History Main / DualWielding

* Several characters in ''Film/KingArthur'' (2004) dual-wield weapons.

* Some of the weapons provided by the Gold Cloth of Libra in ''Manga/SaintSeiya'', such as the tonfas and the nunchaku, are meant to be dual-wielded. The Andromeda Cloth also wields the [[EpicFlail Andromeda Chain]] -- one type of chain on each arm, and Shun can whip them out simultaneously to attack, unless the enemy requires more thoughtful tactics. Somehow, they never become entangled with one another, and Shun can wield them easily despite being the youngest, wispiest Saint ever.
* Akira of ''Manga/SamuraiDeeperKyo'' uses two katanas. [[spoiler:Later, during Akira's fight with Tokito, her sword splits into two swords.]]

* ''Franchise/{{Batman}}'':
** Both ComicBook/{{Nightwing}} and ComicBook/{{Oracle}} fight with escrima sticks.
** One of Batman's rogues, ComicBook/TwoFace, is usually depicted wielding two guns at once, fitting his image of duality.

** In ''[[Series/Supergirl2015 Arrowverse]]'' tie-in comic ''Adventures of Supergirl'' #3, Kara Zor-El wields twin sabers during a battle in a snowy dreamscape.

* ''Series/{{Arrow}}''. For his TrialByCombat in "The Climb", Oliver Queen is told to choose his weapons and selects a couple of kris swords. His opponent Ra's al Ghul is unarmed, saying [[WithMyHandsTied he will just take one of Oliver's swords]] which [[CurbStompBattle he quickly does]].
* ''Series/Danger5''. In "Johnny Hitler", Adolf Hitler runs rampant in a school with two-linked chainsaws in either hand. Spouting flame. [[CrossesTheLineTwice It's that kind of series.]]

* In ''Series/{{Garo}}'', the [[TheLancer Silver Fang Knight]] [[TheRival Zero]] dual wields short katanas that become scimitars when he puts on his armor.
* ''Series/{{Highlander}}'' has had a few instances of Immortals fighting with a sword in one hand and a knife in the other. Most notably in the fifth season episode "Duende".
* ''Franchise/KamenRider'' [[DualWielding/KamenRider has its own page.]]
* In the ''Series/LegendsOfTomorrow'' episode [[Recap/LegendsOfTomorrowS2E6OutlawCountry "Outlaw Country"]], Mick dual-wields two Winchester rifles during a saloon shootout.

* In ''Series/MagnificentCentury'' Atmaca is usually seen wielding two axes -- sometimes he throws one of them and fights with the other. [[spoiler: When he is on his way to kill Rüstem Pasha, he kills several of his {{Mooks}} while wielding an axe and a dagger. However, he goes on to kill Rüstem Pasha by strangling him...]]

* In ''Series/{{Vikings}}'', if a Northman isn't wielding a shield or two-handed axe, he's almost certainly dual-wielding weapons. Floki in particular is unique in that an axe and dagger are his primary weapons.

** Bors uses two curved [[KnifeNut knives]]. Though he might also use a single battle-axe.

** In ''Literature/{{Thud}}'', Andy "Two Swords" Jackson is an overly enthusiastic Ankh-Morpork Auxiliary Watchman and weapon enthusiast who dual wields two non-standard issue curved swords to great effect, though occasionally causing collateral damage. however, his presence is considered a saving, since he ''[[KnifeNut brings his own weapons]]''.

* Filipino eskrima (also known as arnis, kali, or escrima) systems teach users how to fight with a variety of two-weapon combinations, including twin sticks, stick and dagger, whip and dagger, and twin knives. In all combinations, both weapons are used to attack. The style is also noted for its use of a "live hand", wherein a fighter [[SwordAndFist applies dual-wielding techniques to the combination of a weapon and a bare hand]].

** When Will and Jack first meet in ''[[Film/PiratesOfTheCaribbeanTheCurseOfTheBlackPearl Curse of the Black Pearl]]'' they engage in a duel. At one point during the fight, Will has two swords for a short period. Justified, as they're in the blacksmith's and there are plenty of swords about the place.

** When Will and Jack first meet in ''Film/PiratesOfTheCaribbeanTheCurseOfTheBlackPearl'' they engage in a duel. At one point during the fight, Will has two swords for a short period. Justified, as they're in the blacksmith's and there are plenty of swords about the place.
** After Blackbeard breaks his crutch during their duel in ''Film/PiratesOfTheCaribbeanOnStrangerTides'', Barbossa starts Dual Wielding its broken shaft along with his sword.

* ''Animation/{{Mechamato}}'': The vicious cleaner robot Janitoor can wield two sizeable toilet brushes at once to hit people with.

* The final battle of ''Series/UltraFightVictory'' has Ultraman Victory fighting Juda with his Knight Timbre. Despite having an empowered weapon, Victory is hardly a match for the all-powerful demon lord, but remembering he still have the monster Shepherdon as an EquippableAlly, Victory then summons the Shepherdon Sabre in conjunction with the Knight Timbre. Using two powerful swords simultaneously finally allows Ultraman Victory to turn the tide of battle, blocking Juda's weapon with the Shepherdon Sabre and landing a powerful slash with the Knight Timbre.

* In ''Fanfic/BetterLivingThroughScienceAndPonies''(A crossover between ''WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic'' and ''VideoGame/{{Portal}}''), Chell equips herself with ''four'' portal guns/long fall boots.

* Numerous {{wuxia}} flicks made by Creator/ShawBrothers will have the heroes using two weapons at once, allowing them to kill twice the amount of mooks, twice at fast. Notably in ''Film/ComeDrinkWithMe'', ''Film/GoldenSwallow'', ''The New Film/OneArmedSwordsman'' (at least, until the hero lose his arm and lives up to the film's title), ''Film/TheWaterMargin'', and several others.

* ''LightNovel/RebuildWorld'': The CyberNinja MasterSwordswoman Nelia fights usual dual blades, at first liquid-metal based blades held in place by force fields, and later LaserBlade ones in her MiniMecha.

* ''Film/{{Spawn}}'': Priest saves Wynn from Spawn at the last second by opening fire on him with two automatic rifles.

** In the Batfamily, both ComicBook/{{Nightwing}} and ComicBook/{{Oracle}} fight with escrima sticks.

* ComicBook/{{Deadpool}} frequently wields dual blades of various sorts. He generally has [[KatanasAreJustBetter two katanas]] strapped to his back, which he can use together, but also varies it up with a katana-and-sai combination (e.g. that ''Cable & Deadpool'' cover with Deadpool and Spider-man) or pretty much anything around. Usually he's got at least three to four blades on him at any time, along with the guns, grenades, and other various weaponry. (The cover of Wolverine #88 shows him skewering Wolverine with both katanas.)

** In ''ComicBook/TheSupergirlFromKrypton'', Gillotina uses two twin blades.

* ''Literature/VorkosiganSaga'': On Barrayar, the Vor traditionally carry two swords, and dueling with two swords is mentioned as being specifically illegal. The two swords aren't described in detail, but one is shorter than the other (it's noted at one point that Miles finds the longer sword of the pair a particular trial (he's very short).