Fast answer
The answer before the background
God of weapons weapons are the primary damage sources and are best compared by scaling, attack pattern, tags, tier, inventory shape and combination path. The community reference separates melee, ranged, magic and unique entries; standard weapons commonly appear across tiers 1 through 4, while Unique is its own tier. Combine only when the upgraded result preserves the build's geometry and intended set relationships.
Weapon sheet
Read six fields before buying
| Field | Decision | Common mistake |
|---|---|---|
| Scaling | Melee, Projectile or Magic Power contribution | Buying for rarity while funding the wrong stat. |
| Delivery | Sweep, thrust, projectile or special pattern | Ignoring where attacks actually land. |
| Speed and range | Uptime against crowds and bosses | Using dummy damage without movement context. |
| Tags and set | Which bonuses the weapon can activate | Counting a tag that the current item does not grant. |
| Shape | Squares and adjacency edges consumed | Blocking stronger items with an awkward fit. |
| Combination | Path to a higher-tier result | Combining away two useful placements for one bad layout. |
Named weapons
Use names as database entries, not permanent verdicts
Ebony Dagger, Twinblade, Vorpal Blade, Divine Punisher, Banner of Heaven and Summoning Circle appear in searches because they represent different attack or unlock questions. Identify the selected character, tier, visible scaling and special effect before recommending one. A weapon can be excellent for a challenge and inefficient in a general clear.
The community database documents damage formulas and base values, but the live game owns the current number. Preserve the date of any exact DPS comparison. Status application, pierce, lifesteal, summon quantity and set bonuses can make simple damage divided by attack speed incomplete.
Combining
Upgrade power without destroying the backpack
Before combining, move the candidate result into a temporary plan. Check whether adjacent items still touch the intended weapons, whether a set loses a member, and whether freed squares form a usable shape. Two lower-tier weapons can sometimes provide coverage or set value that one stronger piece cannot replace immediately.
Favor and Banish can improve the future pool, but neither guarantees the next copy. Keep a fallback weapon family and avoid spending all Gold on repeated rerolls. A robust weapon guide describes the acceptable substitute and the point at which the main combination becomes worth its cost.
FAQ
Common questions
How do I combine weapons?
Use the current combination interface for compatible copies, then confirm the resulting tier, shape, tags and adjacency before finalizing.
Is Unique above tier 4?
The community database treats Unique as a separate tier with special effects rather than a simple permanent fifth upgrade step.
Should I use only one weapon type?
Concentrate scaling and set language, while retaining enough delivery coverage for crowds and bosses.
Why does listed DPS differ in a run?
Crits, statuses, pierce, special effects, range, movement, target density and current patches can all change practical output.
Sources
What we checked
Official listings establish current availability and product facts. Community pages are used for mechanics and build history, then labeled separately.
- OfficialOfficial Steam listing
- OfficialOfficial Steam announcements
- CommunityCommunity weapons database
- CommunityCommunity items and set reference