Broken Blade Weapons - All Weapons & Stats
There are 6 weapons in Broken Blade. The best weapons are Broken Blade, Dragon Slayer, and Excalibur (all S-tier). Dragon Slayer is the strongest for boss rush, while Broken Blade is the namesake endgame weapon.
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Weapon Types in Broken Blade
There are three weapon types in Broken Blade: Sword, Katana, and Buster. Each type has a distinct playstyle, attack speed, and damage profile. Your weapon type determines which endgame weapon you upgrade toward, which race pairs best, and which blessings provide the most value.
Choosing your weapon type is the first major build decision in Broken Blade. Everything else — your race, element, and blessing — should be chosen to support your weapon. Switching weapon types later is possible but requires re-optimizing your entire build.
Weapon Type Guide
Sword
Balanced and beginner-friendly. Sword has moderate attack speed and moderate damage per hit, making it the most forgiving weapon type to learn.
- Playstyle: Balanced, consistent
- Best race: Elf or Aesir
- Best element: Fire
- Endgame: Broken Blade, Excalibur
- Blessings: Tyr, Heimdall, Odin
Buster
High damage, slow attacks. Buster hits the hardest per swing and has the best blessing synergy in the game, making it the top choice for boss content.
- Playstyle: Slow, high burst damage
- Best race: Nether or Aesir
- Best element: Fire or Thunder
- Endgame: Dragon Slayer
- Blessings: Thor, Surtr, Hel, Fenrir, Odin
Katana
Fast attacks, great for leveling. Katana has the highest attack speed and excels at active farming where hitting many times per second adds up quickly.
- Playstyle: Fast, mobile-friendly
- Best race: Vanir or Aesir
- Best element: Wind, Fire, or Thunder
- Endgame: Katana upgrade path
- Blessings: Loki, Jormungandr, Odin
Forge and Upgrade Path
All weapons are upgraded through the Forge system. Each weapon type has a progression route that leads to its endgame version. The basic Sword upgrades into Broken Blade or Excalibur. The Buster upgrades into Dragon Slayer. The Katana follows its own upgrade path.
Higher-tier weapons require materials from bosses and the Boss Rush. Plan your farming around which weapon you want to end up with. Do not spread your resources across multiple weapon types early on.
Which Weapon Type Should You Pick?
- Pick Sword if: You are a new player, you want a balanced playstyle, or you plan to go for Broken Blade / Excalibur as your endgame weapon. Sword is the safest pick and never feels bad.
- Pick Buster if: You want the highest boss damage, you enjoy slow-but-powerful combat, and you plan to chase Dragon Slayer. Buster has the best blessing variety and is the strongest type for Boss Rush.
- Pick Katana if: You want fast clear speeds for leveling, you prefer an active and mobile playstyle, or you enjoy hit-and-run strategies. Katana pairs uniquely with Wind element for maximum attack speed.
All Weapons (6)
Broken Blade
Dragon Slayer
Excalibur
Katana
Buster
Sword
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best weapon in Broken Blade?
Broken Blade, Dragon Slayer, and Excalibur are all S-tier weapons. Dragon Slayer is the strongest for boss rush content. Broken Blade is the namesake endgame weapon. Excalibur was added in the Eclipse update.
How do I get Dragon Slayer?
Dragon Slayer is obtained through the Eclipse event and the reforge event route. It is one of the strongest weapons and a top priority for Buster build players.
Sword vs Katana vs Buster?
Sword is the safest for beginners and general progression. Katana is best for fast leveling and active farming. Buster is best for boss damage and has the best blessing synergy. Each has its own endgame upgrade path.
How do I upgrade weapons?
Use the Forge system to upgrade weapons. Higher-tier weapons require materials from bosses and the progression route. See the Forge Guide for detailed upgrade paths.
Which weapon type should a beginner pick?
Sword is the best choice for beginners. It has balanced stats, forgiving attack timing, and a clear upgrade path to Broken Blade or Excalibur. Once you understand the game mechanics, you can switch to Katana or Buster.
Can I use multiple weapon types?
You focus on one weapon type at a time since your race, element, and blessing should all support it. However, you can obtain and upgrade multiple weapons through the Forge system.
What weapon is best for Boss Rush?
Dragon Slayer (Buster type) is the strongest weapon for Boss Rush due to its high damage per hit and blessing synergy. Broken Blade and Excalibur are also top-tier choices.