In V Rising, players assume the role of a vengeful vampire hell-bent on reclaiming back their lost territory from their human livestock. Still, in the players' lust for retribution and blood, they mustn't forget the mandatory sophistication involved in being a bloodsucking creature of the night. Fighting tooth and nail is too unrefined and best left for animals; vampire-kind are more civilized than that— they have weapons.
Then again, not all of these weapons are up to the task. Some are crude and no better than the tools their livestock use to fight back. One will have to rise to the challenge in V Rising and procure the top tools of the trade. These weapons will surely help trivialize even the toughest content available right now in the game so that players can shift their focus more on castle makeovers.
6 Sanguine Slasher
3-hit Combo Damage: 27.5%/27.5%/35%
Crafting Requirements:
- 1 Dark Silver Slashers
- 4 Flawless Amethyst
- 4 Primal Blood Essence
- 12 Pristine Leather
The Sanguine Slasher is by far one of the best weapons a vampire can have in V Rising. In fact, just about any Slasher will do as long as both skills are unlocked; the most important part of this weapon is the abilities. The first skill is called Elusive Strike which deals damage through a dash move. It practically allows players to both evade attacks and deal damage.
The second skill is called Camouflage and is basically an invisibility skill that lets you deal massively increased damage when striking while hidden. Both skills cater to the vampire playstyle and hit-and-run tactics. Camouflage can even be utilized to escape some sticky situations. In any case, don't go out without these bad boys.
5 Sanguine Axes
Max Combo Damage: 45%/45%/55%
Crafting Requirements:
- 1 Dark Silver Axe
- 4 Flawless Ruby
- 4 Primal Blood Essence
- 12 Pristine Leather
Sanguine Axes don't have the speed of the Slashers but they deal more damage per attack and they can be great for closing gaps. The skills are pretty straightforward and are more focused on damaging enemies and buffing the player's attack speed. However, they're not ideal for taking on multiple enemies. They're best used against bosses.
For regular enemies or mobs, normal attacks with these axes will do as they hit multiple targets in an arc. The best part about preferring to use these weapons over others is that they also have great utility outside of combat. Axes are best for chopping down wood and players don't have to keep switching weapons if ever some uppity vampire livestock attacks them while logging.
4 General's Soul Reaper
Max Combo Damage: 50%/50%/55%
Crafting Requirements:
- 4 Regular Miststone
- 4 Greater Blood Essence
- 24 Iron Ingot
- 16 Plank
- 120 Gem Dust
The General's Soul Reaper is two tiers below the Sanguine Reaper which is the most damaging Reaper in the game. Even so, some players will want to keep it around despite the more boastful upgrade as General's Soul Reaper has unique perks. These perks are:
- +5% Spell Critical Strike Chance
- +6 Spell Power
They don't exactly look like much but the second one is perfect for those who rely too much on their spells. It just so happens that there are tons of awesome vampiric spells in V Rising. Players can certainly keep this around as a side arm and even switch to it whenever they're going to use their spells off-cooldown. Switching weapons via the hotbar in V Rising is quick and painless anyway.
3 Sanguine Reaper
Max Combo Damage: 50%/50%/55%
Crafting Requirements:
- 1 Dark Silver Reaper
- 4 Flawless Miststone
- 4 Primal Blood Essence
- 12 Pristine Leather
For players who don't rely too much on their spells and just want a good reaper weapon, then the Sanguine Reaper is also no slouch. Its skill are great for dealing with multiple enemies all at once; this makes the weapon ideal for assaulting human camps and settlements. The first skill, Tendon Swing deals massive damage in an arc and inflicts a couple of crowd control effects on the enemies.
Meanwhile, the second ability, Howling Reaper is somewhat of a ranged attack that allows will throw the spinning weapon where it deals damage every half-a-second for 2.5 seconds. The first hit also slows down the targets. Such a perk allows the weapon to be versatile as players can also use it against boss fights or when slowing down enemies who are chasing them.
2 Sanguine Sword
Max Combo Damage: 35%/35%/40%
Crafting Requirements:
- 1 Dark Silver Sword
- 4 Flawless Sapphire
- 4 Primal Blood Essence
- 12 Pristine Leather
Swords are one of the first weapons that players can use in V Rising. Players who have gotten used to them will be pleased that they carry over well to the late-game in PvE. The Sanguine Sword is great for its fast swings and increased damage compared to the cheaper tiers. What does make it viable in late-game PvE are the two vampire abilities.
The first skill is practically an area whirlwind attack that's all too common in a lot of video games these days. It also allows players to move though the duration of the spin is rather brief. Regardless, this Whirlwind skill is handy for finishing off multiple opponents. The second skill offers a great utility as it's a ranged attack that can also allow players to teleport to the location of the projectile.
1 Sanguine Spear
Max Combo Damage: 40%/40%/50%
Crafting Requirements:
- 1 Dark Silver Spear
- 4 Flawless Emerald
- 4 Primal Blood Essence
- 12 Pristine Leather
The spear can also be a good weapon in the right hands despite having limited area damage and a single-target focus. It's an awesome tool for taking down bosses and animal enemies. The first skill basically lets players perform a barrage of thrusts against a single target. The final strike will also knock them back. It's a bit clunky and players will have to ensure they're in the perfect range before committing.
The second skill is a lot more useful generally since it's essentially a spear throw. More than that, the skill, called Harpoon deals 70 percent increased damage and also pulls the target toward the players. At the very least, it's a handy hunting maneuver against running targets. This move is also the bane of ranged bosses or those hiding behind their minions.
V Rising is available in Early Access on PC.