Pretend I am an idiot when it comes to TWF

[Lobolusk]

If I take the TWF feat and I have a katana and a wakashi

are my penalties

-2 -2 because of the light weapon in my off hand? I have proficiency in both of them?

but if I have 2 wakashi's do my penalties go down more? or do they make it -2 -2

and I was under the impressions that twf is a standard attack action not a fullround action that is why it is so good kinda?

maybe you wise sages can enlighten me to the basics of TWF

I have indeed searched the FAQs and not found the answer.

[Thalin]

Sad to say TWF is not particularly good; it's -2/-2 no matter what. There are ways to make it more exciting (sword and board bashing line, or getting global bonuses that you can apply to both weapons), but it's generally tough to justify over 1 big sword, especially as you can only attack once after a move (not once each hand).

[David Thomassen]

Two Weaqpon Fighting

Full Attack action only, so no move beyond your normal 5'. "Off-hand weapon is light and Two-Weapon Fighting feat –2/–2." No change for Main weapon being 1-handed or light.

[arioreo]

Lobolusk wrote:

-2 -2 because of the light weapon in my off hand?

Yes

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I have proficiency in both of them?

I don't know, do you? Check your character sheet...

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but if I have 2 wakashi's do my penalties go down more? or do they make it -2 -2

I assume your wakashi's are light weapons. The penalties for using 2 light weapons do not decrease further. So -2, -2 is correct

What is the best combination depends on the crit range of the weapons and weapon specific feat such as weapon focus/specialisation and improved critical.

and I was under the impressions that twf is a standard attack action not a fullround action that is why it is so good kinda?

twf is a fullround action and only a full round action. As a standard action, you can only attack with a single weapon.

Think the 2 weapon fighter archetype (for the fighter) allows for a twf standard action and further down to line even for attacks of opportunity.

[Bobson]

In order to get more than one attack, you need to do a full attack (or have some ability which specifically says otherwise). On the other hand, when you only take one attack as a standard action, you take no TWF penalties, because you aren't making attacks with two weapons.

[Lobolusk]

I do have the proficiency I am a ninja.....well my character is i am a mild mannered customer service rep/world's biggest Neil diamond fan.

[materous]

side question that goes along with the same topic, if using two wakisashi's (1d6 18-20x2) and the weapon finesse feat:

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Weapon Finesse (Combat)

You are trained in using your agility in melee combat, as opposed to brute strength.

Benefit: With a light weapon, elven curve blade, rapier, whip, or spiked chain made for a creature of your size category, you may use your Dexterity modifier instead of your Strength modifier on attack rolls. If you carry a shield, its armor check penalty applies to your attack rolls.

does this apply to both the attack and damage? or do you still just use strength as the bonus to damage? If it does apply to damage as well, do you still only add 1/2 to the offhand damage?

[Heaven's Agent]

Weapon Finesse only applies to attack rolls, not damage; you would still use Strength to determine your damage bonus.