Originally Posted by
Blackwill
The Blow-by-Blow report lists each attack made by the gladiators. Off-hand attacks seem to be infrequent, but they do occur. If the off-hand weapon is a standard (gray) weapon, you are probably better off carrying a shield, as that will provide defensive bonuses, as well as allow you to make the occasional shield-bash attack. Admittedly, the damage done by the shield attack is usually less than a second weapon would be, but the second weapon doesn't give you any defensive edge.