Top 19 Weapons in Divinity: Original Sin 2

Discovering Powerful Weapons in Divinity: Original Sin 2

In the expansive world of Divinity: Original Sin 2, players have the opportunity to equip themselves with an array of powerful weapons, each tailored to different playstyles and character builds. From facing formidable dragons to negotiating with NPCs or exploring hidden areas, these weapons can significantly enhance your gameplay experience. Some of these armaments offer unique effects like freezing or chilling enemies, boosting critical rates, and providing life steal, making them essential for various strategies throughout the game.

As of January 13, 2025, with Larian Studios focusing on a new IP, fans of Divinity: Original Sin 2 continue to delve into this rich RPG, seeking the best weapons to conquer its challenges. Whether you choose to forgo diplomacy for a powerful weapon, engage in endgame battles, or trade with NPC merchants, here are some of the most impactful weapons you can find in the game:

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 encounter Slane The Chained Winter Dragon here. Choosing to kill the dragon will reward you with the Fang of The Winter Dragon, though sparing the dragon means missing out on this weapon. For early game viability, this weapon offers a solid set of perks, including the useful Chilled effect.

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 NPC Corbin Day by either freeing or killing him. It's advisable to keep him alive for future weapon upgrades. Although not the most powerful, this bow stands out with its 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.

Hidden in the Murky Cave during Act 3, the Eternal Stormblade is guarded by four guardians. Though not the strongest weapon for the endgame, it's a decent choice for Act 3, offering useful 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 becomes available after completing the Shadow Over Driftwood quest by handing over Mordu’s Amulet. This weapon is particularly useful for mid-game brawlers, boasting a high critical hit rate for powerful damage bursts.

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 can be found in a locked chest near an overturned carriage on Reaper’s Coast. Its ability to freeze and chill opponents makes it a valuable tool for controlling battles, 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, is dropped by Scapor during the Burning Pigs questline. Its dark history imbues it with the power to inflict both fire and physical damage, along with a high chance of causing 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, is locked in a runed chest in Dramahlihk’s home plane. Its ability to manipulate poison makes it a standout choice for characters who can leverage its unique effects, such as 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, boasts significant physical damage and critical hit potential. Its Glitter Dust skill prevents enemies from turning invisible, adding strategic depth to battles.

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 obtained by killing Ninyan during the quest to save Meistr Siva. This two-handed axe provides a variety of status effects and boosts, making it an excellent choice for tank characters looking to control the battlefield.

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. This weapon is ideal for spellcasters looking to control the battlefield with critical damage and sleep-inducing effects.

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, available from Quartermistress Anna in the Blackpits, is a must-have for tanks focusing on life steal and critical damage. Its ability to set enemies on fire and suffocate them 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 enhances intelligence and pyrokinetic abilities. Its ability to summon cursed fire adds a persistent damage source on the battlefield.

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

Hidden in an ornate chest in the Lizard Consulate’s Garden in Arx, Voor D’Aravel is ideal for tank characters. Its Guardian Angel skill redirects damage to the wielder, enhancing its protective capabilities.

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, combining strength and intelligence boosts with critical damage enhancements.

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 the minions of Karon during the Past Mistakes quest, is ideal for cryo specialists. It offers significant damage, life steal, and the ability to freeze enemies, making it a formidable ranged weapon.

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. Its healing and magical missile capabilities, combined with intelligence and initiative boosts, 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

Hidden beneath a pet basket outside Arhu’s Chambers in Arx, Domoh Dumora is the best dagger in the game. It inflicts burning and bleeding while also causing terror, making it a lethal weapon for stealthy characters.

2. Swornbreaker

An Unrepairable Sword

Bonuses and Perks

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

The Swornbreaker, found in the Vault of Linder Kemm or crafted at the Nameless Isle, offers significant boosts to strength, intelligence, and necromancy. Its unique ability to break the pact with the God King without repercussions makes it invaluable, despite being unrepairable.

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 damage potential, combined with the ability to inflict decay and the Living On The Edge skill, makes it a game-changer in combat.