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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Dan'L" data-source="post: 4779164" data-attributes="member: 68954">Okay, in turn:- I'm not sure what you mean that there is 0 benefit to the fighter build.  I was actually considering this core build myself (fighter MC 2-blade master) as an idea that could lead to the Martial Archetype epic destiny.  I know that it is a marginally less damage-dealing build than a straight tempest fighter, but it seems better IMO to a straight melee ranger.  What particular problems do you see?- Well, since we were addressing a good build for your idea, naturally I didn't much give a flying fig if it was the best fighter build.- Any attack can be made with either your main or your offhand weapon.  There is no penalty for it, and you decide when you roll the attack which you are using.  Some attack powers REQUIRE you to specifically use your main or your offhand weapon for the attack (such as Dual/Twin Strike) or a specific portion of the attack (such as Sudden Strike).  Other attack powers may offer you the opportunity for multiple attacks, but not specify which weapon is used for which attack roll (such as Rain of Blows).  In these cases, you should be able to alternate between main & offhand to your heart's content -- it'd be a hard-hearted DM who said you couldn't, especially if there's no mechanical difference besides flavor.  Yes, you would deal slightly less damage from the off-hand weapon due to 2-weapon fighting feat, but I can't see that from keeping anyone/thing from letting you do it.Also, Dual Strike is a level 1 Fighter at-will that specifies an off-hand attack.  Check Martial Power for more Fighter powers that do the same; since that's where the Tempest build is introduced, that's where you'll find them.-Dan'L</blockquote>

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