Windrose
Release Date: April 14, 2026
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Indie
TL;DR – Best Weapons
- Best Melee: Rapier of a Thousand Cuts
- Best Ranged: Reliable Musket
- Best Sidearm: Reliable Pistol
- Best Early Weapon: Cutlass
Table of Contents
Windrose Weapons Tier List Overview
| Tier | Weapons |
|---|---|
| S-Tier | Rapier of a Thousand Cuts, Reliable Musket, Reliable Pistol |
| A-Tier | Cutlass, Plague Pistol, Drake’s Double-Barreled Pistol, Stalwart Greatsword, Sturdy Halberd |
| B-Tier | Executioner, Plague Halberd, Arboris Saber, Rapier of Devastation |
| C-Tier | Dragon’s Breath, Dueling Greatsword, Dueling Saber, Infantry Musket, Reliable Blunderbuss, Soul Eater, Swamp Creature’s Tooth |
| D-Tier | Bonebreaker, Buccaneer’s Friend, Crusher, Razor, Sturdy Rapier, Sturdy Saber |
S-Tier Weapons (Best in the Game)
Rapier of a Thousand Cuts
Best melee weapon. Insane single-target damage with rapid thrusts and top-tier scaling.
Reliable Musket
Best long-range weapon. Deals massive 600 Pierce Damage with strong crit bonuses.
Reliable Pistol
Top-tier burst weapon with triple-shot capability and bonus damage vs pirates.
A-Tier Weapons (Strong & Reliable)
- Cutlass – Best crowd-control melee weapon
- Plague Pistol – Strong status + healing synergy
- Drake’s Double-Barreled Pistol – Applies vulnerability debuff
- Stalwart Greatsword – High crit + fast for a heavy weapon
- Sturdy Halberd – Excellent reach and control
Pro Tip: A-Tier weapons are perfect if you don’t have S-Tier drops yet – they’re reliable in all situations.
B-Tier Weapons (Situational Picks)
- Executioner – Great for survivability builds
- Plague Halberd – Safe status application
- Arboris Saber – Balanced but lacks burst
- Rapier of Devastation – Good stepping stone weapon
These are solid while learning mechanics like dodging and stamina management.
C-Tier Weapons (Mid Options)
- Dragon’s Breath – Flashy but average
- Dueling Greatsword – Basic heavy weapon
- Dueling Saber – Early-game crowd control
- Infantry Musket – Weak compared to Reliable Musket
- Reliable Blunderbuss – Good spread, poor burst
- Soul Eater – Cool name, mediocre stats
- Swamp Creature’s Tooth – Niche use only
D-Tier Weapons (Avoid ASAP)
- Bonebreaker – Basic starter weapon
- Buccaneer’s Friend – No scaling
- Crusher – Slow and inefficient
- Razor – Weak damage output
- Sturdy Rapier – Training weapon only
- Sturdy Saber – Early-game placeholder
Worth knowing: Replace D-tier weapons as soon as possible – they won’t hold up past early game.
Best Weapons by Playstyle
| Playstyle | Best Weapon |
|---|---|
| Single-target DPS | Rapier of a Thousand Cuts |
| Ranged sniper | Reliable Musket |
| Crowd control | Cutlass |
| Status builds | Plague Pistol |
Final Thoughts
The current Windrose meta favors fast, high-scaling weapons and strong ranged options.
If you can grab an S-tier weapon early, you’ll have a massive advantage – especially in co-op and boss fights.