So, looking at this archetype I saw the ability Strong Swing:
"At 5th level, a buckler duelist gains a +1 bonus on attack and damage rolls when wielding a falcata and buckler that applies to attacks made by either hand. These bonuses increase by +1 for every four levels beyond 5th. With a full-attack action, a buckler duelist may alternate between using his falcata or his buckler for each attack. This does not grant additional attacks or incur penalties as two-weapon fighting does."
The ability makes it a point to clarify, that swapping between sheild slams and weapon attacks in a full attack is not Two Weapon Fighting. This got me wondering though, would you be able to use the ability with actual Two Weapon Fighting?
Could an 11th level Buckler Duelist with Improved and Greater Two Weapon Fighting, perform 6 attacks, all with his Falcata? Full attack two weapon fighting, then opt to turn the offhand attacks (normally shield slams) into Falcata attacks using Strong Swings.
And if yes, would you retain your Shield bonus to AC? You arent actually attacking with it, even if it is being used to facilitate more Falcata attacks.
Something tells me the answer will be no, simply because it looks so nice (And Fighters dont get nice things) but lets hear what people think.
noone?