We haven't seen real two weapon combat for a number of reasons, including that balancing the two attacks seems difficult. Historically there have been a bunch of two weapon styles, but we aren't necessarily beholden to any of them.

I would suggest adding the ability to make two simultaneous attacks. The strength of each attack is modified by the offhand skill, relative to the defenses of the target. Roundtime is slightly longer (+1/+2 seconds). For the duration of the roundtime + some buffer, the attacker's chance of critically failing to defend goes up.

You get to make lots of attacks, but you'll always be in danger of taking extra hits. You could even make it impossible to use armworn shields if necessary.


Slice left / slice (right) remain in the system as an alternate style of two weapon combat.