From the shattered remains of Rome rises an architect, builder, and warrior all in one. But Satyrs, the undead, and other threats hinder the restoration of this almighty kingdom. So, use the best weapons in Romestead to fend off these dastardly beings, and restore Rome to its former glory.

Best Weapons in Romestead, Tier List

This tier list of the best weapons in Romestead highlights options that blend raw output with tactical utility. Here, you’ll find various melee and ranged weapons, along with an option that prioritizes support over sheer offense.

10. Bronze Pilum

• How to Get: Craft at the Blacksmith (Level 2) using 5x Bronze Pilum Head and 5x Wood Stick

Romestead’s strategists, aiming to reduce risk factors when defeating bosses, can rely on the Bronze Pilum as a finisher. This javelin promotes high-impact burst damage to help one-shot weak foes and chip away at boss health. However, most javelins in Romestead are single-use items. That means it’s not ideal to rely on the Bronze Pilum as a primary weapon. Additionally, it requires constant crafting and resource allocation. Finally, the throwing arc requires some practice to master, particularly when throwing it at long ranges.

Stats

• Weapon Type: Javelin
• Damage: 20 to 25
• Attack Speed: Fast
• Effects: N/A

9. Sacrificial Daggers

• How to Get: Potential loot from chests in mid- to high-level areas.

Dual-wielded daggers in Romestead are for the thrill-seeking duelist, and the Sacrificial Daggers are no exception. These weapons embody the glass-cannon philosophy, allowing the user to deal light yet quick hits to enemies. Combined with its boost in critical hit chance, you become a bleed-inducing whirlwind on the battlefield. Due to their short nature, using the Sacrificial Daggers puts you in point-blank range. This perilous place can be deadly to the untrained individual, especially when up against heavy hitters. Additionally, its low base damage means heavily armored enemies often shrug off your strikes. Extended fights then turn into punishing grind fests rather than quick skirmishes.

Stats

• Weapon Type: Dagger
• Damage: 1 to 2, and 2 to 4
• Attack Speed: Very Fast
• Effects: +10% Critical Chance

8. Vulcan’s Fire Iron

• How to Get: Chance to appear from the chest after defeating the Great Phoenix of Arabia.

Wooden barricades and other timbered structures melt when meeting the tip of the Vulcan’s Fire Iron spear. Enemies, even the heavily armored ones, have no escape from the might of the continuous burning damage they receive from this weapon. The spear’s reach also keeps you at a safe distance, promoting offensive and defensive combat tactics. Still, the 10 to 12 initial physical damage is mediocre at best. You must still rely on multiple hits from this weapon to finish off foes with high health. Also, its difficult acquisition method may not appeal to some players. Nonetheless, veterans, or those in Romestead dedicated servers with sufficient allies, may attempt to farm this weapon from the Great Phoenix of Arabia.

Stats

• Weapon Type: Spear
• Damage: 10 to 12
• Attack Speed: Fast
• Effects: 4 to 6 Burning Damage on Hit

7. Silver Sledgehammer

• How to Get: Craft at the Blacksmith (Level 7) using 4x Silver Bar and 1x Iron Sledgehammer.

Despite its lack of any additional effects, the Silver Sledgehammer is the embodiment of raw power packed in a two-handed weapon. Tanks in Romestead servers can take advantage of this massive blunt weapon to stagger foes with its staggering 38 to 40 base damage. One swing, and enemies are sent flying, clearing space in a swarm. Although it retains its fast attack speed, the Silver Sledgehammer is still slower than faster weapon types, such as swords, daggers, and spears. So, it’s ideal to time each swing, or else you’ll be open to a counter-attack.

Stats

• Weapon Type: Sledgehammer
• Damage: 38 to 40
• Attack Speed: Fast
• Effects: N/A

6. Bow of Victoria

• How to Get: Chance to appear from the chest after defeating the Great Phoenix of Arabia.

The Bow of Victoria personifies multiple advantages into one long-range weapon. It fires multiple homing arrows at once and delivers two strikes per hit enemy. This weapon helps free up the mental bandwidth during intense fights, allowing you to focus on dodging, blocking, and hitting without significantly relying on pinpoint accuracy. Still, its Very Slow attack speed can become a liability. For instance, it’s possible that you’ll only get one or two shots off when a horde is about to surround you. Also, arrows can hit walls and other obstructions instead of the enemy. Nonetheless, if you’re in an open field, and a clear opening for a shot (or two) is open, then switching to the Bow of Victoria in that moment can be ideal.

Stats

• Weapon Type: Bow
• Damage: 6 to 8, and 5 to 6
• Attack Speed: Very Slow
• Effects: 9 to 11 Additional Damage on Hit. Arrows home in on nearby enemies.

5. Graverobber’s Arcubalista

• How to Get: Potential loot from chests in mid- to high-level areas.

Trade a shield for the Graverobber’s Arcubalista in the off-hand equipment slot to reduce DPS drops when evading enemy attacks. Despite its respectable 13 to 15 base damage, it grants boosts to Attack Speed and Ranged Attack Power, promoting ranged burst damage between melee combos. Nonetheless, like other crossbows in Romestead, each bolt fired from the Graverobber’s Arcubalista requires stamina. That means efficient energy management is a dire requirement to wield this weapon. Otherwise, you’ll find yourself at a crawl when trying to move away from powerful blows.

Stats

• Weapon Type: Crossbow
• Damage: 13 to 15
• Attack Speed: Fast
• Effects: +2 Ranged Attack Power and +10% Attack Speed

4. Aegis

• How to Get: Craft at the Blacksmith (Level 4) using 10x Bronze Bar, 5x Amethyst, 1x Sapphire, and 1x Medusa’s Head.

In Romestead, some of the best weapons often find themselves as support pieces rather than offensive tools. One notable example is the Aegis, a powerful shield that can double as a win condition when up against hordes of enemies at once. Its unique Petrify on Hit effect turns attackers into harmless statues, allowing you to execute them freely. Still, the Aegis Shield offers zero offensive stats. It also generally demands precise timing for the petrification effect to succeed. A failed parry can leave the user vulnerable, and handling too many enemies at once can lead to stamina exhaustion.

Stats

• Weapon Type: Shield
• Damage: N/A
• Attack Speed: N/A
• Effects: 50 Block Strength, 120-Degree Block Range, and Petrify on Hit

3. Gladius Divinus

• How to Get: Potential loot from chests in high-level areas.

The Gladius Divinus is your all-rounder weapon. It’s a “Jack of All Trades” but a “Master of None,” as it has a mid-tier base damage output, and improves health, stamina, and movement speed by a decent amount. Although a quality-of-life (QoL) weapon, the Gladius Divinus has no other bonus effects apart from its stat-boosting benefits. Some high-level players might find the damage lacking and resort to stronger weapons in the endgame.

Stats

• Weapon Type: Sword
• Damage: 13 to 15
• Attack Speed: Fast
• Effects: +5 Health, +1 Energy Regeneration, and +3% Movement Speed

2. Talon of Minerva

• How to Get: Craft from the Blacksmith (Level 3) using 1x Guardian’s Feather, 2x Copper Bar, and 1x Wood Stick.

What do you get when you mix raw damage with sheer velocity? The answer is the Talon of Minerva, a one-handed sword that boasts a fairly high base damage. Additionally, it boosts the user’s movement speed by a whopping 20%, allowing you to outrun projectiles, chase down runners, and strafe bosses without breaking a sweat. Arguably, the Talon of Minerva is ideal for the Romestead player who values evasion more than blocking. Skilled runners can dart around the battlefield, dodging sword strikes and enemy projectiles easily. However, unprepared users may find themselves accidentally cornering themselves, leading to an immediate death.

Stats

• Weapon Type: Sword
• Damage: 26 to 28 Damage
• Attack Speed: Fast
• Effects: +20% Movement Speed

1. Sancta Trinita Pilum

• How to Get: Craft at the Blacksmith (Level 7) using 1x Radiant Pilum Shank, 1x Radiant Pilum Shaft, and Radiant Pilum Tip.

The piece of equipment that takes the top spot in this list of the best weapons in Romestead is the Sancta Trinita Pilum. Even though it’s a javelin, mystical forces prevent it from being consumed when used. Enemies hit by this beast of a weapon receive damage across three separate types, allowing it to bypass multiple resistances. Then, it creates an area-of-effect (AoE) blast that flings enemies in different directions while damaging them. Progress into the late-game, find its required materials, and craft it from a high-level Blacksmith to receive your prize.

Stats

• Weapon Type: Javelin
• Damage: 10 to 15, 10 to 15 (Water), and 10 to 15
• Attack Speed: Fast
• Effects: 15 to 20 Flaming Boulder Explosion Damage