10-06-2007, 01:16 PM
In comparsion of the damage, vortex shield deals more. In dishing out the damage, HoZ is better off since the average damage range is lesser than vortex shield. Vortex shield's damage fluctuates continously, while HoZ remains in a stable damage. In my opinion, exile in a vortex shield is overrated. Exile is better off in sacred targe or rondache. Vortex shield lacks block, with sacred targe/rondache you're better off with a higher percentage block rate and a more stabler damage. Though if I was you I would use HoZ most of the time in public duels. When you really need the defense against a competent barbarian, that is when you switch to exile.