Guild Wars 2

Pretty simple idea here: you only need one 2-handed weapon; you need two 1-handed weapons. Yet on any vendor, 1- and 2-handed weapons have the same cost.

Makes no sense.

This does bring up an interesting issue. Is there any good reason other than style to use 2×1-handed weapons rather than a single 1-handed weapon? Does one derive any actual benefit from doing so? Because it does cost twice as much regardless of whether you buy them or craft them. I think the cost is just sort of… negligible enough that not many people care.

You may not always wield 2 weapons, but youl always have one weapon and an off hand.

Same difference, you pay more

If that is done, then what about allowing 2-hand weapons slot a second Sigil? They are missing out on that benefit.

Two thumbs up to you sir, or lady whichever the case may be. This makes complete logical sense to me. Half the weapon, half the price. I also agree that 2 sigils for 2h weapons makes sense.

MLieBennett.9031:

If that is done, then what about allowing 2-hand weapons slot a second Sigil? They are missing out on that benefit.

Hadn’t actually thought of that, but it also makes sense.

Reasons for a 1 handed weapon :
+3% magic find, since you can have two traveller’s weapons.
2 sigils instead of one.

Another benefit : I don’t kick out warriors wielding two one handed axes/maces/swords/mixed anywhere near as often as I do warriors with greatswords (the rate is 100% for GS and 0% for the rest. . . Much better IMO)