If you’re looking for the best weapons in Half Sword (version 0.4), this tier list breaks down each weapon based on its effectiveness in combat. Weapons are ranked from Knight Tier (best) to Peasant Tier (worst) based on their damage output, striking surface area (SSA), versatility, and effectiveness against armor.
Half Sword Demo Weapons Tier List
Tier List Rankings
- Knight Tier – Overpowered weapons that dominate in combat.
- Squire Tier – Strong and reliable weapons with solid performance.
- Page Tier – Decent weapons with notable strengths but clear weaknesses.
- Farmer Tier – Mediocre weapons with limited effectiveness.
- Peasant Tier – Weak or nearly useless weapons in combat.
Peasant Tier (Worst Weapons)
These weapons struggle to perform in combat due to low damage, poor range, or lack of striking surface area (SSA).
Pavise Shield – Provides great defense but is useless offensively.
Fists – Only effective in fistfights; completely outmatched against real weapons.
Gauntlets – A slight improvement over fists but still a poor choice.
Rondel Dagger – Historically effective against armor, but in-game, it lacks damage.
Small Hook – Terrible SSA and weak strikes.
Arm Shield – Offers some defense but fails as a weapon.
Buckler – Too small to block effectively and weak in offense.
Farmer Tier (Mediocre Weapons)
These weapons have situational uses but are generally outclassed.
Mace (All Variants: Flanged, Morning Star, One-Handed) – Small SSA and limited blunt damage.
Pitchfork – Worse than a spear due to its two-pronged design.
Warhammer – Slightly better than a mace but still underwhelming.
Hoe – An improved farming hook with better striking surface.
Battle Axe – Decent power but poor SSA.
Farming Hook – Weak, unwieldy, and ineffective against armor.
Shield (Rectangular) – Great for blocking, useless for attacking.
Page Tier (Decent but Not the Best)
Weapons that have good attributes but fall short of top-tier options.
Wood Cutting Axe – Strong damage, decent against armor, but overshadowed by better axes.
Kitchen Knife – Fast, versatile, and effective in close combat.
Sickle – A better knife with more range and superior amputation capability.
Spear – A long-range weapon with solid poking potential.
Polehammer – Strong but difficult to use due to small SSA.
Combat Axe (Medieval Axe) – Feels good to use, but lacks the power of other axes.
Squire Tier (Strong Weapons)
Weapons that excel in battle, offering good damage and versatility.
Shortsword – Excellent for close combat, strong against armor.
Falon (Falchion Variant) – Similar to the shortsword but excels in chopping.
War Axe – A powerful cleaving weapon with good range.
Spiky Spear – Insane striking surface area (SSA) makes it a deadly weapon.
Knight Tier (Best Weapons)
These weapons dominate the battlefield with superior damage, reach, and versatility.
Greatsword – The best weapon overall, with high damage and reach.
Longsword – Slightly less powerful than the greatsword but still deadly.
Bardiche – A long-reaching weapon with powerful stabbing and cutting potential.
