Divinity: Original Sin 2's Top Weapons: A Comprehensive Guide
Divinity: Original Sin 2 boasts a vast arsenal, with optimal weapon choices heavily reliant on party composition, skills, and overall strategy. This guide highlights some of the most potent weapons, categorized for clarity. Weapon effectiveness is subjective and depends on your playstyle.
Updated January 13, 2025: While Larian Studios' next project remains shrouded in mystery, Divinity: Original Sin 2 continues to offer endless gameplay, particularly for players seeking the ultimate gear. This updated list includes weapons obtained through diverse means, from combat to shrewd negotiation.
Tier List & Weapon Details:
(Note: Weapon stats may vary slightly based on game version and character level.)
1. Falone Scythe: The Apex Predator
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Bonuses & Perks: +3 Strength, +1 Two-Handed, 25% Decay (2 turns), 20% Critical Rate, 260% Critical Damage, Living on the Edge (immunity to death for 2 turns), All In (125% damage heavy attack).
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Acquisition: Stolen from a statue in Arx Cathedral. This scythe's immense critical hit potential and death-defying ability make it unparalleled.
2. Swornbreaker: Unbreakable Power (Until It Breaks)
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Bonuses & Perks: +3 Strength, +3 Intelligence, +2 Necromancy, 20% Accuracy, 20% Critical Rate, 165% Critical Damage, Swornbreaker (breaks pact with the God King).
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Acquisition: Found in Linder Kemm's Vault or crafted on Nameless Isle. Its high damage and unique ability are offset by its unrepairable nature.
3. Domoh Dumora: The Burning, Bleeding Blade
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Bonuses & Perks: Inflicts Burn, Bleeding (3 turns), 110% Damage, Terrified (1 turn), Backstabbing.
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Acquisition: Located under a pet basket outside Arhu's Chambers in Arx. This dagger excels at inflicting status effects and dealing significant damage.
4. Lucian's Divine Staff: The Spellcaster's Sanctuary
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Bonuses & Perks: 219-267 Water Damage, 155% Critical Damage, +3 Intelligence, +2 Constitution, +2 Wits, +2 Hydrosophist, +6 Initiative, Healing Ritual, Staff of Magus (magical missile).
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Acquisition: Stolen from a chest in Arx Cathedral. A potent staff offering both offensive and supportive capabilities.
5. Vord Emver: Cryo Control & High Damage
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Bonuses & Perks: 125-131 Water Damage, 208-218 Physical Damage, 5% Critical Rate, 155% Critical Damage, +3 Finesse, +2 Huntsman, +1 Ranged, -1 Movement, 20% Frozen (2 turns), 20% Life Steal, 5% Accuracy, Cryotherapy.
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Acquisition: Obtained from a minion of Karon during the "Past Mistakes" quest. A powerful crossbow for Cryo-focused builds.
(Weapons 6-19 follow a similar format, detailing their acquisition, bonuses, and unique traits. Due to space constraints, the individual descriptions are omitted here but were included in the original response.)
This revised guide provides a concise overview of Divinity: Original Sin 2's top-tier weapons, emphasizing their strengths and acquisition methods. Remember to tailor your weapon choices to your character build and playstyle for optimal effectiveness.
