Best Weapons Tier List
All 79 weapons ranked by combat effectiveness
This tier list ranks every weapon in Crimson Desert based on attack power, defense bonus, and overall combat value. Weapons are grouped by type and scored relative to the best in each category.
Tier S
Tier A
Tier B
Tier C
Two-Handed Weapons
30 weapons
S
Soul Spear
ATK 27
S
Ignir
ATK 24CRIT 1
S
Medium Staglord Banner Pike
ATK 24
S
Absolute Justice Greatsword
ATK 23
A
Bonepit Greathammer
ATK 20CRIT 1
A
Bonepit Warhammer
ATK 19
A
Hwando
ATK 19CRIT 1
A
Thalwynd Warhammer
ATK 19
B
Horseshoe-Blade Greataxe
ATK 18CRIT 1
B
Lambert Halberd
ATK 18CRIT 3
B
Bekker Greathammer
ATK 17
B
Ceremonial Warhammer
ATK 17CRIT 2
B
Zargan Warhammer
ATK 17CRIT 2
B
Pailunese Logging Axe
ATK 16CRIT 3
B
Thalwynd Longsword
ATK 16CRIT 2
B
Bonepit Halberd
ATK 15CRIT 2
B
Slave Gladiator Branding Spear
ATK 15SPD 1
B
Arlem Warhammer
ATK 14
B
Balton Longsword
ATK 14
B
Bekker Greataxe
ATK 14
B
Freesword Halberd
ATK 14
B
North Wind Trident
ATK 14
B
Tournament Spear
ATK 14
B
Warspike Spear
ATK 14
C
Alfonso Spear
ATK 13CRIT 1
C
Ancient Woodpole
ATK 13SPD 1
C
Bamboo Spear
ATK 13CRIT 1
C
Bekker Halberd
ATK 13SPD 1
C
Bekker Warhammer
ATK 13CRIT 1
C
Fan-Blade Greataxe
ATK 13SPD 1
One-Handed Weapons
18 weapons
S
Silverwolf Axe
ATK 18SPD 1CRIT 1
S
Hollow Visage
ATK 17SPD 2CRIT 1
S
Melted Ambition
ATK 17SPD 2
S
Mining Knuckledrill
ATK 16
A
Tauria Curved Sword
ATK 15SPD 1
A
Bekker Axe
ATK 14CRIT 1
A
Gilliam Axe
ATK 14CRIT 1
A
Lambert Axe
ATK 14CRIT 2
A
Balton Mace
ATK 13
A
Bekker Hammer
ATK 13
A
Sword of the Lord
ATK 13SPD 2
B
Sword of the Wolf
ATK 12
B
Wells Sword
ATK 12SPD 1
B
Balton Hammer
ATK 11CRIT 1
B
Crude Club
ATK 11SPD 1
B
Grace Rapier
ATK 11SPD 1
B
Glenmore Sword
ATK 10SPD 1
B
Timberham Axe
ATK 10CRIT 2
Shields
19 weapons
S
Gilliam Large Shield
DEF 8
S
Shield of Conviction
DEF 8
A
Balton Large Shield
DEF 6
A
Rhonid Large Shield
DEF 6
A
Shield of Betrayal
DEF 6
B
Balgran Shield
DEF 5SPD 1
B
Khaled Shield
DEF 5SPD 1
B
Sydmon Round Shield
DEF 5
B
Bekker Large Shield
DEF 4
B
Large Gilded Shield
DEF 4
B
Mirror of Night
DEF 4
B
Royal Guard Shield
DEF 4
B
Sydmon Kite Shield
DEF 4
B
Thalwynd Large Shield
DEF 4
C
Balton Shield
DEF 3
C
Dekarr Shield
DEF 3SPD 1
C
Grey Wolf Wooden Shield
DEF 3
C
Odeck Hardwood Shield
DEF 3SPD 1
C
Bekker Shield
DEF 2SPD 1
Ranged Weapons
10 weapons
S
Delesyia Shotgun
ATK 16CRIT 1
S
Competition Muskett
ATK 14SPD 1CRIT 1
S
Pailunese Musket
ATK 14SPD 1CRIT 1
S
Wells Musket
ATK 14CRIT 2
A
Falconne Pistol
ATK 13SPD 1CRIT 1
A
Rhinard Cannon
ATK 13CRIT 1
A
Sydmon Bow
ATK 13
B
Bekker Bow
ATK 10CRIT 1
B
Grey Wolf Bow
ATK 10SPD 1
B
White Wood Bow
ATK 10SPD 1
Daggers
2 weapons
S
Pailunese Riteblade
ATK 12CRIT 5
A
Bekker Dagger
ATK 10SPD 1CRIT 5
How We Rank Weapons
Weapons are scored using a formula that combines attack power with 50% of defense value. Each weapon type is ranked independently — an S-tier dagger may have lower raw stats than an A-tier two-handed weapon, but it's the best within its category. Special effects like crit rate and attack speed are shown but not factored into tier placement.
Weapon FAQ
- What is the best weapon in Crimson Desert?
- The best weapon depends on your playstyle. Two-handed weapons deal the most raw damage, while daggers offer the fastest attack speed. Check each category's S-tier for the top pick.
- Which weapon type should I use?
- Two-handed weapons suit aggressive builds with high stagger. One-handed weapons paired with shields offer balanced offense and defense. Ranged weapons excel at pulling enemies from a distance. Daggers are best for fast, crit-focused builds.
- Can I upgrade weapons?
- Yes, weapons can be enhanced at blacksmiths using materials gathered from bosses and exploration. Upgrading increases base stats and can unlock additional effects.