NARAKA: Bladepoint is a 60-player battle royale focused on melee combat with martial arts-inspired movement and a rock-paper-scissors counter system. What sets it apart from other BRs is the grappling hook that lets every player Spider-Man across the map and the deep melee system where timing parries and focus strikes matters more than gear. Each hero has unique abilities that change team fight dynamics, and the Soul Jade system adds RPG-style buffs found throughout the match. Regular seasonal updates add new heroes, weapons, and maps.
Your choice of weapons 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.
Weapons Rankings
| Weapon | Tier | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longsword | S | Yoto Hime | The most balanced melee weapon with good range, speed, and damage. |
| Katana | A | Matari | A fast weapon with quick combo strings and excellent mobility during attacks. |
| Great Sword | A | Tarka Ji | The highest damage per hit but slowest attack speed. |
| Spear | B | Viper Ning | The longest melee reach weapon with poke-focused gameplay. |
| Dagger | B | Matari | The fastest weapon with rapid combo strings and built-in dodge mechanics. |
S-Tier: Longsword
The most balanced melee weapon with good range, speed, and damage. Its charged horizontal sweep hits in a wide arc, making it effective against multiple opponents. The Longsword is the best starter weapon and remains competitive at all skill levels.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | S |
| Best For | Yoto Hime |
| Key Mechanic | grappling hook mobility |
| Recommended Role | Yoto Hime |
How to get it: Available from mid-game onward. See our walkthrough for the exact progression point.
Best builds using Longsword: Pairs naturally with Yoto Hime thanks to stat scaling synergies.
A-Tier: Katana
A fast weapon with quick combo strings and excellent mobility during attacks. The Katana's special sheathe attack deals high burst damage when timed correctly. It rewards aggressive play and benefits from attack speed Soul Jades.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | A |
| Best For | Matari |
| Key Mechanic | melee combos |
| Recommended Role | Matari |
How to get it: Accessible in the early-to-mid game. Check our maps guide for the location.
Best builds using Katana: Pairs naturally with Matari thanks to stat scaling synergies.
A-Tier: Great Sword
The highest damage per hit but slowest attack speed. Charged Great Sword attacks can one-shot enemies with purple armor. It requires precise timing and reads since whiffing a swing leaves you completely exposed. Pairs well with heroes that have gap-closing abilities.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | A |
| Best For | Tarka Ji |
| Key Mechanic | focus strikes |
| Recommended Role | Tarka Ji |
How to get it: Accessible in the early-to-mid game. Check our maps guide for the location.
Best builds using Great Sword: Pairs naturally with Tarka Ji thanks to stat scaling synergies.
B-Tier: Spear
The longest melee reach weapon with poke-focused gameplay. The Spear excels at keeping opponents at the edge of melee range where they can't hit back. Its uppercut launch attack sets up aerial combos for massive damage.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | B |
| Best For | Viper Ning |
| Key Mechanic | soul jade system |
| Recommended Role | Viper Ning |
How to get it: Found in later areas. Our walkthrough covers when you can access this.
Best builds using Spear: Pairs naturally with Viper Ning thanks to stat scaling synergies.
B-Tier: Dagger
The fastest weapon with rapid combo strings and built-in dodge mechanics. Daggers have the lowest individual hit damage but the highest DPS when combos connect fully. The dagger's special parry move can counter-attack for significant damage.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | B |
| Best For | Matari |
| Key Mechanic | hero ultimates |
| Recommended Role | Temulch |
How to get it: Found in later areas. Our walkthrough covers when you can access this.
Best builds using Dagger: Pairs naturally with Temulch thanks to stat scaling synergies.
Weapons Progression Path
The order you should acquire weapons as you progress:
- Starting gear → Enough to clear Morus Isle
- Katana → Your first real upgrade, available early
- Great Sword → Mid-game upgrade with good scaling
- Longsword → Best-in-slot, aim for this by late game
- Upgrade to max → The power spike from max upgrades is enormous
Weapons Tips
- Always upgrade your primary weapon before diversifying — one strong option beats three mediocre ones.
- Match your weapons to your build's stat priorities for maximum scaling.
- The RPS system (Focus beats Attack, Attack beats Parry, Parry beats Focus) is muscle memory you must develop — watch your opponent's blue glow (focus) or white shimmer (parry) and react with the correct counter.
- Check our tier list for how weapons rankings affect overall build effectiveness.
More NARAKA: Bladepoint Guides
- NARAKA: Bladepoint NARAKA: Bladepoint Overview
- NARAKA: Bladepoint Best Builds
- NARAKA: Bladepoint Tier List
- NARAKA: Bladepoint Walkthrough
- NARAKA: Bladepoint Beginner's Guide
- NARAKA: Bladepoint Tips & Tricks
- NARAKA: Bladepoint Combat Guide
- NARAKA: Bladepoint Boss Guide
- NARAKA: Bladepoint Maps & Locations
- NARAKA: Bladepoint Crafting Guide
- NARAKA: Bladepoint Classes & Characters
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