What is the Strongest Weapon in Undertale Genocide?
The Real Knife is undeniably the strongest weapon in Undertale, particularly when considering the Genocide Route. It boasts an impressive +99 to the player’s Attack stat, which translates to the capability of dealing massive damage and effectively killing any enemy in a single hit. This immense power is what makes it the most potent offensive tool available to the player during a Genocide run. While other weapons might offer tactical advantages in specific situations, the raw power of the Real Knife is unmatched in terms of outright damage output, firmly establishing its position as the strongest weapon. However, it’s important to understand the context surrounding its use, as we will see.
The Power of the Real Knife
The Real Knife, with its +99 ATK, can quite literally one-shot most enemies in the game. This sheer force is a stark contrast to the other weapons available, such as the Worn Dagger that grants +15 ATK. The difference in damage output is significant. When an attack from the Real Knife connects, it essentially bypasses standard damage calculations, leading to instant kills, a characteristic that sets it apart from all other items, especially those used in other runs.
Obtaining the Real Knife
The Real Knife is not a weapon that can be found easily. It is only obtainable in the Genocide Route of Undertale. After initiating this route by systematically killing every monster in every area until random encounters stop, you will eventually reach the point where you will collect it. It appears just before your final confrontation with Sans, underscoring its placement as a final, devastating tool of destruction. This timing highlights that its incredible power is specifically designed for the final, most brutal part of the Genocide Route.
Strategic Implications
While the Real Knife possesses extraordinary damage potential, there’s a caveat. By the time you acquire it in the Genocide Route, there are only three enemies remaining: Sans, Asgore, and Flowey (or rather, the final corrupted form of Asriel). This means that while the Real Knife is indeed the strongest in terms of attack power, its value is somewhat lessened by the scarcity of enemies you can use it against, at this specific point in the game.
Beyond Raw Power: Alternative Considerations
Although the Real Knife offers the highest attack power, the game’s mechanics mean that it might not be the most “optimal” choice for every single battle during the Genocide Route. Let’s see why.
The Burnt Pan
In contrast to the Real Knife, there is a Burnt Pan, another weapon which grants only +8 ATK but has the special attribute of adding +4 to the healing power of any consumable. In the Genocide Route, you may actually find this to be more useful than the raw damage offered by the Real Knife, primarily during the Sans fight. Since you only hit Sans once each turn and it’s an instant kill, the extra attack damage is not that useful. However, the extra healing power of the Burnt Pan is, in contrast, invaluable.
The Worn Dagger
The Worn Dagger also stands out for its early availability. While not as powerful as the Real Knife in terms of pure attack damage, it is the strongest weapon available outside of the Genocide Route, adding +15 ATK to your stats. Its balanced stats make it reliable, even for fights such as the Asgore fight.
The Locket
Though not a weapon itself, the Locket is notable for its defensive power on the Genocide Route, offering 99 DEF. This makes it an invaluable accessory for mitigating incoming damage. While the focus of this article is offensive weaponry, the Locket is crucial for survivability and should not be overlooked, as a dead player cannot inflict any damage.
Conclusion
In summary, the Real Knife is the strongest weapon in Undertale regarding attack power during the Genocide Route, boasting a +99 ATK bonus and one-shotting ability. However, its practical value is somewhat limited by when it is obtained, and its usefulness can be surpassed in the Sans fight by the Burnt Pan for its healing buff. The best weapon, then, is highly subjective, and depends on the player’s needs, but for the sheer potential of power, the Real Knife remains supreme.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the difference between the Worn Dagger and the Real Knife?
The Worn Dagger gives +15 ATK and is available outside the Genocide Route. The Real Knife gives +99 ATK and is only available in the Genocide Route.
2. How much damage does the Real Knife do?
The Real Knife does a base 99 damage, which is generally enough to instantly kill any standard monster.
3. Can you get the Real Knife in a Pacifist Route?
No, the Real Knife is exclusive to the Genocide Route. In Pacifist and Neutral routes, you only obtain the Worn Dagger.
4. Is the Burnt Pan better than the Real Knife in the Sans fight?
Yes, because the fight with Sans relies on a one hit kill, the bonus to healing that the Burnt Pan provides is more useful than the Real Knife’s +99 attack, when the attack is irrelevant.
5. How do you unlock the Genocide Route in Undertale?
The Genocide Route is unlocked by killing every monster in every area until random encounters cease.
6. Can you spare Sans in the Genocide Run?
No, you cannot spare Sans in the Genocide Run. Attempting to spare him results in an instant game over.
7. What is the best armor for a Genocide run in Undertale?
The Locket is considered the best armor for a Genocide Run due to its 99 DEF.
8. Can you get the Temmie Armor in a Genocide Run?
No, the Temmie Armor is not available in a Genocide Route. The option to pay for college (a prerequisite) is replaced with other items instead.
9. What weapon is best to use against Asgore?
The Worn Dagger is a good choice to use against Asgore because of its reliability and availability outside the Genocide route.
10. Why is the Real Knife only obtainable late in the Genocide Route?
The Real Knife is only obtainable late to emphasize its role as a symbol of complete destruction and to ensure its immense power is primarily used for the final encounters of the Genocide Route.
11. How many kills are required to complete the Genocide Route?
To complete the Genocide Route, you need to kill a specific number of monsters in each area. This number is usually 16 for The Ruins, 20 for Snowdin and 40 for Waterfall/Hotland/Core area.
12. What does the Locket do in Undertale?
The Locket provides 99 DEF, making it the most powerful armor in the game for reducing incoming damage.
13. Is there a gun in Undertale?
Yes, there is an Empty Gun, but it is a non-functional item. It is more for worldbuilding than for gameplay.
14. Is Frisk’s skin color intentionally ambiguous?
Yes, Frisk’s yellow colored skin is intended to be ambiguous, allowing players to project any skin color onto them, much like emoticons being yellow.
15. What is the significance of Asgore’s red spear?
The meaning behind Asgore’s red spear is ambiguous, but it’s speculated to possibly be a representation of Determination or sincerity. There is no recorded red magic in the game.