Dual wielding

Dual wielding refers to using a one-handed weapon in both hands. It is intended to be an option halfway between the damage output of two-handed weapons and the defensiveness of a shield and weapon combo.

Whenever the player equips two one-handed weapons of any type, dual wielding grants the following stats:

• 10% more Attack Speed while Dual Wielding

The attack speed bonus is applied multiplicatively with other attack speed modifiers. These bonuses to dual wielding can be increased via passive skills. Weapons do not have to be of the same type to receive dual wielding bonuses.

There are no penalties of any kind to attacks with the player's off-hand weapon. The majority of attack skills in Path of Exile will alternate between equipped weapons for attacks, swinging first with the main hand and then with the off-hand weapon. The resulting attack speed is the average of the two weapons' attack speed, so the total time for a pair of attacks is as if each weapon attacked once.

It is possible to dual-wield wands. However, players cannot wield a wand in one hand and a melee weapon in the other.

Interaction with skills

While dual wielding, when you use an attack skill you will use the skill with your main hand then use it on the off hand, alternating with each use. Whirling BladesWhirling BladesAttack, Movement, Travel, Melee
Level: (1-20)
Cost: 10 Mana
Attack Damage: (100-150)% of base
Effectiveness of Added Damage: (100-150)%Requires Level 10Dive through enemies, dealing weapon damage. If dual wielding attacks with both weapons, dealing the damage of both in one hit. Only works with Daggers, Claws, and One-Handed Swords. Cannot be supported by Multistrike.When Dual Wielding, Deals 75% Damage from each Weapon combined
+0.6 seconds to Attack Time

Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
(0.5-10)% increased Attack SpeedPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket. is a special exception, which deals damage with a random weapon on hit.

When using a weapon-specific skill while dual wielding, both weapons must be compatible with the skill in order for the skill to be usable. For example, you cannot use while you have both a dagger and a sceptre equipped.

Unique items

These items contain bonuses which can only be obtained through dual wielding:

Item		Stats
Replica Ungil's GaucheReplica Ungil's Gauche Boot KnifeRune Dagger Physical Damage: 8-34 Critical Strike Chance: 6.30% Attacks per Second: 1.59 Weapon Range: 1.0 metresRequires Level 20, 31 Dex, 45 Int30% increased Global Critical Strike Chance+18% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding +(10-20) to Dexterity 10% increased Attack Speed 50% increased Global Critical Strike Chance Chill Attackers for 4 seconds on Block Shock Attackers for 4 seconds on Block"Recommend further production of Prototype #122. It makes an ideal weapon for our suppression troops and guards."	20	30% increased Global Critical Strike Chance+18% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding +(10-20) to Dexterity 10% increased Attack Speed 50% increased Global Critical Strike Chance Chill Attackers for 4 seconds on Block Shock Attackers for 4 seconds on Block
Ungil's GaucheUngil's Gauche Boot KnifeRune Dagger Physical Damage: (14.4-16) to (61.2-68) Elemental Damage: 3-30 Critical Strike Chance: 6.30% Attacks per Second: 1.59 Weapon Range: 1.0 metresRequires Level 20, 31 Dex, 45 Int30% increased Global Critical Strike Chance+12% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding +(10-20) to Dexterity (80-100)% increased Physical Damage Adds 3 to 30 Lightning Damage 10% increased Attack Speed 50% increased Global Critical Strike ChanceUnwieldy and garish became graceful and deadly in Ungil's nimble hands.	20	30% increased Global Critical Strike Chance+12% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding +(10-20) to Dexterity (80-100)% increased Physical Damage Adds 3 to 30 Lightning Damage 10% increased Attack Speed 50% increased Global Critical Strike Chance
Prismatic EclipsePrismatic Eclipse Twilight BladeOne Handed Sword Physical Damage: (90-100) to (157-166) Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Attacks per Second: 1.30 Weapon Range: 1.1 metresRequires Level 53, 91 Str, 91 Dex40% increased Global Accuracy Rating+8% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding Adds (60-70) to (71-80) Physical Damage 25% increased Global Physical Damage with Weapons per Red Socket 12% increased Global Attack Speed per Green Socket 0.4% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Mana per Blue Socket +0.2 metres to Melee Strike Range per White Socket"A raging Solaris seared and contorted the orb's surface. A despairing Lunaris filled the scars with her tears. Yet Viridi remained, trapped within, forever more." - Azmerian Creation Myth	53	40% increased Global Accuracy Rating+8% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding Adds (60-70) to (71-80) Physical Damage 25% increased Global Physical Damage with Weapons per Red Socket 12% increased Global Attack Speed per Green Socket 0.4% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Mana per Blue Socket +0.2 metres to Melee Strike Range per White Socket
Replica Wings of EntropyReplica Wings of Entropy Ezomyte AxeTwo Handed Axe Physical Damage: (139.2-156.6) to (209.6-235.8) Critical Strike Chance: 5.70% Attacks per Second: 1.35 Weapon Range: 1.3 metresRequires Level 62, 140 Str, 86 Dex(7-10)% Chance to Block Spell Damage +(8-12)% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding (60-80)% increased Physical Damage Counts as Dual Wielding +(8-10)% to Off Hand Critical Strike Chance (50-70)% more Main Hand attack speed"The remarkable imbalance of Prototype #848 leads to uncommon power or speed when striking."	62	(7-10)% Chance to Block Spell Damage +(8-12)% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding (60-80)% increased Physical Damage Counts as Dual Wielding +(8-10)% to Off Hand Critical Strike Chance (50-70)% more Main Hand attack speed
Wings of EntropyWings of Entropy Ezomyte AxeTwo Handed Axe Physical Damage: (139.2-156.6) to (209.6-235.8) Critical Strike Chance: 5.70% Attacks per Second: 1.35 Weapon Range: 1.3 metresRequires Level 62, 140 Str, 86 Dex(7-10)% Chance to Block Spell Damage +(8-12)% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding (60-80)% increased Physical Damage Adds (75-100) to (165-200) Fire Damage in Main Hand Adds (75-100) to (165-200) Chaos Damage in Off Hand Counts as Dual WieldingFire and Anarchy are the most reliable agents of change.	62	(7-10)% Chance to Block Spell Damage +(8-12)% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding (60-80)% increased Physical Damage Adds (75-100) to (165-200) Fire Damage in Main Hand Adds (75-100) to (165-200) Chaos Damage in Off Hand Counts as Dual Wielding
Mark of the Doubting KnightMark of the Doubting Knight Platinum KrisRune Dagger Physical Damage: (84-88.8) to (332.5-351.5) Critical Strike Chance: 6.50% Attacks per Second: 1.08 Weapon Range: 1.0 metresRequires Level 64, 76 Dex, 149 Int50% increased Global Critical Strike Chance+5% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding (250-270)% increased Physical Damage 10% reduced Attack Speed +(6-10)% to all Elemental Resistances 50% chance to Cause Bleeding on Critical Strike 50% chance to Cause Poison on Critical StrikeNothing is pure. Slice open the Innocent And spill a thousand Sins.	64	50% increased Global Critical Strike Chance+5% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding (250-270)% increased Physical Damage 10% reduced Attack Speed +(6-10)% to all Elemental Resistances 50% chance to Cause Bleeding on Critical Strike 50% chance to Cause Poison on Critical Strike
Essentia SanguisEssentia Sanguis Vaal ClawClaw Physical Damage: 29-76 Elemental Damage: 1 to (600-700) Critical Strike Chance: 6.50% Attacks per Second: (1.56-1.69) Weapon Range: 1.1 metresRequires Level 66, 95 Dex, 131 Int2% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Life+8% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding Claws Adds 1 to (600-700) Lightning Damage (20-30)% increased Attack Speed +(30-40) to maximum Energy Shield Energy Shield Leech Effects from Attacks are not removed at Full Energy Shield Ghost ReaverThe darkest clouds clashed and coupled, giving birth to four lightning children of hate.	66	2% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Life+8% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding Claws Adds 1 to (600-700) Lightning Damage (20-30)% increased Attack Speed +(30-40) to maximum Energy Shield Energy Shield Leech Effects from Attacks are not removed at Full Energy Shield Ghost Reaver
Rigwald's SavageryRigwald's Savagery Royal AxeOne Handed Axe Physical Damage: (104-124) to (235-265) Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Attacks per Second: (1.32-1.38) Weapon Range: 1.1 metresRequires Level 67, 167 Str, 57 DexAdds (50-70) to (135-165) Physical Damage 40% increased Physical Attack Damage while Dual Wielding (10-15)% increased Attack Speed +25 to Maximum Rage while wielding a SwordTear the flesh from the bone. Turn the bone to dust. Scatter the dust to the wind.	67	Adds (50-70) to (135-165) Physical Damage 40% increased Physical Attack Damage while Dual Wielding (10-15)% increased Attack Speed +25 to Maximum Rage while wielding a Sword
Rigwald's CommandRigwald's Command Midnight BladeOne Handed Sword Physical Damage: (95-115) to (249-279) Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Attacks per Second: 1.30 Weapon Range: 1.1 metresRequires Level 68, 113 Str, 113 Dex40% increased Global Accuracy Rating+10% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding Adds (60-80) to (150-180) Physical Damage +(350-400) to Accuracy Rating +1% to Damage over Time Multiplier for Bleeding per Rage while wielding an AxeFear not death. Turn to him, face him. And smile as he sinks his teeth into the throats of our oppressors.	68	40% increased Global Accuracy Rating+10% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding Adds (60-80) to (150-180) Physical Damage +(350-400) to Accuracy Rating +1% to Damage over Time Multiplier for Bleeding per Rage while wielding an Axe

Passive skills

There are passive skills that grant dual wielding bonuses.

Physical damage while dual wielding

These passive skills grant increased physical damage with weapons while dual wielding.

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Damage with aliments while dual wielding

These passive skills grant increased aliment damage while dual wielding.

Name	Stats
Dual Wield Damage and Attack Speed	3% increased Attack Speed while Dual Wielding Attack Skills deal 10% increased Damage while Dual Wielding Attack Skills deal 10% increased Damage with Ailments while Dual Wielding [1] [2]

Accuracy while dual wielding

These passive skills grant increased accuracy rating while dual wielding.

Name	Stats
Dual Wield Accuracy	12% increased Accuracy Rating while Dual Wielding [1]
Dual Wield Critical Strike Multiplier and Accuracy	8% increased Accuracy Rating while Dual Wielding +10% to Attack Critical Strike Multiplier while Dual Wielding [1] [2]

Attack speed while dual wielding

These passive skills grant increased attack speed while dual wielding.

Name	Stats
Dual Wield Attack and Cast Speed	4% increased Attack Speed while Dual Wielding 4% increased Cast Speed while Dual Wielding [1]
Dual Wield Attack and Cast Speed and Block	4% increased Attack Speed while Dual Wielding 4% increased Cast Speed while Dual Wielding +3% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding [1] [2]
Dual Wield Attack Speed	4% increased Attack Speed while Dual Wielding [1]
Dual Wield Block and Attack Speed	+3% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding 4% increased Attack Speed while Dual Wielding [1]
Dual Wield Damage and Attack Speed	3% increased Attack Speed while Dual Wielding Attack Skills deal 10% increased Damage while Dual Wielding Attack Skills deal 10% increased Damage with Ailments while Dual Wielding [1] [2]
Dark Arts	+5% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding +5% Chance to Block Spell Damage while Dual Wielding 10% increased Attack Speed while Dual Wielding 10% increased Cast Speed while Dual Wielding [1]
Dervish	+3% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding Attack Skills deal 24% increased Damage while Dual Wielding 6% increased Attack Speed while Dual Wielding [1]

Cast speed while dual wielding

These passive skills grant increased cast speed while dual wielding.

Name	Stats
Dual Wield Attack and Cast Speed	4% increased Attack Speed while Dual Wielding 4% increased Cast Speed while Dual Wielding [1]
Dual Wield Attack and Cast Speed and Block	4% increased Attack Speed while Dual Wielding 4% increased Cast Speed while Dual Wielding +3% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding [1] [2]
Dual Wield Cast Speed	4% increased Cast Speed while Dual Wielding [1]
Dual Wield Cast Speed and Movement Skill Cooldown Recovery	3% increased Cast Speed while Dual Wielding 15% increased Cooldown Recovery Rate of Movement Skills [1] [2]
Dark Arts	+5% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding +5% Chance to Block Spell Damage while Dual Wielding 10% increased Attack Speed while Dual Wielding 10% increased Cast Speed while Dual Wielding [1]
Mysticism	6% increased Cast Speed while Dual Wielding 40% increased Mana Regeneration if you've used a Movement Skill Recently 20% increased Spell Damage while Dual Wielding [1]

Critical strike chance while dual wielding

These passive skills grant increased critical strike chance with weapons while dual wielding.

Name	Stats
Dual Wield Critical Strike Chance	20% increased Attack Critical Strike Chance while Dual Wielding [1]
Twin Terrors	100% increased Attack Critical Strike Chance while Dual Wielding [1]

Chance to block while dual wielding

These passive skills grant additional chance to block while dual wielding.

Name	Stats
Block	+3% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding or holding a Shield [1] [2] [3]
Block and Block Recovery	+2% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding or holding a Shield 20% increased Block Recovery [1]
Dual Wield Attack and Cast Speed and Block	4% increased Attack Speed while Dual Wielding 4% increased Cast Speed while Dual Wielding +3% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding [1] [2]
Dual Wield Block and Attack Speed	+3% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding 4% increased Attack Speed while Dual Wielding [1]
Dual Wield Damage and Block	Attack Skills deal 10% increased Damage while Dual Wielding +3% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding [1] [2]
Sword Damage and Block	Sword Attacks deal 12% increased Damage with Hits and Ailments +2% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding or holding a Shield [1] [2] [3]
Blade Barrier	+5% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding Attack Skills deal 25% increased Damage while Dual Wielding 50% increased Block Recovery [1]
Brutal Blade	Sword Attacks deal 24% increased Damage with Hits and Ailments +6% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding or holding a Shield 20% chance to gain a Frenzy Charge when you Block Attack Damage [1]
Dark Arts	+5% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding +5% Chance to Block Spell Damage while Dual Wielding 10% increased Attack Speed while Dual Wielding 10% increased Cast Speed while Dual Wielding [1]
Dervish	+3% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding Attack Skills deal 24% increased Damage while Dual Wielding 6% increased Attack Speed while Dual Wielding [1]
Swagger	25% chance to gain a Frenzy Charge when you Block +5% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding [1]
Weapon Artistry	+4% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding or holding a Shield 8% increased Attack Speed +0.2 metres to Melee Strike Range [1]

Miscellaneous

Those passive skills do not fit into the categories above:

Name	Stats
Dual Wield Critical Strike Multiplier and Accuracy	8% increased Accuracy Rating while Dual Wielding +10% to Attack Critical Strike Multiplier while Dual Wielding [1] [2]
Dual Wield Damage	Attack Skills deal 12% increased Damage while Dual Wielding [1] [2] [3]
Dual Wield Damage and Attack Speed	3% increased Attack Speed while Dual Wielding Attack Skills deal 10% increased Damage while Dual Wielding Attack Skills deal 10% increased Damage with Ailments while Dual Wielding [1] [2]
Dual Wield Damage and Block	Attack Skills deal 10% increased Damage while Dual Wielding +3% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding [1] [2]
Dual Wield Spell Damage and Movement Speed	10% increased Spell Damage while Dual Wielding 3% increased Movement Speed while Dual Wielding [1] [2]
Dual Wield Spell Damage and Spell Block	10% increased Spell Damage while Dual Wielding +3% Chance to Block Spell Damage while Dual Wielding [1]
Ambidexterity	60% increased Attack Damage with Main Hand while Dual Wielding 30% increased Attack Speed with Off Hand while Dual Wielding [1]
Blade Barrier	+5% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding Attack Skills deal 25% increased Damage while Dual Wielding 50% increased Block Recovery [1]
Dark Arts	+5% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding +5% Chance to Block Spell Damage while Dual Wielding 10% increased Attack Speed while Dual Wielding 10% increased Cast Speed while Dual Wielding [1]
Dervish	+3% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding Attack Skills deal 24% increased Damage while Dual Wielding 6% increased Attack Speed while Dual Wielding [1]
Mysticism	6% increased Cast Speed while Dual Wielding 40% increased Mana Regeneration if you've used a Movement Skill Recently 20% increased Spell Damage while Dual Wielding [1]

Ascendancy passive skills

Ascendancy Class	Name	Stats
Gladiator	Outmatch and Outlast	25% chance to gain a Frenzy Charge on Kill with Main Hand 25% chance to gain an Endurance Charge on Kill with Off Hand 10% more Physical Damage while at maximum Frenzy Charges 10% reduced Physical Damage taken while at maximum Endurance Charges [1]

Version history

Version	Changes
3.5.0	You can no longer use skills that require a specific weapon if you are dual-wielding and one of your equipped weapons is unsuitable for that skill. For example, you will no longer be able to use Reave with a dagger and sceptre equipped.