Only Fighter and Thief classes, and sub-classes may dual wield naturally. Other classes may gain the ability to dual wield via the Character Feat, Two Weapon Fighting.

 

The primary weapon must be fairly quick and light weight, not to exceed a base 75gp weight. The off hand weapon must be quick and light weight, not exceed a base 50gp weight.

 

Modifiers for Fighters without the Improved Two Weapon Fighting feat, or other classes with the standard Two Weapon Fighting feat are as follows;

 

Dexterity        Main Hand    Off Hand

16                    -5                     -7

17                    -3                     -5

18+                 -1                     -3

 

Modifiers for Thieves or Fighters with Improved Two Weapon Fighting are as follows;

 

Dexterity        Main Hand    Off Hand

16                    -3                     -5

17                    -1                     -3

18+                 0                      -1