So, Skyrim's out 11/11/11

[Concillian]

Still having a shield/2H to block with, specifically with the elemental blocking perk, should be useful, no?

I'm playing 2H, and I find block very useful, mainly for being able to block punt them (hold right button, then hit left) This does a mini stun and interrupts spellcasting. Anyone trying to do a power attack on you or cast, you can just pun them out of it, then you get a free attack. If you have summons or Lydia beating on them while you're doing this all the better.

I still have issues closing on something like a hagraven. I basically stealth for cover and shoot arrows poisoned with drain magicka to force her to close, but still generally take some fireball damage if I'm spotted.