KoA: Reckoning - Answers from the Team

Time for the next batch of Reckoning Answers from the Team:

Q: Will you be able to dual wield weapons in general? – By TecHead

A: Some weapons are automatically paired, such as Daggers, Fae Blades, and Chakrams, and others would be traditionally impossible to dual wield, such as Hammers, Greatswords, Longbows, and Staves. So we decided to implement a unique method with our two-weapon system. You'll notice immediately when you play Reckoning that you can equip any weapon to your primary and secondary slots. Switching between each weapon is seamless and fluid, so you can create your own combinations to match your play style.

For instance, I like having a Frost Bow in my primary slot to slow enemies down from a distance, then that buys me time to slice them up with my slow (but very damaging) two-handed sword. A mage could focus on using a Sceptre for damage output, and use a Staff when enemies get too close to push them away. Want to equip two Hammers? Go for it! We don't restrict any combination of weapons.

Additionally, there aren't any class restrictions on weapons. Investing in different masteries will increase your damage output and unlock new attacks. We built the two-weapon system like this so that you would always feel free to try out a new weapon without sacrificing your main play style. Once you feel comfortable enough with a weapon class, you can start investing in it to make it part of your own Destiny. – By Joe "JoeQ" Quadara, Lead Combat Designer