SWORN’s 1.0 launch didn’t just add new content, it shook up the entire weapon meta from top to bottom. All those busted Early Access builds you mastered? Time to forget ’em. The devs have rebalanced everything, which means some old favorites are collecting dust while a few underdogs are now top tier. If you’re wondering which weapons will carry you to victory now, you’re in the right place. We’ve dug through the changes to give you the rundown on the absolute best weapons in SWORN.
What We Cover in SWORN Best Weapons Guide:
The Best Weapons & Spells at a Glance
For those who just want the highlights, here’s a quick list of the best options in the game right now:
- Best Weapons: Chakrams, Tome, Armillary Sphere
- Best Spells: Spirit Guardians, Crystal Turrets, Shadow Strike
SWORN Weapons Tier List
Weapons in the lower tiers usually suffer from clunky animations, long cooldowns, or other weaknesses that limit their power. While they aren’t unplayable, they just can’t compete with the stronger options.
S-Tier: The New Gods of Camelot
These are the best weapons in the game, period. If you’re looking for the most powerful and consistent tools to clear the highest difficulties, you need to build around one of these. For a deeper dive into specific strategies, check out our guide on the best builds in SWORN.
Chakrams (Vigilante)
Strengths: An excellent option for both ranged and close quarters combat, fluid and fast gameplay, and amazing synergy with most spells. This weapon is at the top because of its incredible flexibility. Chakrams let you deal heavy damage while keeping your distance, and thanks to their unique return path, they create a deadly combo with backstab focused builds (using Badb’s blessings).
Tome (Monk)
Strengths: Its Heavy Attack has a long range and can even hit enemies from behind walls. Its Light Attack is also very fast. The Tome survived the 1.0 update without any nerfs and remains an S-Tier option due to its incredible safety and versatility. It’s perfect for applying status effects like Freeze or Fury, allowing you to control the battlefield from a safe distance.
Armillary Sphere (Specter)
Strengths: High attack speed and a fantastic ability for quickly stacking effects. This weapon is the best tool for applying on hit effects. Its rapid fire attacks can paralyze any enemy with various effects in seconds. Whether you want to permanently freeze enemies or achieve the highest single target DPS in the game, the Armillary Sphere is your best friend.
A-Tier: Powerful and Reliable Choices
These weapons are incredibly strong and will carry you through all content. They might require a specific build to truly shine, but they are definitely capable of dominating a run.
- Great Hammer (Rook): While it received massive buffs in 1.0 and became very powerful, its slow light attack keeps it in A-Tier. However, its heavy attack is still one of the best AoE moves in the game.
- Bow (Vigilante): After a complete rework, it’s become an excellent weapon with high damage and range.
- Magic Staff (Monk): A great option for crowd control from a distance.
- Scythe (Specter): Fast attacks and the ability to control crowds up close make it a strong choice.
- Chimes (Monk): Great for stacking effects quickly, but it has low starting damage.
B-Tier and Below
These weapons are viable but are outclassed by higher tier options in terms of damage, safety, or consistency.
- B-Tier: Sword, Halberd, Gauntlets
- C-Tier: Hand Cannon, Mace
- D-Tier: Arcane Blade
SWORN Spells Tier List
The best spells in SWORN are those that cast quickly and have high damage potential. These spells easily integrate into your build and become invaluable in longer runs.
S-Tier: Game Changing Spells
Spirit Guardians (Specter)
Strengths: Excellent passive damage, amazing crowd control, and a high potential for stacking effects. This spell summons spirits that circle you, damaging any enemy that gets close. This allows you to focus on dodging while still dealing consistent damage.
Crystal Turrets (Monk)
Strengths: Indestructible, excellent crowd control, and an amazing tool for applying effects. These turrets automatically fire at enemies, letting you manage the battlefield from a safe distance. Combining this spell with a Freeze build is one of the most powerful strategies in the game.
Shadow Strike (Vigilante)
Strengths: Explosive damage potential (especially with Badb), auto locks onto the nearest enemy, and casts instantly. This spell teleports you directly behind an enemy for a heavy strike, making it ideal for backstab builds.
A-Tier and Below
- A-Tier: Assassin Dagger, Counter, Sky Drop
- B-Tier: Storm Call, Arcane Shield, Black Hole, Blade Rush, Mystic Beam
- C-Tier: Commander’s Shield, Bull Rush, Dragon Dive, Blink, Dagger Flurry
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