Myth of Empires is an ancient Chinese-themed open-world survival MMO focused on building an empire through territorial conquest, NPC army management, and siege warfare. Unlike typical survival games, you recruit and command AI soldiers who defend your territory, patrol borders, and fight in organized formations during sieges. The horse breeding system produces progressively better mounts across generations, and PvP revolves around scheduled territory wars where clans attack each other's fortified positions with siege equipment. The setting spans diverse biomes from bamboo forests to snow mountains.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halberd | S | Warlord | Long-reach polearm dealing 85 damage per swing with a wide cleave arc. |
| Composite Bow | A | Horse Archer | The best ranged weapon with 110 damage per arrow and 80m effective range. |
| Repeating Crossbow | A | Castle Builder, Siege defense | Rapid-fire crossbow that shoots 5 bolts in quick succession. |
| Siege Ram | B | Siege Engineer, Warlord | Operated by 4+ players/NPCs, the ram deals 500 damage per hit to gates and walls. |
| Cavalry Lance | B | Horse Archer, Warlord | Mounted charge weapon dealing 200+ damage on a full-speed impact. |
S-Tier: Halberd
Long-reach polearm dealing 85 damage per swing with a wide cleave arc. Outranges swords and axes, making it dominant in 1v1 PvP and excellent against groups. The overhead chop penetrates shields. Iron tier required for PvP viability.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | S |
| Best For | Warlord |
| Key Mechanic | territory control |
| Recommended Build | Warlord |
How to get it: Available from mid-game onward. See our walkthrough for the exact progression point.
Best builds using Halberd: Pairs naturally with Warlord thanks to stat scaling synergies.
A-Tier: Composite Bow
The best ranged weapon with 110 damage per arrow and 80m effective range. Draw time is 1.5 seconds for a full-power shot. Mounted fire accuracy is reduced by 30% without the Horse Archery skill. Arrows are craftable in bulk.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | A |
| Best For | Horse Archer |
| Key Mechanic | NPC army management |
| Recommended Build | Horse Archer |
How to get it: Accessible in the early-to-mid game. Check our maps guide for the location.
Best builds using Composite Bow: Pairs naturally with Horse Archer thanks to stat scaling synergies.
A-Tier: Repeating Crossbow
Rapid-fire crossbow that shoots 5 bolts in quick succession. Lower per-bolt damage (45) but total burst damage is 225 before reload. Excellent for defending walls where reload time is covered by fortifications.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | A |
| Best For | Castle Builder, Siege defense |
| Key Mechanic | horse breeding |
| Recommended Build | Siege Engineer |
How to get it: Accessible in the early-to-mid game. Check our maps guide for the location.
Best builds using Repeating Crossbow: Pairs naturally with Siege Engineer thanks to stat scaling synergies.
B-Tier: Siege Ram
Operated by 4+ players/NPCs, the ram deals 500 damage per hit to gates and walls. Requires a protective tortoise formation to approach walls under arrow fire. The primary gate-breaking tool in territory assaults.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | B |
| Best For | Siege Engineer, Warlord |
| Key Mechanic | siege warfare |
| Recommended Build | Diplomat Trader |
How to get it: Found in later areas. Our walkthrough covers when you can access this.
Best builds using Siege Ram: Pairs naturally with Diplomat Trader thanks to stat scaling synergies.
B-Tier: Cavalry Lance
Mounted charge weapon dealing 200+ damage on a full-speed impact. Only usable while mounted and only effective on the initial charge — after impact, switch to a melee weapon. The opening strike of any cavalry engagement.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | B |
| Best For | Horse Archer, Warlord |
| Key Mechanic | skill-based progression |
| Recommended Build | Castle Builder |
How to get it: Found in later areas. Our walkthrough covers when you can access this.
Best builds using Cavalry Lance: Pairs naturally with Castle Builder thanks to stat scaling synergies.
Equipment Progression Path
The order you should acquire equipment as you progress:
- Starting gear → Enough to clear Central Plains
- Composite Bow → Your first real upgrade, available early
- Repeating Crossbow → Mid-game upgrade with good scaling
- Halberd → 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.
- Recruit 10 NPC soldiers before building your first permanent base. Undefended bases get raided within hours on PvP servers.
- Check our tier list for how equipment rankings affect overall build effectiveness.
More Myth of Empires Guides
- Myth of Empires Myth of Empires Overview
- Myth of Empires Best Builds
- Myth of Empires Tier List
- Myth of Empires Walkthrough
- Myth of Empires Beginner's Guide
- Myth of Empires Tips & Tricks
- Myth of Empires Combat Guide
- Myth of Empires Boss Guide
- Myth of Empires Maps & Locations
- Myth of Empires Crafting Guide
- Myth of Empires Classes & Characters
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