Top 19 Weapons in Divinity: Original Sin 2 for Ultimate Gameplay

Overview of Powerful Weapons in Divinity: Original Sin 2

Conquer dragons, defeat NPCs, or explore unique terrains to acquire powerful weapons.
Many weapons deliver bonuses like freezing effects, boosts to critical rates, and specialized abilities suited for various playstyles.
Particularly strong weapons appear in Act 3, including effective bows, swords with life-stealing capabilities, and tank weapons tailored to different character builds.

In the expansive world of Divinity: Original Sin 2, players can unlock a diverse arsenal of weapons. The ideal choice of weapon often hinges on party composition, individual skills, and the overall strategy adopted by the player.

Nonetheless, certain weapons stand out due to their inherent powers, whether through unique skills, enhancements, or remarkable damage outputs. Below, we delve into some of the most formidable weapons within this RPG.

Last Updated: January 13, 2025 – As Larian Studios moves forward with a new title unrelated to their renowned series, fans of Divinity: Original Sin 2 are left eagerly awaiting insights into the upcoming project. Until more information arrives, the existing game content offers numerous hours of engagement, particularly when chasing after sought-after weapons. Noteworthy among them are weapons that can only be acquired by opting for aggressive strategies, endgame weapons secured through fierce encounters, and valuable items obtained from NPC vendors.

19: Fang of The Winter Dragon

Ideal for Early Act 1 Players

Bonuses and Perks	4-5 Water Damage 23-25 Physical Damage 10% Critical Rate 155% Critical Damage +1 Strength +1 Intelligence +1 Warfare +1 Hydrosophist 5% Chilled for one turn 25% Cleave

The Fang of The Winter Dragon can be found near Fort Joy in the southern region of the island. Players must confront Slane The Chained Winter Dragon to either defeat him for the weapon or spare his life to forgo obtaining it.

Killing the dragon is a contentious decision; however, the Fang serves as a reliable weapon in the early stages of gameplay, offering various perks and the immensely useful Chilled effect.

18: Morning’s Light

A Reliable Bow for Novice Players

Bonuses and Perks	155% Critical Damage +2 Finesse +1 Ranged +1 Huntsman Marked for two turns

Morning’s Light can be acquired from the NPC Corbin Day, either by liberating or defeating him. While not the most powerful bow, it remains one of the more effective options at this stage in the game, thanks to strong damage and advantageous bonuses.

17: Eternal Stormblade

Suitable for Endgame Adventures

Divinity Original Sin 2 Eternal Stormblade

Bonuses and Perks	14-16 Air Damage 70-78 Physical Damage 15% Critical Rate 155% Critical Damage +3 Memory +6 Initiative 20% Stunned for two turns 10% Shocked for one turn

The Eternal Stormblade resides in the Murky Cave during Act 3 and is guarded by formidable guardians, requiring their defeat to claim the weapon. It may not be the strongest in the game, but its numerous perks can bolster players’ performance during Act 3.

16: Lohar’s Two-Handed Source Hammer

An Excellent Source of Power

Bonuses and Perks	82-87 Physical Damage 20% Critical Rate 155% Critical Damage +3 Strength +1 Warfare +1 Two-Handed 15% Cause Knocked Down for two turns Skill: Onslaught Skill: All In

The Lohar’s Two-Handed Source Hammer is rewarded upon completing the quest “Shadow Over Driftwood.”After delivering Mordu’s Amulet, Lohar bestows this formidable hammer upon players. Its strength and high critical rate make it a great choice for melee-focused characters during the mid-game.

15: Hanal Lechet

A Weapon That Merges Elements

Divinity Original Sin 2 Overturned Wagon

Bonuses and Perks	6-7 Water Damage 35-40 Physical Damage +2 Strength +1 Constitution +1 Two-Handed +1 Hydrosophist 25% Frozen for one turn 5% Chilled for one turn 25% Cleave Damage Skill: All In

Hanal Lechet can be found in Act 2 while traversing Reaper’s Coast. It lies within a locked chest near an overturned wagon that holds a terrified Dwarf Woman. While its damage output is modest, the ability to inflict Frozen and Chilled effects makes it an excellent choice for controlling enemies in combat.

14: The Illuminator

Harness the Power of Necrofire

Divinity Original Sin 2 Burning Pig (Illuminator)

Bonuses and Perks	2-3 Fire Damage 11-12 Physical Damage 10% Critical Rate 150% Critical Damage +1 Pyrokinetic 50% Necrofire for one turn 10% Burning for one turn

The Illuminator is a one-handed mace acquired from Scapor during the Burning Pigs questline. This weapon, originally a torch used in the dungeons of the notorious Braccus Rex, carries the dark energy of its past, bestowing fire and physical damage with additional bonuses.

13: Dumora Lam

Embrace the Power of Poison

Divinity Original Sin 2 Runed Chest (Dumora Lam)

Bonuses and Perks	+3 Intelligence +2 Geomancer +1 Dual Wielding Create a 1m Poison puddle on terrain +159% Damage 1 Rune Slot Skill: Siphon Poison

Dumora Lam is a powerful wand locked in a rune chest found in Dramahlihk’s home plane. Accessing this realm requires Lohse in the party and the survival of Malady. If players can safely navigate traps to unlock the chest, they will gain an exceptional weapon.

12: Revealing Suit

Maximize Damage Against Invisible Foes

Bonuses and Perks	149–183 Physical Damage +5% Critical Rate +150% Critical Damage +3 Finesse +2 Huntsman +1 Ranged 25% Bleeding for two turns 25% Cleave Skill: Glitter Dust

The Deiseis Riveil is a unique bow that can be purchased from Trader Non just outside the Cathedral. This weapon deals an impressive 149 base physical damage, complemented by a +5% critical hit chance and increased critical damage, which can yield devastating effects against opponents.

11: Executor Ninyan’s Axe

Acquire Power Through Death

Bonuses and Perks	20% Critical Chance 160% Critical Damage +2 Strength +1 Warfare 10% Chance to set Frozen (1 Turn) 20% Chance to set Crippled (2 Turns) 10% Chance to set Chilled (1 Turn)

As players navigate Rivellon to assist their Godwoken, they encounter the pivotal choice regarding Meistr Siva, who faces execution by Executor Ninyan. Choosing to save her means forgoing a strong weapon: Executor Ninyan’s Axe.

To acquire the axe, players must defeat Ninyan. It deals excellent damage while providing notable perks, including increased chances to apply debilitating effects, making it an optimal choice for tank warriors striving for quick takedowns.

10: Chamore Doran

Unique Sleep-Inducing Wand

Bonuses and Perks	160% Critical Damage +2 Intelligence +1 Dual Wielding +1 Summoning +1 Aerotheurge 20% Chance to Set Sleeping (1 turn) Immunity to Sleeping

The Chamore Doran, a wand available from Trader Ovis in Driftwood Square, stands out for its unique capability to induce sleep in enemies. Its benefits cater well to spellcasters, enhancing critical damage and improving key character attributes for devastating performance in battle.

9: Harrowblade

Optimize Life Steal Strategies

Bonuses and Perks	+160% Critical Damage +3 Strength 20% Chance to Set Suffocating (1 Turn) 20% Chance to Set Burning (1 Turn) +14% Life Steal

The Harrowblade is a formidable two-handed sword obtainable from Quartermistress Anna in the Blackpits, ideal for players focusing on crit-centric tank builds. This weapon excels with a hefty critical damage bonus and useful status effects for sustaining health on the battlefield.

8: Loic’s Discipline

Constant Damage Over Time

Bonuses and Perks	+160% Critical Damage +3 Memory +3 Intelligence +2 Pyrokinetic 1m Cursed Fire when targeting terrain

By defeating Loic the Immaculate in Arx Outskirts, players can gain Loic’s Discipline, a wand that significantly boosts spellcaster potential. With its bonuses and the ability to inflict Cursed Fire, it offers unique strategic advantages.

7: For D’Aravel

Ideal for Defensive Specialists

Bonuses and Perks	Skill: Guardian Angel 9 Poison +3 Strength +2 Constitution +2 Warfare 25% Taunt Opponent for two turns

The Voor D’Aravel sword is concealed within an ornate chest in the Lizard Consulate’s Garden in The Arx. Renowned for its skill Guardian Angel, this weapon allows players to absorb incoming damage aimed at allies, adding both offense and protection to tank characters.

6: The Reckoning

Optimal for Hybrid Characters

Divinity Original Sin 2 Dallis Dragon (Reckoning)

Bonuses and Perks	150% Critical Damage +2 Strength +2 Intelligence +2 Necromancy

The Reckoning is a two-handed mace dropped by The Hammer, notable for its high critical damage boost. Its raw damage output makes it an excellent weapon for characters who prioritize strength, and it keeps the player relevant against later challenges.

5: Vord Emver

A Top Choice for Ice-Based Builds

Bonuses and 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 for two turns 20% Life Steal 5% Accuracy Skill: Cryotherapy

Vord Emver is a crossbow wielded by Karon’s minions during the quest “Past Mistakes.”It provides remarkable damage output and allows for elemental manipulation through the Cryotherapy skill, making it ideal for handlers of frost-related strategies.

4: Lucian’s Divine Staff

Dual Threat in a Weapon

Divinity Original Sin 2 Cathedral (Lucian)

Bonuses and Perks	219–267 Water Damage 155% Critical Damage +3 Intelligence +2 Constitution +2 Wits +2 Hydrophist +6 Initiative Skill: Healing Ritual Skill: Staff Of Magus

Lucian’s Divine Staff, stolen from a chest within the Cathedral of Arx, is indispensable for Mages. With admirable base water damage coupled with powerful perks, this staff amplifies combat abilities and supports teammates through its healing skill.

3: Dumora

The Ultimate Dagger for Damage

Divinity Original 2 Pet Bed (Domoh Dumora)

Bonuses and Perks	Causes Burn Inflicts Bleeding for three turns +110% Damage Causes Terrified for one turn Skill: Backstabbing

The Domoh Dumora dagger is found beneath a pet’s basket outside Arhu’s Chambers in the Arx. As the most potent dagger available, it has impressive physical damage and the capacity to ignite enemies while inflicting the status effects of both Burning and Bleeding.

2: Swornbreaker

Irreplaceable, Yet Impressive

Bonuses and Perks	+3 Strength +3 Intelligence +2 Necromancy 20% Accuracy 20% Critical Rate +165% Damage Skill: Swornbreaker

Two Swornbreakers exist within the game, with one found in the Vault of Linder Kemm and the other crafted at the Nameless Isle. Boasting impressive bonuses, this weapon allows players to sever ties with the God King without adverse repercussions. The price for such power is its unrepairable nature; once broken, it is lost forever.

1: Falone Scythe

The Ultimate Weapon with Critical Hit Mastery

Bonuses and Perks	+3 Strength +1 Two-Handed 25% Decay for two turns 20% Critical Rate 260% Damage Skill: Living On The Edge Skill: All In

Claimed to be the strongest weapon in Divinity: Original Sin 2, the Falone Scythe can be pilfered from a statue in the Arx Cathedral. It combines tremendous damage output with a high critical hit chance and unique skills that empowers the wielder to remain alive even in dire battles.

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