There is another advantage to 2hb/2hs. It is much easier to cast spells between swings (so adding utility/healing/spell dps without sacrificing melee dps). You also riposte better and get riposted less. Less damage taken from damage shields too.
Oh I just remembered something else relevant to my previous post. Last time I checked duel wield would still get skill ups with a shield equipped in the off hand, so that's another way to grind that skill. Not quite as handy for rangers since they can't bash though.
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