Looking at all the clips that are around I'm not convinced that I will be using the duel wielding of spell in one hand and weapon in the other. Don't get me wrong it looks very cool but I imagine I will either use spells as I close with the enemy and then switch to sword and shield as the added shield tactics (staggering etc) appeal to me. Up close I think duel wielding spells will be awesome (flamethrowers anyone) but not being able to block when one hand has a weapon is not really my fighting style.
Maybe a shield spell in one hand might work, or a confuse/blind/terror like spell.
What do ya reckon?

I don't like sheilds, so I don't use them.

I also don't play as a battle mage, so I won't be doing much of this either. I'm sure many people will though.

I don't think I'll be using offensive spells along with a weapon but I might use a healing spell with it.
ALTHOUGH that being said, I've never played a dual wielding game before so I might try it out.

all the dual wielding combos has their pros and cons. i prefer it that way instead of having one superior combination that everyone uses.

For me it really depends on the situation.

Is it just me vs only 1 enemy? Then I dual-wield swords (a bow if the enemy is far away).

Is it just me vs a few enemies who are quite far away? I use magic in both hands.

Am I against a high number of foes all in melee range? Sword and shield will get the job done.

-KC

I'll be using a little bit of everything, but defensive shield+weapon will be very cool. That purplish alteration shield looked awesome.

It would be useful for using a rune spell together with a sword/axe. You can keep slashing around, and throwing runes on the ground to make sure you don't get surrounded. It would be a better choice than a sword + shield combo against groups. And then there's combos like Paralyze + weapon, Fear + weapon and shielding spells + weapon.

I really like these suggestions, will have to try them out as I prefer the up close and personal most of the time and it will be good to not always be using the old sword and board. Cheers

Changing weapons are not instant, there's always at least a few seconds delay, so if you want a slash-and-burn combo, you'll need to use spell-sword combination.

I'll be using 2 handed weapons only, so none of dilemas for me :thumbsup:

Ill probably be using sword magic combo. doubtful ill use shield not sure atm

Semi-off topic question:

Has it been confirmed that one can hold daggers in his hand like the Dumner thief screenshot?