These trade speed for massive damage and high posture impact. For example, the Sovereign's Punishment greathammer is known for its exceptionally high posture damage and penetration. 2. Advanced Combat Mechanics
Weapons scale with , Agility , Intelligence , Willpower , or Attunements depending on type:
In Deepwoken, your weapon isn't just gear; it's a trophy of the bosses you've conquered and the secrets you've uncovered in the deep. ALL NEW SECRET WEAPONS (Showcase + Obtainment)
In the unforgiving world of , your weapon is your lifeline. It is the primary tool through which you survive the tides of the Void Sea, hunt beasts in the Depths, and duel rival factions. Unlike many RPGs where weapons are simple stat sticks, Deepwoken features a complex combat system where mastery of a weapon’s moveset—its "Criticals," "Heavy Attacks," and "Mantras"—is just as important as the weapon's raw damage numbers.
To improve your effectiveness with a weapon, you must gain experience in its specific attribute. For Heavy weapons, this involves dealing damage or successfully parrying attacks to earn EXP.
Every weapon has a unique critical (usually activated with 'R'). These can be game-changers. The Moppet , for instance, has a critical that is unblockable and unparryable, though it carries specific limitations like damage caps.
While standard starter weapons obtained from Echoes cannot be banked, they become bankable once enchanted, allowing you to save them for future characters. 4. Rare and Legendary Finds
Favoring speed and aggression, Daggers possess rapid swing speeds and low endlag, allowing for fluid combos. However, they suffer from short range (whiffing is dangerous) and chip damage on block.
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| Rarity | Examples | How to get | |--------|----------|-------------| | | Iron Sword, Wooden Club | Vendors, early chests | | Uncommon | Steel Spear, Scimitar | Mid-level chests, bandit drops | | Rare | Serpent’s Edge, Crescent Cleaver | Boss chests, deep shrines | | Legendary | Curved Blade of Winds , Pale Morning , Forgotten Gladius | Endgame bosses (Duke, Maestro), floor 2 of The Depths, special events | | Cursed | Weapons with Gremorian , Demented , Shattered affixes | Random rare drops, require cleansing |
Weapons in Deepwoken are categorized primarily by their , which determines the available Talents and Skills a player can utilize.
Weapons in Deepwoken follow a tier system that generally indicates their power, rarity, and drop rate.