Bront
The man with the probe
The big problem the dualist has is he's forced to go nekkid. Both have the same MADD problems.
Also, your build works better with a 16 in Int and 14 in strength to start, and then raising dex with only 1 hit to con. Sure you do a little extra damage, but wearing light armor and Weapon Finesse, you need more dex. You end up with a 14,19,14,16,10,10 that way.
Now, the dualist will be better in combat for the most part, because he has more options, BUT, he must fight one handed or loose the damage bonus. The Swashbuckler, can fight two handed with no loss in ability in any way, and still wear leather armor or a mithril chain shirt with little effects. However, he's missing out on 6 feats.
Also, your build works better with a 16 in Int and 14 in strength to start, and then raising dex with only 1 hit to con. Sure you do a little extra damage, but wearing light armor and Weapon Finesse, you need more dex. You end up with a 14,19,14,16,10,10 that way.
Now, the dualist will be better in combat for the most part, because he has more options, BUT, he must fight one handed or loose the damage bonus. The Swashbuckler, can fight two handed with no loss in ability in any way, and still wear leather armor or a mithril chain shirt with little effects. However, he's missing out on 6 feats.