Arms of God is an action RPG featuring hack-and-slash combat centered around divine weapons with unique abilities and transformations. Players battle through mythological environments fighting celestial and demonic enemies with up to 4-player co-op. The divine weapon system is the standout mechanic. Each weapon transforms your character's moveset entirely and can be upgraded through a branching skill tree. Boss encounters are multi-phase spectacles requiring team coordination in co-op. The game draws clear inspiration from games like Devil May Cry and God of War while carving its own identity through the divine weapon theme.
New to the game? Start with our beginner's guide first.
Quick Rankings
| Role | Tier | Playstyle | Core Gear |
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| Warrior | S | Chain light and heavy attacks into combo finishers, build Divine Charge through aggressive play, activate Divine Form for boss burst phases. | Divine Sword, Holy Armor, Combo Extension Relic |
| Mage | A | Mix melee staff combos with ranged spell casts, use spell circles for zone control, activate Divine Form for massive sustained AoE. | Holy Staff, Sage Robes, Spell Amplification Relic |
| Rogue | A | Dodge behind enemies for backstab positioning, chain rapid combos, use Divine Form for guaranteed backstab burst windows. | Shadow Daggers, Stealth Shroud, Backstab Amplifier Relic |
| Paladin | A | Block enemy attacks with perfect shield timing, draw aggro from allies, activate Divine Form to heal the team during dangerous boss phases. | Sacred Shield, Heavy Plate Armor, Healing Aura Relic |
| Ranger | B | Maintain distance, charge shots for maximum damage, use Divine Form for AoE during mob encounters. | Celestial Bow, Light Armor, Charge Speed Relic |
For detailed meta rankings, see our Arms of God tier list.
S-Tier: Warrior
The Divine Sword warrior excels at balanced combat with strong combos and the best Divine Form in the game. The Holy Path specialization adds AoE divine explosions to combo finishers, while Judgment Path adds massive single-hit burst for boss damage.
Core Setup
| Slot | Choice | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Weapon | Divine Sword | The signature weapon with the most balanced moveset. |
| Stat Priority | Melee Damage, Divine Charge Rate, Critical Rate | Optimal scaling |
| Key Mechanic | hack-and-slash combat | Fast-paced melee combat with light attacks, heavy attacks, launchers, and dodge rolls. |
How to Play Warrior
Chain light and heavy attacks into combo finishers, build Divine Charge through aggressive play, activate Divine Form for boss burst phases.
Why this role works: Divine Sword does the damage and hack-and-slash combat keeps it running, which is why this sits at the top of the list. Core gear like Divine Sword, Holy Armor, Combo Extension Relic pushes it further. See our weapons guide for detailed weapons breakdowns.
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Highest overall performance
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Clear stat priority (Melee Damage, Divine Charge Rate, Critical Rate) makes gearing straightforward
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Works in all content types
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Popular pick, resources may be contested
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Needs specific gear to reach full potential
A-Tier: Mage
The Holy Staff mage combines melee staff strikes with ranged spell attacks. Divine Form summons persistent spell circles that deal AoE damage over time. Less direct damage than Warrior but superior crowd control and area denial.
Core Setup
| Slot | Choice | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Weapon | Holy Staff | A hybrid melee-magic weapon where staff strikes generate spell charges consumed by ranged attacks. |
| Stat Priority | Spell Damage, Cooldown Reduction, Divine Charge Rate | Optimal scaling |
| Key Mechanic | divine weapon system | Each weapon is imbued with divine power that charges through combat. |
How to Play Mage
Mix melee staff combos with ranged spell casts, use spell circles for zone control, activate Divine Form for massive sustained AoE.
Why this role works: Pair Holy Staff with divine weapon system and the build stops depending on a good start, so it holds up across most content. Core gear like Holy Staff, Sage Robes, Spell Amplification Relic pushes it further. See our weapons guide for detailed weapons breakdowns.
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Most versatile option
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Clear stat priority (Spell Damage, Cooldown Reduction, Divine Charge Rate) makes gearing straightforward
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Works in all content types
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Lower peak damage than S-tier
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Needs specific gear to reach full potential
A-Tier: Rogue
Shadow Daggers rogue deals high single-target DPS through backstab multipliers and rapid attack chains. The fastest combo builder in the game but fragile. Backstab positioning provides 2x damage bonus. Divine Form turns invisible and guarantees backstab on every hit for its duration.
Core Setup
| Slot | Choice | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Weapon | Shadow Daggers | Twin daggers with the fastest attack speed but lowest per-hit damage. |
| Stat Priority | Attack Speed, Critical Damage, Backstab Bonus | Optimal scaling |
| Key Mechanic | boss encounters | Bosses follow a multi-phase design with distinct movesets per phase. |
How to Play Rogue
Dodge behind enemies for backstab positioning, chain rapid combos, use Divine Form for guaranteed backstab burst windows.
Why this role works: boss encounters covers the gap Shadow Daggers leaves open, so the build stays usable even when a fight goes badly. Core gear like Shadow Daggers, Stealth Shroud, Backstab Amplifier Relic pushes it further. See our weapons guide for detailed weapons breakdowns.
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Best survivability
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Clear stat priority (Attack Speed, Critical Damage, Backstab Bonus) makes gearing straightforward
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Works in all content types
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Slower clear speeds
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Needs specific gear to reach full potential
A-Tier: Paladin
The Sacred Shield paladin is the tank/support hybrid. Shield blocks negate damage completely when timed correctly. Divine Form creates a protective aura healing all nearby allies while the paladin becomes invulnerable. Essential for co-op boss fights.
Core Setup
| Slot | Choice | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Weapon | Sacred Shield | A weapon-and-shield combo focusing on defense. |
| Stat Priority | Defense, Health, Healing Power | Optimal scaling |
| Key Mechanic | skill upgrades | Skills are unlocked by spending Divine Points earned from enemies and exploration. |
How to Play Paladin
Block enemy attacks with perfect shield timing, draw aggro from allies, activate Divine Form to heal the team during dangerous boss phases.
Why this role works: This one leans on skill upgrades rather than raw numbers, and Sacred Shield is what makes that trade pay off. Core gear like Sacred Shield, Heavy Plate Armor, Healing Aura Relic pushes it further. See our weapons guide for detailed weapons breakdowns.
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Strong in group/team content
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Clear stat priority (Defense, Health, Healing Power) makes gearing straightforward
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Excels in its niche
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Weaker solo performance
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Requires deep game knowledge
B-Tier: Ranger
The Celestial Bow ranger provides consistent ranged damage and is the safest playstyle. Charged shots deal increasing damage based on charge time. Divine Form rains arrows from the sky covering a massive area. Lower DPS than melee builds but rarely takes damage.
Core Setup
| Slot | Choice | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Weapon | Celestial Bow | Long-range weapon with charged shot mechanics. |
| Stat Priority | Ranged Damage, Charge Speed, Critical Rate | Optimal scaling |
| Key Mechanic | co-op gameplay | Up to 4 players cooperate through the full campaign. |
How to Play Ranger
Maintain distance, charge shots for maximum damage, use Divine Form for AoE during mob encounters.
Why this role works: Celestial Bow and co-op gameplay pull in the same direction here, which separates this from the safer picks above. Core gear like Celestial Bow, Light Armor, Charge Speed Relic pushes it further. See our weapons guide for detailed weapons breakdowns.
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Unique, rewarding playstyle
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Clear stat priority (Ranged Damage, Charge Speed, Critical Rate) makes gearing straightforward
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Excels in its niche
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High skill floor, punishing when misplayed
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Requires deep game knowledge
Build Progression Path
- Start with Mage: the most forgiving option for learning the game
- Transition to Warrior once you understand core mechanics and have access to Divine Sword
- Keep a Rogue setup for content that keeps killing you
- Try Ranger for a fresh experience once you've mastered the basics
Follow our walkthrough for the optimal progression path through each area.
Gearing Tips
- Invest in your primary weapon first, since it gives the biggest power spike. See our weapons guide for rankings.
- Perfect dodge (dodge at the last moment before impact) triggers a 2-second slow-motion window. Use this to land full combo strings on bosses safely.
- Build Divine Charge aggressively. Each hit fills the gauge. Higher combo ratings fill it faster. A SSS-rated combo fills the gauge in about 15 seconds.
- Don't spread upgrade resources across multiple builds until endgame
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