So I guess I missed some tutorial in the game on how melee combat works. Why does my guy still block with his weapon, even though he has a shield equipped? Why does blocking only work some of the time? I suspect the answer to these questions is "spend more skill points" but I thought I'd ask.
I'm deadly out in the open with my bow, but in dungeons and such I get my ass handed to me when I switch over to melee combat. Two or three hits and I'm dead, despite having 5 or so skill points in Physical Resistance, several in the health one, and like 12 points in strength. (level 9 currently)
Give me some melee pointers, please!