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[[File:Dual wield preview.png|200px|right|thumb|Player holding a trident with a [[shield]] in their off-hand]] | [[File:Dual wield preview.png|200px|right|thumb|Player holding a trident with a [[shield]] in their off-hand]] | ||
'''Dual wielding''' is a [[Minecraft:gameplay]] mechanic that allows players (and some [[Minecraft:mob]]s) to hold two [[Minecraft:item]]s or [[Minecraft:block]]s{{only|Java}} simultaneously. | '''Dual wielding''' is a [[Minecraft:gameplay]] mechanic that allows players (and some [[Minecraft:mob]]s) to hold two [[Minecraft:item]]s or [[Minecraft:block]]s{{only|Java}} simultaneously. For players, this allows for either of the held items to be used depending on the items' uses, the controls for using them, and the scenario. Additionally, it also enables some items to be used in conjunction with others in unique ways when both are held. | ||
== Usage == | == Usage == | ||
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Players can equip an item to the | Players can equip an item to the | ||
{{slotSprite|Offhand|scale=0.5|align=text-top}} off-hand slot from the [[Minecraft:inventory]], similarly to [[Minecraft:armor]]. Players can also select an item and press {{ | {{slotSprite|Offhand|scale=0.5|align=text-top}} off-hand slot from the [[Minecraft:inventory]], similarly to [[Minecraft:armor]]. Players can also select an item and press {{Control|swap item|text=Swap Off-Hand}} to automatically equip it.{{Only|je|short=1}}{{Upcoming|be 26.70}} The off-hand slot then appears beside the [[Minecraft:HUD]] opposite from the main hand.{{Only|je|short=1}} If the player is in [[Minecraft:first-person view]], then the off-hand appears in the screen along with the held item. Whichever hand should be the main hand is configurable in the [[Minecraft:Options#Skin Customization|Skin Customization]] menu.{{Only|je|short=1}} | ||
The off-hand can use the item it holds when there are no items with a {{ctrl|use}} function in the main hand (e.g. [[Minecraft:trident]]s, which can be thrown), or the item held on the main hand cannot be used directly (e.g. [[Minecraft:axe]] while not looking at a [[Minecraft:log]], [[Minecraft:wood]], or an [[Minecraft:oxidized]]/[[Minecraft:waxed]] [[Minecraft:Copper#Oxidizing blocks|copper block]]). Otherwise, the main hand takes priority over the off-hand. Players also cannot {{control|break}} blocks or {{control|attack}} with the off-hand, even if nothing is held in the main hand. | The off-hand can use the item it holds when there are no items with a {{ctrl|use}} function in the main hand (e.g. [[Minecraft:trident]]s, which can be thrown), or the item held on the main hand cannot be used directly (e.g. [[Minecraft:axe]] while not looking at a [[Minecraft:log]], [[Minecraft:wood]], or an [[Minecraft:oxidized]]/[[Minecraft:waxed]] [[Minecraft:Copper#Oxidizing blocks|copper block]]). Otherwise, the main hand takes priority over the off-hand. Players also cannot {{control|break}} blocks or {{control|attack}} with the off-hand, even if nothing is held in the main hand. | ||
=== Combat === | === Combat === | ||
[[File:DualWielding.png|thumb|250px|A player holding a [[shield]] and an [[Minecraft:iron sword]] | [[File:DualWielding.png|thumb|250px|A player holding a [[shield]] and an [[Minecraft:iron sword]]]] | ||
A player can equip a [[Minecraft:bow]], [[Minecraft:crossbow]], [[Minecraft:spear]], or [[Minecraft:trident]] in their off-hand. So far, these are the only weapons that can be used in the off-hand slot or in conjunction with another weapon. This allows for higher damage output, as players no longer have to switch between weapons; however, it disables the use of a [[Minecraft:shield]]. Players can left-click to attack with the equipped main-hand weapon (namely a [[Minecraft:sword]] or [[Minecraft:mace]]) and right click to attack with the off-hand weapon. However, if a [[Minecraft:player]] collides with an [[Minecraft:entity]] or another player while using a [[Minecraft:Riptide]]-enchanted trident, damage is dealt with the item in the player's main hand. | A player can equip a [[Minecraft:bow]], [[Minecraft:crossbow]], [[Minecraft:spear]], or [[Minecraft:trident]] in their off-hand. So far, these are the only weapons that can be used in the off-hand slot or in conjunction with another weapon. This allows for higher damage output, as players no longer have to switch between weapons; however, it disables the use of a [[Minecraft:shield]]. Players can left-click to attack with the equipped main-hand weapon (namely a [[Minecraft:sword]] or [[Minecraft:mace]]) and right click to attack with the off-hand weapon. However, if a [[Minecraft:player]] collides with an [[Minecraft:entity]] or another player while using a [[Minecraft:Riptide]]-enchanted trident, damage is dealt with the item in the player's main hand. | ||
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=== ''Bedrock Edition'' === | === ''Bedrock Edition'' === | ||
{{IN|bedrock}}, only a select few | {{IN|bedrock}}, only a select few items can be placed in the off-hand slot and be dual-wielded: | ||
* {{ItemLink|Shield}}, can be activated by {{Control|sneaking}}. | |||
* {{ItemLink|Totem of Undying}}, functions properly. | |||
* {{ItemLink|Arrow|Arrows}}, [[Minecraft:tipped arrows]], and [[Minecraft:firework rockets]], used to give them priority in [[Minecraft:bows]] and [[Minecraft:crossbows]] over other projectiles in the inventory. | |||
* {{ItemLink|Filled Map|Filled maps}} (includes [[Minecraft:explorer maps]] and [[Minecraft:Photo|photos]]{{Only|edu|short=1}}), which are displayed as a smaller mini-map and cause maps in the main hand to be displayed as such as well. | |||
* {{ItemLink|Nautilus shell}}, held by [[Minecraft:drowned]] in the off-hand but has no special use for the player. | |||
* {{ItemLink|Pocket jukebox|Pocket jukeboxes}},{{Upcoming|Music Features Add-On}} cannot be used in the off-hand. | |||
* {{ItemLink|Sparkler|Sparklers}},{{Only|education}} function normally. | |||
Other items can be placed into the off-hand slot by using the {{Cmd|replaceitem}} command, but most items are unusable. | |||
=== Mobs === | === Mobs === | ||
Some mobs are also able to dual-wield, albeit to a more limited degree. | Some mobs are also able to dual-wield, albeit to a more limited degree. [[Minecraft:Drowned]] are the only mob that can naturally spawn dual-wielding items, those being a [[Minecraft:trident]]/[[Minecraft:fishing rod]] in the main hand and a [[Minecraft:nautilus shell]] in the off-hand. [[Minecraft:Piglin]]s temporarily dual-wield when [[Minecraft:bartering]]/inspecting a gold-related item while holding a weapon. When a mob picks up a [[Minecraft:shield]], they place it in their offhand if the slot is available. | ||
The following mobs can dual-wield items: | The following mobs can dual-wield items with [[Minecraft:command]]s: | ||
* {{EntityLink|Zombie}} | * {{EntityLink|Zombie}} | ||
* {{EntityLink|Husk}} | * {{EntityLink|Husk}} | ||
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* {{EntityLink|Vex}} | * {{EntityLink|Vex}} | ||
Mobs do not actively use/consume most items or blocks in their off-hand, with a few | Mobs do not actively use/consume most items or blocks in their off-hand, with a few exceptions: | ||
* {{ItemLink|Totem of Undying}} - used when the mob takes [[Minecraft:death|fatal damage]]. | * {{ItemLink|Totem of Undying}} - used when the mob takes [[Minecraft:death|fatal damage]]. | ||
* {{ItemLink|Arrow}}, {{ItemLink|Spectral Arrow}}, {{ItemLink|Tipped Arrow}}, {{ItemLink|Firework Rocket}} - used when an applicable mob is holding a [[Minecraft:bow]] or [[Minecraft:crossbow]] in their main hand. The held item is consumed when used as ammunition. | * {{ItemLink|Arrow}}, {{ItemLink|Spectral Arrow}}, {{ItemLink|Tipped Arrow}}, {{ItemLink|Firework Rocket}} - used when an applicable mob is holding a [[Minecraft:bow]] or [[Minecraft:crossbow]] in their main hand. The held item is consumed when used as ammunition. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
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|{{HistoryLine||1.10.0|dev=beta 1.10.0.3|The player can now hold [[Minecraft:shield]]s in the off-hand slot.}} | |{{HistoryLine||1.10.0|dev=beta 1.10.0.3|The player can now hold [[Minecraft:shield]]s in the off-hand slot.}} | ||
|{{HistoryLine||1.19.60|dev=Preview 1.19.60.24|Using {{cmd|replaceitem}} command can now put any item into the off-hand slot, but most items can not be used as when it is in the main hand.}} | |{{HistoryLine||1.19.60|dev=Preview 1.19.60.24|Using {{cmd|replaceitem}} command can now put any item into the off-hand slot, but most items can not be used as when it is in the main hand.}} | ||
|{{HistoryLine|bedrock upcoming}} | |||
|{{HistoryLine||26.70|dev=Preview 26.70.20|[[File:Ore UI - "Slot Shield" Revision 1.png|25px]] New textures in [[Minecraft::File:Ore UI - "Gameplay Atlas" Revision 21.png|<samp>gameplay atlas.png</samp>]] have been added for slot shield icon to match [[Minecraft:Ore UI]].}} | |||
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=Preview 26.70.23|Added a control for swapping items with the offhand. This applies when holding items valid for the offhand.|On keyboard and mouse, this is F by default.|On a controller, replaces the control for "Crafting". | |||
|[[File:Shield Button.png|30px]] On touch, there is a new offhand button.|Currently, the offhand button does not work.}} | |||
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 12:16, 6 November 2026
Dual wielding is a Minecraft:gameplay mechanic that allows players (and some Minecraft:mobs) to hold two Minecraft:items or Minecraft:blocksTemplate:Only simultaneously. For players, this allows for either of the held items to be used depending on the items' uses, the controls for using them, and the scenario. Additionally, it also enables some items to be used in conjunction with others in unique ways when both are held.
Usage
Players can equip an item to the Template:SlotSprite off-hand slot from the Minecraft:inventory, similarly to Minecraft:armor. Players can also select an item and press Template:Control to automatically equip it.Template:OnlyTemplate:Upcoming The off-hand slot then appears beside the Minecraft:HUD opposite from the main hand.Template:Only If the player is in Minecraft:first-person view, then the off-hand appears in the screen along with the held item. Whichever hand should be the main hand is configurable in the Skin Customization menu.Template:Only
The off-hand can use the item it holds when there are no items with a Template:Ctrl function in the main hand (e.g. Minecraft:tridents, which can be thrown), or the item held on the main hand cannot be used directly (e.g. Minecraft:axe while not looking at a Minecraft:log, Minecraft:wood, or an Minecraft:oxidized/Minecraft:waxed copper block). Otherwise, the main hand takes priority over the off-hand. Players also cannot Template:Control blocks or Template:Control with the off-hand, even if nothing is held in the main hand.
Combat
A player can equip a Minecraft:bow, Minecraft:crossbow, Minecraft:spear, or Minecraft:trident in their off-hand. So far, these are the only weapons that can be used in the off-hand slot or in conjunction with another weapon. This allows for higher damage output, as players no longer have to switch between weapons; however, it disables the use of a Minecraft:shield. Players can left-click to attack with the equipped main-hand weapon (namely a Minecraft:sword or Minecraft:mace) and right click to attack with the off-hand weapon. However, if a Minecraft:player collides with an Minecraft:entity or another player while using a Minecraft:Riptide-enchanted trident, damage is dealt with the item in the player's main hand.
Minecraft:Shields can be held in the off-hand as defense. They do not take priority over the main hand, and cannot be used if the main hand item has a Template:Ctrl functionality (such as a Minecraft:bow or Minecraft:spear).
Minecraft:Arrows held in the off-hand are prioritized over other arrows in the Minecraft: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 held in the off-hand, then the arrow selected on the hotbar (with the main hand) is prioritized.
Tool use
When a tool with a right-click function is held in the off-hand with another tool or weapon selected in the hotbar, right-clicking on a block that is relevant to the off-hand tool uses that off-hand tool unless the selected tool in the hotbar can also be used on the same block, in which case the hotbar tool has priority.
When a Minecraft:firework is in the off-hand slot and is being used with a crossbow, right-click and hold to charge and when ready, right click again to fire a firework. Fireworks can be fired from crossbows only when in the off-hand slot.
Bedrock Edition
Template:IN, only a select few items can be placed in the off-hand slot and be dual-wielded:
- Template:ItemLink, can be activated by Template:Control.
- Template:ItemLink, functions properly.
- Template:ItemLink, Minecraft:tipped arrows, and Minecraft:firework rockets, used to give them priority in Minecraft:bows and Minecraft:crossbows over other projectiles in the inventory.
- Template:ItemLink (includes Minecraft:explorer maps and photosTemplate:Only), which are displayed as a smaller mini-map and cause maps in the main hand to be displayed as such as well.
- Template:ItemLink, held by Minecraft:drowned in the off-hand but has no special use for the player.
- Template:ItemLink,Template:Upcoming cannot be used in the off-hand.
- Template:ItemLink,Template:Only function normally.
Other items can be placed into the off-hand slot by using the Template:Cmd command, but most items are unusable.
Mobs
Some mobs are also able to dual-wield, albeit to a more limited degree. Minecraft:Drowned are the only mob that can naturally spawn dual-wielding items, those being a Minecraft:trident/Minecraft:fishing rod in the main hand and a Minecraft:nautilus shell in the off-hand. Minecraft:Piglins temporarily dual-wield when Minecraft:bartering/inspecting a gold-related item while holding a weapon. When a mob picks up a Minecraft:shield, they place it in their offhand if the slot is available.
The following mobs can dual-wield items with Minecraft:commands:
- Template:EntityLink
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- Template:EntityLink
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- Template:EntityLink
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Mobs do not actively use/consume most items or blocks in their off-hand, with a few exceptions:
- Template:ItemLink - used when the mob takes fatal damage.
- Template:ItemLink, Template:ItemLink, Template:ItemLink, Template:ItemLink - used when an applicable mob is holding a Minecraft:bow or Minecraft:crossbow in their main hand. The held item is consumed when used as ammunition.
History
Development
Java Edition
Bedrock Edition
Legacy Console Edition
Issues
Gallery
Development images
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Dev image of incorrectly positioned hands
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Dev image of incorrectly positioned hands
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First image of a left hand
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Minecraft:Dinnerbone dual wielding two types of fish
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Minecraft:Dinnerbone dual wielding two swords
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Dinnerbone's original guide on dual wielding (Note: the information on this image is outdated.)
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Dinnerbone's original guide on dual wielding (cont.)
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Dinnerbone's original guide on dual wielding (cont.)
See also
References
Minecraft:de:Zweihandsystem Minecraft:es:Mano secundaria Minecraft:fr:Système à deux mains Minecraft:ja:二刀流 Minecraft:ko:양손 쓰기 Minecraft:pl:Dwuręczność Minecraft:pt:Empunhadura dupla Minecraft:th:การถือของสองมือ Minecraft:zh:双持