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How to Dual Wield Weapons

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You can dual wield weapons in Crimson Desert by equipping two one-handed weapons. Read on to learn how to equip them and discover the benefits of dual wielding in combat.

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How to Dual Wield Weapons

Equip Two One-Handed Weapon via the Radial Shortcut

A - Equip Two One-Handed Weapon
Open the radial menu by holding the left D-pad. You will see two slots at the top and top right of the radial menu that represent the items you are currently holding. To start dual wielding, simply replace your shield with another One-Handed Weapon in the second slot.

Equipping Two One-Handed Weapons Grants Access to New Attacks

A - Access to New Attacks
The moveset when dual wielding is completely different from when you are using a shield. Keep in mind that the combination of one-handed weapons you equip does not affect the available moves, as dual wielding uses the same moveset regardless of the weapons used.

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Equip Two One-Handed Weapon via the Radial Shortcut

Equipping Two One-Handed Weapons Grants Access to New Attacks