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[[File:FFIII Android Attack.png|250px|thumb|Luneth dual wielding Longswords in ''Final Fantasy III''.]]
 
[[File:FFIII Android Attack.png|250px|thumb|Luneth dual wielding Longswords in ''Final Fantasy III''.]]
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'''Dual Wield''' {{J|にとうりゅう or 二刀流|Nitōryū}}, also known as '''Dual-Wield''', '''2-Handed''', '''Two Swords''', or '''Double Sword''', is a recurring [[support ability]] in the [[Final Fantasy series|''Final Fantasy'' series]]. It is usually associated with the [[Ninja (job)|Ninja]] job. Like its name suggests, it allows characters to equip a [[Weapon (equipment)|weapon]] in each hand and thus attack twice, using each weapon once.
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'''Dual Wield''' {{J|にとうりゅう or 二刀流|Nitōryū}}, also known as '''Dual-Wield''', '''2-Handed''', '''Two Swords''', or '''Double Sword''', is a recurring [[support ability]] in the [[Final Fantasy series|''Final Fantasy'' series]], although some games feature it as simply an innate part of their [[Equipment|equipment]] systems. It is usually associated with the [[Ninja (job)|Ninja]] job. Like its name suggests, it allows characters to equip a [[Weapon (equipment)|weapon]] in each hand and thus attack twice, using each weapon once.
   
 
== Appearances ==
 
== Appearances ==
 
=== ''[[Final Fantasy II]]'' ===
 
=== ''[[Final Fantasy II]]'' ===
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All characters can dual-wield any weapon type except for [[Bow (weapon type)|bows]]. A character can also dual-wield [[Shield (equipment)|shields]], which provides greater [[Evasion]] at the cost of being able to attack physically. Using a second weapon or a shield in conjunction with another weapon halves the [[Strength]] bonus to Attack, and weapons held in a character's off-hand have their Strength bonus halved again. A character gains equal experience for both weapons held, even if they are of the same type; this allows for much faster [[stat growth#Final Fantasy II|weapon skill growth]], even against enemy formations of low [[Rank (Final Fantasy II)|Rank]].
 
All characters can dual-wield any weapon type except for [[Bow (weapon type)|bows]]. A character can also dual-wield [[Shield (equipment)|shields]], which provides greater [[Evasion]] at the cost of being able to attack physically. Using a second weapon or a shield in conjunction with another weapon halves the [[Strength]] bonus to Attack, and weapons held in a character's off-hand have their Strength bonus halved again. A character gains equal experience for both weapons held, even if they are of the same type; this allows for much faster [[stat growth#Final Fantasy II|weapon skill growth]], even against enemy formations of low [[Rank (Final Fantasy II)|Rank]].
   
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=== ''[[Final Fantasy III]]'' ===
 
=== ''[[Final Fantasy III]]'' ===
 
Dual Wield is the innate ability for all [[Final Fantasy III jobs|jobs]], so every playable character can equip two weapons or shields. A character that dual wields shields will attack their target [[Unarmed (weapon)|unarmed]].
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Dual Wield is the innate ability for all [[List of Final Fantasy III jobs|jobs]], so every playable character can equip two weapons or shields. A character that dual wields shields will attack their target [[Unarmed (weapon)|unarmed]].
 
   
 
=== ''[[Final Fantasy IV]]'' ===
 
=== ''[[Final Fantasy IV]]'' ===
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[[File:EdgeDS.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Edge dual wielding.]]
 
[[File:EdgeDS.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Edge dual wielding.]]
[[Yang Fang Leiden/Gameplay|Yang]] and [[Edge Geraldine/Gameplay|Edge]] can equip weapons in each hand. Unlike most other games, the weapons count as the same attack, and Yang and Edge cannot use them to attack twice. The [[List of Final Fantasy IV armor#Hero's Shield|Hero's Shield]] can be dual-wielded by Yang and Edge, if done so, they'll attack with their [[List of Final Fantasy IV weapons#Empty|barehands]].
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[[Yang Fang Leiden/Gameplay|Yang]] and [[Edge Geraldine/Gameplay|Edge]] can equip weapons in each hand. The weapons count as the same attack, and Yang and Edge cannot use them to attack twice. The [[Final Fantasy IV armor#Hero's Shield|Hero's Shield]] can be dual-wielded by Yang and Edge, if done so, they'll attack with their [[Final Fantasy IV weapons#Empty|barehands]].
   
 
==== ''[[Final Fantasy IV -Interlude-]]'' ====
 
==== ''[[Final Fantasy IV -Interlude-]]'' ====
 
Yang and Edge can equip weapons in each hand.
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Yang and Edge can equip weapons in each hand, and it functions the same way it did in the previous game.
 
   
 
==== ''[[Final Fantasy IV: The After Years]]'' ====
 
==== ''[[Final Fantasy IV: The After Years]]'' ====
 
Edge, [[Tsukinowa]], Yang, [[Ursula]], and the [[Monk (The After Years)|Monks]] all dual-wield. All weapons the three can equip can be dual-wielded, though Yang, Ursula, and the Monks can only equips claws.
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Edge, [[Tsukinowa]], Yang, [[Ursula]], and the [[Monk (Final Fantasy IV)|Monks]] all dual-wield. All weapons the three can equip can be dual-wielded, though Yang, Ursula, and the Monks can only equips claws.
 
   
 
=== ''[[Final Fantasy V]]'' ===
 
=== ''[[Final Fantasy V]]'' ===
 
Dual-Wield (also called Dbl Grip) is the level five ability for the [[Ninja (Final Fantasy V job)|Ninja]] class, learned for 450 ABP.
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Dual-Wield is the level five ability for the [[Ninja (Final Fantasy V job)|Ninja]] class, learned for 450 ABP. This is the first time in the series in which Dual Wield is a separate ability. It was known as Dbl Grip in the older translation.
 
   
There is a glitch in the [[iOS]] version involving the [[List of Final Fantasy V weapons#Dancing Dagger|Dancing Dagger]], where if the player dual-wields it with another weapon and has the Dancing Dagger attack first, and it uses Jitterbug that kills the enemy, the attack from the other weapon will bring the vanished enemy back on the screen. The enemy counts as defeated, and will never attack. The battle is won after killing all other enemies.
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There is a glitch in the [[iOS]] version involving the [[Final Fantasy V weapons#Dancing Dagger|Dancing Dagger]], where if the player dual-wields it with another weapon and has the Dancing Dagger attack first, and it uses Jitterbug that kills the enemy, the attack from the other weapon will bring the vanished enemy back on the screen. The enemy counts as defeated, and will never attack. The battle is won after killing all other enemies.
   
 
=== ''[[Final Fantasy VI]]'' ===
 
=== ''[[Final Fantasy VI]]'' ===
 
The [[Genji Gloves|Genji Glove]] [[Relic (Final Fantasy VI)|relic]] allows a character to equip a weapon in each hand except for [[Unarmed (weapon)|Unarmed]] due to it not being compatible. Due to the [[Genji Glove bug]] damage is reduced by 25% whenever a character equips the Genji Glove, but only one weapon. The damage algorithm was supposed to give this reduction when two weapons are equipped.
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The [[Genji equipment#Final Fantasy VI|Genji Glove]] [[Relic (Final Fantasy VI)|relic]] allows a character to equip a weapon in each hand except for [[Unarmed (weapon)|Unarmed]] due to it not being compatible. Due to the [[Genji Glove bug]] damage is reduced by 25% whenever a character equips the Genji Glove, but only one weapon. The damage algorithm was supposed to give this reduction when two weapons are equipped.
 
   
 
The [[Jump glitch]] involves using two weapons with the [[Jump (ability)#Final Fantasy VI|Jump]] command; after the player initializes the command, Jump will pick one of the two weapons to use, though the graphic of the weapon in the right hand of that character will be used all the time. If either of these weapons is a [[Spear (weapon type)|spear]], regardless of which weapon the command chooses, the damage will always be doubled.
 
The [[Jump glitch]] involves using two weapons with the [[Jump (ability)#Final Fantasy VI|Jump]] command; after the player initializes the command, Jump will pick one of the two weapons to use, though the graphic of the weapon in the right hand of that character will be used all the time. If either of these weapons is a [[Spear (weapon type)|spear]], regardless of which weapon the command chooses, the damage will always be doubled.
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=== ''[[Final Fantasy XI]]'' ===
 
=== ''[[Final Fantasy XI]]'' ===
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[[File:FFXI-Hume-Ninja.jpg|thumb|right|150px|An Elvaan Ninja dual wielding.]]
 
[[File:FFXI-Hume-Ninja.jpg|thumb|right|150px|An Elvaan Ninja dual wielding.]]
Dual Wield is a job ability obtained by [[Ninja (Final Fantasy XI)|Ninjas]] at [[level]] 10, [[Dancer (Final Fantasy XI)|Dancers]] at level 20, and [[Thief (Final Fantasy XI)|Thieves]] at level 83.
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Dual Wield is a job ability learned by [[Ninja (Final Fantasy XI)|Ninjas]] ([[level]] 10), [[Dancer (Final Fantasy XI)|Dancers]] (level 20), and [[Thief (Final Fantasy XI)|Thieves]] (level 83).
   
 
[[Blue Mage (Final Fantasy XI)|Blue Mages]] can obtain it as early as level 80 by equipping at least two of the three spells: [[Blazing Bound]], [[Animating Wail]], or [[Quadratic Continuum]]. Higher levels in Dual Wield can be obtained by the Ninja and Dancer job classes to reduce the delay added by wielding two weapons at once.
 
[[Blue Mage (Final Fantasy XI)|Blue Mages]] can obtain it as early as level 80 by equipping at least two of the three spells: [[Blazing Bound]], [[Animating Wail]], or [[Quadratic Continuum]]. Higher levels in Dual Wield can be obtained by the Ninja and Dancer job classes to reduce the delay added by wielding two weapons at once.
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=== ''[[Final Fantasy XIV]]'' ===
 
=== ''[[Final Fantasy XIV]]'' ===
 
[[Monk (Final Fantasy XIV)|Pugilist]], [[Ninja (Final Fantasy XIV)|Rogue]], Monk, Ninja and Dancer, use a pair of weapons and attack with both hands.
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[[Pugilist (Final Fantasy XIV)|Pugilist]], [[Rogue]], and their respective job, Monk and Ninja, use a pair of weapons and attack with both hands.
 
   
 
=== ''[[Final Fantasy Tactics]]'' ===
 
=== ''[[Final Fantasy Tactics]]'' ===
 
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The [[Ninja (Tactics)|Ninja]] has Dual Wield (Two Swords on the PS) as a [[Final Fantasy Tactics support abilities|support ability]]. A character can be very powerful if Dual Wield is equipped as a support ability in the [[Knight (Tactics)|Knight]] class, as Ninjas cannot equip the more powerful swords that Knights can, without another support ability. A [[Monk (Tactics)|Monk]] equipped with this support ability will strike twice with their fists.
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The [[Ninja (Tactics)|Ninja]] has Dual Wield (called Two Swords in the PS version) as a [[List of Final Fantasy Tactics support abilities|support ability]]. A character can be very powerful if Dual Wield is equipped as a support ability in the [[Knight (Tactics)|Knight]] class, as Ninjas cannot equip the more powerful swords that Knights can, without another support ability. A [[Monk (Tactics)|Monk]] equipped with this support ability will strike twice with their fists.
 
   
The character will attack with the weapon in the top slot first. This is be important if using a [[List of Final Fantasy Tactics weapons#Sleep Sword|Sleep Sword]] when dual wielding, as equipping the Sleep Sword in the top slot would render the potential [[Sleep (status)|Sleep]], useless as the second attack would simply wake the enemy up.
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The character will attack with the weapon in the top slot first. This is be important if using a [[Final Fantasy Tactics weapons#Sleep Sword|Sleep Sword]] when dual wielding, as equipping the Sleep Sword in the top slot would render the potential [[Sleep (status)|Sleep]], useless as the second attack would simply wake the enemy up.
   
 
=== ''[[Final Fantasy Tactics Advance]]'' ===
 
=== ''[[Final Fantasy Tactics Advance]]'' ===
 
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[[Ninja (Tactics Advance)|Ninjas]] learn the ability Double Sword from the [[Final Fantasy Tactics Advance weapons#Nosada|Nosada]] for 999 AP. It is effective, as it not only allows one to equip two weapons, but by doing that, one will be able to learn two abilities at the time, or learn one ability at twice the speed. This applies to all [[Final Fantasy Tactics Advance jobs|jobs]], as long as Double Sword is the set support ability and that the weapon equipped has a skill that can be learned. If the weapon is a two-handed weapon, double sword is nullified, which means no dual wielding of [[Bow (weapon type)|bows]], [[Greatsword (weapon type)|greatswords]], or greatbows.
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[[Ninja (Tactics Advance)|Ninjas]] learn the ability Double Sword from the [[List of Final Fantasy Tactics Advance weapons#Nosada|Nosada]] for 999 AP. It is effective, as it not only allows one to equip two weapons, but by doing that, one will be able to learn two abilities at the time, or learn one ability at twice the speed. This applies to all [[List of Final Fantasy Tactics Advance jobs|jobs]], as long as Double Sword is the set support ability and that the weapon equipped has a skill that can be learned. If the weapon is a two-handed weapon, double sword is nullified, which means no dual wielding of [[Bow (weapon type)|bows]], [[Greatsword (weapon type)|greatswords]], or greatbows.
 
   
 
There is no need to classify other weapons (spears, [[Mace (weapon type)|maces]], [[broadsword]]s, rapiers, etc.) as being available for dual-wielding because only [[human]]s can dual wield, and there are certain weapons only available for other races to equip.
 
There is no need to classify other weapons (spears, [[Mace (weapon type)|maces]], [[broadsword]]s, rapiers, etc.) as being available for dual-wielding because only [[human]]s can dual wield, and there are certain weapons only available for other races to equip.
   
 
==== ''[[Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift]]'' ====
 
==== ''[[Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift]]'' ====
 
[[Ninja (Tactics A2)|Ninjas]] can learn the Dual Wield ability from the [[Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift weapons/Edged weapons#Ragetsu-denbu|Ragetsu-denbu]] for 990 AP. It allows the user to equip two weapons. While humes can equip [[Book (weapon type)|books]], and in the case of the [[Agent]] class, [[gun]]s, neither can be dual wielded, the second due to the Agent being unable to change jobs. This is one of the few abilities that requires 990 [[Ability Points|AP]] to master, along with the [[Ultima (ability)|Ultima]] abilities and the [[Red Mage (Tactics A2)|Red Mage's]] [[Dualcast|Doublecast]].
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[[Ninja (Tactics A2)|Ninjas]] can learn the Dual Wield ability from the [[List of Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift weapons/Edged weapons#Ragetsu-denbu|Ragetsu-denbu]] for 990 AP. The effect is the same as the previous game. While humes can equip [[Book (weapon type)|books]], and in the case of the [[Agent]] class, [[gun]]s, neither can be dual wielded, the second due to the Agent being unable to change jobs. This is one of the few abilities that requires 990 [[Ability Points#Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift|AP]] to master, along with the [[Ultima (ability)#Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift|Ultima]] abilities and the [[Red Mage (Tactics A2)|Red Mage's]] [[Dualcast#Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift|Doublecast]].
 
   
 
=== ''[[Bravely Default]]'' ===
 
=== ''[[Bravely Default]]'' ===
 
Dual Wield is the specialty support ability of [[Ninja (Bravely Default)|Ninjas]]. It is learned at job level 11 and costs 2 slots to equip. When equipping a weapon in each hand, normally only 50% of the weapons' Physical Attack is applied to the characters' Physical Attack. This support ability allows 100% to be applied.
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Dual Wield is the specialty support ability of [[Ninja (Bravely Default)|Ninjas]]. Normally, when equipping a weapon in each hand, only 50% of the weapons' physical attack is be applied (plus the hands' own physical attack). Dual Wield makes the physical attack of the weapons on each hand 100%. Dual wielding shields disables the [[Attack (command)|Attack]] command.
 
   
 
==== ''[[Bravely Second: End Layer]]'' ====
 
==== ''[[Bravely Second: End Layer]]'' ====
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Dual Wield is the innate ability for [[Ninja (Bravely Second)|Ninjas]]. It negates the 50% penalty to weapons' P.Atk that typically applies when equipping weapons in both hands. It is learned at job level 5 and can be equipped as a support ability for any job. It costs 2 slots.
 
Dual Wield is the innate ability for [[Ninja (Bravely Second)|Ninjas]]. It negates the 50% penalty to weapons' P.Atk that typically applies when equipping weapons in both hands. It is learned at job level 5 and can be equipped as a support ability for any job. It costs 2 slots.
   
 
=== ''[[Final Fantasy Dimensions]]'' ===
 
=== ''[[Final Fantasy Dimensions]]'' ===
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Dual Wield is the final ability for the [[Ninja (Dimensions job)|Ninja]] class, requiring 625 AP to learn. It requires 2 slots to equip and use.
 
Dual Wield is the final ability for the [[Ninja (Dimensions job)|Ninja]] class, requiring 625 AP to learn. It requires 2 slots to equip and use.
   
=== ''[[Dissidia Final Fantasy (2008)|Dissidia Final Fantasy]]'' (2008) ===
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=== ''[[Dissidia Final Fantasy (2008)|Dissidia Final Fantasy]]'' (2008) and ''[[Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy]]'' ===
 
[[Onion Knight (Dissidia)|Onion Knight]] gains the Dual Wield ability in his [[EX Mode (term)|EX Mode]]. It boosts the damage done by his physical attacks and makes them do more hits. Dual Wield is also referenced in [[Bartz Klauser/Dissidia (PSP)|Bartz's]] [[EX Mode (term)#EX Burst|EX Burst]] "Spellblade-Dual Wield-Rapid Fire", and features him using two weapons at a time to strike opponents.
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[[Onion Knight (Dissidia)|Onion Knight]] gains the Dual Wield ability in his [[EX Mode (term)|EX Mode]]. It boosts the damage done by his physical attacks and makes them do more hits. Dual Wield is also referenced in [[Bartz Klauser/Dissidia|Bartz's]] [[EX Mode (term)#EX Burst|EX Burst]] "Spellblade-Dual Wield-Rapid Fire", and features him using two weapons at a time to strike opponents.
 
   
==== ''[[Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy]]'' ====
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Onion Knight's Dual Wield ability functions the same as in the original ''Dissidia''. Bartz's EX Burst is renamed "Master Mime", but is identical in execution.
 
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=== ''[[Final Fantasy Artniks]]'' ===
 
=== ''[[Final Fantasy Artniks]]'' ===
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==== ''[[Final Fantasy Artniks Dive]]'' ====
 
==== ''[[Final Fantasy Artniks Dive]]'' ====
 
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=== ''[[Final Fantasy Record Keeper]]'' ===
 
=== ''[[Final Fantasy Record Keeper]]'' ===
 
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=== ''[[Final Fantasy Explorers]]'' ===
 
=== ''[[Final Fantasy Explorers]]'' ===
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A job that can Dual Wield will be able to hold a weapon in each hand. Both weapons must be of the same type, for example if a dagger is in the right hand, the only weapon available for the left hand will be another dagger. Weapons that can be dual-wielded include swords, axes, daggers, spears, ninjato, clubs, bells, and firearms. An [[Explorer (character)|Explorer]] with a weapon in each hand will attack twice with each attack.
 
A job that can Dual Wield will be able to hold a weapon in each hand. Both weapons must be of the same type, for example if a dagger is in the right hand, the only weapon available for the left hand will be another dagger. Weapons that can be dual-wielded include swords, axes, daggers, spears, ninjato, clubs, bells, and firearms. An [[Explorer (character)|Explorer]] with a weapon in each hand will attack twice with each attack.
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=== ''[[Final Fantasy Brave Exvius]]'' ===
 
=== ''[[Final Fantasy Brave Exvius]]'' ===
 
Dual Wield is a Passive Skill learned by few characters such as [[Lightning (Final Fantasy XIII)/Brave Exvius|Lightning]] or [[Luneth/Brave Exvius|Luneth]]. Dual Wield can be acquired for free use as [[Zidane Tribal/Brave Exvius|Zidane's]] [[Trust Master]] Reward enabling any character with an Ability Slot to equip two weapons. Another alternative is [[Gilgamesh (character)#Final Fantasy Brave Exvius|Gilgamesh's]] Trust Master Reward the Genji Gloves which allow Dual Wield while equipped.
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Dual Wield is a Passive Skill learned by few characters such as [[Lightning (Final Fantasy XIII)/Other appearances#Final Fantasy Brave Exvius|Lightning]] or [[Luneth/Other appearances#Final Fantasy Brave Exvius|Luneth]]. Dual Wield can be acquired for free use as [[Zidane Tribal/Other appearances#Final Fantasy Brave Exvius|Zidane's]] [[Trust Master]] Reward enabling any character with an Ability Slot to equip two weapons. Another alternative is [[Gilgamesh (character)#Final Fantasy Brave Exvius|Gilgamesh's]] Trust Master Reward the Genji Gloves which allow Dual Wield while equipped.
 
   
 
=== ''[[Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's Dungeon]]'' ===
 
=== ''[[Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's Dungeon]]'' ===
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[[Chocobo (Chocobo series)|Chocobo]], while as a [[Ninja (Chocobo's Dungeon)|Ninja]], can use dual wield. Instead of allowing Chocobo to fight with two weapons, it increases his walking speed. It costs 400 JP to learn and 2 SP to use.
 
[[Chocobo (Chocobo series)|Chocobo]], while as a [[Ninja (Chocobo's Dungeon)|Ninja]], can use dual wield. Instead of allowing Chocobo to fight with two weapons, it increases his walking speed. It costs 400 JP to learn and 2 SP to use.
   
 
== Gallery ==
 
== Gallery ==
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FFIII NES Dual Wield.png|''[[Final Fantasy III]]'' (NES).
 
FFIII NES Dual Wield.png|''[[Final Fantasy III]]'' (NES).
 
FFIV SNES Dual Wield.png|''[[Final Fantasy IV]]'' (SNES).
 
FFIV SNES Dual Wield.png|''[[Final Fantasy IV]]'' (SNES).
 
FFIV GBA Dual Wield.png|''Final Fantasy IV'' (GBA).
 
FFIV GBA Dual Wield.png|''Final Fantasy IV'' (GBA).
 
FFV SNES Dual Wield.png|''[[Final Fantasy V]]'' (SNES).
 
FFV SNES Dual Wield.png|''[[Final Fantasy V]]'' (SNES).
FFV GBA Dual Wield.png|''[inal Fantasy V'' (GBA).
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FFV GBA Dual Wield.png|''Final Fantasy V'' (GBA).
 
FFVI Dual Wield.png|''[[Final Fantasy VI]]'' (GBA).
 
FFVI Dual Wield.png|''[[Final Fantasy VI]]'' (GBA).
 
FFVI Android Dual Wield.png|''Final Fantasy VI'' (mobile).
 
FFVI Android Dual Wield.png|''Final Fantasy VI'' (mobile).
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FFT0 Rem Twin Daggers.png|[[Rem Tokimiya|Rem]] wielding her twin daggers in ''[[Final Fantasy Type-0]]''.
 
FFT0 Rem Twin Daggers.png|[[Rem Tokimiya|Rem]] wielding her twin daggers in ''[[Final Fantasy Type-0]]''.
 
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PFF Dual Wield.png|''[[Pictlogica Final Fantasy]]''.
 
FFRK Dual Wield Icon.png|Icon in ''[[Final Fantasy Record Keeper]]''.
 
FFRK Dual Wield Icon.png|Icon in ''[[Final Fantasy Record Keeper]]''.
 
FFE-Spellblade-Rapid-Fire.jpg|''[[Final Fantasy Explorers]]''.
 
FFE-Spellblade-Rapid-Fire.jpg|''[[Final Fantasy Explorers]]''.
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== Etymology ==
 
== Etymology ==
 
[[wikipedia:Dual wield|Dual-wielding]] is using two weapons, one in each hand, during combat. It is not a common combat practice, since it does not offer much advantage. Although historical records of dual-wielding in war are limited, there are numerous weapon-based martial arts that involve the use of a pair of weapons.
 
[[wikipedia:Dual wield|Dual-wielding]] is using two weapons, one in each hand, during combat. It is not a common combat practice, since it does not offer much advantage. Although historical records of dual-wielding in war are limited, there are numerous weapon-based martial arts that involve the use of a pair of weapons.
   
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The Japanese name of dual-wielding ability in the ''Final Fantasy'' series is ''Nitōryū'' (二刀流), literally means "dual swords". It is a Japanese dual-swords-wielding technique made famous by the legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi. Usually, swordsmen using nitōryū style wield a katana in one hand, and a wakizashi in another hand. In kendo competitions, nitōryū competitors are allowed to wield two kendo sticks, but the shorter stick cannot earn them any score and only meant to be used for defending.
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Luneth dual wielding Longswords in Final Fantasy III.

Grants the ability to equip a weapon in each hand.

Dual Wield (にとうりゅう or 二刀流, Nitōryū?), also known as Dual-Wield, 2-Handed, Two Swords, or Double Sword, is a recurring support ability in the Final Fantasy series, although some games feature it as simply an innate part of their equipment systems. It is usually associated with the Ninja job. Like its name suggests, it allows characters to equip a weapon in each hand and thus attack twice, using each weapon once.

Appearances

Final Fantasy II

All characters can dual-wield any weapon type except for bows. A character can also dual-wield shields, which provides greater Evasion at the cost of being able to attack physically. Using a second weapon or a shield in conjunction with another weapon halves the Strength bonus to Attack, and weapons held in a character's off-hand have their Strength bonus halved again. A character gains equal experience for both weapons held, even if they are of the same type; this allows for much faster weapon skill growth, even against enemy formations of low Rank.

In the NES version dual wielding is ineffective due to the dual wield bug.

Final Fantasy III

Dual Wield is the innate ability for all jobs, so every playable character can equip two weapons or shields. A character that dual wields shields will attack their target unarmed.

Final Fantasy IV

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Edge dual wielding.

Yang and Edge can equip weapons in each hand. The weapons count as the same attack, and Yang and Edge cannot use them to attack twice. The Hero's Shield can be dual-wielded by Yang and Edge, if done so, they'll attack with their barehands.

Final Fantasy IV -Interlude-

Yang and Edge can equip weapons in each hand.

Final Fantasy IV: The After Years

Edge, Tsukinowa, Yang, Ursula, and the Monks all dual-wield. All weapons the three can equip can be dual-wielded, though Yang, Ursula, and the Monks can only equips claws.

Final Fantasy V

Dual-Wield (also called Dbl Grip) is the level five ability for the Ninja class, learned for 450 ABP.

There is a glitch in the iOS version involving the Dancing Dagger, where if the player dual-wields it with another weapon and has the Dancing Dagger attack first, and it uses Jitterbug that kills the enemy, the attack from the other weapon will bring the vanished enemy back on the screen. The enemy counts as defeated, and will never attack. The battle is won after killing all other enemies.

Final Fantasy VI

The Genji Glove relic allows a character to equip a weapon in each hand except for Unarmed due to it not being compatible. Due to the Genji Glove bug damage is reduced by 25% whenever a character equips the Genji Glove, but only one weapon. The damage algorithm was supposed to give this reduction when two weapons are equipped.

The Jump glitch involves using two weapons with the Jump command; after the player initializes the command, Jump will pick one of the two weapons to use, though the graphic of the weapon in the right hand of that character will be used all the time. If either of these weapons is a spear, regardless of which weapon the command chooses, the damage will always be doubled.

Final Fantasy XI

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An Elvaan Ninja dual wielding.

Dual Wield is a job ability learned by Ninjas (level 10), Dancers (level 20), and Thieves (level 83).

Blue Mages can obtain it as early as level 80 by equipping at least two of the three spells: Blazing Bound, Animating Wail, or Quadratic Continuum. Higher levels in Dual Wield can be obtained by the Ninja and Dancer job classes to reduce the delay added by wielding two weapons at once.

Final Fantasy XIV

Pugilist, Rogue, Monk, Ninja and Dancer, use a pair of weapons and attack with both hands.

Final Fantasy Tactics

Wield a weapon in each hand, attacking twice each turn, even if not a ninja.

Description

The Ninja has Dual Wield (Two Swords on the PS) as a support ability. A character can be very powerful if Dual Wield is equipped as a support ability in the Knight class, as Ninjas cannot equip the more powerful swords that Knights can, without another support ability. A Monk equipped with this support ability will strike twice with their fists.

The character will attack with the weapon in the top slot first. This is be important if using a Sleep Sword when dual wielding, as equipping the Sleep Sword in the top slot would render the potential Sleep, useless as the second attack would simply wake the enemy up.

Final Fantasy Tactics Advance

Enables two attacks with weapons in both hands.

Description

Ninjas learn the ability Double Sword from the Nosada for 999 AP. It is effective, as it not only allows one to equip two weapons, but by doing that, one will be able to learn two abilities at the time, or learn one ability at twice the speed. This applies to all jobs, as long as Double Sword is the set support ability and that the weapon equipped has a skill that can be learned. If the weapon is a two-handed weapon, double sword is nullified, which means no dual wielding of bows, greatswords, or greatbows.

There is no need to classify other weapons (spears, maces, broadswords, rapiers, etc.) as being available for dual-wielding because only humans can dual wield, and there are certain weapons only available for other races to equip.

Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift

Ninjas can learn the Dual Wield ability from the Ragetsu-denbu for 990 AP. It allows the user to equip two weapons. While humes can equip books, and in the case of the Agent class, guns, neither can be dual wielded, the second due to the Agent being unable to change jobs. This is one of the few abilities that requires 990 AP to master, along with the Ultima abilities and the Red Mage's Doublecast.

Bravely Default

Dual Wield is the specialty support ability of Ninjas. It is learned at job level 11 and costs 2 slots to equip. When equipping a weapon in each hand, normally only 50% of the weapons' Physical Attack is applied to the characters' Physical Attack. This support ability allows 100% to be applied.

Bravely Second: End Layer

Dual Wield is the innate ability for Ninjas. It negates the 50% penalty to weapons' P.Atk that typically applies when equipping weapons in both hands. It is learned at job level 5 and can be equipped as a support ability for any job. It costs 2 slots.

Final Fantasy Dimensions

Dual Wield is the final ability for the Ninja class, requiring 625 AP to learn. It requires 2 slots to equip and use.

Dissidia Final Fantasy (2008) and Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy

Onion Knight gains the Dual Wield ability in his EX Mode. It boosts the damage done by his physical attacks and makes them do more hits. Dual Wield is also referenced in Bartz's EX Burst "Spellblade-Dual Wield-Rapid Fire", and features him using two weapons at a time to strike opponents.

In Dissidia 012, Bartz's EX Burst is renamed "Master Mime".

Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia

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Pictlogica Final Fantasy

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Final Fantasy Artniks

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Final Fantasy Artniks Dive

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Final Fantasy Record Keeper

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Final Fantasy Explorers

A job that can Dual Wield will be able to hold a weapon in each hand. Both weapons must be of the same type, for example if a dagger is in the right hand, the only weapon available for the left hand will be another dagger. Weapons that can be dual-wielded include swords, axes, daggers, spears, ninjato, clubs, bells, and firearms. An Explorer with a weapon in each hand will attack twice with each attack.

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Final Fantasy Brave Exvius

Dual Wield is a Passive Skill learned by few characters such as Lightning or Luneth. Dual Wield can be acquired for free use as Zidane's Trust Master Reward enabling any character with an Ability Slot to equip two weapons. Another alternative is Gilgamesh's Trust Master Reward the Genji Gloves which allow Dual Wield while equipped.

Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's Dungeon

Chocobo, while as a Ninja, can use dual wield. Instead of allowing Chocobo to fight with two weapons, it increases his walking speed. It costs 400 JP to learn and 2 SP to use.

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Etymology

Dual-wielding is using two weapons, one in each hand, during combat. It is not a common combat practice, since it does not offer much advantage. Although historical records of dual-wielding in war are limited, there are numerous weapon-based martial arts that involve the use of a pair of weapons.

The Japanese name of dual-wielding ability in the Final Fantasy series is Nitōryū (二刀流), literally means "dual swords". It is a Japanese dual-swords-wielding technique made famous by the legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi. Usually, swordsmen using nitōryū style wield a katana in one hand, and a wakizashi in another hand. In kendo competitions, nitōryū competitors are allowed to wield two kendo sticks, but the shorter stick cannot earn them any score and only meant to be used for defending.