Can we make Full Attack ability to use offhand weapon first and then mainhand weapon? I'm asking this because the follow concerns:

 

Currently when using Full Attack ability, it's always mainhand swinging first, and then offhand. Which makes it better to wield an accurate weapon, mostly likely light weapon such as dagger and club, in main hand. This is important for rogue because if the first attack causes affliction to enemy, the 2nd attack will be a sneak attack.

 

But at the same time backstab is a primary attack now which create an annoying situation that u need swap to heavy weapon in main hand when backstabbing, and switch back to light weapon when using Full Attack abilities to max its potential.

 

So I wish If we can make Full Attack ability to use offhand first follow by mainhand. I didn't play deep into POE 1 so dunno if there are similar issue in POE 1? And how does POE 1 solve this issue?

Edited December 18, 20178 yr by dunehunter

PoE1 did use the offhand first when doing a Full Attack. For example you would start a Blinding Strike with a bash from your shield and then follow with your hammer.

PoE1 did use the offhand first when doing a Full Attack. For example you would start a Blinding Strike with a bash from your shield and then follow with your hammer.

 

Hmmm so now it will be hammer first and then shield for a Blinding Strike? That sounds lame because only the 2nd attack will be a sneak attack unless the target is already vulnerable to sneak attack. 

 

This is not a big change but still make me feel uncomfortable about it...

Edited December 19, 20178 yr by dunehunter

It was/is certainly better in PoE most of the time. One exception is Badgradr's Barricade that would be better if it hit secondly and not first. But most of the time it's better to use the offhand first - like you described.

 

Don't know why they changed it. Maybe an oversight.