The Forge gives players a wide freedom in crafting, but not all weapons deliver the same return for your ores, time, and enhancement investment. Attack speed, range, DPS efficiency, and rune synergy define real strength — especially once you start enhancing gear and applying high-value runes.
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After reviewing weapon performance across all categories, here is a fully re-structured tier list crafted for long-term progression, rune scaling, and late-game survivability.
All rankings reflect overall effectiveness in PvE, DPS efficiency, accessibility, and late-game rune potential.
S-Tier — Best Overall / Meta Defining
Weapons in this tier combine excellent damage output, strong rune synergy, and consistent kill speed even against high-HP targets. These weapons shape the current meta and remain valuable even when your enhancement level grows.
| Weapon | Why It’s S-Tier |
|---|---|
| Dragon Slayer (Colossal Sword) | Massive damage per swing, high range, scales exceptionally with runes and multipliers. Excellent late-game carry potential. |
| Chaos (Straight Sword) | The strongest DPS per second in the game. Reliable mid-range pressure and works well with element runes. |
| Great Sword (Colossal Sword) | High damage output with less punishment per miss compared to heavier options. Consistent, efficient, and easier to forge. |
A-Tier — Extremely Strong, Meta-Close Picks
These weapons excel with the right enhancements. They may trade a bit of DPS or speed, but still outperform most of the roster.
| Weapon | Strength Summary |
|---|---|
| Ironhand (Gauntlets) | Fast hits with great rune synergy. Ideal for effects that proc on-hit. |
| Skull Crusher (Colossal) | Hardest single-swing damage in the game — devastating when hits land. |
| Hammer (Colossal) | Heavy, reliable damage. Slower, but nearly matches top-tier DPS with correct ore multipliers. |
| Rapier (Straight Sword) | Fastest straight sword variant — excellent for burn or bleed rune stacking. |
B-Tier — Strong But Outclassed
Excellent early-to-mid-game weapons. Still viable, but overshadowed by higher DPS and range options above.
| Weapon | Notes |
|---|---|
| Comically Large Spoon | Surprisingly powerful, held back only by complexity and forge rarity. |
| Uchigatana / Tachi (Katanas) | Clean animations, good range, reliable mid-tier DPS. Great transition weapon. |
| Double Battle Axe / Scythe | Strong power swings and AoE feel, but slower than ideal for rune efficiency. |
C-Tier — Playable, But Limited Scaling
Works during your early crafting journey but falls behind once you unlock better DPS options.
| Weapon | Reason |
|---|---|
| Relevator / Boxing Gloves | Decent damage but restrictive range makes them inconsistent. |
| Cutlass / Falchion / Gladius / Hook | Speed is usable, but scaling lags when compared to higher DPS straight swords and gauntlets. |
D-Tier — Weakest Overall
These are functional, but low efficiency makes them poor long-term investments.
| Weapon | Weak Points |
|---|---|
| Long Sword / Crusader Sword | Slow, low DPS relative to ore cost — struggles late-game without heavy enhancement. |
| Gladius Dagger Variants | Same-stat family, but outperformed by faster and heavier choices as difficulty rises. |
Best Weapon Type for Each Playstyle
| Category | Best Pick |
|---|---|
| Highest DPS | Chaos Straight Sword |
| Best All-Round Meta Weapon | Dragon Slayer |
| Best Heavy Weapon Scaling | Great Sword |
| Best Fast-Attack Rune Trigger | Rapier / Ironhand |
| Best Mid-Range Mobility Choice | Uchigatana/Tachi |
How to Pick the Right Weapon for You
A weapon is more than DPS — enhancements and rune slots turn a good weapon into an endgame beast.
Three core considerations:
- Attack Speed = Rune Value
Faster weapons apply burn/freeze/bleed more often. - Raw Damage = One-Shot Potential
Colossal swords excel when enhancements scale up. - Range = Safety & Consistency
Longer reach saves health and reduces risk in harder zones.
The Forge makes experimentation rewarding, but if you want the strongest crafting direction, the winning formula is clear — colossal swords for raw burst, katanas for smooth mid-range combat, and straight swords when you want speed and scaling. If you invest ore wisely, enhance consistently, and socket runes when unlocked, your weapon becomes a long-term powerhouse. Play Now!
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