Double Weapons

[sledged]

Suppose I'm wielding a double weapon as if fighting with two weapons for my full attack action for the round. Before my next turn, I get an AoO. Can I use the double weapon as a two-handed weapon for my AoO?

 

[Camarath]

I do not know for certain but I can't find a reason why one would not be able to do so.

 

[Oscar carramiñana]

I think that answer are yes, you can wield a weapon as you like

Sorry If I mistakes

 

[RigaMortus]

That is how we play. But technically I think you have to make the AoO the same way you made your attacks previously in the round. That is, if on your turn you used the Double Weapon in conjuction with Two-Weapon Fighting, that is how you would treat any AoOs.

I've also heard that, before the end of your turn, you can "declare" how you are holding/wielding the weapon. So you can attack using TWF then at the end say that you are holding the Double Weapon as a two-handed weapon.

Again, my group just finds it easier to allow the player to treat it however they want on an AoO (which is most often used as a two-handed weapon).

 

[MichaelH]

He would take the -2 penalty to his attack roll, assuming he has Two-Weapon Fighting, in either case.

 

[Ranger REG]

Whether or not the wielder choose which attack mode for his double weapon or a pair of weapons, he can make an AoO without penalty (double weapon treated as two-handed weapon).

Of course, correct me if I'm wrong by citing specific text that the two-weapon fighting penalties last for a whole turn.

 

[Darklone]

Well, there has been a ruling once somewhere... but there has been another ruling somewhere else that allowed to adjust your grap on the weapon... so you can fight TWF style, change your handling as a free action... whatever.

Most people I know rule that you have to keep on going in the same way as you fought last round.

 

[Kemrain]

So, when, exactly, is a Double Weapon worth it?

- Kemrain the Incredulous.

 

[Kodam]

Hi!

So, when, exactly, is a Double Weapon worth it?

- Kemrain the Incredulous.

I think the main point is that you get 1D8 with all your attacks when fighting with TWF and that only one focus/specialisation/etc helps all your attacks. and that you do have the choice to use your weapon two-handed or for TWF at all. While it might not be great its ok I think

Kodam

 

[Ranger REG]

So, when, exactly, is a Double Weapon worth it?

When you absolutely need an extra attack or two.

When someone tries to disarm your double weapon (treat it as if you have both hands on it).

When you are limited to carry one weapon, and a "walking stick" is usually ignored.