A Plague Tale: Requiem continues Amicia and Hugo's story as they flee south to find a cure for Hugo's supernatural connection to rat swarms. The game dramatically expands on the original's stealth-puzzle formula with larger environments, more combat options, and Hugo's growing ability to control the plague rats. You navigate through beautifully rendered medieval France and a mysterious Mediterranean island, choosing between stealth, alchemy-enhanced combat, and rat manipulation to overcome human enemies and impossible swarms of thousands of rats.
Your choice of equipment defines your damage output and playstyle. This guide ranks every major option, explains what makes each one strong, and tells you which builds they pair best with.
Equipment Rankings
| Equipment | Tier | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sling | S | Sling Sharpshooter, Balanced Survivor | Amicia's signature weapon. |
| Crossbow | A | Sling Sharpshooter, Aggressive Alchemist | Powerful ranged weapon that penetrates armored helmets. |
| Ignifer Pot | A | Aggressive Alchemist | Thrown fire pot that ignites a small area. |
| Tar Pot | B | Aggressive Alchemist, Rat Commander | Sticky substance that amplifies fire when combined with Ignifer. |
| Odoris Pot | B | Rat Commander, Stealth Pacifist | Attracts rats to the impact location, pulling them away from your path or directing them toward enemies. |
S-Tier: Sling
Amicia's signature weapon. Headshots instant-kill unarmored enemies. Sling stones can also break chains, ring bells for distractions, and shatter lanterns. Upgraded versions fire faster and deal more damage. Limited by stone availability in the environment.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | S |
| Best For | Sling Sharpshooter, Balanced Survivor |
| Key Mechanic | stealth navigation |
| Recommended Build | Stealth Pacifist |
How to get it: Available from mid-game onward. See our walkthrough for the exact progression point.
Best builds using Sling: Pairs naturally with Stealth Pacifist thanks to stat scaling synergies.
A-Tier: Crossbow
Powerful ranged weapon that penetrates armored helmets. Bolts are extremely rare — typically 3-5 per chapter. One-shots any human enemy regardless of armor. Save bolts exclusively for armored enemies that sling stones can't kill.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | A |
| Best For | Sling Sharpshooter, Aggressive Alchemist |
| Key Mechanic | rat swarm control |
| Recommended Build | Aggressive Alchemist |
How to get it: Accessible in the early-to-mid game. Check our maps guide for the location.
Best builds using Crossbow: Pairs naturally with Aggressive Alchemist thanks to stat scaling synergies.
A-Tier: Ignifer Pot
Thrown fire pot that ignites a small area. Kills unarmored enemies caught in the blast and creates a temporary fire that repels rats. Can be combined with Tar for larger, longer-lasting fire zones. Your primary offensive alchemy tool.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | A |
| Best For | Aggressive Alchemist |
| Key Mechanic | sling combat |
| Recommended Build | Rat Commander |
How to get it: Accessible in the early-to-mid game. Check our maps guide for the location.
Best builds using Ignifer Pot: Pairs naturally with Rat Commander thanks to stat scaling synergies.
B-Tier: Tar Pot
Sticky substance that amplifies fire when combined with Ignifer. Throw Tar on the ground then Ignifer on it for a large persistent fire zone. Also makes enemy torches burn brighter and last longer, which can be strategically useful.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | B |
| Best For | Aggressive Alchemist, Rat Commander |
| Key Mechanic | companion abilities |
| Recommended Build | Sling Sharpshooter |
How to get it: Found in later areas. Our walkthrough covers when you can access this.
Best builds using Tar Pot: Pairs naturally with Sling Sharpshooter thanks to stat scaling synergies.
B-Tier: Odoris Pot
Attracts rats to the impact location, pulling them away from your path or directing them toward enemies. The key tool for Rat Commander playstyle. Combine with Extinguis (extinguish nearby torches) to create a lethal rat zone in darkness.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | B |
| Best For | Rat Commander, Stealth Pacifist |
| Key Mechanic | alchemy crafting |
| Recommended Build | Balanced Survivor |
How to get it: Found in later areas. Our walkthrough covers when you can access this.
Best builds using Odoris Pot: Pairs naturally with Balanced Survivor thanks to stat scaling synergies.
Equipment Progression Path
The order you should acquire equipment as you progress:
- Starting gear → Enough to clear Provence Countryside
- Crossbow → Your first real upgrade, available early
- Ignifer Pot → Mid-game upgrade with good scaling
- Sling → Best-in-slot, aim for this by late game
- Upgrade to max → The power spike from max upgrades is enormous
Equipment Tips
- Always upgrade your primary equipment before diversifying — one strong option beats three mediocre ones.
- Match your equipment to your build's stat priorities for maximum scaling.
- Extinguis a guard's torch to leave them in darkness, then wait 3 seconds for the rats to swarm them. This counts as an environmental kill, not a combat kill.
- Check our tier list for how equipment rankings affect overall build effectiveness.
More A Plague Tale: Requiem Guides
- A Plague Tale: Requiem A Plague Tale: Requiem Overview
- A Plague Tale: Requiem Best Builds
- A Plague Tale: Requiem Tier List
- A Plague Tale: Requiem Walkthrough
- A Plague Tale: Requiem Beginner's Guide
- A Plague Tale: Requiem Tips & Tricks
- A Plague Tale: Requiem Combat Guide
- A Plague Tale: Requiem Boss Guide
- A Plague Tale: Requiem Maps & Locations
- A Plague Tale: Requiem Crafting Guide
- A Plague Tale: Requiem Classes & Characters
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