forsaken

Tier List

forsaken Tier List

Ranks every weapon in Forsaken from best to worst. See the S-tier meta picks, strong A-tier alternatives, and which weapons to avoid.

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Rankings

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13 ranked 1 types 3 S tier
S 3 ranked
Weapon S

Void Edge

The Void Edge boasts the highest base damage and a life-steal effect, making it essential for solo boss runs and high-difficulty raids.

Player decision Use the Void Edge in any PvE content for maximum damage output, especially with a tank to absorb hits.

Obtain: Dropped by Lich King in Cursed Crypts (5% chance)

Pros: Extreme damage, Life-steal

Cons: Slow attack speed, Rare drop

Weapon S

Apocalypse Cannon

A massive ranged weapon that deals area-of-effect explosive damage, clearing entire groups of enemies with a single shot.

Player decision Best for defending choke points in co-op mode or clearing dungeon rooms quickly.

Obtain: Craft using Titanium Alloy x5 and Explosive Core x3

Pros: Huge AoE, Long range

Cons: Slow reload, Low ammo capacity

Weapon S

Shadowfang

A swift dagger that applies stacking poison damage over time, melting high-health targets when used with critical strike builds.

Player decision Ideal for rogue and assassin classes who rely on hit-and-run tactics and poison synergy.

Obtain: Dropped by Assassin NPCs in the Underworld (2% chance)

Pros: Fast attack speed, Poison DoT

Cons: Low base damage, Short range

A 3 ranked
Weapon A

Thunderstrike

A war hammer that calls down lightning on heavy attacks, stunning enemies and dealing bonus damage to wet or metallic foes.

Player decision Great for crowd control in PvP and for interrupting boss abilities with its stun.

Obtain: Reward from the 'Storm Chaser' quest chain

Pros: Stun effect, High burst damage

Cons: Slow swing, Unreliable element

Weapon A

Hellfire Shotgun

A close-range powerhouse that fires incendiary pellets, setting enemies ablaze and dealing additional burn damage over time.

Player decision Devastating in tight corridors against groups of melee enemies.

Obtain: Bought from the Demolitionist vendor for 500 Gems

Pros: High burst damage, Spread shot

Cons: Very short range, Long reload

Weapon A

Iron Repeater

A reliable crossbow with a moderate fire rate and high accuracy, making it a versatile choice for both PvE and PvP.

Player decision An excellent all-rounder for new players until they acquire rarer weapons.

Obtain: Common drop from elite archers in Blighted Town

Pros: Good accuracy, Solid DPS

Cons: Low potential burst, No special effect

B 4 ranked
Weapon B

Flamebrand

A longsword imbued with fire that ignites enemies on critical hits. Useful for sustained damage but lacks burst.

Player decision A solid mid-game weapon that serves well until you find a legendary replacement.

Obtain: Crafted with Iron Ingot x10 and Fire Essence x2

Pros: Decent damage, Fire DoT on crit

Cons: Average speed, DoT not game-changing

Weapon B

Stormcaller

A staff that channels chain lightning, bouncing between targets. Good for clearing trash mobs but weak against bosses.

Player decision Best suited for mage classes who need to clear large packs of weak enemies.

Obtain: Purchased from the Arcane Library after reaching level 20

Pros: Chain AoE, Good against groups

Cons: Low single-target DPS, Slow cast time

Weapon B

Venom Dagger

A craftable dagger that inflicts poison with each strike, stacking up to 5 times for moderate DoT pressure.

Player decision A stepping stone for rogues before they obtain Shadowfang.

Obtain: Crafted with Venom Sac x4 and Iron Dagger x1

Pros: Fast attacks, Reliable poison

Cons: Very short range, Low raw damage

Weapon B

Guardian Shield

A sturdy shield that increases block chance and provides a temporary armor buff when you take a heavy hit.

Player decision Essential for tank builds, especially in group boss fights.

Obtain: Quest reward from 'Protector's Oath' side quest

Pros: High block chance, Armor buff on hit

Cons: Low offensive stats, Heavy

C 3 ranked
Weapon C

Rusty Sword

The starting weapon for all players. It deals minimal damage and breaks after 50 hits, making it obsolete quickly.

Player decision Replace it as soon as you find anything else. Not recommended for any content.

Obtain: Given at the start of the game

Pros: Free, Unlimited respawns

Cons: Extremely low damage, Low durability

Weapon C

Wooden Bow

A basic bow with slow projectiles and low damage. Only useful for luring enemies from a distance.

Player decision Use it only to pull single enemies; never as a main weapon.

Obtain: Found in a chest in the starting area

Pros: Ranged attack, Free

Cons: Slow fire rate, Negligible damage

Weapon C

Stone Hammer

A heavy two-handed hammer that deals blunt damage but swings so slowly that most enemies can interrupt it.

Player decision Only useful for mining ore nodes. Avoid using in combat.

Obtain: Looted from a supply crate in the Quarry

Pros: High knockback, Can mine rocks

Cons: Painfully slow, Low DPS