Divinity: Original Sin 2 is widely considered one of the greatest CRPGs ever made, blending deep tactical turn-based combat with systemic environmental interactions and genuine narrative freedom. The surface combo system lets you set oil on fire, electrify water, freeze blood pools, and chain elemental reactions in creative ways the developers never intended. With 4-player co-op campaign support and a GM mode for creating custom adventures, DOS2 offers hundreds of hours of content. The Definitive Edition added a full Act 3 rework, improved tutorials, and thousands of new voice lines.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anathema | S | Lone Wolf | The most powerful two-handed sword in the game, found in Arx during the final act. |
| Falone Scythe | A | Lone Wolf | A unique two-handed weapon found in the Nameless Isle that deals both physical and air damage. |
| Swornbreaker | A | Lone Wolf | A unique crafted weapon required to free certain characters from their sworn covenant. |
| Rune-crafted weapons | B | All builds | Any weapon can be socketed with runes crafted from Pixie Dust and elemental essences. |
| Eternal Artefact | B | Summoner | Found in the Tomb of Lucian on the Nameless Isle, this is one of the strongest shields in the game with high armor values and bonus stats. |
S-Tier: Anathema
The most powerful two-handed sword in the game, found in Arx during the final act. It has massive base damage and level 18 stats. Only has 4 durability — meaning 4 hits before it breaks permanently. Save it for the final boss and use with Enrage for guaranteed critical hits.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | S |
| Best For | Lone Wolf |
| Key Mechanic | surface combos |
| Recommended Build | Lone Wolf |
How to get it: Available from mid-game onward. See our walkthrough for the exact progression point.
Best builds using Anathema: Pairs naturally with Lone Wolf thanks to stat scaling synergies.
A-Tier: Falone Scythe
A unique two-handed weapon found in the Nameless Isle that deals both physical and air damage. It cleaves through Physical Armor efficiently and has a chance to set Shocked status. Good for hybrid builds that benefit from both damage types.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | A |
| Best For | Lone Wolf |
| Key Mechanic | initiative system |
| Recommended Build | Necromancer |
How to get it: Accessible in the early-to-mid game. Check our maps guide for the location.
Best builds using Falone Scythe: Pairs naturally with Necromancer thanks to stat scaling synergies.
A-Tier: Swornbreaker
A unique crafted weapon required to free certain characters from their sworn covenant. Beyond its story importance, it's a powerful two-handed weapon with high base damage. One can be found, another can be crafted. Essential for certain companion quest resolutions.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | A |
| Best For | Lone Wolf |
| Key Mechanic | civil abilities |
| Recommended Build | Pyro/Geo |
How to get it: Accessible in the early-to-mid game. Check our maps guide for the location.
Best builds using Swornbreaker: Pairs naturally with Pyro/Geo thanks to stat scaling synergies.
B-Tier: Rune-crafted weapons
Any weapon can be socketed with runes crafted from Pixie Dust and elemental essences. Giant runes add significant elemental damage and bonus effects. A masterwork rune in a high-level unique weapon creates the strongest possible equipment. Rune crafting is the primary endgame gear upgrade path.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | B |
| Best For | All builds |
| Key Mechanic | Source points |
| Recommended Build | Summoner |
How to get it: Found in later areas. Our walkthrough covers when you can access this.
Best builds using Rune-crafted weapons: Pairs naturally with Summoner thanks to stat scaling synergies.
B-Tier: Eternal Artefact
Found in the Tomb of Lucian on the Nameless Isle, this is one of the strongest shields in the game with high armor values and bonus stats. Essential for any shield-using build. The quest to obtain it involves solving an environmental puzzle.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | B |
| Best For | Summoner |
| Key Mechanic | armor system |
| Recommended Build | Ranger |
How to get it: Found in later areas. Our walkthrough covers when you can access this.
Best builds using Eternal Artefact: Pairs naturally with Ranger thanks to stat scaling synergies.
Equipment Progression Path
The order you should acquire equipment as you progress:
- Starting gear → Enough to clear Fort Joy
- Falone Scythe → Your first real upgrade, available early
- Swornbreaker → Mid-game upgrade with good scaling
- Anathema → 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.
- The respec mirror on the Lady Vengeance lets you completely rebuild any character for free — change attributes, abilities, talents, and even appearance at any time. Use it constantly to experiment with builds.
- Check our tier list for how equipment rankings affect overall build effectiveness.
More Divinity: Original Sin 2 Guides
- Divinity: Original Sin 2 Divinity: Original Sin 2 Overview
- Divinity: Original Sin 2 Best Builds
- Divinity: Original Sin 2 Tier List
- Divinity: Original Sin 2 Walkthrough
- Divinity: Original Sin 2 Beginner's Guide
- Divinity: Original Sin 2 Tips & Tricks
- Divinity: Original Sin 2 Combat Guide
- Divinity: Original Sin 2 Boss Guide
- Divinity: Original Sin 2 Maps & Locations
- Divinity: Original Sin 2 Crafting Guide
- Divinity: Original Sin 2 Classes & Characters
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