Dual wielding
Dual Wielding is intended to be a option halfway between the damage output of two-handed weapons and the defensiveness of a shield and weapon combo.
Mechanics
Dual Wielding automatically grants 10% More Attack Speed and 15% Block Chance (based on the idea of parrying attacks) whenever you equip two One-Handed weapons of any type. The attack speed bonus is applied multiplicatively with other attack speed modifiers. These two bonuses to Dual Wielding can be increased via passives. 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 your off-hand weapon. The large majority of attack skills in Path of Exile will alternate between equipped weapons for attacks,[1] swinging first with the main hand and then with the off-hand weapon. There are a few exceptions:
- If you have two different weapons and the skill you attempt to use only works with one of them, usually only the valid weapon will be used for every attack made with that skill.
- The following attacks use only your main hand weapon: Ground Slam, Leap Slam, Double Strike.[1]
- Cleave and Dual Strike will attack with both weapons at the same time.[1]
Dual Wielding Passives
Physical Damage while Dual Wielding
These passives increase physical damage rating by a percentage while dual wielding.
30% increased Attack Speed with Off Hand while Dual Wielding [1]
Ambidexterity is a notable passive skill that grants increased damage for attacks with weapons equipped in the main hand. It also grants increased attack speed with weapons equipped in the off hand.
Equipping a weapon in the off hand is only possible while dual wielding or using a shield attack skill.
Anointment
Blight anointment to unlock the passive:
Oil #1 | Oil #2 | Oil #3 | Outcome | |
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Amber Oil | Azure Oil | Black Oil | Ambidexterity | 60% increased Attack Damage with Main Hand while Dual Wielding 30% increased Attack Speed with Off Hand while Dual Wielding |
Version history
Version | Changes |
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3.16.0 |
Make clusters more unique compared to each other as well as having a more clear identity. Remove niche or unneeded stats entirely, or shift them to Masteries. Improve many notables that have had secondary stats removed.
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3.11.0 |
Many passive skill clusters offered the same thing as other clusters, with the only differences being the location on the tree and the number of passive skills in the cluster. We also wanted to reduce the power of some clusters that were overly efficient, and increase the power of clusters that were inefficient.
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3.9.0 |
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3.7.0 |
We've changed virtually every weapon cluster to some degree.
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3.0.0 |
All weapon passive skill clusters except those for wands and staves now grant some increased Damage with ailments from Attacks.
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1.3.0 |
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1.2.0 |
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Before 1.2.0 |
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Mark_GGG (November 11, 2013 5:28 AM). "Double Strike + Dualwield = worst combo ever?". Path of Exile Forum. Retrieved November 11, 2013.
- ↑ Bex_GGG (June 17, 2020). "All Notables and Keystones in Path of Exile: Harvest". Official Path of Exile forums. Retrieved November 7, 2021.
+5% Chance to Block Spell Damage while Dual Wielding
10% increased Attack Speed while Dual Wielding
10% increased Cast Speed while Dual Wielding [1]
Dark Arts is a notable passive skill that grants increased attack speed and increased cast speed while dual wielding. It also grants a chance to block spell damage and block attack damage while dual wielding.
Anointment
Blight anointment to unlock the passive:
Oil #1 | Oil #2 | Oil #3 | Outcome | |
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Teal Oil | Violet Oil | Opalescent Oil | 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 |
Version history
Version | Changes |
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3.16.0 |
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3.11.0 |
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3.8.0 |
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3.6.0 |
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1.2.0 |
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Unknown |
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References
- ↑ Bex_GGG (June 17, 2020). "All Notables and Keystones in Path of Exile: Harvest". Official Path of Exile forums. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
Attack Skills deal 24% increased Damage while Dual Wielding
6% increased Attack Speed while Dual Wielding [1]
Dervish is a notable passive skill that grants additional chance to block attack damage while dual wielding. It also grants increased attack speed and weapon damage while dual wielding.
Anointment
Blight anointment to unlock the passive:
Oil #1 | Oil #2 | Oil #3 | Outcome | |
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Azure Oil | Crimson Oil | Black Oil | 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 |
Version history
Version | Changes |
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3.11.0 |
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1.3.0 |
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1.2.0 |
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0.11.0 |
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0.10.2 |
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Duality is a divination card. A set of two can be exchanged for a random double-influenced normal body armour with item level 100.
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Design attribution
Duality was created by an unknown supporter.
Version history
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3.17.0 |
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Dual Wield Damage is a small passive skill that grants increased damage with weapons while dual wielding.
Version history
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1.3.0 |
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1.2.0 |
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Dual Wield Damage and Life Gallantry
12% of Damage taken Recouped as Life [1]
Vampirism is a notable passive skill.
Anointment
Blight anointment to unlock the passive:
Oil #1 | Oil #2 | Oil #3 | Outcome | |
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Amber Oil | Teal Oil | Violet Oil | Vampirism | Recover 3% of Life on Kill 12% of Damage taken Recouped as Life |
Version history
Version | Changes |
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3.20.0 |
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3.16.0 |
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1.3.0 |
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1.2.0 |
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0.11.2 |
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+5% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding [1]
Swagger is a notable passive skill that grants additional chance to block attack damage while dual wielding. It grants a chance to gain a Frenzy Charge on block.
Anointment
Blight anointment to unlock the passive:
Oil #1 | Oil #2 | Oil #3 | Outcome | |
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Teal Oil | Violet Oil | Silver Oil | Swagger | 25% chance to gain a Frenzy Charge when you Block +5% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding |
Version history
Version | Changes |
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3.16.0 |
Make clusters more unique compared to each other as well as having a more clear identity. Remove niche or unneeded stats entirely, or shift them to Masteries. Improve many notables that have had secondary stats removed.
|
3.11.0 |
Many passive skill clusters offered the same thing as other clusters, with the only differences being the location on the tree and the number of passive skills in the cluster. We also wanted to reduce the power of some clusters that were overly efficient, and increase the power of clusters that were inefficient.
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3.10.0 |
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3.9.0 |
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3.7.0 |
We've changed virtually every weapon cluster to some degree.
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3.4.0 |
Chance to Block and Chance to Block Spells have been reworked. Previously there were several different modifiers that applied in different ways but achieved the same thing.
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3.0.0 |
All weapon passive skill clusters except those for wands and staves now grant some increased Damage with ailments from Attacks.
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1.3.0 |
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1.2.0 |
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References
- ↑ Bex_GGG (June 17, 2020). "All Notables and Keystones in Path of Exile: Harvest". Official Path of Exile forums. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
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Chance to Block while Dual Wielding
These passives increase the chance to block by a percentage while dual wielding.
Block is a small passive skill that grants additional chance to block attacks.
Attack Skills deal 25% increased Damage while Dual Wielding
50% increased Block Recovery [1]
Blade Barrier is a notable passive skill that grants additional chance to block attack damage and increased weapon damage while dual wielding. It also grants increased block recovery.
Anointment
Blight anointment to unlock the passive:
Oil #1 | Oil #2 | Oil #3 | Outcome | |
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Clear Oil | Violet Oil | Opalescent Oil | Blade Barrier | +5% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding Attack Skills deal 25% increased Damage while Dual Wielding 50% increased Block Recovery |
Version history
Version | Changes |
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3.16.0 |
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3.9.0 |
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1.3.0 |
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1.2.0 |
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Attack Skills deal 24% increased Damage while Dual Wielding
6% increased Attack Speed while Dual Wielding [1]
Dervish is a notable passive skill that grants additional chance to block attack damage while dual wielding. It also grants increased attack speed and weapon damage while dual wielding.
Anointment
Blight anointment to unlock the passive:
Oil #1 | Oil #2 | Oil #3 | Outcome | |
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Azure Oil | Crimson Oil | Black Oil | 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 |
Version history
Version | Changes |
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3.11.0 |
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1.3.0 |
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1.2.0 |
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0.11.0 |
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0.10.2 |
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Dual Wield Block is a small passive skill that grants additional chance to block while dual wielding.
Version history
Version | Changes |
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1.3.0 |
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1.2.0 |
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8% increased Attack Speed
+0.2 metres to Melee Strike Range [1]
Weapon Artistry is a notable passive skill that grants increased attack speed and additional melee strike range. It also grants additional chance to block attack damage while dual wielding or with a shield equipped.
Anointment
Blight anointment to unlock the passive:
Oil #1 | Oil #2 | Oil #3 | Outcome | |
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Clear Oil | Amber Oil | Violet Oil | 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 |
Version history
Version | Changes |
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3.16.0 |
Make clusters more unique compared to each other as well as having a more clear identity. Remove niche or unneeded stats entirely, or shift them to Masteries. Improve many notables that have had secondary stats removed.
Add new sources of Melee Range to the passive tree.
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3.11.0 |
Many passive skill clusters offered the same thing as other clusters, with the only differences being the location on the tree and the number of passive skills in the cluster. We also wanted to reduce the power of some clusters that were overly efficient, and increase the power of clusters that were inefficient.
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3.7.0 |
We've changed virtually every weapon cluster to some degree.
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3.4.0 |
Chance to Block and Chance to Block Spells have been reworked. Previously there were several different modifiers that applied in different ways but achieved the same thing.
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3.0.0 |
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1.3.0 |
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0.11.2 |
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References
- ↑ Bex_GGG (June 17, 2020). "All Notables and Keystones in Path of Exile: Harvest". Official Path of Exile forums. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
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Attack Speed while Dual Wielding
These passives increase attack speed rating by a percentage while dual wielding.
30% increased Attack Speed with Off Hand while Dual Wielding [1]
Ambidexterity is a notable passive skill that grants increased damage for attacks with weapons equipped in the main hand. It also grants increased attack speed with weapons equipped in the off hand.
Equipping a weapon in the off hand is only possible while dual wielding or using a shield attack skill.
Anointment
Blight anointment to unlock the passive:
Oil #1 | Oil #2 | Oil #3 | Outcome | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Amber Oil | Azure Oil | Black Oil | Ambidexterity | 60% increased Attack Damage with Main Hand while Dual Wielding 30% increased Attack Speed with Off Hand while Dual Wielding |
Version history
Version | Changes |
---|---|
3.16.0 |
Make clusters more unique compared to each other as well as having a more clear identity. Remove niche or unneeded stats entirely, or shift them to Masteries. Improve many notables that have had secondary stats removed.
|
3.11.0 |
Many passive skill clusters offered the same thing as other clusters, with the only differences being the location on the tree and the number of passive skills in the cluster. We also wanted to reduce the power of some clusters that were overly efficient, and increase the power of clusters that were inefficient.
|
3.9.0 |
|
3.7.0 |
We've changed virtually every weapon cluster to some degree.
|
3.0.0 |
All weapon passive skill clusters except those for wands and staves now grant some increased Damage with ailments from Attacks.
|
1.3.0 |
|
1.2.0 |
|
Before 1.2.0 |
|
References
- ↑ Bex_GGG (June 17, 2020). "All Notables and Keystones in Path of Exile: Harvest". Official Path of Exile forums. Retrieved November 7, 2021.
Dual Wield Attack Speed is a small passive skill that grants increased attack speed while dual wielding.
Version history
Version | Changes |
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1.3.0 |
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1.2.0 |
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Accuracy Rating while Dual Wielding
These passives increase accuracy rating by a percentage while dual wielding.
Dual Wield Accuracy is a small passive skill that grants increased accuracy rating while dual wielding.
Version history
Version | Changes |
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1.3.0 |
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1.2.0 |
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12% of Damage taken Recouped as Life [1]
Vampirism is a notable passive skill.
Anointment
Blight anointment to unlock the passive:
Oil #1 | Oil #2 | Oil #3 | Outcome | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Amber Oil | Teal Oil | Violet Oil | Vampirism | Recover 3% of Life on Kill 12% of Damage taken Recouped as Life |
Version history
Version | Changes |
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3.20.0 |
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3.16.0 |
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1.3.0 |
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1.2.0 |
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0.11.2 |
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Critical Strike Chance while Dual Wielding
These passives increase critical strike chance by a percentage while dual wielding.
Dual Wield Critical Strike Chance is a small passive skill that grants increased critical strike chance with weapons while dual wielding.
Version history
Version | Changes |
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1.3.0 |
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1.2.0 |
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Twin Terrors is a notable passive skill that grants increased weapon critical strike chance while dual wielding.
Anointment
Blight anointment to unlock the passive:
Oil #1 | Oil #2 | Oil #3 | Outcome | |
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Clear Oil | Azure Oil | Black Oil | Twin Terrors | 100% increased Attack Critical Strike Chance while Dual Wielding |
Version history
Version | Changes |
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3.16.0 |
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3.7.0 |
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1.3.0 |
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1.2.0 |
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