Top 19 Weapons in Divinity: Original Sin 2 Revealed

In Divinity: Original Sin 2, players have access to a wide array of weapons, each tailored to enhance different playstyles and strategies. The effectiveness of these weapons often hinges on the party's composition and the player's chosen tactics. Here, we highlight some of the most powerful weapons in the game, each offering unique abilities, skill boosts, and impressive damage outputs.

Updated on January 13, 2025 by Rhenn Taguiam: With Larian Studios announcing a new IP, fans of Divinity: Original Sin 2 are eagerly awaiting any connections to their beloved title. While details remain scarce, the rich content of Divinity: Original Sin 2 continues to captivate players, especially those seeking the game's best weapons. Notable among these are weapons obtained through non-diplomatic choices, endgame battles, and interactions with NPC merchants.

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 is located near Fort Joy on the South Southwest part of the island. Players can obtain it by defeating Slane The Chained Winter Dragon. While the moral dilemma of killing the dragon exists, the weapon's viability in Act 1, coupled with its Chilled effect and various bonuses, makes it a compelling 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 acquired from NPC Corbin Day, either by freeing or killing him. Although killing him is not advisable due to his later utility in upgrading weapons, this bow stands out as one of the better options available early in the game, offering strong damage and beneficial perks.

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 is found in the Murky Cave during Act 3, guarded by four guardians. While it may not be the strongest weapon by Act 4, its utility in Act 3, along with its ability to stun and shock enemies, makes it a valuable asset.

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 obtained after completing the quest "Shadow Over Driftwood" and turning over Mordu’s Amulet to Lohar. This weapon is particularly effective for brawler types in the mid-game, thanks to its high critical hit rate and the ability to knock down enemies.

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 a locked chest near an overturned carriage on Reaper’s Coast. Its ability to freeze and chill enemies makes it a strong choice for controlling the battlefield, despite its moderate damage output.

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 dropped by Scapor during the "Burning Pigs" questline, is imbued with dark power from its proximity to Braccus Rex's dungeon. It offers both fire and physical damage, along with a high chance of inflicting 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 powerful wand found in a runed chest in Dramahlihk’s home plane, requires Lohse and Malady to access. It boosts Intelligence and Geomancer skills, and its ability to manipulate poison makes it ideal for Undead heroes.

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, a unique bow purchasable from Trader Non outside the Cathedral, offers high physical damage and critical hit potential. Its Glitter Dust skill prevents enemies from going invisible, making it a strategic choice for ranged 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 dropped by Ninyan upon her defeat during Meistr Siva's execution. This two-handed axe is ideal for tanks, offering chances to freeze, cripple, and chill enemies, along with boosts to Strength and Warfare.

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 purchasable from Trader Ovis in Driftwood Square, is unique for its ability to put enemies to sleep. It's a valuable asset for spellcasters, enhancing critical damage and offering boosts to Intelligence and other key skills.

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

Harrowblade, a two-handed sword purchasable from Quartermistress Anna in the Blackpits, is perfect for tanks focusing on critical hits and life steal. Its ability to set enemies burning and suffocating adds to its effectiveness in combat.

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 Pyrokinetic skills. Its ability to summon Cursed Fire makes it a formidable weapon for spellcasters.

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 Arx's Lizard Consulate Garden, is ideal for tanks. Its Guardian Angel skill redirects damage to the wielder, while its high physical and poison damage, along with boosts to Strength and Constitution, make it a robust choice.

6. The Reckoning

Perfect For Battlemages

Bonuses and Perks:

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

The Reckoning, a two-handed mace dropped by The Hammer, is renowned for its raw damage output. It's perfect for battlemages, offering boosts to Strength, Intelligence, and Necromancy, ensuring its relevance throughout 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 obtained during the "Past Mistakes" quest, is a powerful weapon for cryo specialists. Its high physical and water damage, along with the Cryotherapy skill, make it a versatile choice for ranged combat.

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, stolen from a chest in the Cathedral of Arx, is a versatile weapon for mages. Its high water damage and skills like Healing Ritual and Staff of Magus make it a valuable asset in combat.

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 the Arx, is the best dagger in the game. Its ability to inflict burning, bleeding, and terror, along with high damage output, makes it a formidable weapon.

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, is a powerful sword. Its ability to break the pact with the God King without negative consequences is its main draw, though its unrepairable nature is a drawback.

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

Falone Scythe, stolen from a statue in the Arx Cathedral, is the most powerful weapon in Divinity: Original Sin 2. Its high damage, critical hit potential, and skills like Living On The Edge and All In make it an unparalleled choice for players seeking maximum impact in combat.