Dual Wielding

Dual Wielding is a weapon combat ability in Divinity: Original Sin 2 that increases damage and dodging when a character wields two one-handed weapons.

Overview

See also: Combat Abilities

Dual Wielding provides passive bonuses whenever a character has a one-handed weapon equipped in both the main hand and off-hand. This includes any combination of swords, daggers, maces, axes, or wands. The ability does not apply when using a two-handed weapon, a weapon with a shield, or when the off-hand is empty.

Each point invested in Dual Wielding grants +5% damage and +1% dodging.

Effects

Dual Wielding scaling

Level	Damage bonus	Dodging bonus
1	+5%	+1%
2	+10%	+2%
3	+15%	+3%
4	+20%	+4%
5	+25%	+5%
10	+50%	+10%

Notes

• The damage bonus from Dual Wielding applies to both weapons. Combined with the natural second attack from dual wielding, this makes it a strong option for damage-focused builds.
• The dodging bonus stacks with other sources of dodging, such as the  Parry Master talent and Finesse-based equipment.
• Dual Wielding is particularly effective for Scoundrel builds that use daggers, as the extra attack and dodging complement the school's critical-focused playstyle.
• Wands can be dual wielded, making this ability relevant for mage builds that do not use staves or shields.
• The  Ambidextrous talent provides a complementary effect – reducing AP cost of grenades and scrolls when the off-hand is free – and is therefore not synergistic with Dual Wielding.