Your trusty stick will only get you so far in Renown, especially in combat. Thankfully, the game has a respectable library of weapons to use in different scenarios. However, some weapons excel more than others, in more ways than one. Discover what these items are as you continue reading this tier list of the best weapons in Renown.

Ranking The Best Weapons in Renown

Before proceeding to the following tier list of the best weapons in Renown Early Access, it’s important to acknowledge that any ranking is inherently subjective. The placements of each weapon are based on various points of analysis. Nonetheless, the true “best” weapon ultimately resides entirely in personal preference. So, this list should serve as a starting point to help players select the ideal weapon to use, and not a definitive path.

10. Dane Axe

• Tier: 1
• Crafting Materials: 75x Iron Ingots, 200x Lumber, 35x Boiled Leather, 3x Pole, and 3x Axe Heads
• Crafting Recipe Research Cost: 30x Gold Ingot

The Dane Axe is a Tier 1 craftable weapon and a suitable upgrade to the stick. It exudes brutal simplicity, but its appearance suggests it to be a mere woodcutter's tool. Those who are on the receiving end of this axe's blade who think that way are met with a swift end. This two-handed offensive instrument can deliver devastating cleaving strikes capable of breaking low-tier armor. Although it has a modest reach, it has surprising speed, met with considerable attack prowess. Players who wish to use this weapon must still consider its design, as it renders stab attacks woefully ineffective, leaving its wielder vulnerable against opponents wielding such items.

9. Cutlass

• Tier: 1
• Crafting Materials: 15x Iron Ingots, 10x Boiled Leather, and 1x Sharpening Blades
• Crafting Recipe Research Cost: 10x Gold Ingot

New players spawning into Renown’s map should make haste in unlocking the crafting recipe for the Cutlass and crafting it sooner rather than later. This weapon is ideal for a brigand who prioritizes swiftness over brute force. It excels in delivering devastating slashing attacks, making it an excellent weapon in dealing with unarmored foes. However, the Cutlass possesses a glaring weakness. Its design can be seen as ill-suited for those who favor the precise art of the thrust. While still a formidable tool for ambush and skirmish, the Cutlass still holds its own as one of the best weapons in Renown, particularly during the game’s early stages.

8. Bastard Sword

• Tier: 1
• Crafting Materials: 25x Steel Ingot, 20x Boiled Leather, 1x Guards, and 1x Sharpening Blades
• Crafting Recipe Research Cost: 10x Gold Ingot

The Bastard Sword, a blade known throughout time for its adaptability. This Tier 1 weapon allows the wielder to accommodate it with either one or two hands, providing powerful transitions in the midst of combat. This versatility is arguably the Bastard Sword’s greatest strength, as it offers a balance between the speed of a one-handed sword and the forceful impact of a two-handed blade. Yet, this flexibility demands a price. Wielding it in one hand lacks the defensive utility of a dedicated sword and shield combination, while holding it in two hands still can’t match the reach and leverage of a tried and true longsword.

7. Arming Sword

• Tier: 2
• Crafting Materials: 60x Iron Ingots, 10x Boiled Leather, and 2x Sharpening Blades
• Crafting Recipe Research Cost: 20x Gold Ingot

Although touted for being a secondary weapon instead of one holding the primary slot, the Arming Sword is still the gateway for Renown players to start their journey into the Tier 2 weapon category. It’s a trusty sidearm with a balanced design for decisive slashing cuts and accurately lethal stabs. Since the Arming Sword is primarily a secondary weapon, it lacks the raw power of other weapons in Renown, especially when compared to the likes of the Greatsword. So, this weapon significantly struggles against heavily armored foes.

6. Double Axe

• Tier: 2
• Crafting Materials: 150x Iron Ingots, 45x Boiled Leather, 400x Lumber, 7x Axe Heads, and 3x Pole
• Crafting Recipe Research Cost: 200x Gold Ingot

The Double Axe is one of the best midgame weapons in Renown, and with good reason. It’s a brutish instrument made for war. Although quite slow, this weapon’s blows can cleave through armor and splinter wooden structures. But this weapon’s speed is also its greatest downfall. Veterans of the battlefield can be ready to parry the slow-moving strikes from the Double Axe, leaving the wielder exposed to deadly hits. Still, those who want to master this weapon should consider precise timing and not only rely on brute strength.

5. Messer

• Tier: 2
• Crafting Materials: 30x Steel Ingot, 20x Boiled Leather, 4x Sharpening Blades, and 1x Guards
• Crafting Recipe Research Cost: 50x Gold Ingot

What do you get when you cross a sword and a knife? You get the Messer, a hybrid-like weapon designed for devastating, cleaving arcs. Additionally, this weapon’s geometry and weight grant it superior armor-penetrating prowess. Note that the Messer, despite its appearance, isn’t a fencer’s tool. However, it may not be a good match against another player wielding a stabbing weapon, as the Messer’s design may have trouble blocking or parrying the thrusting blow.

4. Longsword

• Tier: 2
• Crafting Materials: 50x Steel Ingot, 10x Boiled Leather, and 3x Sharpening Blades
• Crafting Recipe Research Cost: 50x Gold Ingot

The Longsword is one of the best weapons for many warriors, especially those in Renown. This two-handed sword and its long blade allow for both stabbing and slashing attacks. Its versatile design also allows for its grip to be held backwards, making its pommel a makeshift mace. But since the Longsword demands two hands, it prevents shield use. Players who are looking to increase their defenses while wielding this sword may find it difficult to achieve.

3. Warbow

• Tier: 3
• Crafting Materials: 600x Lumber, 100x Cloth, 100x Boiled Leather, 3x Pole, and 6x Rope
• Crafting Recipe Research Cost: 100x Gold Ingot

Despite Renown focusing more on melee weapons than ranged options, it doesn’t mean this list lacks an ideal example. The Warbow, in particular, is the game's undisputed monarch of the long-range arsenal. It provides significant draw weight, launching arrows at enemies with devastating force. Since the Warbow requires immense strength to use, it demands pinpoint precision with each loosened arrow. Otherwise, the slow nocking speed often makes rapid follow-up shots a punishing impossibility. Nonetheless, this long-range offensive tool is a great weapon to use in supporting allies in the same Renown server.

2. Grossmesser

• Tier: 3
• Crafting Materials: 80x Steel Ingot, 20x Boiled Leather, 6x Sharpening Blades, and 2x Guards
• Crafting Recipe Research Cost: 300x Gold Ingot

If you thought the Messer is already an excellent weapon, then know that the Grossmesser is its ultimate evolution. This steel behemoth is a testament to raw power. Players who value decisive, overwhelming force over accurate strikes and slashes can do well with the Grossmesser. But the Grossmesser’s weight puts a heavy toll on its wielder. It has poor balance, and recovery between strikes can make some users struggle in maneuvering its hefty blade. Doing so can leave the wielder exposed to attacks, especially when up against quicker foes.

1. Zweihander

• Tier: 3
• Crafting Materials: 150x Steel Ingot, 30x Boiled Leather, 4x Guards, and 7x Sharpening Blades
• Crafting Recipe Research Cost: 20,009,999x Gold Ingot

Any Renown player who wishes to craft the Zweihander will be met with a staggering unlock cost. It’s the most expensive weapon to unlock in the game. However, those who succeed in paying this weapon’s steep unlocking cost can take full advantage of this titanic blade. Known as one of the best weapons, if not THE best weapon, in Renown, the Zweihander grants its wielder unparalleled reach, striking foes from a safe distance. Although quite heavy, any enemy hit with its blade will receive catastrophic damage. A well-placed swing can even decimate entire crowds, turning the tide of battle in glorious arcs of steel.