Necesse is a top-down sandbox survival RPG that blends Terraria-style boss progression with colony management. You start on a small island and expand across a procedurally generated archipelago, recruiting settlers who automate resource gathering and crafting. The boss-gated progression system means each defeated boss unlocks a new crafting tier and access to harder islands. With full multiplayer support, deep crafting, and a settlement system that lets NPCs run your base while you explore, Necesse offers a compelling loop for players who want their colony to keep producing while they adventure.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Void Sword | S | Melee Warrior and Hybrid Tank for lifesteal sustain | Dropped by the Void Wizard boss, the Void Sword deals shadow damage and has innate lifesteal that heals you for a percentage of damage dealt. |
| Glacier Bow | A | Ranged Archer — the slow effect defines the build's safety | Crafted from ice-biome materials after defeating the Snow Queen boss, the Glacier Bow fires frost arrows that slow enemies by 30% for 3 seconds. |
| Shadow Staff | A | Mage Build for AoE clearing corridors and grouped enemies | A magic weapon that fires piercing shadow bolts through multiple enemies in a line. |
| Demonic Blade | B | Hybrid Tank for one-hand + shield lifesteal combat | A powerful one-handed sword with lifesteal and bonus damage to demonic enemies. |
| Mythril Armor Set | B | All melee builds — the armor that enables tanking late-game bosses | While technically armor, the Mythril set is a key progression milestone providing the highest craftable defense rating. |
S-Tier: Void Sword
Dropped by the Void Wizard boss, the Void Sword deals shadow damage and has innate lifesteal that heals you for a percentage of damage dealt. It's the best melee weapon until endgame tier and makes melee warriors virtually unkillable against regular enemies.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | S |
| Best For | Melee Warrior and Hybrid Tank for lifesteal sustain |
| Key Mechanic | island hopping |
| Recommended Build | Melee Warrior |
How to get it: Available from mid-game onward. See our walkthrough for the exact progression point.
Best builds using Void Sword: Pairs naturally with Melee Warrior thanks to stat scaling synergies.
A-Tier: Glacier Bow
Crafted from ice-biome materials after defeating the Snow Queen boss, the Glacier Bow fires frost arrows that slow enemies by 30% for 3 seconds. This slowing effect makes kiting trivial and is the primary reason ranged builds are so safe.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | A |
| Best For | Ranged Archer — the slow effect defines the build's safety |
| Key Mechanic | settlement building |
| Recommended Build | Ranged Archer |
How to get it: Accessible in the early-to-mid game. Check our maps guide for the location.
Best builds using Glacier Bow: Pairs naturally with Ranged Archer thanks to stat scaling synergies.
A-Tier: Shadow Staff
A magic weapon that fires piercing shadow bolts through multiple enemies in a line. Obtained from shadow-themed dungeon chests or crafted from shadow materials. The piercing effect makes it devastating in corridors and against enemy groups.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | A |
| Best For | Mage Build for AoE clearing corridors and grouped enemies |
| Key Mechanic | NPC recruitment |
| Recommended Build | Mage Build |
How to get it: Accessible in the early-to-mid game. Check our maps guide for the location.
Best builds using Shadow Staff: Pairs naturally with Mage Build thanks to stat scaling synergies.
B-Tier: Demonic Blade
A powerful one-handed sword with lifesteal and bonus damage to demonic enemies. Crafted from materials dropped in hell-themed islands. Pairs well with a shield for tank builds who want both damage and survivability.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | B |
| Best For | Hybrid Tank for one-hand + shield lifesteal combat |
| Key Mechanic | boss progression |
| Recommended Build | Summoner |
How to get it: Found in later areas. Our walkthrough covers when you can access this.
Best builds using Demonic Blade: Pairs naturally with Summoner thanks to stat scaling synergies.
B-Tier: Mythril Armor Set
While technically armor, the Mythril set is a key progression milestone providing the highest craftable defense rating. Requires Mythril Ore found only on high-tier islands after defeating the corresponding boss. The full set bonus increases all resistances by 15%.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | B |
| Best For | All melee builds — the armor that enables tanking late-game bosses |
| Key Mechanic | farming automation |
| Recommended Build | Hybrid Tank |
How to get it: Found in later areas. Our walkthrough covers when you can access this.
Best builds using Mythril Armor Set: Pairs naturally with Hybrid Tank thanks to stat scaling synergies.
Equipment Progression Path
The order you should acquire equipment as you progress:
- Starting gear → Enough to clear Starter Island
- Glacier Bow → Your first real upgrade, available early
- Shadow Staff → Mid-game upgrade with good scaling
- Void 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.
- Settlers automate everything — assign one to a farm, one to a crafting table, and one to a storage unit, and they'll produce items continuously. This frees you to explore full-time.
- Check our tier list for how equipment rankings affect overall build effectiveness.
More Necesse Guides
- Necesse Necesse Overview
- Necesse Best Builds
- Necesse Tier List
- Necesse Walkthrough
- Necesse Beginner's Guide
- Necesse Tips & Tricks
- Necesse Combat Guide
- Necesse Boss Guide
- Necesse Maps & Locations
- Necesse Crafting Guide
- Necesse Classes & Characters
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