Handedness (Oblivion)

Handedness refers to whether a weapon is one-handed or two-handed in .
==One-hand==
One-handed weapons are held in a single hand, in contrast to two-handed weapons. They generally do less damage, have lower reach and higher attack speed than their two-handed counterparts, but they allow for the use of a shield or torch in the other hand. Note that while a torch can be equipped with a two-handed weapon, the player only benefits from its effects while the weapon is not drawn.
As a side note, it seems that everyone in Cyrodiil is right-handed, including the player.
===One-handed weapons===
*Governed by Blade
**Dagger
**Katana
**Longsword
**Shortsword
*Governed by Blunt
**Mace
**War Axe
==Two-hand==
Two-handed weapons require the use of both hands to wield, making the use of secondary items such as a shield or torch impossible while the weapon is equipped and drawn. Two-handed weapons generally do more damage and have a longer reach, but they also have a lower attack speed.
===Two-handed weapons===
*Governed by Blade
**Claymore
**Dai-Katana
*Governed by Blunt
**Battle Axe
**Warhammer
*Governed by Marksman
**Bow and arrow
*Other
**Staff
==Shields==
Although not technically weapons, shields are wielded in the left hand. Wearing a shield prevents the player from using two-handed weapons. However, the enchantments of a shield can still be "worn" while wielding a two-handed weapon, but the armor rating does not apply.
Category:Oblivion: Weapons