Beginner Recommended
Sword - Best for Beginners
Sword is the most beginner-friendly weapon with a balanced moveset and forgiving timing windows. It performs exceptionally well in all three stances with good damage, range, and versatility. The Heart attribute scaling boosts both damage and Ki recovery.
Alternative: Spear offers the longest attack range and high survivability with Constitution scaling.
Samurai Weapons (7)
Samurai weapons use the traditional Ki Pulse and Three Stance system (High/Mid/Low). These weapons focus on balanced combat with strong defense and counter-attack options.
Sword
太刀 • Heart Scaling
Balanced moveset, effective in all stances. Best beginner choice.
Dual Swords
双刀 • Heart Scaling
Fast attacks with rapid status effect buildup.
Spear
槍 • Constitution Scaling
Longest range, high survivability. Excellent crowd control.
Odachi
大太刀 • Stamina Scaling
Highest damage with wide sweeps. Moonlit Snow burst damage.
Axe
大斧 • Constitution Scaling
Extreme single-hit damage but very slow attack speed.
Switchglaive
薙刀鎌 • Skill Scaling
Mid-range skill weapon. Core of Onmyo Switchglaive build.
Cestus
手甲 • Heart Scaling
Fist weapon with rapid combo attacks but short range.
Ninja Weapons (7)
Ninja weapons focus on speed and mobility, using "Kasumi" dodge, "Mikiri" counter, and aerial combos. High skill ceiling with devastating damage potential.
Ninja Sword
忍刀 • Strength Scaling
Basic Ninja weapon, balanced stats for all situations.
Dual Ninja Swords
忍双刀 • Heart Scaling
Dual-wield blades with extremely fast DPS output.
Tonfa
拐 • Constitution Scaling
High mobility with excellent close-range suppression.
Kusarigama
鎖鎌 • Constitution Scaling
Mid-range control with high skill ceiling. Ninjutsu synergy.
Hatchets
手斧 • Stamina Scaling
Throwing weapon with devastating aerial combos.
Splitstaff
分銅棍 • Strength Scaling
Staff weapon with good range and area attacks.
Talons
手甲鉤 • Heart Scaling
Claw weapon for rapid tearing damage. High risk/reward.
Ranged Weapons (3)
Ranged weapons can be used with both Samurai and Ninja combat styles. Essential for pulling enemies, exploiting weaknesses, and dealing safe damage.
Bow
弓 • Heart Scaling
Pull enemies, attack weak points, and use elemental arrows for status buildup.
- Pulling single enemies
- Weak point headshots
- Fire/elemental arrows
Rifle
鉄砲 • Heart Scaling
Long-range precision shots. Perfect for eliminating threats before engaging.
- Sniping from distance
- Precise weak points
- Safe opener damage
Hand Cannon
手砲 • Strength Scaling
Devastating single-shot damage. Breaks enemy guards and depletes stamina.
- High burst damage
- Guard breaking
- Ki depletion
Three Stance System
Samurai weapons use three stances that significantly change attack properties. Mastering stance switching is key to combat mastery.
High Stance
上段
Use during boss attack recovery frames for maximum damage. Best for burst windows.
Medium Stance
中段
Default combat stance. Balanced offense and defense for most situations.
Low Stance
下段
Quick status buildup and evasion. Lowest Ki consumption for extended combos.
Weapon Tier List
Samurai Weapons
| Tier | Weapon | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| S | Sword, Spear, Odachi | Strong in all difficulties, excellent versatility |
| A | Dual Swords, Switchglaive | Strong with specific builds or situations |
| B | Axe, Cestus | Viable but outclassed by S-tier options |
Ninja Weapons
| Tier | Weapon | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| S | Dual Ninja Swords, Tonfa | Highest DPS, excellent mobility and aerial chains |
| A | Ninja Sword, Kusarigama, Hatchets | Strong options with skill ceiling |
| B | Splitstaff, Talons | Situational or require specific builds |