Shields can’t be used alongside a two-handed weapon. They can, however, be used with a versatile weapon (so long as you’re using only one hand for the weapon). There is one generalization of “shield” in 5E, which cannot be used with a 2h.
Are one handed or two-handed weapons better?
A one handed weapon deals exactly 10 damage less than its 2 handed counterpart, 30 if both skills are fully mastered. However, a one handed weapon attacks about 40-50% faster (3 sword hits = 2 greatsword hits and so on). Even if the on handed weapon attacked only 15% faster, it will be doing better DPS.
Can you use a one-handed sword with two hands?
The only times worth considering using a one-handed sword with two hands is under irregular circomstances. These circumstances may include fatigue, a hand with nothing else to do (e.g. lack of shield), or the need for just a bit more moxy.
Can you use a shield with a two handed weapon?
This allows the character with a versatile weapon to drop a punch shield, change their grip on their versatile weapon, and attack 2 handed in the same action. Picking the shield back up and re-wielding it still takes a full action.
Which is better dual wielding or two handed weapon?
Dual Wielding is the red-headed stepchild of martial combat in 5E. It is objectively inferior compared to the alternative: 2-Handed Weapons in terms of damage. The gap is so big it’s laughable. Without magic items and fancy builds Dual Wielding sort of comes on par with 2-Handers (that includes Bows), but it quickly hits a limit.
Can You Drop a punch shield two handed?
The rules we have now say: While it will take a full action to drop a shield that is strapped to your arm, a simple punch shield can be easily dropped without taking a full action. This allows the character with a versatile weapon to drop a punch shield, change their grip on their versatile weapon, and attack 2 handed in the same action.
Can you use a versitile with two hands?
versitile weapons allow you to use their two handed damage without loosing the monk benefit. You are limited however to Simple Monk Weapons or improvised weapons. As such, if the damage is more than your unarmed martial arts damage, you would need to limit it to the martial arts damage quarterstaff excluded.
