Enhanced Arsenal: Unlocking Power in Divinity Original Sin 2

Divinity: Original Sin 2's Top 19 Most Powerful Weapons

Divinity: Original Sin 2 boasts a vast arsenal. Weapon effectiveness hinges on party composition, skills, and overall strategy. However, certain weapons stand out due to unique abilities, stat boosts, or exceptional damage output. This updated list (January 13, 2025) highlights some of the game's most potent armaments, including options accessible through diplomacy, challenging endgame encounters, and shrewd NPC purchases. With Larian Studios' next game being a new IP, the enduring appeal of Divinity: Original Sin 2 remains strong, particularly for players seeking the ultimate gear.

19. Fang of the Winter Dragon

(Perfect for Act 1)

• Bonuses & 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 (1 turn), 25% Cleave.

Found by defeating Slane, the chained Winter Dragon, near Fort Joy. Killing the dragon is necessary to obtain this weapon. Its early-game viability is undeniable, offering strong stats and the valuable Chilled effect.

18. Morning's Light

(A Decent Bow for its Location)

• Bonuses & Perks: 155% Critical Damage, +2 Finesse, +1 Ranged, +1 Huntsman, Marked (2 turns).

Obtained from Corbin Day, either by freeing or killing him (killing him prevents future weapon upgrades). While not the strongest, it's a superior bow for its early acquisition.

17. Eternal Stormblade

(Perfect for Act 3)

• Bonuses & Perks: 14-16 Air Damage, 70-78 Physical Damage, 15% Critical Rate, 155% Critical Damage, +3 Memory, +6 Initiative, 20% Stunned (2 turns), 10% Shocked (1 turn).

Hidden in the Murky Cave (Act 3), guarded by four challenging opponents. Despite the difficult acquisition, it's a solid Act 3 weapon, though likely surpassed by Act 4 options.

16. Lohar's Two-Handed Source Hammer

(A Handy Source Hammer)

• Bonuses & Perks: 82-87 Physical Damage, 20% Critical Rate, 155% Critical Damage, +3 Strength, +1 Warfare, +1 Two-Handed, 15% Knocked Down (2 turns), Onslaught Skill, All In Skill.

Reward for completing the "Shadow Over Driftwood" quest. Its high critical hit rate makes it excellent for mid-game brawlers.

15. Hanal Lechet

(Combines Fire and Ice)

• Bonuses & Perks: 6-7 Water Damage, 35-40 Physical Damage, +2 Strength, +1 Constitution, +1 Two-Handed, +1 Hydrosophist, 25% Frozen (1 turn), 5% Chilled (1 turn), 25% Cleave Damage, All In Skill.

Found in a locked chest near an overturned carriage on the Reaper's Coast (Act 2). While damage isn't its strongest point, its crowd control effects (Frozen and Chilled) make it highly effective.

14. The Illuminator

(Embrace Necrofire)

• Bonuses & Perks: 2-3 Fire Damage, 11-12 Physical Damage, 10% Critical Rate, 150% Critical Damage, +1 Pyrokinetic, 50% Necrofire (1 turn), 10% Burning (1 turn).

Dropped by Scapor during the "Burning Pigs" quest. Its dual damage types and critical hit chance make it a valuable asset.

13. Dumora Lam

(Poison Mastery)

• Bonuses & Perks: +3 Intelligence, +2 Geomancer, +1 Dual Wielding, Creates 1m Poison puddle (terrain targeting), +159% Damage, 1 Rune Slot, Siphon Poison Skill.

A powerful wand found in a runed chest in Dramahlihk's home plane (requires Lohse in the party and Malady alive). Its poison manipulation abilities are particularly useful for undead-focused builds.

12. Deiseis Riveil

(Damage Amplification and Anti-Invisibility)

• Bonuses & Perks: 149-183 Physical Damage, +5% Critical Rate, +150% Critical Damage, +3 Finesse, +2 Huntsman, +1 Ranged, 25% Bleeding (2 turns), 25% Cleave, Glitter Dust Skill.

Purchased from Trader Non outside the Cathedral. Its high base damage, critical hit potential, and Glitter Dust skill (counters invisibility) make it exceptionally powerful.

11. Executor Ninyan's Axe

(A Meister's Sacrifice)

• Bonuses & Perks: 20% Critical Chance, 160% Critical Damage, +2 Strength, +1 Warfare, 10% Frozen (1 turn), 20% Crippled (2 turns), 10% Chilled (1 turn).

Dropped by Executor Ninyan only if killed; sparing her prevents acquisition. Excellent for tank builds, offering high critical damage and various status effect chances.

10. Chamore Doran

(Unique Sleep Effect)

• Bonuses & Perks: 160% Critical Damage, +2 Intelligence, +1 Dual Wielding, +1 Summoning, +1 Aerotheurge, 20% Sleep (1 turn), Immunity to Sleep.

Purchased from Trader Ovis in Driftwood Square. Its unique sleep effect and critical damage boost make it highly valuable for spellcasters.

9. Harrowblade

(Life Steal Sustain)

• Bonuses & Perks: +160% Critical Damage, +3 Strength, 20% Suffocating (1 turn), 20% Burning (1 turn), +14% Life Steal.

Purchased from Quartermistress Anna in the Blackpits. The high critical damage and life steal make it ideal for sustaining front-line tanks.

8. Loic's Discipline

(Eternal Burning)

• Bonuses & Perks: +160% Critical Damage, +3 Memory, +3 Intelligence, +2 Pyrokinetic, 1m Cursed Fire (terrain targeting).

Acquired after defeating Loic the Immaculate in Arx Outskirts. Its Intelligence boost, Pyrokinetic synergy, and Cursed Fire ability make it a powerful spellcaster weapon.

7. Voor D'Aravel

(Tank Specialization)

• Bonuses & Perks: Guardian Angel Skill, 9 Poison, +3 Strength, +2 Constitution, +2 Warfare, 25% Taunting (2 turns).

Hidden in an ornate chest in the Lizard Consulate's Garden (Arx). The Guardian Angel skill makes it a top choice for tank characters, protecting allies while dealing substantial damage.

6. The Reckoning

(Battlemage Powerhouse)

• Bonuses & Perks: 150% Critical Damage, +2 Strength, +2 Intelligence, +2 Necromancy.

Dropped by The Hammer. Its raw damage output and stat boosts make it perfect for strength/critical-based builds, particularly battlemages.

5. Vord Emver

(Cryo Specialist Ranged Weapon)

• Bonuses & 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 (2 turns), 20% Life Steal, 5% Accuracy, Cryotherapy Skill.

Held by one of Karon's minions during the "Past Mistakes" quest. Its high damage, freezing capabilities, and life steal make it a top-tier ranged weapon.

4. Lucian's Divine Staff

(Healing and Missile Magic)

• Bonuses & Perks: 219-267 Water Damage, 155% Critical Damage, +3 Intelligence, +2 Constitution, +2 Wits, +2 Hydrophist, +6 Initiative, Healing Ritual Skill, Staff of Magus Skill.

Stolen from a chest in the Arx Cathedral. Its combination of damage, healing, and stat boosts makes it exceptionally versatile for mages.

3. Domoh Dumora

(Burn and Bleed Dagger)

• Bonuses & Perks: Burning, Bleeding (3 turns), +110% Damage, Terrified (1 turn), Backstabbing Skill.

Found under a pet basket outside Arhu's Chambers (Arx). Its potent damage, status effects, and backstab potential make it the best dagger in the game.

2. Swornbreaker

(Unbreakable Power, Until It Breaks)

• Bonuses & Perks: +3 Strength, +3 Intelligence, +2 Necromancy, 20% Accuracy, 20% Critical Rate, +165% Damage, Swornbreaker Skill.

Found in the Vault of Linder Kemm or crafted on the Nameless Isle. Its high damage, critical hit chance, and unique skill make it incredibly powerful, but its unrepairable nature limits its longevity.

1. Falone Scythe

(Ultimate Crit Potential and Death Defiance)

• Bonuses & Perks: +3 Strength, +1 Two-Handed, 25% Decay (2 turns), 20% Critical Rate, 260% Damage, Living On The Edge Skill, All In Skill.

Stolen from a statue in the Arx Cathedral. Its immense damage, critical hit potential, and the ability to temporarily avoid death (Living On The Edge) solidify its position as the most powerful weapon in Divinity: Original Sin 2.