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Top 19 Weapons in Divinity: Original Sin 2

Author: Benjamin Apr 15,2025

Summary

Players can acquire powerful weapons by defeating dragons, engaging NPCs, or exploring with unique abilities and perks.
Some weapons provide bonuses like frozen/chilled effects, critical rate boosts, and unique skills tailored to various playstyles.
Decent weapons in Act 3, effective bows, life-steal swords, and tank weapons are available, catering to a range of character builds.

In Divinity: Original Sin 2, the arsenal of weapons available to players can significantly enhance their gameplay, depending on their party's composition, chosen skills, and strategic approach. Certain weapons stand out due to their immense power, unique abilities, or significant skill boosts, making them essential for players looking to gain an edge in this immersive RPG.

Updated on January 13, 2025, by Rhenn Taguiam: As Larian Studios announces a new IP, fans of Divinity: Original Sin 2 eagerly await any connections to their beloved game. While details about the new title remain scarce, Divinity: Original Sin 2 continues to offer extensive gameplay, particularly for those hunting for the game's best weapons. Key armaments include a weapon available only through non-diplomatic means, a formidable weapon obtained in the endgame, and two surprisingly effective weapons purchasable from an NPC merchant.

19 Fang Of The Winter Dragon

Perfect For Act 1 Adventures

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 a turn
25% Cleave

The Fang of the Winter Dragon can be found near Fort Joy on the south-southwest part of the island. Here, players encounter Slane, the Chained Winter Dragon. Defeating the dragon rewards the Fang of the Winter Dragon, while sparing him means missing out on this weapon. Whether it's worth the dragon's life is up for debate, but for early-game viability, this weapon's perks, including the Chilled effect, make it a strong choice.

18 Morning’s Light

A Decent Bow For Where It's Discovered

Bonuses and Perks

155% Critical Damage
+2 Finesse
+1 Ranged
+1 Huntsman
Cause Marked for two turns.

Morning’s Light can be obtained from the NPC Corbin Day, either by freeing or defeating him. While killing him is not recommended due to his later role in weapon upgrades, this bow is one of the better options players can find at this stage. With solid damage and useful bonuses, it's a valuable asset.

17 Eternal Stormblade

Perfect For Act 3 Adventures

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 a turn.

The Eternal Stormblade lies within the Murky Cave in Act 3, guarded by four guardians. Though the fight is challenging, the sword itself is not the strongest by Act 4 standards. Nonetheless, it's a solid choice for Act 3, offering various perks and bonuses.

16 Lohar’s Two-Handed Source Hammer

A Handy Source Hammer

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.
Obtain Skill: Onslaught
Obtain Skill: All In

Lohar’s Two-Handed Source Hammer is acquired after completing the "Shadow Over Driftwood" quest and handing over Mordu’s Amulet to Lohar. It's a robust choice for mid-game brawlers, with a high critical hit rate for impactful damage spikes.

15 Hanal Lechet

Combine Fire And Ice

Bonuses and Perks

6 -7 Water Damage
35 – 40 Physical damage
+2 Strength
+1 Constitution
+1 Two-Handed
+1 Hydrosophist
25% Frozen for a turn
5% Chilled for a turn
25% Cleave Damage
Obtain Skill: All In

Hanal Lechet is found in Act 2 at an overturned carriage on Reaper’s Coast. Despite its moderate damage, the weapon's ability to apply Frozen and Chilled effects makes it excellent for crowd control in battles.

14 The Illuminator

Be One With Necrofire

Bonuses and Perks

2 – 3 Fire Damage
11 – 12 Physical Damage
10% Critical Rate
150% Critical Damage
+1 Pyrokinetic
50% Necrofire for a turn
10% Burning for a turn

The Illuminator, a one-handed mace, is dropped by Scapor during the Burning Pigs questline. Originally a torch from Braccus Rex's dungeon, it's imbued with dark power, causing both fire and physical damage. Its perks include a significant critical damage boost and a chance to inflict Necrofire and Burning.

13 Dumora Lam

Poison Becomes A Friend

Bonuses and Perks

+3 Intelligence
+2 Geomancer
+1 Dual Wielding
Create a 1m Poison puddle when targeting terrain
+159% Damage
1 Rune Slot
Obtain Skill: Siphon Poison

Dumora Lam, a potent wand, is locked in a runed chest in Dramahlihk’s home plane, accessible with Lohse and Malady. It boosts Intelligence and Geomancer, and its ability to manipulate poison makes it ideal for Undead heroes, offering strategic advantages through poison-based attacks.

12 Deiseis Riveil

Ramp Up Damage With An Anti-Invisible

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
Obtain Skill: Glitter Dust

Deiseis Riveil, purchasable from Trader Non outside the Cathedral, delivers substantial physical damage with enhanced critical capabilities. Its Glitter Dust skill prevents enemies from going invisible, making it a crucial asset in combat.

11 Executor Ninyan’s Axe

A Meister Has To Die To Acquire This Powerful Asset

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)

Executor Ninyan’s Axe is only obtainable by defeating Ninyan during Meistr Siva's execution. While sparing Ninyan is the moral choice, missing this axe means forgoing a weapon with excellent critical and status effect chances, ideal for tank builds.

10 Chamore Doran

The Only Weapon In The Game With Its Chance Effect

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

Chamore Doran, a wand from Trader Ovis in Driftwood Square, is unique for its ability to induce sleep in enemies. It's a valuable asset for spellcasters, enhancing critical damage and supporting stun-heavy strategies.

9 Harrowblade

Perfect For Life Steal Sustain Builds

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, purchasable from Quartermistress Anna in the Blackpits, is ideal for life-steal sustain builds. It offers high critical damage and life-steal, making it a must-have for tanks in tough encounters.

8 Loic’s Discipline

Eternally Burn Enemies

Bonuses and Perks

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

Loic’s Discipline, dropped by Loic the Immaculate in Arx Outskirts, is a wand that significantly boosts intelligence and supports aggressive Pyrokinetic strategies. Its ability to summon Cursed Fire adds continuous damage to enemies.

7 Voor D’Aravel

Perfect For Tanks

Bonuses and Perks

Obtain Skill: Guardian Angel
9 Poison
+3 Strength
+2 Constitution
+2 Warfare
25% Taunting Opponent for two turns

Voor D’Aravel, found in an ornate chest in the Lizard Consulate’s Garden in Arx, is perfect for tank characters. Its Guardian Angel skill redirects damage, while its high base damage and taunting ability make it a formidable weapon.

6 The Reckoning

Perfect For Battlemages

Bonuses and Perks

150% Critical Damage
+2 Strength
+2 Intelligence
+2 Necromancy

The Reckoning, dropped by The Hammer, is a two-handed mace with exceptional raw damage. Its critical damage boost and stats make it ideal for battlemages, carrying them well into the endgame.

5 Vord Emver

A Powerful Ranged Weapon For Cryo Specialists

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
Obtain Skill: Cryotherapy

Vord Emver, a crossbow from Karon's minions during the "Past Mistakes" quest, is a powerhouse for cryo specialists. Its high damage output, life steal, and Cryotherapy skill make it invaluable.

4 Lucian’s Divine Staff

Heal And Magic Missile In One Staff

Bonuses and Perks

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

Lucian's Divine Staff, found in a chest in the Cathedral of Arx, is a versatile weapon for mages. It offers significant water damage and crucial skills like Healing Ritual and Staff of Magus for both healing and ranged attacks.

3 Domoh Dumora

Burn And Bleed In One Dagger

Bonuses and Perks

Cause Burn
Cause Bleeding three turns
+110% Damage
Cause Terrified for a turn
Obtain Skill: Backstabbing

Domoh Dumora, hidden beneath a pet basket outside Arhu’s Chambers in Arx, is the game's best dagger. It inflicts high physical and fire damage, causing Burning, Bleeding, and Terrified effects, and supports backstabbing for guaranteed critical hits.

2 Swornbreaker

An Unrepairable Sword

Bonuses and Perks

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

Swornbreaker, available in the Vault of Linder Kemm or crafted at the Nameless Isle, offers significant boosts to strength, intelligence, and necromancy. Its unique Swornbreaker skill allows breaking the pact with the God King without repercussions, though its unrepairable nature limits its long-term use.

1 Falone Scythe

A Scythe With Impressive Crit Potential

Bonuses and Perks

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

The Falone Scythe, stolen from a statue in the Arx Cathedral, is the most powerful weapon in Divinity: Original Sin 2. Its high base damage, critical potential, and skills like Living On The Edge and All In make it an essential weapon for any player looking to dominate the battlefield.