Stamina - What is it used for? : V

» Fri May 11, 2012 9:53 am

I noticed with my 2 - handed warrior after awhile he stopped using stamina to swing his sword. So if I don't need it for combat what is it good for other than sprinting longer and raising you carrying capacity?

» Fri May 11, 2012 7:35 am

Power attacking; a 2-handed warrior's best friend.

» Fri May 11, 2012 6:51 pm

It's used for power attacks. Your stamina isn't going down since you are probably hitting your enemy "normaly".

» Fri May 11, 2012 9:57 am

More stamina, more power attacks.

» Fri May 11, 2012 4:48 pm

It's the difference between tapping attack and holding attack. Tapping causes no stamina loss and does much less damage.

» Fri May 11, 2012 2:38 pm

no, I was using power attacks and it still wasn't going down... bug maybe?

» Fri May 11, 2012 3:46 pm

stamina - used for 2H attacks, power attacks and shield bashing. Does normal 1H attacks use stamina

shield bashing is what drains me.

» Fri May 11, 2012 12:44 pm

Stamina is drained while zooming in with a bow as well. You can always just shoot arrows but zooming/slow-time needs it.

» Fri May 11, 2012 5:26 pm

Yeah, sounds like a bug. I've read other people having a similar problem with magicka.

» Fri May 11, 2012 9:00 am

Using a skill and it not costing stamina or magicka? Happy day!

» Fri May 11, 2012 9:55 am

so how much do you guys think is actually needed?

» Fri May 11, 2012 6:41 am

Yeah, sounds like a bug. I've read other people having a similar problem with magicka.

lol darn bug made me delete my warrior!! oh well I'm having much more fun with my mage now anyways

» Fri May 11, 2012 8:38 pm

Power attacks and Bashing. Also, running away is good for thieves or assassins.

» Fri May 11, 2012 4:21 pm

so how much do you guys think is actually needed?

Personally, I invest into health and stamina at a 2:1 ratio. Many people will tell you that that's too much health and not enough stamina, however.