Weapon Tier List & Best Weapons
Every Moonlighter 2 weapon family ranked, what each one is for, and how to unlock the new 1.0 dual guns. Pick the right tool before you dive the Endless Vault.
Tier Ranking
| Tier | Weapon | Why |
|---|---|---|
| S | Short Sword | Best all-rounder — fast combos, reliable parry and great mobility. The weapon most players finish a run with. |
| A | Gauntlets | Highest close-range burst. Punishes greedy enemies but demands you stay in their face. |
| A | Blo-Blitz Dual Guns | New in 1.0 — the only ranged option. Safe poke that shreds flying foes and Shock-curse biomes. |
| B | Spear | Strong reach and crowd control. Excellent against Petrify biomes and groups, but slower DPS. |
| B | Greatsword | Massive single hits and wide swings — perfect for Shock setups and packed mobs, but slow recovery. |
Weapon Families
Fast combos, good mobility and a reliable parry. Best all-rounder for learning the loop.
Highest DPS when you stay in the enemy face. Punishes greedy play but melts against elites if caught.
Keep enemies at spear-tip distance. Strong against Petrify biomes and flying foes.
Massive single hits and wide swings. Ideal for Shock-curse setups and grouped mobs.
The only ranged weapon, added in 1.0. Safe poke that shreds flying foes and Shock-curse biomes.
Crafting & Ancestral Blueprints
Weapon crafting recipes and ancestral blueprints drop from biome bosses and the Greed Colosseum. Take them to the blacksmith in Tresna to upgrade each weapon family — higher tiers add damage, combo extensions and new modifiers. Focus one family first: a mastered Short Sword or Gauntlets clears early game far faster than a half-upgraded arsenal.
Where to farm blueprintsFAQ
What is the best weapon in Moonlighter 2?+
The Short Sword is the safest S-tier pick for most players thanks to fast combos and a reliable parry. Gauntlets deal the highest raw burst if you can stay in melee range.
What weapons are in Moonlighter 2?+
Four base families — Short Sword, Gauntlets, Spear and Greatsword — each with distinct attack patterns. The 1.0 update adds the Blo-Blitz dual guns, a ranged option.
How do I get crafting recipes and ancestral blueprints?+
Crafting recipes and ancestral blueprints drop from biome bosses and the Greed Colosseum. Take them to the blacksmith to upgrade each weapon family.
Should I upgrade one weapon or all of them?+
Pick the family that matches your playstyle and invest first — blacksmith upgrades are expensive. A mastered Short Sword or Gauntlets clears early game faster than a half-upgraded arsenal.