Knight Online is an old school PvP MMORPG credited to Noah System and Mgame and published by NTT Game, which put it on Steam on 25 January 2016. Two nations, El Morad and Karus, fight over the Adonis Continent, and nearly every system in the game feeds that war. Moradon is the one town where both sides stand together without swinging, and the Magic Anvil sitting in it decides whether your weapon reaches +8 or turns to dust. Progression is deliberately slow and the war events run on a server clock, so the players who get the most out of it are the ones who plan sessions around the timetable.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-handed sword | S | Warriors duelling in Moradon or holding a chokepoint where blocking matters more than damage. | The standard Warrior weapon, paired with a shield for block chance and used in duels where survivability beats raw damage. |
| Two-handed axe | A | Open field fights in Ronark Land where you are diving enemy casters. | Heavy Warrior weapon that trades the shield slot for larger hits, and it is the war zone default once you have enough health to survive without blocking. |
| Dagger | A | Assassin Rogues hunting isolated targets away from a formed group. | The Rogue's melee option, built around fast attacks and a stealth opener rather than sustained trading. |
| Bow | B | Archer Rogues supporting a nation push in Ronark Land or Ardream. | The ranged Rogue weapon and the safest way to earn National Points, since you can contribute damage without entering the melee scrum. |
| Staff | B | Mages farming with area damage and Priests keeping a party alive through a Bifrost push. | Used by Mages for elemental damage and by Priests as the support stat stick, with magic attack and mana bonuses instead of raw physical damage. |
S-Tier: One-handed sword
The standard Warrior weapon, paired with a shield for block chance and used in duels where survivability beats raw damage. Because Warriors have the largest weapon pool, one-handed swords are usually the first item players take to the anvil.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | S |
| Best For | Warriors duelling in Moradon or holding a chokepoint where blocking matters more than damage. |
| Key Mechanic | El Morad versus Karus nation war |
| Recommended Build | Warrior |
How to get it: Available from mid-game onward. See our walkthrough for the exact progression point.
Best builds using One-handed sword: Pairs naturally with Warrior thanks to how their stat scaling lines up.
A-Tier: Two-handed axe
Heavy Warrior weapon that trades the shield slot for larger hits, and it is the war zone default once you have enough health to survive without blocking. The damage swing per hit is high enough that a single upgrade level is very noticeable.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | A |
| Best For | Open field fights in Ronark Land where you are diving enemy casters. |
| Key Mechanic | Magic Anvil upgrading to +10 |
| Recommended Build | Rogue |
How to get it: Accessible in the early-to-mid game. Check our maps guide for the location.
Best builds using Two-handed axe: Pairs naturally with Rogue thanks to how their stat scaling lines up.
A-Tier: Dagger
The Rogue's melee option, built around fast attacks and a stealth opener rather than sustained trading. Daggers reward high critical rate accessories because the build lives or dies on the first few hits.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | A |
| Best For | Assassin Rogues hunting isolated targets away from a formed group. |
| Key Mechanic | National Points and clan grades |
| Recommended Build | Mage |
How to get it: Accessible in the early-to-mid game. Check our maps guide for the location.
Best builds using Dagger: Pairs naturally with Mage thanks to how their stat scaling lines up.
B-Tier: Bow
The ranged Rogue weapon and the safest way to earn National Points, since you can contribute damage without entering the melee scrum. Upgraded bows are expensive to replace, so most archers keep a second lower plus bow for risky zones.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | B |
| Best For | Archer Rogues supporting a nation push in Ronark Land or Ardream. |
| Key Mechanic | Scheduled war events |
| Recommended Build | Priest |
How to get it: Found in later areas. Our walkthrough covers when you can access this.
Best builds using Bow: Pairs naturally with Priest thanks to how their stat scaling lines up.
B-Tier: Staff
Used by Mages for elemental damage and by Priests as the support stat stick, with magic attack and mana bonuses instead of raw physical damage. Blunt weapons cover the same slot for Priests who want a bit more melee weight.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | B |
| Best For | Mages farming with area damage and Priests keeping a party alive through a Bifrost push. |
| Key Mechanic | Second job change at level 60 |
| Recommended Build | Kurian |
How to get it: Found in later areas. Our walkthrough covers when you can access this.
Best builds using Staff: Pairs naturally with Kurian thanks to how their stat scaling lines up.
Equipment Progression Path
The order you should acquire equipment as you progress:
- Starting gear → Enough to clear Moradon
- Two-handed axe → Your first real upgrade, available early
- Dagger → Mid-game upgrade with good scaling
- One-handed 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.
- Quests give better experience and gear than grinding below level 30, so clear the Moradon and starting kingdom quest chains before you settle into a spawn.
- Check our tier list for how equipment rankings affect overall build effectiveness.
More Knight Online Guides
- Knight Online Knight Online Overview
- Knight Online Best Builds
- Knight Online Tier List
- Knight Online Walkthrough
- Knight Online Beginner's Guide
- Knight Online Tips & Tricks
- Knight Online Combat Guide
- Knight Online Boss Guide
- Knight Online Maps & Locations
- Knight Online Crafting Guide
- Knight Online Classes & Characters
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