With over 50 armaments available in Archived, players can obtain them through boss encounters or crafting recipes. Navigating this expansive arsenal requires strategic insight, so we’ve organized a comprehensive tier ranking to highlight optimal choices for combat effectiveness.
Weapon Tier Ranking – Top Choices for Combat
| Tier | Weapons |
|---|---|
| D | Roseate Desire, 4th Match Blade, Rabbit Rifle, Hardblood Scissorblades, Hardblood Whip, Hardblood Staff, Hardblood Polearm, Hardblood Blade, Soldato Rifle, Kurokumo Katana, Dieci Association Kata, Seven Association Longsword, Liu Martial Arts, Liu Guan Dao, Dagger |
| C | Sunshower Umbrella, Smiling Mass, Sanguine Desire Greataxe, Red Eyes Blade, Blooming Staff, R Corp. Staff, R Corp. Hammer, Yesterday’s Promise, Great Hardblood Scissorblades, Hardblood Gauntlets, Hardblood Claws, Kurokumo Gilded Katana, Blade Lineage Katana, Rosespanner Hammer, Rosespanner Crusher, Dieci Association Key, Shi Association Katana, Zwei Association Greatsword, Family Heir’s Sabre, WARP Corp. Odachi |
| B | Libe & Hessen, Frost Glaive, Mimicry Blade, Lamp, Farmwatch Scythe, Regret Hammer, Ebony Stem, Blue Star Orb, N Corp. Nail, N Corp. Mittelhammer Hammer, N Corp. Inquisitor Hammer, L’Heure du Loup, Hardblood Lance, Hardblood Parasol, Unsealed Hardblood Blade, Bloodfiend Claws, Middle Toujou, Index Greatsword, Old Boys Workshop, Atelier Logic, Allas Workshop, Rosespanner Crusher, Leaflet Workshop Steamgun, Cinq Rapier |
| A | Golden Ecstacy, Smile Hammer, Beak Bat, Scythe Of Mimicry, Flaring Brand, Fell Bullet Rifle, Blind Obsession Anchor, The Crying Children, Reverberation Scythe, Unsealed Hardblood Lance, Knuckles of Discipline, Pointillist’s Brush, Zelkova Workshop, Wheel’s Industry, Mook Workshop, Crystal Atelier, Stigma Workshop Gauntlets, Steam Gauntlet, Advanced Zweihander, Sweeper Hooks |
| S | Reaper’s Blade, Solemn Lament Pistols, Thundering Pole, Nine Children of the Dragon, Dimension Shredder, Blade Lineage Chokuto, Ranga Workshop, Durandal, Stigma Workshop Sword, Advanced Zweihander, Fused Blade of Ruined Mirror Worlds, Eye Gouger |
This ranking system categorizes armaments based on combat efficiency, with top-tier options excelling in their class while lower tiers serve as entry-level gear. Weapon mechanics and strategic viability determine placements.
Top-Tier Armaments – Dominant Choices
| Weapon | Attributes |
|---|---|
| Eye Gouger | + Precision strikes breaking defenses + Rapid posture disruption during engagements + Effective spacing control |
| Fused Blade of Ruined Mirror Worlds | + Unconventional combo burst potential + Effective against elusive foes + Multi-debuff application capacity |
| Advanced Zweihander | + Devastating area-of-effect strikes + Multi-target engagement capability + High-risk/high-reward impact trades |
| Stigma Workshop Sword | + Rapid engagement tempo + Low-investment effectiveness + Continuous status effect application |
| Durandal | + Balanced offensive/defensive profile + Charged attack defense penetration + Compensatory DPS for slower speed |
| Ranga Workshop | + Adaptable across build types + Efficient stat utilization + Reliable performance spectrum |
| Blade Lineage Chokuto | + Lightning-fast slash sequences + Technical counter opportunities + Premier grade-specific effectiveness |
| Dimension Shredder | + Hybrid damage bypassing protections + Combo-based incapacitation + Potent debuff application |
| Nine Children of the Dragon | + Rapid multi-strike combinations + Evasive combat mobility + Status effect integration |
| Thundering Pole | + Extended zone control + Continuous pressure application + Combo-driven status effects |
| Solemn Lament Pistols | + Ranged harassment capacity + Safe-distance stagger accumulation + Tactical repositioning flexibility |
| Reaper’s Blade | + Crowd management through wide arcs + Punishment window exploitation + Simultaneous debuff infliction |
High-Performance Options – Competitive Alternatives
| Weapon | Attributes |
|---|---|
| Sweeper Hooks | + Disruption and debuff capabilities + Enhanced mobility during combat + Speed-based damage efficiency |
| Zweihander | + Massive collision damage output + Broad strike coverage + Impact trade advantages |
| Steam Gauntlet | + Accessible damage potential + Boss encounter acquisition + Close-quarters viability |
| Stigma Workshop Gauntlets | + Rapid combo sequences + Close-range dominance + Persistent guard disruption |
| Crystal Atelier | + Parry-triggered damage windows + Punishment mix-ups + Debuff incorporation |
| Mook Workshop | + Accessible effectiveness thresholds + Flexible combo execution + Balanced progression utility |
| Wheel’s Industry | + Enduring continuous output + Gradual defense deterioration + Crafting accessibility |
| Zelkova Workshop | + Early-mid game adaptability + Effective stat progression + Multi-mode compatibility |
| Pointillist’s Brush | + Agile combat versatility + Confined space zoning + Extensive debuff potential |
| Knuckles of Discipline | + High attack tempo + Stamina-efficient combos + Rapid guard exhaustion |
| Unsealed Hardblood Lance | + Extended thrust capabilities + Counter-poke effectiveness + Consistent defense weakening |
| Reverberation Scythe | + Crowd suppression expertise + Sustained damage chains + Debuff application consistency |
| The Crying Children | + Concentrated multi-hit strings + Area denial effectiveness + Multi-status potential |
| Blind Obsession Anchor | + High-impact guard shattering + Combo-based resilience buffs + Mixed crowd control features |
| Fell Bullet Rifle | + Distant target engagement + Defense-negating projectiles + Positional kiting utility |
| Flaring Brand | + Guard stamina attrition + Reliable defense destruction + Burn effect induction |
| Scythe Of Mimicry | + Extended reach advantage + Successful strike follow-through + Damage-over-time effects |
| Beak Bat | + Swift swinging tempo + Stamina conservation + Gradual defense breakdown |
| Smile Hammer | + High-impact strikes + Area denial capacity + Charged attack payoffs |
| Golden Ecstacy | + Well-rounded techniques + Mid-late game relevance + Strike-triggered status effects |