Dual wield



Dual wielding is a gameplay mechanic which allows players to hold two items or blocks simultaneously.

Usage


Players can equip an item to the off-hand slot from the inventory, similarly to armor. Players can also select an item and press to automatically equip it. The off-hand slot will then appear beside the HUD opposite from the main hand. If the player is on first person view, then the off-hand will appear in the screen along with the held item. Which hand should be the main hand is configurable in the Skin Customization menu.

The off-hand can the item it holds when there are no items on the main hand, the item held on the main hand is not usable (e.g. swords), or the item held on the main hand is usable but cannot be used straightaway (e.g. shovel with no grass nearby). Any item on the main hand takes priority over the item on the off-hand, so if the item held on the main hand is usable, such as a fishing rod, it will cast the fishing rod, rather than using whatever item is on the off-hand. Players also cannot blocks or  with the off-hand, even if there is nothing held on the main hand.

Combat
Arrows held on the off-hand are prioritized over other arrows in the hotbar and the inventory. Players can equip a specific arrow in their off-hand slot to fire it with a bow. If the bow is on the off-hand, then the arrow selected on the hotbar (with the main hand) is used first. Shields should be put in the off-hand as defense and replaces the blocking function of swords.