Equip Type

A multifunctional property that a is used by both Spells and Items.

For Spells: Specifies which hands are required to cast a spell. For: Determines how the item is equipped, how the hotkey will be displayed, and what major skill is necessary to use this item.

The Equip Types are defined as follows:

• EitherHand - Meaning the player can equip it to either or both hands. This can be chosen for one-handed spells.
• BothHands - This should be selected for two-handed spells.
• Voice - This should be selected for Powers and Shouts.
• LeftHand - Utilized by actors that specifically restricted to LeftHand Equip Types.
• RightHand - Utilized by actors that specifically restricted to RightHand Equip Types.
• Shield - Utilized interchangeably with None by armors.
• None - None.

Enemy spells sometimes restrict which hand a spell can be equipped to. For example, Draugr can only use spells with an equip type of LeftHand-- they will never consider equipping a spell with any other equip type, even EitherHand spells.