Secondary Mode Questions

[Mallets]

1)  I guess my first question is, can Bastard Swords be used as both 1-handed & 2-handed weapons on this mod?  I'm almost certain that's a yes, but need to clear it up for question 2.

2)  When switching between 1-handed & 2-handed mode... does it use 1-handed Weapon Prof for 1-handed mode and then use 2-handed Weap Prof when using it as a 2-handed weapon?  If not, how does this work?

3)  Basically the same question about certain polearms that can also be used as 2-handed weapons.  I'm thinking of getting the Vougle, but need to know how the Weapon Proficiency works for weapons with Secondary Mode.  I also like the look of the expensive poleaxes (under polearms).  I'd like to be able to swing them (especially overhead).  So do I need points in Polearms or 2-Handed?

[[ptx]]

1) Yes, as 1h with shield and 2h without it.

2) Yes.

3) Secondary mode doesn't always mean that it is used as a different type of weapon. For poleaxes secondary mode just means that they are turned around and deal blunt damage instead.

[Mallets]

Ok, thanks!  One last set of questions.

4)  Now what about the Voulge... it can be switched between a polearm and 2-handed weapon, correct?

5)  And I take it, it works the same as a Bastard Sword when it comes to Weapon Proficiencey?

[Spawny]

Ok, thanks!  One last set of questions.

4)  Now what about the Voulge... it can be switched between a polearm and 2-handed weapon, correct?

5)  And I take it, it works the same as a Bastard Sword when it comes to Weapon Proficiencey?

4) Nope, 2h weapon only. You can't switch certain weapons between 2h and polearms as you can in native.

5) 2h/1h weapons can't be switched by pressing a button. They use 1h wpf when used with a shield and 2h wpf when used without one. 1h/2h weapons however, can be switched to 2h mode from 1h by pressing x. They use the proficiency of the mode they're in.

[Mallets]

4) Nope, 2h weapon only.

Then why is the Voulge listed as a polearm in the shop?  That's what's confusing me.  I like weapons like the Voulge, Bardiches, and the Great Long Axe... but not sure if I need 2-hand or polearm wpf.

And thanks for the info!

[martyrAD]

2nd mode on polearms is different dmg type. if its in the polearms section.... its a polearm and uses the wpf...

[Spawny]

Then why is the Voulge listed as a polearm in the shop?  That's what's confusing me.  I like weapons like the Voulge, Bardiches, and the Great Long Axe... but not sure if I need 2-hand or polearm wpf.

And thanks for the info!

Just check the animations ingame. Polearmanimations: polearm wpf (exception being the flameberge), 2h animations: 2h wpf and 1h animations: 1h wpf

[PanPan]

Just check the animations ingame. Polearmanimations: polearm wpf (exception being the flameberge), 2h animations: 2h wpf and 1h animations: 1h wpf

Flamberge isn't the only exception. Shortened Military Scythe has a polearm stab.

[Ronin]

and langes messer as well, in two handed form. I think langes messer is the only weapon which you can have the taste of all 3 melee weapon types.

[Mallets]

Thanks for the info guys!  Much appreciated!

Got what I need, locking topic.