On Dual-Wielding and Spinning in Fights

[Teeke]

I mean, you can dual weild fencing sabres, because you can slash, parry, etc.

But an offhand rapier (Or Foil, Epee, etc.) is a narrow, thin, piercing instrument.

Maintaining typical stance, I tend to lead with my left.
One rapier is used more for deflecting blows, generally done with the off hand weapon.
The other is used as your primary weapon.

As I mentioned, I don't typically dual wield.
Reasoning:
It's tiring.
It's complicated.
It's not the best method.

 

[Baron]

I've always wondered why dual wielding seems to be preferred to, say... a shield with a spike on it.

 

[MRPolo13]

I've always wondered why dual wielding seems to be preferred to, say... a shield with a spike on it.

Certainly wasn't in real life.

 

[The Living Ghost]

Why are you dual wielding Rapiers?

Style. Gotta get those style points when fighting, duh~

Yes I get it's silly so I've changed Cloud's weaponry

 

[MaelstromPuddle]

Style. Gotta get those style points when fighting, duh~

Yes I get it's silly so I've changed Cloud's weaponry

Using two long stabbing weapons would be impracticle

 

[Teeke]

Rapier alone
Raper and dagger
Rapier and buckler/heater
Rapier and cloak
Rapier and rapier

These are all historically documented and usable methods.

Again I'm partial to sword and shield because of how well they work together. But all of these combos were used and taught

 

[MRPolo13]

Rapier alone
Raper and dagger
Rapier and buckler/heater
Rapier and cloak
Rapier and rapier

These are all historically documented and usable methods.

Again I'm partial to sword and shield because of how well they work together. But all of these combos were used and taught

That much is true, but the use of double rapier isn't the most popular of the lot by far

 

[Teeke]

That much is true, but the use of double rapier isn't the most popular of the lot by far

Mmm, very very true... that's why i put it at the bottom of the list~

(though actually i prefer it to rapier and cloak)

 

[Legion]

I've always wondered why dual wielding seems to be preferred to, say... a shield with a spike on it.

Because it looks cool and we are kids playing video games.

 

[Angryboy]

Because it looks cool and we are kids playing video games.

And a shield with a giant spike isn't cool?

 

[Legion]

And a shield with a giant spike isn't cool?

Not quite as "lookatmeImbadass" cool, more "lookatmyknowledgeofmedievalweaponry" cool.

 

[Exclaimer]

I always thought spike shields were "You mess with me you're getting wrecked" cool.