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AlexanderHowl · 03-19-2020, 02:35 PM

So, DWA and Rapid Strikes cannot be used together, so that is a major factor. Rapid Strikes (except for cinematic fighters) suffer a -6 to skill, so they are less effective than DWA at -4 (especially since they do not inflict a -1 to defense when targeting the same individual). If you are using weapons for defense, Ambidexterity also compensates for the -4 to attack and defense, so it is useful for that reason (though there is perk that is the equivalent for a single skill).

In general, if you do not have cinematic characters, it is better to invest in high skill and use DWA to slice and dice. For example, a ST 14 and DX 14 character with Ambidexterity and Combat Reflexes can take Broadsword at DX+10 and make DWA attacks to the face with light clubs at skill 15 for 2d+1 crushing damage per attack. Every turn, you are dealing two major wounds, and you are making two parris per turn at defense 16.

03-19-2020, 02:35 PM	#2
AlexanderHowl Join Date: Feb 2016	Re: Dual Weapon/Extra Attack with combos So, DWA and Rapid Strikes cannot be used together, so that is a major factor. Rapid Strikes (except for cinematic fighters) suffer a -6 to skill, so they are less effective than DWA at -4 (especially since they do not inflict a -1 to defense when targeting the same individual). If you are using weapons for defense, Ambidexterity also compensates for the -4 to attack and defense, so it is useful for that reason (though there is perk that is the equivalent for a single skill). In general, if you do not have cinematic characters, it is better to invest in high skill and use DWA to slice and dice. For example, a ST 14 and DX 14 character with Ambidexterity and Combat Reflexes can take Broadsword at DX+10 and make DWA attacks to the face with light clubs at skill 15 for 2d+1 crushing damage per attack. Every turn, you are dealing two major wounds, and you are making two parris per turn at defense 16.