Does internalized Lexicon unequip your weapon to cast spells?

[Four]

new player, was wondering

Also is Rune mage, warrior monk and shaman good for a templar/paladin build? Thanks

[Midas]

If you mean does it make you sheath your weapon, yes. But you still have your weapon equipped.

As far as I know, Chakram spells, Spellblade spells, and the Push spell are the only spells that let you cast them with your weapon drawn. I think Mana Ward too, but I don't use it enough to be sure.

As for a templar, I'd suggest spellblade+monk+rune mage. Especially if you'll be joining the holy mission and getting infuse light + bless.