How does combat with weapon and shield work?

Question

In Ars Magic 5th I am not able to find how combat works for a character with weapon and shield.

Attack total is:

Dexterity + Combat Ability + Weapon Attack Modifier + Stress Dice

Defense total is:

Speed + Combat Ability + Weapon Defense Modifier + Stress Dice

If a character fights with a sword and a shield, does it add both Defense Modifiers? Is the same done with Attack Modifiers?

Answer 1

In the English language edition, on page 171, under "Combat Scores" it says "If the character is using a weapon and a shield, add together the modifiers of the weapon and the shield to get the final modifier."

So, yes, add both modifiers to both totals.