They can also be wielded in tandem with a shield or spell in the off-hand.
This means the Dragonborn can be equipped with any combination of daggers, swords, war axes, or maces. Weapons in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim offer a similar level of diversity as previous The Elder Scrolls titles, with both one- and two-handed versions of swords, axes, and mace/hammers, as well as one-handed daggers and bows.
