Dual Wielding

Game Mechanics

In Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition, dual wielding means holding two light one-handed weapons and using the Two-Weapon Fighting style, which lets you make one bonus action attack...

dungeons-dragon-5e

Two-weapon fighting in D&D 5e is a specific combat style that lets you attack with two different weapons in the same turn, usually by taking the Attack action and using your bon...

rules-reference

Dual wielding in D&D 5e lets you fight with two weapons, most commonly two light melee weapons, using the Two‑Weapon Fighting style found in the Player’s Handbook. When you...

rules-reference

Doubling down on attacks with two weapons in D&D 5e is mechanically simple on the surface but quickly reveals nuanced interactions with bonuses, penalties, and timing. This guid...

rules-reference

Yes, you can dual wield longswords in D&D 5e, but with important mechanical constraints that reduce their everyday effectiveness. This evergreen explainer covers the rules, prer...

dungeons-and-dragons

A 5e dual wielding build focuses on wielding two light weapons to make an additional attack as part of the Attack action, thanks by the rules. This guide delivers a practical, e...

Gameplay Optimization

Perfect two weapon fighting in Neverwinter Nights 2 describes a dual-wielding setup where you can execute a full iterative attack sequence with your off-hand weapon at your high...