Physical itemization dictates consistent success. Master Light, Medium, and Heavy weapons to dominate both PvP duels and PvE raids.
Speed & Precision
Designed for rapid frame initialization and high-speed combos. Often concealed until drawn.
Balance & Reliability
The perfect equilibrium between swing speed and raw damage. The standard choice for versatility.
Power & Impact
Excruciatingly slow animations but massive, block-shattering damage spikes.
| Classification | Notable Weapons | Frame Data Profile | Tactical Application | Source / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light |
Tanto
Inverted Spear of Heaven
|
Fast Startup, Low Recovery | PvP Combo Interruption, Concealed Carry | Drops from Toji (ISH) or Crafting |
| Medium |
Katana
Jet Black Blade
Tosana (Knife)
Blunt Knife
|
Balanced | Generalist PvE/PvP, Sustained DPS |
Tosana: Itadori Drop Blunt Knife: Nanami Drop (Ratio Synergy) |
| Heavy |
Dragonbone
Heavy Staff
|
Slow Startup, High Recovery | Boss Raids, Block Breaking | Staff: Otaruga/Maisuruga Tower (Lvl 25) |
In the PvP meta, Light Weapons like the Inverted Spear of Heaven are dominant. Their rapid frame data allows players to interrupt opponents' startup animations, crucial for winning trades inside the arena. Concealed weapons also offer an element of surprise.
For Boss Raids, Heavy Weapons like the Dragonbone shine. Bosses have predictable patterns, allowing you to safely commit to the long animation windups required for heavy strikes. The damage per hit is significantly higher, shortening phase timers.