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Off-hands cannot normally be used with [[two-handed]] [[martial weapon]]s, though it is possible to do so with two-handed swords, axes, or maces with [[Giant's Blood]] allocated.
Off-hands cannot normally be used with [[two-handed]] [[martial weapon]]s, though it is possible to do so with two-handed swords, axes, or maces with [[Giant's Blood]] allocated.


Shields are also considered [[armour (equipment)|armour]].
Shields and foci are also considered [[armour (equipment)|armour]].


==Version history==
==Version history==

Revision as of 05:06, 23 December 2024

An Off Hand or off-hand is a category of equipment that can exclusively be equipped in the Off Hand slot (right weapon slot). They can provide a variety of offensive or defensive benefits depending on the specific item class.

Mechanics

Off-hands are further categorized into three item classes:

  • Shields, which grant base defences and chance to block. Certain basetypes also grant the Raise Shield skill.
  • Foci (or Focus), which grant energy shield but no block and can roll caster modifiers.
  • Quivers, which primarily roll modifiers to enhance bows.

Off-hands cannot normally be used with two-handed martial weapons, though it is possible to do so with two-handed swords, axes, or maces with Giant's Blood allocated.

Shields and foci are also considered armour.

Version history

Version Changes
0.1.0
  • Introduced to the game.