Off Hand & Weapon Spec. question?

[Robert Lee Phillips]

I think I read somewhere that weapon spec. only applies to main hand, is this true? I imagine you would need at least one star to defeat your penalty for not being proficient. ie. Korgan dualling any axe & Crom Fayr. How should I spend my level up points?

[Robert Lee Phillips]

I just read my post and realised that it does not ask the question I want answered. Is it a waste to improve your spec. level to master, grand master, etc., on a weapon that you only plan on using in your off hand (Crom Fayr)?

[ 07-09-2001: Message edited by: Sly One Mr. Grinch ]

[koz-ivan]

if you are planning on using the crom off hand, you prob don't even need any proff in it since the str bonus will more than counterbalance the penalty.

i'm not sure if the specialized bonus applies to an off hand wield.

and i'd spend proff points on dual wield before worring about hammer prof.

[Robert Lee Phillips]

I'm in TOB, already have 5 in axes (Korgan), 3 in dual, & 3 in hammers. I'm probably gonna put a couple in sword and shield, but I wanna know if I wasted 2 slots in hammers if I'm only gonna use Crom in my off hand? I throw the 3+ hammer for ranged attack & will pick up the 4+ thower axe later. I would rather use the 4+ axe for my Kensai/Mage (did ya know they can use returning throw axes, I did'nt 'til recently)? Also since this post is too damn long anyway, does proficiency slots help in thrown axes or hammers?

[Xandax]

AFAIK then you can improve you THAC0 in your offhand by increasing specialisation.
But you can only have one attack with you off-hand regardless of numbers of "stars".
So it might be better to increase specialisation in you main hand to get an extra attack.

[ 07-10-2001: Message edited by: Xandax ]