Weapons Guide

Swords sit in the middle of the damage/speed spectrum. They have the most generous parry windows in the game, making them the go-to choice for counter-focused players. The Venomous Softblade extends parry frames further and drains enemy Sha-Chi on successful parries. Jagged Steel trades some parry utility for bleed buildup, ideal for sustained pressure. Flame Tongue combusts bleed stacks into fire explosions for extra burst.

Best paired with: Blood Sigil (Phantom Edge) for sustain, or Chain Hook to close distance.

Ideal build: Defensive Parry Master. Sword's extended parry windows reward counter-play over aggression.

Greatswords hit harder than any other weapon type. Savage Axe has absurd stagger damage and breaks enemy guard in 2-3 hits. Ironbreaker reduces enemy block efficiency with each landed blow. Thunder Edge releases AoE electric bursts on charged attacks. Earthshaker is the heaviest hitter in the game — 100 damage rating and massive stun potential, but its speed rating of 20 means you commit hard to every swing.

Best paired with: Dragon Fire (Arm Cannon) to poke during your own recovery frames, or Gale Fan for knockback.

Ideal build: Aggressive Chi Rush — greatswords need maximum Sha-Chi generation to sustain their high-cost Power Surges.

Spears excel at controlling space. Twilight Spear has sweeping attacks that hit multiple enemies, making it the best weapon for group fights. Shadow Stinger applies poison buildup with quick thrusts, slowing enemies over time. Storm Piercer fires a piercing gust through enemies in a line — devastating in corridors. Celestial Lance deals bonus holy damage and its Power Surge summons a beam from above for massive single-target damage.

Best paired with: Void Rift (Phantom Edge) to group enemies into your spear sweeps, or Ice Dart to slow dangerous targets.

Ideal build: Hybrid Flex — spear's versatility lets you adapt to any situation without sacrificing effectiveness.

Dual blades sacrifice individual hit damage for the fastest attack speed in the game. White Python & Red Viper are the signature dual blades — alternating strikes build Sha-Chi quickly and apply stacking damage. Crescent Moon has spinning slash attacks with wide arc coverage. Phoenix Wing triggers fire explosions on every third consecutive hit. Blood Thorn has the lowest damage but highest speed (98 rating) and lifesteal on every hit, making it the best sustain weapon in the game.

Best paired with: Spirit Wolf (Phantom Edge) to create distractions while you build combos, or Thunderbolt Shard for AoE.

Ideal build: Aggressive Chi Rush — dual blades generate Sha-Chi faster than any other weapon, maximizing Power Surge uptime.

Arm Cannons are ranged primary weapons that consume Sha-Chi to fire. Dragon Fire fires charged energy shots that pierce through enemies. Demon Arm drains Sha-Chi from enemies on hit, creating a self-sustaining loop. Arm Cannons have limited ammo that regenerates over time, so you cannot rely on them as your sole weapon — they are best used to apply pressure from range before closing in with your primary blade.

Best paired with: Any Greatsword — soften enemies from range, then finish with heavy melee blows.

Ideal build: Hybrid Flex or Aggressive Chi Rush with ranged focus.

Phantom Edges are secondary weapons that complement your primary blade. They cost Sha-Chi to use and have individual cooldowns. They cannot be upgraded, but their effects scale with your primary weapon's evolution level. Phantom Edges cover six categories: ranged damage, crowd control, sustain, mobility, debuffs, and summons.