Weapons - V Rising Wiki (2024)

Weapons are equipped in a hotbar slot and are used to deal damage in combat and/or against resources. Each weapon type has unique properties that affect how it can be utilized.

Contents

  • 1 Weapon Types
    • 1.1 Melee
    • 1.2 Ranged
  • 2 Weapon Levels
    • 2.1 Bone Sets (Tier 1)
      • 2.1.1 Bone
      • 2.1.2 Reinforced Bone
    • 2.2 Copper Sets (Tier 2)
      • 2.2.1 Copper
      • 2.2.2 Merciless Copper
    • 2.3 Iron Sets (Tier 3)
      • 2.3.1 Iron
      • 2.3.2 Merciless Iron
      • 2.3.3 Ancestral
    • 2.4 Dark Silver Sets (Tier 4)
      • 2.4.1 Dark Silver
      • 2.4.2 Sanguine

Weapon Types

There are currently 10 weapon types in the game. Each type has up to 3 weapon abilities (one basic primary + two advanced) available depending on the level of the weapon.

Melee

Melee weapons are primarily used to attack targets directly next to the player.

  • Swords - An all-round weapon that deals slash damage and has a greater effect on vegetation and thickets
  • Axes - Dual-wield axes that deal chop damage and has a greater effect on wood
  • Maces - A heavy weapon that deals blunt damage that has a greater effect on minerals & rocks
  • Spears - A spear with a long-ranged attack and deals thrust damage that has a greater effect on creatures
  • Reapers - A two-handed weapon that deals physical damage. Has a greater effect on undead.
  • Slashers - Dual-wield blades that deal slash damage and has a greater effect on vegetation and thickets
  • Greatswords - A large, heavy blade that deals chop damage and has a greater effect on wood

Ranged

Ranged weapons are used to attack from a distance, they do not require ammunition. However before firing they do take short amount of time to load.

  • Longbows - A ranged weapon that fires arrows
  • Crossbows - A ranged weapon that fires bolts
  • Pistols - Black-powder weapons effective at medium range

Weapon Levels

There are currently 8 sets of weapons, divided into 4 tiers based on the primary material needed (Bone, Copper Ingots, Iron Ingots, Dark Silver Ingots). Except for Bone sets, each material has a basic set that requires no research, and an upgraded set that requires research from their respective Research station.

Bone Sets (Tier 1)

Bone

The starter tier of weapons and armor. They have a Gear Score of 3 and provide +5.1 Physical Power. They can be crafted in your inventory.

Reinforced Bone

An upgraded version of Bone. They have a Gear Score of 6 and provide +6.5 Physical Power. They can be crafted in a Simple Workbench.

Copper Sets (Tier 2)

Copper

The first tier requiring a smelter, though still an early-game tier. They have a Gear Score of 9 and provide +8.5 Physical Power. They can be crafted in a Simple Workbench.

Merciless Copper

An upgraded version of Copper, you must first find and unlock the recipes through the Research Desk and create them by upgrading Copper Weapons. They have a Gear Score of 12 and provide +10.9 Physical Power. They can be crafted in a Simple Workbench.

Iron Sets (Tier 3)

Iron requires the player to defeat Quincey.

Iron

A mid game tier. They have a Gear Score of 15 and provide +13.8 Physical Power. They can be smelted in a Smithy.

Merciless Iron

An upgraded version of Iron, you must first find and unlock their recipes through the Study and create them by upgrading Iron Weapons. They have a Gear Score of 18 and provide +17.3 Physical Power. They can be smelted in a Smithy.

Ancestral

A second upgrade to Merciless Iron added in the Secrets of Gloomrot Update. These are a rare drop from V Blood bosses in Shattered form. Shattered weapons can be brought to the Ancestral Forge and made usable. Costing a Merciless weapon of the same kind, Radium and Greater Blood Essence.

They have a Gear score of 20 and provide +19.9 Physical Power. Unlike the weapons before, all Ancestral weapons have 2 bonus passives, selected at random from a valid list for that weapon type. In addition the first ability of the weapon (default keybind Q) will be infused with one of the schools of magic, inflicting the debuff of that school with the ability.

Dark Silver Sets (Tier 4)

Dark Silver requires the player to defeat Cyril.

Dark Silver

A late game tier. They have a Gear Score of 21 and provide +22.9 Physical Power. They can be forged on an Anvil.

Sanguine

Currently the strongest weapons in the game. Players must first find and unlock their recipes through the Athenaeum and create them through upgrading Dark Silver weapons. They have a Gear Score of 24 and provide +27.9 Physical Power. They can be forged on an Anvil.

Weapons
Bone Sword Axes Mace Spear Crossbow
Reinforced Bone Sword Axes Mace SpearCrossbow
Copper Sword Axes Mace Spear Crossbow
Merciless Copper Sword Axes Mace Spear Crossbow
Iron Sword Axes Mace Spear Reaper Slashers Crossbow
Merciless Iron Sword Axes Mace Spear Reaper Slashers Crossbow
Dark Silver Sword Axes Mace Spear Reaper Slashers Crossbow
Sanguine Sword Axes Mace Spear Reaper Slashers Crossbow
Unique Lumberjack's Axes Miner's Mace The General's Soul Reaper
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FAQs

What weapon is best in V Rising? ›

Sword. It can be tough to go wrong with the trusty one-handed sword in V Rising. It's an all-around weapon that players can use to slash one or multiple opponents. In particular, one of its skills is great for dealing with single enemies, while the other is excellent for crowd control.

How many weapons are in V Rising? ›

We'll also explain each of the weapons' specialities and unique skills so you'll gain a fuller understanding of the pros and cons of each of the blood-seeking implements in your armoury. There are 7 different weapon types available in V Rising - 6 of them melee, and 1 ranged.

How to upgrade weapon V Rising? ›

Once you unlock Dark Silver and the required station to make the weapons, you create the weapon and then bring it and your ancestral weapon to the Ancestral forge, put the Dark Silver weapon required inside and right click the ancestral weapon so that you're using it as the base, and upgrade as if you were 'repairing' ...

Where to get legendary weapon V Rising? ›

You can get a legendary weapon by defeating bosses during the Tier 2 Rift Incursions event, but the chance is very low.

What is the most powerful set in V Rising? ›

Bloodmoon is hands-down the best armor set in V Rising. It can be created by feeding the Athenaeum enough Schematics to get random recipes, or just by killing high-level enemies and getting lucky. All four pieces of the Bloodmoon armor set can be crafted at the Tailoring Bench.

Does gear level do anything in V Rising? ›

Gear Score doesn't mean anything when you're fighting against other players, but it's very important when fighting NPC enemies. The amount of damage you inflict on an enemy depends on your current Gear Score relative to their level.

How high can you build in V Rising? ›

By default, you can have three floors in your castle. Prior to starting a game though, this number can be increased from the advanced settings menu. In the fourth tab (labeled 'Building'), you can see 'Castle Height Limit'. This can be increased to a maximum of six floors.

What do you do with old weapons V Rising? ›

Rather than tossing them out, just toss them in the Devourer. Doing so will provide the associated material based on where the recipe is found. For example, books that are used at the Study will provide Scrolls when put in the Devourer.

What is max level V Rising? ›

Trivia. The current maximum (permanent) gear level is 91, by wearing Dracula's Shadow Armour Set equivalent gear, a Blood Key equivalent jewelry piece, and holding a Legendary Ancestral Weapon.

What is the best bow in V Rising? ›

The very best bow available to players in V Rising is the Rare Ancestral Crossbow, but with a caveat, it comes down to luck whether the player gets a good one or not. This bow is only available to players who are on a brutal mode playthrough.

How to get reaper weapon V Rising? ›

Nonetheless, after defeating the Undead Commander and receiving its Orb of Knowledge, Vampires of V Rising can return to their Castle Smithy and craft the General's Soul Reaper using the following resources: Regular Miststone ×4. Greater Blood Essence ×4. Iron Ingot ×24.

Can you turn into a bat in V Rising? ›

Among the other forms available in V Rising, the bat form is acquired relatively late into the game. It's a reward bestowed upon the players after they find and defeat a V Blood enemy named Nightmarshal Styx the Sunderer, a legendary vampire.

What is the best tier of weapons in V Rising? ›

S-tier weapons are the best of the best. We've classified four weapons as S-tier; Sword, Whip, Reaper, and Greatsword. This is an all-around great weapon, dealing a fair amount of damage while still being quick. The abilities for Sword are also unique and provide more damage.

Where to get 100% Brute V Rising? ›

While they can be found in every region on V Rising's map, including the Farbane Woods, you'll find enemies with 100% blood quality more frequently in higher-level areas. There's no trick to this, so you'll have to keep hunting until you find an enemy with 100% blood quality.

What is the best legendary sword in V Rising? ›

The Gravecaller is the best sword in V Rising, and the only legendary tier one. With its extra critical strike, life leech, and movement speed bonuses, it is a significant upgrade over any other sword in the game. It is excellent for both PvP and PvE combat.

What is the best ultimate in V Rising? ›

One of the best spells in V Rising 1.0, if not the best spell for many vampires, is the Heart Strike. As it's an ultimate spell, Heart Strike deals massive damage to hit foes. Also, it closes the gap between you and annoying enemies who like to use keep-away tactics. Additionally, it'll inflict Leech on nearby enemies.

What is the best blood in V Rising? ›

Scholar. The Scholar blood type focuses on your magical abilities, increasing their damage and reducing spell cooldowns. This will improve the effectiveness of many of your vampire abilities, making the Scholar blood type valuable for any player who prefers magic over swinging a sword.

What can you dominate in V Rising? ›

Only non-V Blood Human targets can be dominated / charmed. Despite losing his V Blood type during daytime, Willfred the Village Elder still cannot be dominated.

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