Unveiled: Essential Armaments in Divinity Original Sin 2

Divinity: Original Sin 2 boasts a diverse arsenal, and the "best" weapon depends heavily on your party composition, skills, and overall strategy. However, some weapons stand out due to their unique abilities, stat boosts, and sheer damage output. This updated list highlights some of the most powerful armaments in the game. Updated January 13, 2025.

Top 10 Powerful Weapons in Divinity: Original Sin 2

1. Falone Scythe: This Arx Cathedral treasure offers incredible critical hit potential (20% chance, 260% damage boost), boosted by Strength and Two-Handed bonuses. Its unique skills, "Living on the Edge" (temporary death immunity) and "All In" (powerful heavy attack), make it exceptionally potent.

2. Swornbreaker: Found in the Vault of Linder Kemm or crafted on the Nameless Isle, this weapon provides significant boosts to Strength, Intelligence, and Necromancy, along with increased accuracy and critical hit rate. Its unique ability, "Swornbreaker," allows bypassing the God King's pact without penalty. Note: it's unrepairable.

3. Domoh Dumora: This Arx dagger excels at inflicting Burning and Bleeding, boasting high physical damage and the "Terrifying Cruelty" ability (increased damage, Bleeding, and Terror). Its inherent Backstabbing capability further enhances its lethality.

4. Lucian's Divine Staff: Stolen from the Arx Cathedral, this staff offers substantial Intelligence, Constitution, Wits, and Hydrosophist boosts, along with increased initiative. Its "Healing Ritual" and "Staff of Magus" abilities provide both healing and ranged magical attacks.

5. Vord Emver: Obtained during the "Past Mistakes" quest, this crossbow deals massive physical and water damage, enhanced by Finesse, Huntsman, and Ranged bonuses. The "Cryotherapy" skill manipulates frozen surfaces and removes detrimental status effects. Its high Life Steal is a significant advantage.

6. The Reckoning: Dropped by The Hammer, this two-handed mace delivers devastating damage, amplified by its critical damage boost and Strength bonus. Its Intelligence and Necromancy bonuses cater to Battlemage builds.

7. Voor D’Aravel: This Lizard Consulate Garden sword is ideal for tanks, featuring the "Guardian Angel" skill (damage redirection to the wielder), high damage, poison, and Taunting capabilities.

8. Loic’s Discipline: Acquired from Loic the Immaculate, this wand provides substantial Intelligence and Pyrokinetic boosts, summoning Cursed Fire on the terrain.

9. Harrowblade: Purchased from Quartermistress Anna, this Two-Handed Sword offers high critical damage, chances to inflict Burning and Suffocating, and significant Life Steal, perfect for sustaining front-line fighters.

10. Chamore Doran: Trader Ovis's unique wand is the only weapon with a chance to inflict Sleep, making it invaluable for crowd control. Its critical damage, Intelligence, Summoning, and Aerotheurge bonuses are highly beneficial for spellcasters.

This list offers a starting point for your weapon hunt. Remember to experiment and find the perfect fit for your playstyle and party composition.