Barony is a first-person roguelike dungeon crawler that combines classic dungeon crawling with 4-player co-op. You descend through procedurally generated levels fighting monsters, solving traps, and collecting loot with permadeath adding real stakes. The game's distinctive low-poly aesthetic and old-school dungeon crawler design recall classics like Ultima Underworld and Eye of the Beholder. With 5 classes, procedural dungeons, and co-op that makes challenging content accessible, Barony delivers classic dungeon crawling for modern players.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steel Sword | S | Warrior for general melee combat | Reliable melee weapon with good damage and speed. |
| Crystal Staff | A | Wizard for spell damage amplification | The Wizard's casting focus that amplifies spell scroll damage. |
| Longbow | A | Archer for ranged combat and kiting | The primary ranged weapon with excellent range and moderate damage. |
| Holy Mace | B | Cleric for undead-heavy dungeon levels | A blunt weapon that deals bonus damage to undead enemies. |
| Boomerang | B | Mechanic for ranged attacks without ammo management | A thrown weapon that returns to the user, providing ranged damage without ammo consumption. |
S-Tier: Steel Sword
Reliable melee weapon with good damage and speed. The Steel Sword is the Warrior's bread and butter — effective against all enemy types without weakness to any.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | S |
| Best For | Warrior for general melee combat |
| Key Mechanic | first-person dungeon crawling |
| Recommended Build | Warrior |
How to get it: Available from mid-game onward. See our walkthrough for the exact progression point.
Best builds using Steel Sword: Pairs naturally with Warrior thanks to stat scaling synergies.
A-Tier: Crystal Staff
The Wizard's casting focus that amplifies spell scroll damage. Higher-tier staves increase spell power. The Crystal Staff also provides weak melee in emergencies.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | A |
| Best For | Wizard for spell damage amplification |
| Key Mechanic | class skills |
| Recommended Build | Wizard |
How to get it: Accessible in the early-to-mid game. Check our maps guide for the location.
Best builds using Crystal Staff: Pairs naturally with Wizard thanks to stat scaling synergies.
A-Tier: Longbow
The primary ranged weapon with excellent range and moderate damage. Arrows are craftable, making the Longbow sustainable. Headshots deal bonus damage.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | A |
| Best For | Archer for ranged combat and kiting |
| Key Mechanic | co-op dungeon runs |
| Recommended Build | Archer |
How to get it: Accessible in the early-to-mid game. Check our maps guide for the location.
Best builds using Longbow: Pairs naturally with Archer thanks to stat scaling synergies.
B-Tier: Holy Mace
A blunt weapon that deals bonus damage to undead enemies. Since many dungeon enemies are undead (skeletons, zombies, wraiths), the Holy Mace is consistently effective.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | B |
| Best For | Cleric for undead-heavy dungeon levels |
| Key Mechanic | permadeath |
| Recommended Build | Cleric |
How to get it: Found in later areas. Our walkthrough covers when you can access this.
Best builds using Holy Mace: Pairs naturally with Cleric thanks to stat scaling synergies.
B-Tier: Boomerang
A thrown weapon that returns to the user, providing ranged damage without ammo consumption. The Boomerang is the Mechanic's signature weapon — consistent ranged DPS with no resource cost.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | B |
| Best For | Mechanic for ranged attacks without ammo management |
| Key Mechanic | secret levels |
| Recommended Build | Mechanic |
How to get it: Found in later areas. Our walkthrough covers when you can access this.
Best builds using Boomerang: Pairs naturally with Mechanic thanks to stat scaling synergies.
Equipment Progression Path
The order you should acquire equipment as you progress:
- Starting gear → Enough to clear Mines
- Crystal Staff → Your first real upgrade, available early
- Longbow → Mid-game upgrade with good scaling
- Steel Sword → 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.
- Strength determines melee damage, invest early if playing Warrior or Cleric — hitting harder kills faster, reducing damage taken.
- Check our tier list for how equipment rankings affect overall build effectiveness.
More Barony Guides
- Barony Barony Overview
- Barony Best Builds
- Barony Tier List
- Barony Walkthrough
- Barony Beginner's Guide
- Barony Tips & Tricks
- Barony Combat Guide
- Barony Boss Guide
- Barony Maps & Locations
- Barony Crafting Guide
- Barony Classes & Characters
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