One-Handed Weapons & Daggers
One-handed weapons trade raw power for speed and a free shield slot, enabling the guard-and-counter playstyle built around Shield Bash and Guard Counter. The category's history runs through the story: most players' first notable sidearm is the Sword of the Lord dropped by Kailok in Chapter 2 — the first Abyss Gear weapon in the game — and the ceiling is the Tauria Curved Sword from Chapter 5's Crowcaller fight, whose ranged-projectile heavy strikes no purchasable sword can match. In between, crit-focused axes like the Lambert Axe reward dual-wield builds. The two daggers in the game are listed here as well; they push the speed-over-power trade to its extreme.
Top Picks
Oongka's signature one-handed axe with impressive stats across the board. With 18 attack, attack speed, and crit rate bonuses, it excels in aggressive melee builds for the bruiser character.
A unique one-handed weapon found in a treacherous cave. With 17 attack, level 2 attack speed, and crit rate, it is one of the best early-game weapons for dual-wielding aggressive builds.
A unique one-handed weapon with level 2 attack speed and pre-equipped Groundsurge, Destruction, and Gale Abyss Gears. Its exceptional speed makes it ideal for fast-paced dual-wield builds.
A one-handed sword added in patch 1.04.00, usable by Damiane only. Carries the game's only source of the Stamina Siphon Lv 2 Abyss Gear and deals +40% damage to Walkers via Greater Primalbane.
A unique dual-purpose weapon that serves as both a combat tool and a mining instrument. Its 16 attack makes it surprisingly strong in battle, and it can also be used to mine ore deposits.
All One-Handed Weapons & Daggers: Full Stats Table
Weapons with a dedicated page link to full analysis and comparisons.
| Name | Attack | ATK Speed | CRIT | Rarity | Usable By | How to Obtain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverwolf Axe | 18 | +1 | +1 | Rare | Both | Automatically equipped as Oongka's default starting weapon after unlocking him in Chapter 7 |
| Hollow Visage | 17 | +2 | +1 | Rare | Kliff | Found in a treasure chest inside the Dawn Cave at the Mountain of Frozen Souls in southern Hernand |
| Melted Ambition | 17 | +2 | — | Rare | Kliff | Dropped by the boss Miran during the Decisive Battle main quest in Chapter 7 |
| Sword of Starlight | 17 | — | — | — | Damiane | Damiane quest reward chain: complete the Scholastone Institute faction quests and observe all 13 constellations across the world map |
| Mining Knuckledrill | 16 | — | — | Rare | Kliff | Obtained by defeating Marni's Excavatron boss during the Stolen Quarry faction quest chain in Hernand |
| 15 | +1 | — | Rare | Kliff | Obtained as a reward for defeating Crowcaller during the Black and White main quest in Chapter 5 | |
 Bekker Axe | 14 | — | +1 | Uncommon | Kliff | Found next to tree stumps around Three Saints' Falls, also obtainable on the way to Sebastian's house during the prologue |
 Gilliam Axe | 14 | — | +1 | Uncommon | Kliff | Crafted at a Blacksmith or purchased from equipment shops in the Hernand region |
| 14 | — | +2 | Uncommon | Kliff | Crafted at a Blacksmith using Lambert region materials or found in treasure chests | |
 Balton Mace | 13 | — | — | Uncommon | Kliff | Purchased from the Hernand Equipment Shop or crafted at a Blacksmith |
 Bekker Hammer | 13 | — | — | Uncommon | Kliff | Purchased from the Hernand Equipment Shop or crafted at a Blacksmith |
| 13 | +2 | — | Uncommon | Kliff | Dropped by Kailok the Hornsplitter during The End of Greed main quest in Chapter 2 | |
| 12 | — | — | Uncommon | Kliff | Obtained during the Grey Wolf mercenary storyline as part of the early main quests | |
 Wells Sword | 12 | +1 | — | Uncommon | Kliff | Purchased from the Hernand Equipment Shop or crafted at a Blacksmith |
 Balton Hammer | 11 | — | +1 | Uncommon | Kliff | Purchased from the Hernand Equipment Shop for 1.52 Silver |
 Crude Club | 11 | +1 | — | Uncommon | Kliff | Dropped by bandits and common enemies throughout the Hernand region |
 Grace Rapier | 11 | +1 | — | Uncommon | Damiane | Crafted at a Blacksmith after reading the One-Handed Weapons of the World Vol. 6 crafting manual |
 Glenmore Sword | 10 | +1 | — | Uncommon | Kliff | Purchased from the Hernand Equipment Shop or found in early-game areas |
| 10 | — | +2 | Uncommon | Kliff | Found near lumber camps in the Hernand region or purchased from local equipment shops | |
 Sturdy Tree Branch | 3 | — | — | — | Both | Random drop from chopping trees/bamboo with a Logging Axe (higher-grade variant of Tree Branch) |
Dagger
Daggers are included on this page — only two exist, trading raw power for attack speed and crit.
| Name | Attack | ATK Speed | CRIT | Rarity | Usable By | How to Obtain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pailunese Riteblade | 12 | — | +5 | Uncommon | Kliff | Found in a treasure chest at a Pailunese ritual site or purchased from a Pailune vendor |
 Bekker Dagger | 10 | +1 | +5 | Uncommon | Kliff | Purchased from the Hernand Equipment Shop or crafted at a Blacksmith |
How to Obtain: Every Weapon by Source
Purchased from vendors
- Gilliam Axe — Crafted at a Blacksmith or purchased from equipment shops in the Hernand region
- Balton Mace — Purchased from the Hernand Equipment Shop or crafted at a Blacksmith
- Bekker Hammer — Purchased from the Hernand Equipment Shop or crafted at a Blacksmith
- Pailunese Riteblade — Found in a treasure chest at a Pailunese ritual site or purchased from a Pailune vendor
- Wells Sword — Purchased from the Hernand Equipment Shop or crafted at a Blacksmith
- Balton Hammer — Purchased from the Hernand Equipment Shop for 1.52 Silver
- Bekker Dagger — Purchased from the Hernand Equipment Shop or crafted at a Blacksmith
- Glenmore Sword — Purchased from the Hernand Equipment Shop or found in early-game areas
- Timberham Axe — Found near lumber camps in the Hernand region or purchased from local equipment shops
Quest & story rewards
- Silverwolf Axe — Automatically equipped as Oongka's default starting weapon after unlocking him in Chapter 7
- Melted Ambition — Dropped by the boss Miran during the Decisive Battle main quest in Chapter 7
- Sword of Starlight — Damiane quest reward chain: complete the Scholastone Institute faction quests and observe all 13 constellations across the world map
- Mining Knuckledrill — Obtained by defeating Marni's Excavatron boss during the Stolen Quarry faction quest chain in Hernand
- Tauria Curved Sword — Obtained as a reward for defeating Crowcaller during the Black and White main quest in Chapter 5
- Sword of the Lord — Dropped by Kailok the Hornsplitter during The End of Greed main quest in Chapter 2
- Sword of the Wolf — Obtained during the Grey Wolf mercenary storyline as part of the early main quests
Found in chests & exploration
- Hollow Visage — Found in a treasure chest inside the Dawn Cave at the Mountain of Frozen Souls in southern Hernand
- Bekker Axe — Found next to tree stumps around Three Saints' Falls, also obtainable on the way to Sebastian's house during the prologue
- Lambert Axe — Crafted at a Blacksmith using Lambert region materials or found in treasure chests
Boss & enemy drops
- Crude Club — Dropped by bandits and common enemies throughout the Hernand region
- Sturdy Tree Branch — Random drop from chopping trees/bamboo with a Logging Axe (higher-grade variant of Tree Branch)
Crafted at a Blacksmith
- Grace Rapier — Crafted at a Blacksmith after reading the One-Handed Weapons of the World Vol. 6 crafting manual