)

R O U N D 3
CEL is no longer affected by Shock & Awe
CEL steps close, attempting to sink her VORPAL PIERCER into WARGH's flesh.
CEL's attack lands on WARGH's forehead inflicting crippling injuries! (+99 Damage)

CEL pelts uncontrollably around WARGH.
CEL uses her VORPAL PIERCER to take a masterful slash at WARGH.
CEL goes for WARGH's head and connects with her VORPAL PIERCER causing prodigious wounds! (+99 Damage)
CEL makes a poorly executed attack with is MASTERWORK DIRK.
A disappointing wound is opened on WARGH's ribs. (+38 Damage)
CEL whips around with her off hand.
CEL swings her MASTERWORK DIRK in an arc toward WARGH.
Decent strike penetrates WARGH's bicep creating a painful hole! (+50 Damage)
CEL looks at the crowd as she whirls around the battle field.
CEL looks to pierce her opponent.
CEL aims for WARGH's head.
Freakish hit to the back of the arm brings a shrill cry of pain and anguish that echoes throughout the arena! (+82 Damage)

R O U N D 4
>> WARGH SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 2
CEL's MASTERWORK DIRK wavers as she strikes at WARGH.
Lacking heart, the lunge just manages to break the skin on WARGH's shoulder. (+38 Damage)
CEL overtakes WARGH and looks to pierce her enemy.
CEL lands a strike on WARGH's waist creating ample damage! (+27 Damage)

CEL flies around as if on fire.
CEL looks to spear WARGH with her VORPAL PIERCER.
CEL
WARGH
1053/1788
1053/1788
0/1782
0/1782
79/95
79/95
73/130
73/130
Attack Power
+15
Bleeding
324
Attack Power
-10

CEL's VORPAL PIERCER connects with WARGH's cheekbone inflicting stalwart injuries! (+99 Damage)
CEL brings her weapon down only to be blocked by the Enforcer!
The fight lasted 42 seconds!

[Cynaidh]

1 more vs Wargh and i'll stop now, damn Wargh was stunned 5 times in this one, and i think its a new bleed record for Cel

R O U N D 1
>> WARGH SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
>> CEL SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
CEL seeks to skewer WARGH with her VORPAL PIERCER.
Freakish shot at WARGH spears his shoulder and removes the arm from its socket leaving it to dangle helplessly! (+82 Damage)

>> CEL SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 2
CEL dances and springs around the arena.
CEL's VORPAL PIERCER wavers as she strikes at WARGH.
WARGH is knocked back as his armour absorbs the hit!
CEL pelts right at her adversary.
CEL seeks to impale her adversary with her MASTERWORK DIRK.
Decent strike to WARGH's face leaves a small hole in the wake of the weapon! (+41 Damage)

Resisted Can Not Defend Effect!
CEL nearly overextends herself as she jabs her VORPAL PIERCER forward.
WARGH's armour deflects the blow!
CEL moves with uncontrolled energy around the arena.
CEL counter attacks with her MASTERWORK DIRK.
Strike slides past WARGH's guard, but with little effect. (+22 Damage)
CEL jumps and hops around the arena.
CEL seeks to stick her adversary.
CEL goes for WARGH's nose and connects with her MASTERWORK DIRK causing considerable injuries! (+23 Damage)

CEL looks at the crowd as she hurtles around the battle field.
CEL charges at WARGH and looks to impale him.
CEL aims for WARGH's head.
WARGH is knocked back as his armour absorbs the hit!
CEL flashes like wild fire back and forth.
CEL attempts to hurt her adversary.
CEL fumbles about with her weapon!
CEL looks at the crowd as she whirls around the battle field.
CEL looks to an off handed strike to deal damage.
CEL seeks to jab her adversary with her MASTERWORK DIRK.
Decent strike to WARGH's face leaves a small hole in the wake of the weapon! (+23 Damage)

Resisted Stun Effect!
CEL speeds around as if on fire.
CEL deftly stabs her VORPAL PIERCER forward in a display of great skill.
A excellent wound is opened on WARGH's head! (+53 Damage)

R O U N D 2
WARGH is becoming noticeably weaker from blood loss!!!
CEL dances and leaps around the arena.
CEL lunges, her VORPAL PIERCER moving with deadly accuracy.
A excellent wound is opened on WARGH's neck! (+81 Damage)
>> CEL SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
WARGH has minor cuts and bruises on his body!
CEL looks to poke her opponent.
CEL looks to blind WARGH with one of her signature moves! (-Signature Move: Blind-)
CEL jabs a finger in WARGH's eye!
CEL speeds madly back and forth.
CEL decides to attack with the other hand.
CEL's razor sharp MASTERWORK DIRK flashes toward WARGH with deadly accuracy.
CEL's MASTERWORK DIRK connects with WARGH's hand causing giant wounds! (+50 Damage)

CEL looks to an off handed strike to deal damage.
CEL makes an obvious attack with her MASTERWORK DIRK.
WARGH's armour absorbs the hit!
CEL jumps and skips around the arena.
CEL whips around with her off hand.
CEL tries to slice off a few pounds with her MASTERWORK DIRK.
Nice hit into the ear almost punctures the ear drum! (+41 Damage)

R O U N D 3
WARGH is no longer affected by Signature Move
WARGH tries to skewer his enemy.
CEL kicks WARGH in the chest knocking him out of striking range! (-Create Distance-)
CEL stabs her MASTERWORK DIRK toward WARGH.
Piercing shot through the side of WARGH's neck...what a fine shot! (+41 Damage)

>> CEL SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 2
WARGH takes a step back to catch a quick breather.
CEL speeds like wild fire around WARGH.
CEL strikes back with her MASTERWORK DIRK.
CEL smiles after the solid hit to WARGH's lower arm! (+22 Damage)

CEL looks at the crowd as she pelts around the battle field.
CEL whips around with her off hand.
CEL advances on WARGH and attempts to wound her opponent.
CEL's MASTERWORK DIRK tastes victory and inflicts beastly damage on WARGH's upper back! (+81 Damage)

Resisted Can Not Defend Effect!
WARGH has some pretty nasty cuts and bruises on his body!!
CEL makes an off handed attack.
CEL attempts to kill her adversary with her MASTERWORK DIRK.
Someone from the crowd screams as WARGH is hit in the stomach! (+22 Damage)

CEL flashes around as if on fire.
CEL makes an off handed attack.
CEL looks to jab her enemy.
Swift strike to the eye almost blinds the poor fool! (+23 Damage)

Resisted Stun Effect!
CEL flies right at her enemy.
CEL attacks WARGH and tries to lance him.
Towering strike to WARGH's forehead punctures the skull and tickles his brain! (+53 Damage)

CEL swings her MASTERWORK DIRK at WARGH.
Jab into WARGH's armpit...the blade point can be seen protruding from the shoulder! (+40 Damage)

CEL steps back, then lunges forward with her MASTERWORK DIRK.
CEL's MASTERWORK DIRK connects with WARGH's jaw creating considerable injuries! (+23 Damage)

CEL runs frantically around the arena.
CEL's VORPAL PIERCER viciously slices at WARGH.
CEL tries to fake WARGH out with a few twirls of her weapon! (-Feint-)
CEL connects with her VORPAL PIERCER causing freakish wounds! (+80 Damage)

CEL pelts like wild fire around her adversary.
CEL moves off a riposte and strikes.
Deft swing strikes the neck...maybe not fatal but it's sure distracting! (+53 Damage)
R O U N D 4
WARGH is pleading with the Enforcer to spare his life!!!
WARGH lets forth the roar of a lion and prepares to leave it all on the sands! (-Last Stand-)
>> WARGH SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 2
CEL dashes uncontrollably to and fro.
CEL looks to spear her opponent.
Quick strike to the knee pierces WARGH's flesh and damages the joint! (+56 Damage)

>> CEL SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
WARGH decides to attack with the other hand.
WARGH seeks to puncture his enemy.
CEL kicks WARGH in the chest knocking him out of striking range! (-Create Distance-)
WARGH moves with uncontrolled energy around the arena.
WARGH makes an off handed attack.
WARGH's HEROIC GLADIUS arcs toward CEL.
Smooth slash to CEL's hip...nice crunching sound! (+50 Damage)
WARGH plunges his HEROIC GLADIUS into CEL.
WARGH looks to seriously damage CEL's armour! (-Sunder Armour-)
Nice puncture to the back just grazes the spine! (+60 Damage)
WARGH attempts to jab his opponent with his MASTERWORK BASTARD SWORD.
WARGH gets tangled up in a web only he sees.
WARGH speeds furiously around his opponent.
WARGH clumsily lashes out with his MASTERWORK BASTARD SWORD.
WARGH tries to knock CEL down with the force of the blow! (-Barreling Attack-)
WARGH's attack causes an old veteran in the audience to shake his head.
CEL executes a devastating slash with her VORPAL PIERCER.
A nicely executed lunge pierces WARGH's forearm severing a major artery! (+82 Damage)

CEL moves with unbridled energy.
CEL charges at WARGH and attempts to poke him.
Powerful thrust to the outside of the neck creates difficulty in retrieving the weapon! (+99 Damage)
CEL slashes about.
Heavy blow to WARGH's elbow lands with moderate force! (+28 Damage)

Resisted Can Not Defend Effect!
CEL slashes about with her VORPAL PIERCER.
CEL
WARGH
1678/1788
1678/1788
0/1782
0/1782
79/95
79/95
96/130
96/130
Bleeding
520
Attack Power
-65

Decent strike penetrates WARGH's bicep creating a painful hole! (+40 Damage)
• Bleeding: 18 health per round

CEL looks to strike WARGH again, however the Enforcer steps in and spares the bested WARGH!
The odds makers quietly whisper to one another and chuckle softly!
The fight lasted 46 seconds!

[Cynaidh]

Got to wait and get more fight tokens now, that was my spare trophies stash to do those, will have to see that increase in agil maybe made the difference, the fights vs wargh where totally different after it.

[Narol]

My Power Theatrics Siam has also succeded to score a win against Wargh recently... I'm deeply convinced that offensive Theatrics are the best style to beat the DW ragers that hold the top those days !

[Apoca1ypse]

offensive theatrics eats my speed ragers. got nasty when they use counterattack against wargh as a sniveler as it voided the initiative boost.

not sure how they'd go vs power rage though. it's a style that i struggle against at times with speed rage :'(

[Cynaidh]

So going back to this Two-Handed Rage discussion.

I am beginning to think to be successful as a two handed rage your going to need more stats then i ever thought before.

I am now thinking you need STR/STAM/SIZE/PRES/CHI as main stats with a decent Agil

STR has always been on the list the 200 str guys are hitting very hard
STAM/SIZE your not going to go first so you need a huge hit point pool to survive them attacking first, these two stats give you hit points
PRES - Overwhelming presence is looking more and more important to me, its three stats are size, pres, chi
CHI - again needed for OP and for making sure your 1 - 2 hits a round are crits

Agil is just to have some sort of initiative so hopefully you get to attack at some point

Now looking at my 2 hand rages, they are all small and have low pres, i think this is really hurting them as i see none of the hits the high pres rages are getting.