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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Mal Malenkirk" data-source="post: 4276318" data-attributes="member: 834">I have to admit I am a bit amused that Kzach feels so strongly against dual wielding bastard sword (I agree) but wants dual wielding staves.Staves are typically used like a polearm.  Even if you alternate hitting with the top and bottom of the staff, you hit slower than a swordman who simply hits twice with his sword (try it).  And you can never strike with both end at once.  You can never parry with one weapon and simulteneously strike with the other.  It can't be used, in any shape or form except in 3e, as two-weapons.  I was quite glad when they got rid of this nad I hope it doesn't come back.  A two-bladed sword isn't two-weapons, it's a fancy looking glaive.You want to give the quarterstaff some love, I'd give it reach instead.And btw; the fact that it saves you from the need of acquiring two weapons is downright broken for a ranger.  Unless you are bullying your friends into giving you the two best weapons found through treasure, it's likely that your off-hand will be of a significantly lesser quality that the primary.  But with a quarterstaf everything is peachy.</blockquote>