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{{Short description|Technique of using two weapons, one in each hand, for training or combat}}

[[File:Mongolian Armed Forces 100711-A-CE583-114.jpg|thumb|250px|Mongolian soldiers dual wielding knives during skills display]]

'''Dual wielding''' or '''Macedonian shooting'''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Parmeniov |date=October 5, 2021 |title=Fire your pistols in 'Macedonian style'! |url=https://history.mk/fire-your-pistols-in-macedonian-style/ |access-date=March 18, 2025 |website=History.mk |language=en-US}}</ref> is the technique of using two [[weapon]]s, one in each hand, for [[training]] or [[combat]]. It is not a common combat practice. Although historical records of dual wielding in [[war]] are limited, there are numerous [[Martial arts#Variation and scope|weapon-based martial arts]] that involve the use of a pair of weapons. The use of a [[companion weapon]] is sometimes employed in [[European martial arts]] and fencing, such as a [[parrying dagger]]. [[Miyamoto Musashi]], a [[Japan]]ese swordsman and ''[[ronin]]'', was said to have conceived of the idea of a particular style of swordsmanship involving the use of two swords.

'''Dual wielding''' is the technique of using two [[weapon]]s, one in each hand, for [[training]] or [[combat]]. It is not a common combat practice. Although historical records of dual wielding in [[war]] are limited, there are numerous [[Martial arts#Variation and scope|weapon-based martial arts]] that involve the use of a pair of weapons. The use of a [[companion weapon]] is sometimes employed in [[European martial arts]] and fencing, such as a [[parrying dagger]]. [[Miyamoto Musashi]], a [[Japan]]ese swordsman and ''[[ronin]]'', was said to have conceived of the idea of [[Niten Ichi-ryū|a particular style of swordsmanship]] involving the use of two swords.

In terms of [[firearm]]s, especially [[handgun]]s, dual wielding is generally denounced by firearm enthusiasts due to its impracticality.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlN_4MMTdPs|title = Why Dual Wielding Doesn't Work in Real Life|website = [[YouTube]]}}</ref> Though using two handguns at the same time confers an advantage by allowing more ready ammunition, it is rarely done due to other aspects of weapons handling.

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North American Indian tribes of the Atlantic northeast used a form involving a [[tomahawk]] in the primary hand and a [[knife]] in the secondary. It is practiced today as part of the modern Cree martial art Okichitaw.

All the above-mentioned examples, involve either one long and one short weapon, or two short weapons. An example of a dual wield of two sabres is the Ukrainian cossack dance [[hopak]].

All the above-mentioned examples involve either one long and one short weapon, or two short weapons. An example of a dual wield of two sabres is the Ukrainian cossack dance [[hopak]].

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[[Eskrima]], the traditional martial arts of the Philippines teaches ''Doble Baston'' techniques involving the basic use of a pair of [[rattan sticks]] and also Espada y daga or Sword/Stick and Dagger. [[Okinawan martial arts]] have a method that uses a pair of [[Sai (weapon)|''sai'']].

[[Chinese martial arts]] involve the use of a pair of [[butterfly sword]]s ~~and~~ [[hook sword]]s.

[[Chinese martial arts]] involve the use of a pair of [[butterfly sword]]s or [[hook sword]]s.

Famed for his enormous strength, [[Dian Wei]], a military general serving under the warlord [[Cao Cao]] in the late [[Eastern Han dynasty]] of China, excelled at wielding a pair of ''[[Ji (halberd)|ji]]'' (a [[halberd]]-like weapon), each of which was said to weigh 40 ''[[Catty|jin]]''.

[[Chen An]], a warlord who lived during the [[Jin dynasty (266–420)]] and [[Sixteen Kingdoms]] period, wielded a sword and a serpent spear in ~~each hand~~, supposedly measuring at 7 ''[[Chi (unit)|chi]]'' and 1 ''[[Zhàng|zhang]]'' 8 ''chi'' respectively.

[[Chen An]], a warlord who lived during the [[Jin dynasty (266–420)]] and [[Sixteen Kingdoms]] period, wielded a sword in one hand and a serpent spear in the other, supposedly measuring at 7 ''[[Chi (unit)|chi]]'' and 1 ''[[Zhàng|zhang]]'' 8 ''chi'' respectively.

During [[Wei–Jie war|Ran Wei–Later Zhao war]], [[Ran Min]], emperor of the short-lived Ran Wei empire of China, wielded two weapons, one in each hand, and fought fiercely, inflicting many casualties on the Xianbei soldiers while mounted on the famous horse Zhu Long ("Red Dragon").

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[[File:Alison Carroll 20080927 Festival du jeu video 02.jpg|thumb|Model dressed as [[Lara Croft]] dual wielding pistols]]

Dual wielding two handguns has been popularized by film and television.<ref name="GunDigestGuide2010">{{cite book|author=Jerry Ahern|title=Gun Digest Buyer's Guide to Concealed-Carry Handguns|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ulWbH-4xtd8C|access-date=12 June 2013|date=5 October 2010|publisher=F+W Media, Inc|isbn=978-1-4402-1767-8|pages=135–137|chapter=18}}{{Dead link|date=February 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

In Russian-language usage, firing two pistols simultaneously is referred to as "Macedonian-style shooting" (Russian: Стрельба по-македонски), a practice involving the use of two pistols, one in each hand.<ref>{{cite book |author=А. Потапов |title=Приемы стрельбы из пистолета: Практика СМЕРШа |year=2001 |language=ru|url=https://www.shooting-ua.com/dop_arhiv/dop_2/books/priemi_strelbi.pdf}}</ref>

==Effectiveness==

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* The [[DC Comics]] features [[Dick Grayson]] and [[Barbara Gordon]] dual wielding two [[baston (weapon)|bastons]].

* The ''[[Star Wars]]'' franchise features many characters dual wielding two [[lightsaber]]s or more including [[Darth Vader]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bradshaw |first=Paul |date=June 15, 2022 |title=Obi-Wan Kenobi episode five recap: death, deceit and more Darth Vader |url=https://www.nme.com/reviews/tv-recaps/obi-wan-kenobi-episode-5-recap-death-darth-vader-3247976 |access-date=April 15, 2025 |website=[[NME]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> [[Ahsoka Tano]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=McGlynn |first=Anthony |date=October 9, 2023 |title=Ahsoka Tano in Star Wars explained |url=https://www.thedigitalfix.com/star-wars/ahsoka-tano |access-date=April 15, 2025 |website=The Digital Fix |language=en-US}}</ref> and [[General Grievous]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Minton |first=Turner |date=December 4, 2016 |title=15 Best Lightsaber Duelists In The Star Wars Universe |url=https://screenrant.com/best-lightsaber-duelists-fighters-in-star-wars-universe/ |access-date=April 15, 2025 |website=[[Screen Rant]] |language=en}}</ref> ''[[Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008 TV series)|Star Wars: The Clone Wars]]'' features [[Palpatine]] and his former apprentice [[Darth Maul]] dual wielding two lightsabers each.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kim |first=Karsten |date=August 13, 2020 |title=Star Wars: Why Emperor Palpatine Has TWO Lightsabers (Despite Hating Them) |url=https://screenrant.com/star-wars-emperor-palpatine-sidious-lightsabers-hate-reason/ |access-date=April 15, 2025 |website=[[Screen Rant]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bacon |first=Thomas |date=September 28, 2020 |title=Star Wars: 20 Best Lightsabers, Ranked |url=https://screenrant.com/star-wars-best-lightsabers-ranked/ |access-date=April 15, 2025 |website=[[Screen Rant]] |language=en}}</ref> Also, characters dual wielding two [[Blaster (Star Wars)|blaster pistols]] include [[Jango Fett]] and [[Bo-Katan Kryze]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zagranis |first=Zack |date=April 1, 2025 |title=10 Coolest Star Wars Blasters Ranked (Chewie's Bowcaster Is #3) |url=https://comicbook.com/starwars/news/10-coolest-star-wars-blasters-ranked-mandalorian-han-solo/ |access-date=April 15, 2025 |website=[[ComicBook.com]] |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Brizzell |first=Molly |date=September 8, 2024 |title=New Mandalorian Photo Shows A Costume Change That Just Doesn't Make Sense |url=https://screenrant.com/star-wars-the-mandalorian-din-djarin-costume-change-blasters/ |access-date=April 15, 2025 |website=[[Screen Rant]] |language=en}}</ref>

* The [[Halo (franchise)|''Halo'' franchise]] allows dual-wielding weapons ~~from~~ ''[[Halo 2]]'' ~~onwards~~.

* The [[Halo (franchise)|''Halo'' franchise]] allows dual-wielding weapons in ''[[Halo 2]]'' and ''[[Halo 3]]''.

* ''[[The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe]]'' features the [[centaur]] [[general]] [[List of The Chronicles of Narnia characters#Adaptations|Oreius]] dual wielding two [[longsword]]s, and also the oppressive [[White Witch]] doing the same. It also features the [[Minotaur]] general [[List of The Chronicles of Narnia characters#Adaptations|Otmin]] dual wielding a [[falchion]] sword and a [[battle axe]].

* ''[[Ip Man 3]]'' features [[butterfly sword]]s being dual wielded by [[Ip Man]] and Cheung Tin-chi.

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* ''[[The Mummy Returns]]'' features the adventurous [[Egyptologist]] [[List of The Mummy (film series) characters#Evelyn Carnahan|Evelyn O'Connell]] and the treacherous [[List of The Mummy (film series) characters#Anck-su-namun|Anck-su-namun]] dual wielding two sais.

* The ''[[Pirates of the Caribbean]]'' franchise features characters dual wielding two swords including [[Jack Sparrow]], [[Will Turner]], and [[Elizabeth Swann]].

* The [[martial arts]] film ''[[Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon]]'' features [[Michelle Yeoh]] as Yu Shu Lien dual wielding with a [[Dao (Chinese sword)|dao]] sword which ~~split to~~ two, and ~~then with~~ two [[hook sword]]s.

* The [[martial arts]] film ''[[Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon]]'' features [[Michelle Yeoh]] as Yu Shu Lien dual wielding with a [[Dao (Chinese sword)|dao]] sword which splits into two smaller swords, and also using two [[hook sword]]s.

* ''[[The Three Musketeers (1973 live-action film)|The Three Musketeers]]'' features many characters dual fighting with [[rapier]]s and [[dagger]]s.

* ''[[Mighty Morphin Power Rangers]]'' features [[Tommy Oliver]] dual wielding a sword and a dagger.

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* The ''[[Transformers]]'' features dual wielding being done by many characters including [[Optimus Prime]] and [[Optimus Primal]] with two swords.

* ''[[Kung Fu Hustle]]'' features [[iron rings]] being dual wielded by the humble [[tailor]] of Pigsty Alley.

* ''[[Power Rangers: Jungle Fury]]'' features dual wielding being done by [[List of Power Rangers Jungle Fury characters#Casey Rhodes|Casey Rhodes]] with two ~~nunchakus~~ and also two dao-themed Shark Sabres, [[List of Power Rangers Jungle Fury characters#Theo Martin|Theo Martin]] with two [[tonfa]]s and then two tessan-themed Jungle Fans, and [[List of Power Rangers Jungle Fury characters#Camille|Camille]] with two ~~sais~~.

* ''[[Power Rangers: Jungle Fury]]'' features dual wielding being done by [[List of Power Rangers Jungle Fury characters#Casey Rhodes|Casey Rhodes]] with two nunchaku and also two dao-themed Shark Sabres, [[List of Power Rangers Jungle Fury characters#Theo Martin|Theo Martin]] with two [[tonfa]] and then two tessan-themed Jungle Fans, and [[List of Power Rangers Jungle Fury characters#Camille|Camille]] with two sai.

* The [[Marvel Cinematic Universe]] film ''[[Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings]]'' features the [[Ten Rings (object)|Ten Rings]], which are dual wielded by [[Wenwu]] and his son [[Shang-Chi (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Shang-Chi]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Schedeen |first=Jesse |date=September 3, 2021 |title=Shang-Chi: What Are the Ten Rings and Are They Actually Magical? |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/shang-chi-ten-rings-explained-mandarin-wenwu |access-date=April 15, 2025 |website=[[IGN]] |language=en}}</ref>

* The [[Marvel Cinematic Universe]] film ''[[Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings]]'' features the [[Ten Rings (object)|Ten Rings]], which are dual wielded by [[Wenwu]] and his son [[Shang-Chi (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Shang-Chi]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Schedeen |first=Jesse |date=September 3, 2021 |title=Shang-Chi: What Are the Ten Rings and Are They Actually Magical? |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/shang-chi-ten-rings-explained-mandarin-wenwu |access-date=April 15, 2025 |website=[[IGN]] |language=en}}</ref>

* The musical version of ''[[The Lion King (musical)|The Lion King]]'' features [[Mufasa]] and his son [[Simba]] dual wielding two [[akrafena]] swords to fight.

* [[Lara Croft]], the heroine of the ''[[Tomb Raider]]'' franchise, dual wields two pistols.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Russell |first=Bradley |date=September 20, 2024 |title=Lara Croft wields her iconic twin pistols in new trailer for Netflix Tomb Raider anime |url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/lara-croft-wields-her-iconic-070712961.html |access-date=April 15, 2025 |website=[[Yahoo Entertainment]] |language=en-US}}</ref>

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* [[Kirito (Sword Art Online)|Kirito]], the protagonist of ''[[Sword Art Online]]'', is known for being able to wield two swords of a similar length at the same time.<ref>{{Cite news |date=August 14, 2024 |title=10 isekai characters with extraordinary and unique abilities |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/english/hollywood/news/10-isekai-characters-with-extraordinary-and-unique-abilities/articleshow/112515880.cms |access-date=April 15, 2025 |work=[[The Times of India]] |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

* [[Sora (Kingdom Hearts)|Sora]] and [[Roxas (Kingdom Hearts)|Roxas]] of the ''[[Kingdom Hearts]]'' franchise have the ability to dual wield [[Keyblade|Keyblades]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Solorzano |first=Sergio |date=June 10, 2019 |title=Kingdom Hearts 3 DLC Trailer Confirms Dual-Keyblade-Wielding Roxas |url=https://www.thegamer.com/kingdom-hearts-3-dlc-trailer-dual-keyblade-wielding-roxas/ |access-date=April 15, 2025 |website=TheGamer |language=en}}</ref>

* The ''[[Splatoon]]'' series features Dualies, a weapon class that debuted in ''[[Splatoon 2]]'' that involves dual wielding guns. The guns also enable the player to execute a dodge roll for enhanced mobility and accuracy.

* In ''[[Borderlands 2]]'', Salvador's unique action skill allows him to temporarily dual-wield any of the game's many guns. <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gamezone.com/originals/borderlands-2-class-breakdown-salvador-the-gunzerker/|title=Borderlands 2 Class Breakdown: Salvador the Gunzerker|first=Alex|last=Rhodes|work=GameZone|date=October 10, 2012|access-date=October 6, 2025|archive-date=July 19, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200719231341/https://www.gamezone.com/originals/borderlands-2-class-breakdown-salvador-the-gunzerker/|url-status=live}}</ref>

* Dual wielding is a signature element of the ''[[Max Payne]]'' video game series, particularly in the [[Max Payne 3|third game]] where every one-handed weapon can be dual wielded.

* The ''[[Titan Quest]]'' video game series offers dual wielding as an unlockable ability for the Warrior mastery, allowing players to wield both melee and throwable weapons in both hands.

* [[Edward Kenway]], the protagonist of A[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag|ssassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]], was a skilled swordsman and developed the ability to fight using two swords (one in each hand). He was also adept at using other weapons such as pistols, knives, axes, and muskets, even employing dual combinations of these weapons.

* [[Ratonhnhaké:ton|Connor Kenway]], the protagonist of [[Assassin's Creed III]], received minimal combat training from the Kanien'kehá:ka (or [[Mohawk people|Mohawk]]), becoming a young warrior of the North American tribe. He used a fighting style that involved wielding a tomahawk in his dominant hand and carrying a dagger in his off-hand. In addition to these, he was also capable of wielding various weapons, including a bow, flintlock pistols, poison darts, rope darts, and two hidden blades. He could use several combinations of these weapons simultaneously, thanks to his ambidexterity. Furthermore, his left hidden blade was a pivoting blade, which quickly became an indispensable tool in his arsenal.

==See also==

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* [[Gun fu]]

* [[Swordsmanship]]

* [[Niten Ichi-ryū]]

==References==

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 {{Short description|Technique of using two weapons, one in each hand, for training or combat}}
 [[File:Mongolian Armed Forces 100711-A-CE583-114.jpg|thumb|250px|Mongolian soldiers dual wielding knives during skills display]]
-'''Dual wielding''' or '''Macedonian shooting'''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Parmeniov |date=October 5, 2021 |title=Fire your pistols in 'Macedonian style'! |url=https://history.mk/fire-your-pistols-in-macedonian-style/ |access-date=March 18, 2025 |website=History.mk |language=en-US}}</ref> is the technique of using two [[weapon]]s, one in each hand, for [[training]] or [[combat]]. It is not a common combat practice. Although historical records of dual wielding in [[war]] are limited, there are numerous [[Martial arts#Variation and scope|weapon-based martial arts]] that involve the use of a pair of weapons. The use of a [[companion weapon]] is sometimes employed in [[European martial arts]] and fencing, such as a [[parrying dagger]]. [[Miyamoto Musashi]], a [[Japan]]ese swordsman and ''[[ronin]]'', was said to have conceived of the idea of a particular style of swordsmanship involving the use of two swords.
+'''Dual wielding''' is the technique of using two [[weapon]]s, one in each hand, for [[training]] or [[combat]]. It is not a common combat practice. Although historical records of dual wielding in [[war]] are limited, there are numerous [[Martial arts#Variation and scope|weapon-based martial arts]] that involve the use of a pair of weapons. The use of a [[companion weapon]] is sometimes employed in [[European martial arts]] and fencing, such as a [[parrying dagger]]. [[Miyamoto Musashi]], a [[Japan]]ese swordsman and ''[[ronin]]'', was said to have conceived of the idea of [[Niten Ichi-ryū|a particular style of swordsmanship]] involving the use of two swords.
 In terms of [[firearm]]s, especially [[handgun]]s, dual wielding is generally denounced by firearm enthusiasts due to its impracticality.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlN_4MMTdPs|title = Why Dual Wielding Doesn't Work in Real Life|website = [[YouTube]]}}</ref> Though using two handguns at the same time confers an advantage by allowing more ready ammunition, it is rarely done due to other aspects of weapons handling.
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 North American Indian tribes of the Atlantic northeast used a form involving a [[tomahawk]] in the primary hand and a [[knife]] in the secondary. It is practiced today as part of the modern Cree martial art Okichitaw.
-All the above-mentioned examples, involve either one long and one short weapon, or two short weapons.  An example of a dual wield of two sabres is the Ukrainian cossack dance [[hopak]].
+All the above-mentioned examples involve either one long and one short weapon, or two short weapons.  An example of a dual wield of two sabres is the Ukrainian cossack dance [[hopak]].
 === Asia ===
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 [[Eskrima]], the traditional martial arts of the Philippines teaches ''Doble Baston'' techniques involving the basic use of a pair of [[rattan sticks]] and also Espada y daga or Sword/Stick and Dagger. [[Okinawan martial arts]] have a method that uses a pair of [[Sai (weapon)|''sai'']].
-[[Chinese martial arts]] involve the use of a pair of [[butterfly sword]]s and [[hook sword]]s.
+[[Chinese martial arts]] involve the use of a pair of [[butterfly sword]]s or [[hook sword]]s.
 Famed for his enormous strength, [[Dian Wei]], a military general serving under the warlord [[Cao Cao]] in the late [[Eastern Han dynasty]] of China, excelled at wielding a pair of ''[[Ji (halberd)|ji]]'' (a [[halberd]]-like weapon), each of which was said to weigh 40 ''[[Catty|jin]]''.
-[[Chen An]], a warlord who lived during the [[Jin dynasty (266–420)]] and [[Sixteen Kingdoms]] period, wielded a sword and a serpent spear in each hand, supposedly measuring at 7 ''[[Chi (unit)|chi]]'' and 1 ''[[Zhàng|zhang]]'' 8 ''chi'' respectively.
+[[Chen An]], a warlord who lived during the [[Jin dynasty (266–420)]] and [[Sixteen Kingdoms]] period, wielded a sword in one hand and a serpent spear in the other, supposedly measuring at 7 ''[[Chi (unit)|chi]]'' and 1 ''[[Zhàng|zhang]]'' 8 ''chi'' respectively.
 During [[Wei–Jie war|Ran Wei–Later Zhao war]], [[Ran Min]], emperor of the short-lived Ran Wei empire of China, wielded two weapons, one in each hand, and fought fiercely, inflicting many casualties on the Xianbei soldiers while mounted on the famous horse Zhu Long ("Red Dragon").
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 [[File:Alison Carroll 20080927 Festival du jeu video 02.jpg|thumb|Model dressed as [[Lara Croft]] dual wielding pistols]]
 Dual wielding two handguns has been popularized by film and television.<ref name="GunDigestGuide2010">{{cite book|author=Jerry Ahern|title=Gun Digest Buyer's Guide to Concealed-Carry Handguns|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ulWbH-4xtd8C|access-date=12 June 2013|date=5 October 2010|publisher=F+W Media, Inc|isbn=978-1-4402-1767-8|pages=135–137|chapter=18}}{{Dead link|date=February 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
+In Russian-language usage, firing two pistols simultaneously is referred to as "Macedonian-style shooting" (Russian: Стрельба по-македонски), a practice involving the use of two pistols, one in each hand.<ref>{{cite book |author=А. Потапов |title=Приемы стрельбы из пистолета: Практика СМЕРШа |year=2001 |language=ru|url=https://www.shooting-ua.com/dop_arhiv/dop_2/books/priemi_strelbi.pdf}}</ref>
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 * The [[DC Comics]] features [[Dick Grayson]] and [[Barbara Gordon]] dual wielding two [[baston (weapon)|bastons]].
 * The ''[[Star Wars]]'' franchise features many characters dual wielding two [[lightsaber]]s or more including [[Darth Vader]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bradshaw |first=Paul |date=June 15, 2022 |title=Obi-Wan Kenobi episode five recap: death, deceit and more Darth Vader |url=https://www.nme.com/reviews/tv-recaps/obi-wan-kenobi-episode-5-recap-death-darth-vader-3247976 |access-date=April 15, 2025 |website=[[NME]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> [[Ahsoka Tano]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=McGlynn |first=Anthony |date=October 9, 2023 |title=Ahsoka Tano in Star Wars explained |url=https://www.thedigitalfix.com/star-wars/ahsoka-tano |access-date=April 15, 2025 |website=The Digital Fix |language=en-US}}</ref> and [[General Grievous]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Minton |first=Turner |date=December 4, 2016 |title=15 Best Lightsaber Duelists In The Star Wars Universe |url=https://screenrant.com/best-lightsaber-duelists-fighters-in-star-wars-universe/ |access-date=April 15, 2025 |website=[[Screen Rant]] |language=en}}</ref> ''[[Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008 TV series)|Star Wars: The Clone Wars]]'' features [[Palpatine]] and his former apprentice [[Darth Maul]] dual wielding two lightsabers each.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kim |first=Karsten |date=August 13, 2020 |title=Star Wars: Why Emperor Palpatine Has TWO Lightsabers (Despite Hating Them) |url=https://screenrant.com/star-wars-emperor-palpatine-sidious-lightsabers-hate-reason/ |access-date=April 15, 2025 |website=[[Screen Rant]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bacon |first=Thomas |date=September 28, 2020 |title=Star Wars: 20 Best Lightsabers, Ranked |url=https://screenrant.com/star-wars-best-lightsabers-ranked/ |access-date=April 15, 2025 |website=[[Screen Rant]] |language=en}}</ref> Also, characters dual wielding two [[Blaster (Star Wars)|blaster pistols]] include [[Jango Fett]] and [[Bo-Katan Kryze]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zagranis |first=Zack |date=April 1, 2025 |title=10 Coolest Star Wars Blasters Ranked (Chewie's Bowcaster Is #3) |url=https://comicbook.com/starwars/news/10-coolest-star-wars-blasters-ranked-mandalorian-han-solo/ |access-date=April 15, 2025 |website=[[ComicBook.com]] |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Brizzell |first=Molly |date=September 8, 2024 |title=New Mandalorian Photo Shows A Costume Change That Just Doesn't Make Sense |url=https://screenrant.com/star-wars-the-mandalorian-din-djarin-costume-change-blasters/ |access-date=April 15, 2025 |website=[[Screen Rant]] |language=en}}</ref>
-* The [[Halo (franchise)|''Halo'' franchise]] allows dual-wielding weapons from ''[[Halo 2]]'' onwards.
+* The [[Halo (franchise)|''Halo'' franchise]] allows dual-wielding weapons in ''[[Halo 2]]'' and ''[[Halo 3]]''.
 * ''[[The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe]]'' features the [[centaur]] [[general]] [[List of The Chronicles of Narnia characters#Adaptations|Oreius]] dual wielding two [[longsword]]s, and also the oppressive [[White Witch]] doing the same. It also features the [[Minotaur]] general [[List of The Chronicles of Narnia characters#Adaptations|Otmin]] dual wielding a [[falchion]] sword and a [[battle axe]].
 * ''[[Ip Man 3]]'' features [[butterfly sword]]s being dual wielded by [[Ip Man]] and Cheung Tin-chi.
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 * ''[[The Mummy Returns]]'' features the adventurous [[Egyptologist]] [[List of The Mummy (film series) characters#Evelyn Carnahan|Evelyn O'Connell]] and the treacherous [[List of The Mummy (film series) characters#Anck-su-namun|Anck-su-namun]] dual wielding two sais.
 * The ''[[Pirates of the Caribbean]]'' franchise features characters dual wielding two swords including [[Jack Sparrow]], [[Will Turner]], and [[Elizabeth Swann]].
-* The [[martial arts]] film ''[[Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon]]'' features [[Michelle Yeoh]] as Yu Shu Lien dual wielding with a [[Dao (Chinese sword)|dao]] sword which split to two, and then with two [[hook sword]]s.
+* The [[martial arts]] film ''[[Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon]]'' features [[Michelle Yeoh]] as Yu Shu Lien dual wielding with a [[Dao (Chinese sword)|dao]] sword which splits into two smaller swords, and also using two [[hook sword]]s.
 * ''[[The Three Musketeers (1973 live-action film)|The Three Musketeers]]'' features many characters dual fighting with [[rapier]]s and [[dagger]]s.
 * ''[[Mighty Morphin Power Rangers]]'' features [[Tommy Oliver]] dual wielding a sword and a dagger.
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 * The ''[[Transformers]]'' features dual wielding being done by many characters including [[Optimus Prime]] and [[Optimus Primal]] with two swords.
 * ''[[Kung Fu Hustle]]'' features [[iron rings]] being dual wielded by the humble [[tailor]] of Pigsty Alley.
-* ''[[Power Rangers: Jungle Fury]]'' features dual wielding being done by [[List of Power Rangers Jungle Fury characters#Casey Rhodes|Casey Rhodes]] with two nunchakus and also two dao-themed Shark Sabres, [[List of Power Rangers Jungle Fury characters#Theo Martin|Theo Martin]] with two [[tonfa]]s and then two tessan-themed Jungle Fans, and [[List of Power Rangers Jungle Fury characters#Camille|Camille]] with two sais.
+* ''[[Power Rangers: Jungle Fury]]'' features dual wielding being done by [[List of Power Rangers Jungle Fury characters#Casey Rhodes|Casey Rhodes]] with two nunchaku and also two dao-themed Shark Sabres, [[List of Power Rangers Jungle Fury characters#Theo Martin|Theo Martin]] with two [[tonfa]] and then two tessan-themed Jungle Fans, and [[List of Power Rangers Jungle Fury characters#Camille|Camille]] with two sai.
-* The [[Marvel Cinematic Universe]] film ''[[Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings]]'' features the [[Ten Rings (object)|Ten Rings]], which are dual wielded by [[Wenwu]] and his son [[Shang-Chi (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Shang-Chi]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Schedeen |first=Jesse |date=September 3, 2021 |title=Shang-Chi: What Are the Ten Rings and Are They Actually Magical? |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/shang-chi-ten-rings-explained-mandarin-wenwu |access-date=April 15, 2025 |website=[[IGN]] |language=en}}</ref>
+* The [[Marvel Cinematic Universe]] film ''[[Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings]]'' features the [[Ten Rings (object)|Ten Rings]], which are dual wielded by [[Wenwu]] and his son [[Shang-Chi (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Shang-Chi]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Schedeen |first=Jesse |date=September 3, 2021 |title=Shang-Chi: What Are the Ten Rings and Are They Actually Magical? |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/shang-chi-ten-rings-explained-mandarin-wenwu |access-date=April 15, 2025 |website=[[IGN]] |language=en}}</ref>
 * The musical version of ''[[The Lion King (musical)|The Lion King]]'' features [[Mufasa]] and his son [[Simba]] dual wielding two [[akrafena]] swords to fight.
 * [[Lara Croft]], the heroine of the ''[[Tomb Raider]]'' franchise, dual wields two pistols.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Russell |first=Bradley |date=September 20, 2024 |title=Lara Croft wields her iconic twin pistols in new trailer for Netflix Tomb Raider anime |url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/lara-croft-wields-her-iconic-070712961.html |access-date=April 15, 2025 |website=[[Yahoo Entertainment]] |language=en-US}}</ref>
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 * [[Kirito (Sword Art Online)|Kirito]], the protagonist of ''[[Sword Art Online]]'', is known for being able to wield two swords of a similar length at the same time.<ref>{{Cite news |date=August 14, 2024 |title=10 isekai characters with extraordinary and unique abilities |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/english/hollywood/news/10-isekai-characters-with-extraordinary-and-unique-abilities/articleshow/112515880.cms |access-date=April 15, 2025 |work=[[The Times of India]] |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
 * [[Sora (Kingdom Hearts)|Sora]] and [[Roxas (Kingdom Hearts)|Roxas]] of the ''[[Kingdom Hearts]]'' franchise have the ability to dual wield [[Keyblade|Keyblades]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Solorzano |first=Sergio |date=June 10, 2019 |title=Kingdom Hearts 3 DLC Trailer Confirms Dual-Keyblade-Wielding Roxas |url=https://www.thegamer.com/kingdom-hearts-3-dlc-trailer-dual-keyblade-wielding-roxas/ |access-date=April 15, 2025 |website=TheGamer |language=en}}</ref>
+* The ''[[Splatoon]]'' series features Dualies, a weapon class that debuted in ''[[Splatoon 2]]'' that involves dual wielding guns. The guns also enable the player to execute a dodge roll for enhanced mobility and accuracy.
+* In ''[[Borderlands 2]]'', Salvador's unique action skill allows him to temporarily dual-wield any of the game's many guns. <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gamezone.com/originals/borderlands-2-class-breakdown-salvador-the-gunzerker/|title=Borderlands 2 Class Breakdown: Salvador the Gunzerker|first=Alex|last=Rhodes|work=GameZone|date=October 10, 2012|access-date=October 6, 2025|archive-date=July 19, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200719231341/https://www.gamezone.com/originals/borderlands-2-class-breakdown-salvador-the-gunzerker/|url-status=live}}</ref>
+* Dual wielding is a signature element of the ''[[Max Payne]]'' video game series, particularly in the [[Max Payne 3|third game]] where every one-handed weapon can be dual wielded.
+* The ''[[Titan Quest]]'' video game series offers dual wielding as an unlockable ability for the Warrior mastery, allowing players to wield both melee and throwable weapons in both hands.
+* [[Edward Kenway]], the protagonist of A[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag|ssassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]], was a skilled swordsman and developed the ability to fight using two swords (one in each hand). He was also adept at using other weapons such as pistols, knives, axes, and muskets, even employing dual combinations of these weapons.
+* [[Ratonhnhaké:ton|Connor Kenway]], the protagonist of [[Assassin's Creed III]], received minimal combat training from the Kanien'kehá:ka (or [[Mohawk people|Mohawk]]), becoming a young warrior of the North American tribe. He used a fighting style that involved wielding a tomahawk in his dominant hand and carrying a dagger in his off-hand. In addition to these, he was also capable of wielding various weapons, including a bow, flintlock pistols, poison darts, rope darts, and two hidden blades. He could use several combinations of these weapons simultaneously, thanks to his ambidexterity. Furthermore, his left hidden blade was a pivoting blade, which quickly became an indispensable tool in his arsenal.
 ==See also==
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 * [[Gun fu]]
 * [[Swordsmanship]]
+* [[Niten Ichi-ryū]]
 ==References==

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