Necesse Weapons Guide — All 148+ Weapons Ranked
Necesse features over 148 weapons across 16 types. Here are the best weapons by category, with exact damage values from the official wiki.
Weapon Types Overview
| Category | Types | Playstyle |
|---|---|---|
| Melee | Swords, Greatswords, Spears, Glaives, Boomerangs, Other | Close-range, high defense |
| Ranged | Bows, Greatbows, Guns | Safe distance, consistent damage |
| Magic | Staves, Books, Other Magic | AoE damage, crowd control |
| Summon | Summon weapons (slots), Summon weapons (no slots) | Minions fight for you |
| Throwing | Throwing weapons | Early game, supplemental |
| Explosives | Explosive weapons | Area destruction, mining |
Swords — Best for Melee
| Weapon | Damage | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Sword | 15 | Starting weapon |
| Frost Sword | 30 | Early-mid |
| Demonic Sword | 34 | Mid game |
| Katana | 38 | Mid game |
| Bark Blade | 60 | Late game |
| Antique Sword | 92 | Endgame |
Spears — Reach Advantage
| Weapon | Damage |
|---|---|
| Wood Spear | 14 |
| Cryo Spear | 35 |
| Ravenbeak Spear | 45 |
| Tungsten Spear | 44 |
Greatswords — Heavy Hitters
| Weapon | Damage |
|---|---|
| Iron Greatsword | 50 |
| Hexed Blade | 90 |
| Glacial Greatsword | 180 |
Boomerangs — Ranged Melee
| Weapon | Damage |
|---|---|
| Wood Boomerang | 15 |
| Frost Boomerang | 24 |
| Butcher's Cleaver | 64 |
| Dragons Rebound | 77 |
Bows — Classic Ranged
| Weapon | Damage |
|---|---|
| Wood Bow | 12 |
| Demonic Bow | 30 |
| The Crimson Sky | 90 |
Guns — High Damage, Slow Fire
| Weapon | Damage |
|---|---|
| Shotgun | 17 |
| Machine Gun | 16 |
| Sniper Rifle | 125 |
Staves — Magic Projectiles
| Weapon | Damage |
|---|---|
| Wood Staff | 30 |
| Sapphire Staff | 25 |
| Venom Staff | 20 |
| Ruby Staff | 68 |
Books — Unique Spell Patterns
Books fire unique spells — line AoE, homing projectiles, and area bursts.
| Weapon | Damage | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chromatic Spellbook | 52 | Homing projectiles, double-hit |
| Blood Grimoire | 84 | Spends health for damage, self-heals |
| Shadow Bolt | 84 | High single-target damage |
Summon Weapons — Minions Fight for You
Use Summon Slots (Permanent Minions)
| Weapon | Damage |
|---|---|
| Brain on a Stick | 10 |
| Sentient Sword | 36 |
| Slime Canister | 40 |
| Crystallized Skull | 180 |
Don't Use Summon Slots (Temporary/Supplemental)
| Weapon | Damage | Max Active |
|---|---|---|
| Stabby Bush | 18 | 3 |
| Frost Piercer | 26 | 8 |
| Dryad Branch | 39 | 5 |
| Slime Canister | 40 | 10 |
| Ruby Shields | 50 | 6 |
| Reapers Call | 75 | 5 |
Throwing & Explosives
- Throwing: Snowball, Ninja Star, Ice Javelin — early game supplemental damage
- Explosives: Iron Bomb, Dynamite Stick — area damage and mining
How to Get Better Weapons
- Mine new ores — Copper → Iron → Tungsten progression unlocks new crafting recipes
- Defeat bosses — boss drops include unique weapons not craftable elsewhere
- Open cave chests — many weapons are found, not crafted
- Upgrade crafting stations — Basic Workbench → Anvil → higher-tier stations
Finding the right armor to match your weapon? See our Armor Guide.