Defence with dual swords

[Eckoh]

I know you can deflect arrows with them, anyone done anything as far as blocking attacks?

[ClancyDamon]

Dual swords were my favorite weapon, and as far as I could tell they didn't function any differently for defense. Blocking and parrying attacks worked the same as always.

[Trian]

u can easyli kill guards with them like with a sword or something else. Just need to learn how they work

[Eckoh]

Yeah I was just playing with a set.. the range is just so damn short.

Was also tooling around with an axe, the damage and range seems a bit op with as fast as it is.

[ClancyDamon]

The dual short sword range doesn't matter too much when you realize that a heavy attack causes Bayek to leap towards the target. I'm not certain of this, but I always thought the range of that leap was greater than an axe. Probably not as good as a spear, but it'll get you to your target (and doubles as a dodge). Then, the speed takes over and the range no longer matters.

[Eckoh]

I will try them again if I find the instant charge set again

[ClancyDamon]

Yeah, the adrenaline charging that dual swords give you is why I used them. If you're at a high enough level, one of the Phylakitais has a legendary set with incredibly high stats. It's the level 25 one. At least, I assume their drops aren't random. They matched their combat styles.

[Sattori]

Doing some testing with dual swords. Trying to see if any of the shield perks proc on blocks and parries.

[Sattori]

Did some testing last night.
Only shield parry perks proc for dual swords, such as health on parry or adrenaline on parry.
Blocks do not proc from shields when you dual wield, such as poison on block or sleep on block.
Even though you can block with dual swords, you're actually not blocking with the shield.
"Shield bash" works with dual wield.