How to Dual Wield in Dungeons & Dragons 5e: Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to dual wield in D&D 5e using two light melee weapons, bonus actions, and the benefits of the Dual Wielder feat for improved combat.
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To dual wield in 5e, you need to use two light melee weapons, one in each hand. You can attack with your main hand using your Action. If holding a second light weapon, use your Bonus Action for an off-hand attack. No Ability Modifier applies to damage with the off-hand unless you have the Two-Weapon Fighting style. The Dual Wielder feat lets you wield non-light weapons and adds a +1 to AC while dual-wielding.**
FAQs & Answers
- What weapons can I use for dual wielding in 5e? You need to use two light melee weapons, one in each hand, unless you have the Dual Wielder feat which allows you to wield non-light weapons.
- How does the Dual Wielder feat affect combat? The Dual Wielder feat lets you use non-light weapons for dual wielding and grants a +1 bonus to AC while dual wielding.
- Do I add my ability modifier to off-hand weapon damage in 5e? No, unless you have the Two-Weapon Fighting style, you do not add your ability modifier to the damage of your off-hand attack.
- How do actions and bonus actions work when dual wielding in 5e? You use your Action to attack with your main hand weapon and your Bonus Action to attack with your off-hand weapon.