The Ultimate Guide to Weapons in V Rising: Finding Your Perfect Blade
The question of the best weapon in V Rising isn’t as straightforward as it might seem. It largely depends on your playstyle, the situation you’re facing, and whether you’re engaging in PvP combat or battling PvE foes. However, if forced to pick a single “best,” the Slashers (dual daggers) reign supreme for PvP due to their speed, mobility, and damage output, while the Sword offers a reliable all-around option, particularly effective against monsters. This doesn’t mean other weapons are obsolete; they each have their niche and excel in specific circumstances. Let’s dive deeper into the nuances of V Rising’s arsenal to understand why certain weapons shine.
Understanding Weapon Roles and Their Strengths
Slashers: The PvP Kings
As mentioned, the Slashers, or dual daggers, are often considered the best PvP weapon in V Rising. Their strength lies in their incredible attack speed and mobility. This allows players to rapidly close gaps, unleash a flurry of blows, and then quickly reposition. The dash attack associated with the Slashers is invaluable for dodging enemy attacks and staying one step ahead in chaotic player versus player combat. Their damage output can be high when consistently landed and their mobility makes them difficult to target.
Swords: The PvE Workhorse
In contrast to the Slashers, the Sword is often favored for PvE engagements. It’s a very reliable and balanced weapon with a good mix of damage and attack speed. While it might not have the same level of burst damage as the Slashers in a short timeframe, it deals significant and consistent damage to monsters, making it a dependable choice for both farming and boss fights. It is a good starting weapon to get used to and still has uses even at higher levels in PvE content.
Spears: Range and Creature Damage
The Spear is the long-ranged option, dealing thrust damage in a line. Its most notable attribute is a +25% physical damage bonus against creatures, making it a highly effective weapon for farming specific enemy types and taking down larger beasts. However, its slower attack speed and narrower attack pattern make it more challenging in fast-paced PvP situations.
Reapers: Undead Slayer
The Reaper stands out due to its bonus damage against undead enemies and skeletons. This makes it extremely powerful in areas heavily populated with these types of foes. However, it is less effective against human targets in PvP, as its abilities are quite easy to dodge for skilled players. While it can deal significant damage, it is often avoided in PvP unless you know your opponent is less skilled and you can take advantage of the higher damage in exchange for easily dodged slow attacks.
Axes: Area Damage
Axes are primarily for area-of-effect damage. The X-Strike ability, which launches two axes in an “X” pattern, allows players to hit multiple enemies simultaneously. This makes axes very powerful for clearing mobs but less so for single target damage. The Sanguine Axes are the highest damage axe option.
Pistols and Crossbows: Ranged Combat
The choice between Pistols and Crossbows is dependent on playstyle. Pistols offer faster attacks, allowing easier repositioning and a built in counterattack dodge. On the other hand, the Crossbow has a less reliable primary attack, especially outside of the invisibility granted by the dodges. The “Rain of Bolts” ability that the crossbow has allows you to send a volley of five bolts down on enemies for a mix of damage and crowd control but only if you are accurate with your aim.
Legendary Weapons and Gear
Ancestral Forges and Legendary Weapons
To obtain the most powerful weapons, you’ll need to craft them in an Ancestral Forge. This crafting station is unlocked after defeating Raziel the Shepherd (Level 57). These Legendary Weapons are the key to reaching the game’s maximum gear level.
Maximum Gear Level
The maximum gear level is currently 84, achievable by wearing the Bloodmoon Armor set, a Blood Key equivalent piece of jewelry, and wielding a Legendary Ancestral Weapon. Consuming Brute blood (with at least 30% quality) will increase this temporarily to 85.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Is the crossbow obsolete?
No, the crossbow isn’t entirely obsolete. While it has its challenges, the “Rain of Bolts” ability and its range can be useful in certain PvE situations or for skilled players who can land the long range attacks consistently. It is still usable by players who prefer a crossbow over a pistol.
2. How do I get Legendary Weapons?
Legendary weapons are crafted in the Ancestral Forge, which you unlock by defeating Raziel the Shepherd (Level 57) at the Dunley Monastery.
3. What is the advantage of the Spear?
The Spear’s main advantage is its long range and +25% bonus physical damage to creatures, making it effective against monsters and for farming.
4. What is “Rain of Bolts” and how does it work?
Rain of Bolts is a crossbow ability that fires a salvo of 5 bolts into the air which then rain down on enemies within an area, dealing 40% physical damage each and inflicting a 1.5s fading snare.
5. What is the best armor in V Rising?
The Blood Moon Armor set is considered one of the best for an all-around enhancer. It is a good choice for all content types.
6. Do helmets provide any stats in V Rising?
No, helmets are purely cosmetic items and do not provide any stat bonuses.
7. Who is the final boss in V Rising?
The final boss is Solarus the Immaculate (Level 80).
8. How do I unlock the Reaper weapon?
The blueprint for the General’s Soul Reaper is unlocked using the Orb of Knowledge item. This is a hidden consumable that is found throughout the game.
9. Is the Reaper a good PvP weapon?
The Reaper is primarily effective in PvE, particularly against undead enemies. Its slow, telegraphed attacks make it easy to dodge for skilled PvP players.
10. What are the Sanguine Axes?
The Sanguine Axes are the endgame axe weapons, boasting the highest damage output for that weapon type.
11. Are rifles better than crossbows?
There are no rifles in the game, you may be mistaking a pistol for one. In real life, a rifle is generally more effective than a crossbow at a distance. Pistols however are better for close range combat in the game, while the crossbow has more limited uses.
12. Where is the best place to build a base in V Rising?
A central location in Farbane Woods is ideal for easy access to resources and various areas of the map. This spot also provides access to the Forgotten Cemetery for bones and grave dust.
13. What are mirrors used for?
Mirrors allow you to customize your character’s appearance.
14. What is the best healing skill in V Rising?
Blood Mend is the strongest healing ability in V Rising, restoring the player to full HP, though it requires a blood source.
15. What are the core tips to win in V Rising?
To succeed in V Rising: gather resources with specialized tools, choose your blood type carefully, make use of sunlight tactically, find a strategically advantageous base location, progress with research through build stations, and follow the quest line and blood trails.
Conclusion
While the Slashers offer the best overall potential for PvP combat, and the Sword reigns as a reliable choice for PvE content, V Rising offers a wide arsenal for players to experiment with. Each weapon has its own unique strengths and weaknesses, meaning that the best weapon will always depend on your playstyle and the challenges you are trying to overcome. By understanding how the different weapons work, and when to use each one, you can become an apex predator in the world of V Rising.