Pretty straightforward question. Do you want dual-wielding for claymores in Skyrim?

I think it would be an awesome feat, for characters possessing the strength of course. Conan-style brutality, anyone?

There's a point at which a world takes itself seriously, despite being a fantasy world. Skyrim doesn't seem like the kind of game to allow dual wielding large two handed weapons. I just can't see it happening with the way the graphics, setting, and atmosphere are. They seem to be vying for a gritty, believable look.

I think it would be too much, and well... Unbelievable, Claymores or just too f-ing big! :confused:

The purpose of a Claymore in Skyrim is to be a two handed weapon, so no. You can dual wield longswords, which are like three inches shorter...

Nah, duel wielding two normal swords should be beasty enough.

How is dual-wielding claymores "not serious" for someone with the strength to do it? It's plenty believable, given the setting and atmosphere.

Nope

Strength doesn't even factor into it (also, get back to me when you find a good way to increase the strength of your wrist such that you could effectively wield a weapon balanced for two hands).

Not to mention, it looks pants-on-head stupid.

if you could dual wield two handed weapons there would be no point in having one handed weapons.. the trade off is two one handed weapons and one two handed weapons..two handed is more damage done while one handed is more hits landed..if you could dual wield a two handed weapon then you would have the best damage and hits landed.. not a good idea.. think of it this way if you were in a fight would you pick the metal sword or the plastic calculator.. if you can dual wield two handed weapons then there is no point in one handed weapons

That's not even an argument. Please leave now, thanks.

No, it's really not. A Claymore is a longsword that was slightly enlarged and given a slightly different design. Dual wield two longswords when the game comes out. I guarantee you will be satisfied.

There would be a point, because what I am suggesting is that it only be available to characters that have "master" level strength attribute.

No. That's fairly idiotic. Claymores are designed to be used with TWO hands, and no matter how strong you are, that's the only way they'll really be usable.

Ugh. [censored] it. You guys obviously have no concept of what a muscular 280 lb. Nord is capable of.

This thread has inspired me to create a poll that asks if you want to ride dragons, dual wield spears, throw shuriken, eat people, and become a werewolf... or not.

Apart from what he said afterwards was an argument.

The type of claymores seen in computer games are not balanced for one-handed combat, you'd never be able to wield them effectively in dual-wield, despite what you might have seen in Neverwinter Nights. Even the typical long sword can be hard to use effectively with one hand (tho possible), the large scottish two-handed claymore is called two-handed for a very specific reason... the other types of one-handed claymores would not reach the size of claymores that were say in Oblivion or that people think of when playing games. To put it in perspective when talking about holding a claymore, you have to remember the sword is likely to be almost as long as you, only a Zweih?nder would likely be longer. So it's not so much an issue of overall physical strength but the strength to hold the unbalanced weapon what would place most of the strain on your wrist... good luck not shattering your wrist from the continued strain of dual wielding claymores.

Your over all strength has nothing to do with how easy a long weapon is to hold. For example if you went out and held a really long stick at the end it would be very hard to hold but if you hold it in the center the stick becomes possible to hold.

Leverage is a cruel mistress. 5 pounds feels more like 20.

Try holding a sledgehammer by the very end of the handle in the air. Then try swinging it.

Enjoy the results.

No, we want to keep things realistic(as close as they get, at least) and most people find it hard to believe that one can dual-wield weapons that are designed too be used with 2. Strength is only one factor, balance is another.

probably have heart attack roll over and die because at that weight and average height he would be obese...

the length of the weapon is or more important than the weight the unless your nord is 9 feet tall he wont be able to swing ether effectively

Ok... who's the other guy that voted for Yes?

Yeah? And a kitchen knife is "designed" to prepare food in the kitchen. Doesn't mean it can't be thrown.


Why do you assume it would be held at the very end, and not at the top of the hilt?

New weapon class: Great Sword. Approx 2 times as heavy and 1,5 times as long as a claymore.

Ha ha. Hey, just because the claymore is a two-handed weapon by design doesn't mean it can't be held in one hand by a worthy individual.

Why do you assume it would be held at the very end, and not at the top of the hilt?
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You can't just grab a sword in the middle of a blade.

Claymore=kitchen knife? Did I miss something? I don't think that is a good argument. A claymore is simply too big(not heavy) to effectivly dual-wield.