hehe i am having an off-hand weapon dilemma myself at the moment =) here is
some basic info. keep in mind there are a few weapons out there that are
either primary hand only or off-hand only, but most are not.

1) obviously you want good damage/delay ratio weapons. you want your higher
damage weapon in your off-hand and your lower delay weapon in your primary
hand.

2) yes you can duel wield any 1h weapons in either hand (piercing, slashing,
blunt).

3) using two types of weapons helps build each skill. as far as
effectiveness it does not matter, it is only based on how high your skill is
in that weapon.

4) as far as what to use it's hard to say without knowing exactly what is in
your arsenal and the stats.

good luck.

Shada, 57 Bard
Afterlife

> 1) How do you determine what weapon to put in what hand?
> I've heard to make sure they have different delays, and that
> makes sense, but I'm a bit baffled on the rest.

> 2) Is it possible to dual wield weapons of different skills?
> i.e. a slashing and a blunt...

> 3) Is it better to dual wield that way, if it's possible, or
> to use the same kind of weapon?

> 4) Currently I have a Water Crystal staff, a Dragoon Dirk
> (that sits in my range slot for the stats), someone's Poker
> (can't remember the NPC name), and a SWA and a sword that a
> higher level let me "borrow", though I don't remember the
> name of stats, so I guess I'll get back to you on that and
> the poker. Would these be good for dual wielding, or should
> I look into getting something else? Bear in mind, I'm only
> 15-17th level and NOT that rich anymore. (Spent way too much
> of it on armor for myself and friends.)
>
> Anything you guys can suggest, advice, pass on will be
> greatly appreciated. Thanks a heap. *smiles*
>
> Willowlark
> 15.95 season bardess
> Karana