Pummel Party is Rebuilt Games' board game brawler, out since 20 September 2018 and playable by 1 to 8 people online, in local split screen, or against bots. Board turns decide who reaches the goblet, and the minigames between rounds decide who can afford the items that wreck someone else's turn. Steam Workshop support means the map and minigame list keeps growing past the official set of boards.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boxing Glove | S | Punishing a rival who parked next to you before your turn | The basic close-range attack item and one of the first most players use. |
| Shotgun | A | Hitting the leader from across the board | The ranged damage option, useful when the player you want to hit is nowhere near you. |
| Eggplant | A | Reaching a player behind cover or around a corner | The Remote Controlled Eggplant is the item the Steam page itself uses as the example of the game's absurd arsenal. |
| Wrecking Ball | B | Breaking up a group contesting the same goblet | A heavy area item rather than a precise one. |
| Dark Summoning Staff | B | Late-game turns when the standings are close | One of the stranger items in the pool and a favorite for board chaos. |
S-Tier: Boxing Glove
The basic close-range attack item and one of the first most players use. Its value is positional as much as it is damage, because a knocked player loses ground as well as health.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | S |
| Best For | Punishing a rival who parked next to you before your turn |
| Key Mechanic | One item per turn |
| Recommended Role | Damage items |
How to get it: Available from mid-game onward. See our walkthrough for the exact progression point.
Best builds using Boxing Glove: Pairs naturally with Damage items thanks to how their stat scaling lines up.
A-Tier: Shotgun
The ranged damage option, useful when the player you want to hit is nowhere near you. Against a 30 health pool it is a serious chunk rather than a nuisance.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | A |
| Best For | Hitting the leader from across the board |
| Key Mechanic | Goblet objective |
| Recommended Role | Movement items |
How to get it: Accessible in the early-to-mid game. Check our maps guide for the location.
Best builds using Shotgun: Pairs naturally with Movement items thanks to how their stat scaling lines up.
A-Tier: Eggplant
The Remote Controlled Eggplant is the item the Steam page itself uses as the example of the game's absurd arsenal. You drive it, which means it can reach players a direct attack cannot.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | A |
| Best For | Reaching a player behind cover or around a corner |
| Key Mechanic | Thirty starting health |
| Recommended Role | Position swap items |
How to get it: Accessible in the early-to-mid game. Check our maps guide for the location.
Best builds using Eggplant: Pairs naturally with Position swap items thanks to how their stat scaling lines up.
B-Tier: Wrecking Ball
A heavy area item rather than a precise one. Best value comes when two or more players are clustered near a goblet path, which happens more often than people plan for.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | B |
| Best For | Breaking up a group contesting the same goblet |
| Key Mechanic | Minigames between rounds |
| Recommended Role | Defensive items |
How to get it: Found in later areas. Our walkthrough covers when you can access this.
Best builds using Wrecking Ball: Pairs naturally with Defensive items thanks to how their stat scaling lines up.
B-Tier: Dark Summoning Staff
One of the stranger items in the pool and a favorite for board chaos. Effects like this are why holding an item one extra round is often better than firing it immediately.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | B |
| Best For | Late-game turns when the standings are close |
| Key Mechanic | Steam Workshop maps and minigames |
| Recommended Role | Board control items |
How to get it: Found in later areas. Our walkthrough covers when you can access this.
Best builds using Dark Summoning Staff: Pairs naturally with Board control items thanks to how their stat scaling lines up.
Weapons Progression Path
The order you should acquire weapons as you progress:
- Starting gear → Enough to clear Pummeltown
- Shotgun → Your first real upgrade, available early
- Eggplant → Mid-game upgrade with good scaling
- Boxing Glove → 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.
- Items can only be used on your own turn and only before you roll, so a saved item does nothing if you forget the window. Decide before your turn starts, not after you see the roll.
- Check our tier list for how weapons rankings affect overall build effectiveness.
More Pummel Party Guides
- Pummel Party Pummel Party Overview
- Pummel Party Best Builds
- Pummel Party Tier List
- Pummel Party Walkthrough
- Pummel Party Beginner's Guide
- Pummel Party Tips & Tricks
- Pummel Party Combat Guide
- Pummel Party Boss Guide
- Pummel Party Maps & Locations
- Pummel Party Crafting Guide
- Pummel Party Classes & Characters
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