I was curious about what the plus side to dual wielding weapons will be since you can't block. Heres my tweet:

@DCDeacon Question. What makes dual wielding 2 swords without blocking viable in the game since 2 handed swords can block? Any advantages?

DCDeacon Pete Hines
@Frozgaar You get to power attack with either weapon AND the ability to do a combined power attack using both weapons at once.

Combined power attack you say? Did I just uncover some new info?
Personally I'm happy with his answer.

I've been wondering about this as well. Good question. :goodjob:

doesn't negate the fact that you can't block or parry.

might be interesting to see the 'combined' power attack animation though.

Pete mentioned this a few weeks ago when people were asking about the possibility of pulling both triggers to block. A dual wielded power attack is likely going to have the highest, raw physical damage, above even two-handers.

Hey cool new info (to me)!

now I just hope he answers my questions about how in Tamriel water streams flow upwards in Bleak Falls Barrow.

still gonna look for a dual wielding "block" mod

Hmmm that is a good question, and a good answer! Thanks for the info! :tops:

That's supposed to make up for the complete lack of any defensive maneuvers whatsoever... the ability to do a dual power attack?


Dovakhiin:
Companion: "My friend, why do you keep slashing your swords at the same time at that slower, choppy pace?"
Dovakhiin: "Well, you see... if I don't keep doing that, I'm simply at a disadvantage with this weapon-wielding style because I can't block and this one move is supposed to make up for that... hence I need to keep using it to make any use of my style's advantage and keep things balanced."
Companion: "I see..."

We saw somebody do this in the very first gameplay trailer.

I was disappointed about the lack of blocking, however as long as dual wielding is still a viable option and not completely useless, I'm satisfied.

It's actually not upwards. There was a big debate on this a while back.