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{{BC}}Three classes can dual wield various types of weapons. The [[File:BarbBarbarian]] is able to dual-triptrych2wield every one-handed weapon he can equip.jpg|left|thumb|300px|Barbarians The [[Monk]] can also dual wieldingwield all one-handed melee weapons.The [[Demon Hunter]]Dual wielding returns in Diablo III, in expanded fashion. Three of the characters can not dual wield various types of melee weapons, but she can dual wield her class-restricted [[Hand Crossbows]]. (All other bows and even the crossbows are two-handed.) The [[Wizard has a sort of dual wielding. Only the ]] and [[Witch Doctor ]] can't do itnot dual wield weapons, as far as we know. Since the issue of what though they can equip class-specific off-hand items ([[Sources]] and [[class weaponsMojos]] are restricted has changed numerous times during development, expect more changes on this issue) that add damage and offensive bonuses.

As of November 2010While dual wielding, the character alternates weapons each attack. Dual wielding grants a +15 Attack Speed % bonus.[http://www.clicktoloot.com/p/combat.html]

The [[Monk]] can also dual wield all one-handed melee weapons. [httpFile://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/theBarb-monks-weapon-options-continue-to-evolve/]triptrych2. It was initially said that he could only dual-wield his class specific [[fist]] weapons, but that changed. The [[Wizard]] and [[Witch Doctor]] can not dual wield weapons, though the can equip class-specific off-hand items ([[Sources]] and [[Mojos]], rather than a shield, that add damage and offensive bonuses. The [[Demon Hunter]] can not dual wield melee weapons, but she can dual wield her class-restricted [[Hand Crossbows]]. All other bows and crossbows are two-handed, and the Monk and Barbarian can not use any type of ranged weapon.  ==Dual Wielding Skills and Traits== There are no known skills that can only be used while jpg|left|thumb|500px|Barbarians dual wielding.  There is a trait, [[Frenzied Attacks (trait)|Frenzied Attacks]] that both the Barbarian and the Monk can enable. It provides them with (slightly different) [[critical hit]] bonuses while dual wielding. ==Blizzard on Dual Wielding== Bashiok spoke about the theory behind dual-wielding, vs. using a sword/shield or a two-handed weapon, in early September, 2010. [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blue-post-on-weapon-specific-skills/] <blue>The general philosophy and intent for the differences between the three main melee types is to make them all viable, but with obvious trade offs. For dual-wield versus two-hander, it’s currently balanced so that it’s essentially an aesthetic choice. If you think it looks cool to run around with a big two-hander, do it, if you get two awesome one-handers, then use those.  Obviously that comes down to tuning affixes and such as it’s one item versus two, but that’s the intent and how it is balanced and works in the game right now. Compared to using a shield it should be viable either way, but you’re obviously gaining some survivability with a shield. The drop in damage output should be accurately offset with a better chance to live, ability to take some greater risks, etc.</blue>   [[File:Demon-hunter-dual-wield.jpg|center|thumb|700px300px|Demon Hunter dual wielding [[Hand Crossbows]] in a scene from the [[Demon Hunter Cinematic]].]]