Weapon Ranking
| Tier | Weapons | Why | | --- | --- | --- | | S | Staff, Sword & Shield | Highest synergy ceiling; most consistent defense | | A | Crossbow, Greatsword | Safe sustained damage; strong stagger and boss pressure | | B | Katana, Dagger | High potential with greater skill and item dependence |
Artifact Effect Ranking
Element-matched damage and strong tablet adjacency generally form the top group. Defense and damage reduction rise in value in Hard Mode. Mobility can dominate specific boss patterns, while pure economy effects are usually situational.
How to Use a Tier List
Treat ranking as a tie-breaker, not an instruction to abandon a coherent run. A lower-ranked weapon supported by the right artifacts and tablets can outperform an unsupported S-tier choice.
Solo and Co-op Context
Solo favors self-sufficient safety. Co-op raises the value of AoE, support, and complementary elements because teammates can cover weaknesses and revive one another.
Version Warning
This is a community 1.0 snapshot, not an official ranking. Balance changes and new discoveries can move every entry.