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There are over 50 different weapons that you can get in Archived. Some of these weapons can be acquired as drops from beating bosses, while others can be crafted using certain recipes. With so many options of weapons, including guns, it can be quite confusing to find the best ones for your character. So, to help you choose the best weapon from your arsenal, here's a complete Archived weapons tier list.
Archived Weapons Tier List - Best Weapons To Use
| Tier | Weapons |
|---|---|
| S | Reaper's Blade, Solemn Lament Pistols, Thundering Pole, Nine Children of the Dragon, Dimension Shredder, Blade Lineage Chokuto, Ranga Workshop, Durandal, Stigma Workshop Sword, Advanced Zweihander, Fused Blade of Ruined Mirror Worlds, Eye Gouger |
| A | Golden Ecstacy, Smile Hammer, Beak Bat, Scythe Of Mimicry, Flaring Brand, Fell Bullet Rifle, Blind Obsession Anchor, The Crying Children, Reverberation Scythe, Unsealed Hardblood Lance, Knuckles of Discipline, Pointillist's Brush, Zelkova Workshop, Wheel's Industry, Mook Workshop, Crystal Atelier, Stigma Workshop Gauntlets, Steam Gauntlet, Advanced Zweihander, Sweeper Hooks |
| B | Libe & Hessen, Frost Glaive, Mimicry Blade, Lamp, Farmwatch Scythe, Regret Hammer, Ebony Stem, Blue Star Orb, N Corp. Nail, N Corp. Mittelhammer Hammer, N Corp. Inquisitor Hammer, L'Heure du Loup, Hardblood Lance, Hardblood Parasol, Unsealed Hardblood Blade, Bloodfiend Claws, Middle Toujou, Index Greatsword, Old Boys Workshop, Atelier Logic, Allas Workshop, Rosespanner Crusher, Leaflet Workshop Steamgun, Cinq Rapier |
| C | Sunshower Umbrella, Smiling Mass, Sanguine Desire Greataxe, Red Eyes Blade, Blooming Staff, R Corp. Staff, R Corp. Hammer, Yesterday's Promise, Great Hardblood Scissorblades, Hardblood Gauntlets, Hardblood Claws, Kurokumo Gilded Katana, Blade Lineage Katana, Rosespanner Hammer, Rosespanner Crusher, Dieci Association Key, Shi Association Katana, Zwei Association Greatsword, Family Heir's Sabre, WARP Corp. Odachi |
| D | Roseate Desire, 4th Match Blade, Rabbit Rifle, Hardblood Scissorblades, Hardblood Whip, Hardblood Staff, Hardblood Polearm, Hardblood Blade, Soldato Rifle, Kurokumo Katana, Dieci Association Kata, Seven Association Longsword, Liu Martial Arts, Liu Guan Dao, Dagger |
The above tier list consists of most of the meta weapons in Archived. The S-tier weapons are arguably the best in the game, all of them being the top picks within their grade, while the D-tier consists of the beginner weapons and weaker picks within a grade. For a detailed breakdown of each pick, we've provided more information below.
S Tier Weapons - The Best of The Best
| Weapon | Pros & Cons |
|---|---|
| Reaper’s Blade | + Wide cleave for crowd control. + High burst potential on punished openings. + Can inflict debuffs. |
| Solemn Lament Pistols | + Strong ranged pressure with safe spacing. + Reliable stagger buildup from distance. + Excellent mobility for hit-and-run. |
| Thundering Pole | + Long reach and poke control. + Consistent guard-break pressure. + Tons of strong debuffs in combo. |
| Nine Children of the Dragon | + Fast combo strings with strong DPS. + Great mobility and dashes in combo. + Can inflict debuff. |
| Dimension Shredder | + Hybrid damage profile that bypasses defenses. + Powerful stuns after successful combos. + Can inflict strong debuffs. |
| Blade Lineage Chokuto | + Lightning-quick slashes for sustained DPS. + Small parry/counter timing windows. + One of the best Grade 1 Blades. |
| Ranga Workshop | + Versatile skillset fits multiple builds. + Efficient scaling across stat spreads. + Consistent performance in most game modes. |
| Durandal | + Balanced offense/defense with good AoE. + Strong defense break on charged hits. + Very high DPS compensated for slow ATK SPD. |
| Stigma Workshop Sword | + Quick moveset ideal for fast fights. + Early advantage without heavy investment. + Can inflict debuffs consistently. |
| Advanced Zweihander | + Massive impact and AoE damage. + Wide arcs for multi-target control. + High payoff on trading hits because of high DPS. |
| Fused Blade of Ruined Mirror Worlds | + Unique burst windows after mix-ups. + Good coverage against evasive targets. + Can inflict multiple debuffs. |
| Eye Gouger | + Precise thrusts that break guard. + Fast stance-break buildup on pokes. + Strong spacing and counterplay potential. |
A Tier Weapons - Strong Picks
| Weapon | Pros & Cons |
|---|---|
| Golden Ecstacy | + Balanced moveset with reliable hit rate. + Great pick for mid to late game modes. + Can inflict debuffs on landing hits. |
| Smile Hammer | + High DMG and defense break capabilities. + Good AoE with crowd control. + Excellent payoff on charged hits. |
| Beak Bat | + Fast swing speed for safe pokes. + Low stamina cost per hit. + Consistent defense break buildup. |
| Scythe Of Mimicry | + Long reach with sweeping control. + Strong combo moveset, if you can land a successful hit. + Can inflict DoT debuffs. |
| Flaring Brand | + Sustained chip DMG on guards. + Stable defense break potential. + Can inflict Burn debuff on successful hits. |
| Fell Bullet Rifle | + Strong long-range DMG. + Reliable defense penetration from distance. + Great for kiting and repositioning. |
| Blind Obsession Anchor | + Heavy impact with guardbreak + Get Hyperarmor buff on combo swings + Good CC and has some AoE |
| The Crying Children | + Multi-hit strings for sustained DPS + Good AoE and easy to poke enemies + Can inflict multiple debuffs |
| Reverberation Scythe | + Excellent crowd control + Strong DPS and combo skillset. + Good chance to inflict debuffs on successful hits |
| Unsealed Hardblood Lance | + Exceptional thrust range + Strong counter-poke + Consistent guard break damage on hits |
| Knuckles of Discipline | + Fast ATK SPD with multiple debuff inflicts + Minimal stamina drain per combo + Fast guard break accumulation |
| Pointillist’s Brush | + Very agile and versatile weapon + Good zoning in tight spaces + Can inflict lots of debuff |
| Zelkova Workshop | + Versatile skills work in the early to mid game + Efficient stat scaling and easy to get + Reliable performance in most game modes |
| Wheel’s Industry | + Durable, consistent DPS output + Strong guard break over time + Easy to get from crafting |
| Mook Workshop | + Low requirements with good DPS + Flexible usage, easy to hit combo + Solid all-rounder for progression |
| Crystal Atelier | + High burst windows after parries + Good mix-ups to punish misses + Can inflict some debuffs |
| Stigma Workshop Gauntlets | + Very fast combo moves, even though basic ATK is slow. + Good agility, best at close range. + Reliable guard break over time. |
| Steam Gauntlet | + Good damage and low requirement to equip. + Relatively easy to get from Boss drops + Decent close-range weapon in Archived. |
| Zweihander | + Massive impact and AoE damage. + Wide arcs for multi-target control. + Good value on hit trades. |
| Sweeper Hooks | + Interrupt and inflict debuffs with the hook + Agile movement on skills. Hard to lock down + Overall DPS is good because of ATK Speed. |
B Tier Weapons
| Weapon | Pros & Cons |
|---|---|
| Libe & Hessen | + Fast chain attacks for sustained DPS. + Good mobility for repositioning. - Very weak in close range. |
| Frost Glaive | + Long reach with reliable crowd control. + Consistent guard break on pokes. - Noticeable charge time on key skills. |
| Mimicry Blade | + Flexible combo skills. + Can inflict debuff for DoT. - Requires precise timing to get hits. |
| Lamp | + Decent AoE and CC on basic attack. + Can inflict burn debuff on targets. - Low overall DPS without other skills. |
| Farmwatch Scythe | + Wide sweeps can inflict CC. + Great combo started on basic attack . - Vulnerable if you miss the basic attack. |
| Regret Hammer | + Heavy impact with strong guard break + High payoff on counter-hits. - Slow swings can be evaded easily. |
| Ebony Stem | + Decent utility for mid-range fights. + Efficient scombo started with multiple hits. - Limited burst finishing power, lacks DPS. |
| Blue Star Orb | + Decent AoE and close-range damage. + Can inflict a debuff over time. - Slow charge-up on most attacks. |
| N Corp. Nail | + Excellent thrust priority and reach. + Can inflict debuffs. - Attacks can be dodged easily. |
| N Corp. Mittelhammer Hammer | + Very high hit damage. + Strong guard break on heavy swings. - Slow attacks are easy to avoid. |
| N Corp. Inquisitor Hammer | + Good impact on clean hits. + Guard break potential on charged swings. - Long recovery if you miss. |
| L’Heure du Loup | + Strong burst after parries. + Fast finishers on openings. - Tight timing makes it hard to use. |
| Hardblood Lance | + Long thrust range for safe pokes. + Good opener from mid-range. - Struggles in close range and Race exclusive. |
| Hardblood Parasol | + Reliable for parry and counterattacks. + Decent DPS and AoE on skill combos. - Low base damage, hard to use overall. |
| Unsealed Hardblood Blade | + Easy to use in all game modes. + Steady DPS with simple combo moves. - Hard to unlock and Race exclusive. |
| Bloodfiend Claws | + Very fast hits for quick combos. + Can stack debuff quickly. - Very short range and Race exclusive. |
| Middle Toujou | + Quick basic attacks that inflict debuffs. + Decent guard break potential. - Low burst damage. |
| Index Greatsword | + Wide swings hit multiple targets. + Strong guard break on charged hits. - Slow recovery if blocked. |
| Old Boys Workshop | + Solid pick for early progression. + Steady, predictable damage. - Falls off in late game. |
| Atelier Logic | + Consistent damage output. + Relatively easy to unlock. - Weak burst potential |
| Allas Workshop | + Flexible moves for most situations. + Easy to unlock and use. Decent DPS. - Falls off in the mid to late game |
| Rosespanner Crusher | + Heavy hits that inflict Debuff on targets. + Good guard break on successful hit. - Long wind-up CD in between attacks. |
| Leaflet Workshop Steamgun | + Strong ranged attack and burst DPS. + Strong early to mid-game gun weapon. - Weak at close range. |
| Cinq Rapier | + Very quick pokes, attacks, and combos. + Agile moveset and hard to lock down. - Overall low damage per hit. |
| Zweihander | + Big, sweeping strikes with AoE potential. + High damage on successful hits. - Predictable and relatively slow wind-up. |
C Tier Weapons
| Weapon | Pros & Cons |
|---|---|
| Sunshower Umbrella | + Reliable guardbreak weapon with range. + Good mobility for spacing. - Low damage per hit. |
| Smiling Mass | + Large AoE swings. + Can inflict debuff. - Very slow attacks. |
| Sanguine Desire Greataxe | + Very high hit damage. + Breaks guard quickly. - Slow and easy to dodge. |
| Red Eyes Blade | + Fast slashes with high ATK SPD. + Good DPS with AoE potential. - Hard to get, outclassed in its grade, |
| Blooming Staff | + Decent reach for safe pokes. + Can inflict debuffs consistently. - Weak basic damage. |
| R Corp. Staff | + Safe mid-range pokes and close-range combat. + Skill combos are easy to pull off. - Low burst damage, lacks power. |
| R Corp. Hammer | + Heavy single-hit damage. + Strong guard break. - Slow swing speed. |
| Yesterday’s Promise | + Versatile in most game modes. + Easy to use and unlock. - Lacks standout skills. |
| Great Hardblood Scissorblades | + Has Multi-hit combos on successful hits. + Quick follow-ups and long reach. - Very slow attack speed. |
| Hardblood Gauntlets | + Very fast attacks and good DMG. + Easy combo chains at close range. - Very short range. |
| Hardblood Claws | + Rapid strikes with decently high DPS. + Can stack debuff quickly. - Very short reach and race exclusive. |
| Kurokumo Gilded Katana | + Quick draw attacks with high DPS. + Good combo windows. - Low crowd control and AoE. |
| Blade Lineage Katana | + Fast combos and decent DPS. + Beginner-friendly and easy to unlock. - Weak against tankier enemies. |
| Rosespanner Hammer | + Heavy hits with high base DMG. + Great guard break. - Overall, slow attack wind-up. |
| Rosespanner Crusher | + Wide swings for group CC. + Can inflict debuffs and crowd control. - Slow recovery on misses. |
| Dieci Association Key | + Good reach for basic attack and combo. + Can inflict debuffs. - Low base damage. |
| Shi Association Katana | + Fast ATK Speed and good DPS overall. + Strong for landing counter hits. - Lacks in AoE potential. |
| Zwei Association Greatsword | + Wide arcs hit multiple enemies. + Good guard break when charged. - Predictable attacks. |
| Family Heir’s Sabre | + Fast light attacks. + Smooth combo flow. - Low finishing damage. |
| WARP Corp. Odachi | + Long reach. + Good sweeping control. - Slow attack speed. |
D Tier Weapons
| Weapon | Pros & Cons |
|---|---|
| Roseate Desire | + Easy to use. - Low damage. - Slow swings. |
| 4th Match Blade | + Quick slashes. - Very short reach. - Poor guard break. |
| Rabbit Rifle | + Long-range shots. - Low shot damage. - Slow follow-up between shots. |
| Hardblood Scissorblades | + Huge Hit area and base DMG. - Long range but easy to miss. - Very hard to track targets and race-exclusive. |
| Hardblood Whip | + Very long reach. - Low damage per hit. - Long recovery if you miss. |
| Hardblood Staff | + Decent mid-range pokes. - Low burst damage. - Struggles up close. |
| Hardblood Polearm | + Long thrust range and decent DMG. - Most attacks are easy to dodge. - Slow to turn between targets. |
| Hardblood Blade | + Beginner-friendly combos. - Average damage. - Limited crowd control. |
| Soldato Rifle | + Good range and accuracy. - Low damage per shot. - Long reload time. |
| Kurokumo Katana | + Fast draw attacks. - Low crowd control. - Overall, DMG lacks and has subpar combos. |
| Dieci Association Kata | + Light and agile, good for quick fights. - Short reach, but good ATK Speed. - Low finishing power and DMG. |
| Seven Association Longsword | + Decently high base DMG. - Mediocre combos and easy to miss. - Few combo options, useless on miss. |
| Liu Martial Arts | + Very fast punches. - Extremely short range. - Weak versus groups. |
| Liu Guan Dao | + Wide sweeps with AoE and good base DMG. - Slow swing and attack speed. - Predictable pattern and hard-to-hit combo. |
| Dagger | + Very fast attacks. - Very short range and easy to miss. - Low damage per hit. |
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