Best Weapons for Each Build in Lies of P
Recommended Motivity Build Weapons (Strength Build)
Greatsword of Fate Blade + Krat Police Baton Handle
The best greatsword weapon combo for Motivity builds (strength) is the Greatsword of Fate Blade + Krat Police Baton Handle which has a Motivity scaling of B. The blade grants this setup high attack power while the handle gives you access to a moveset consisting of vertical swings. This results in an armament that can dish out massive damage while generally being reliable to land hits on enemies.
This combo can also be assembled very early in the game and is highly recommended for beginners and new players going through the main story for the first time.
Despite being a greatsword combo, the vertical flash attacks you can throw out with the weapon are reasonably fast, making it a good weapon even against bosses. While it will struggle against fighting multiple enemies due to the absence of any horizontal (sweeping) attacks, you should be fighting most regular foes one-on-one anyway.
Greatsword of Fate Blade Weapon Part Stats
| Weapon Part | Type | Fable Art |
|---|---|---|
| Greatsword of Fate Blade | Greatsword Blade | Link Slash |
| Physical Atk | Chrg. Pulse Cells | Fable Charge |
| 111 | 10.40 | 478 |
| Durability | Weight | Attack Type |
| 100 | 10.6 | Slash, Stab |
| Weapon Description | ||
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“A greatsword blade made by refashioning a soldier puppet’s weapon. Even when used as a bayonet, its unique bend keeps it from interfering with firing. Stalkers who have survived life-or-death situations can see the threads of prey. These threads are the sticky spiderwebs of obsession that they say are clearer the stronger the puppet is.” |
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How to Get the Greatsword of Fate Blade.
The Greatsword of Fate (blade and handle) is the default weapon of the Path of the Sweeper: Strength Combat Style. It can also be purchased from Wandering Merchant for 300 Ergo.
Krat Police Baton Handle Weapon Part Stats
| Weapon Part | Type | Fable Art |
|---|---|---|
| Krat Police Baton Handle | One-Handed Handle | Strike Chance |
| Motivity | Technique | Advance |
| B | D | – |
| Durability | Weight | Attack Type |
| – | 2.0 | Slash |
| Weapon Description | ||
| “The handle from the self-defense batons used by Krat police. The grooved lines make for a firm grip. It can be assembled with any blade.
“Do not ever rob a police officer’s home. You won’t go to prison. It’s a one-way ticket to the sewers with a head smashed by a police baton.” – The advice of a retired petty thief |
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How to Get the Krat Police Baton Handle
The Krat Police Baton (blade and handle) is dropped by the Krat Police Puppet near the Stargazer inside the house on Elysion Boulevard.
Holy Sword of the Ark
The Holy Sword of the Ark is the best special weapon for Motivity (strength) builds, boasting an incredible moveset, damage output, and set of Fable Arts. Other notable features of this boss weapon is being able to greatly reduce damage taken when performing regular guards. The Holy Sword of the Ark has a B and C scaling for Motivity and Technique which is perfect for both pure Motivity and even quality builds in the game.
The “Quality” build originates from FromSoftware’s Demon’s Souls which is used to refer to a character type that focuses on both the strength and dexterity stat to benefit from their preferred weapon’s equal scaling in both attributes. Quality builds often have one of these stats to be higher than the other or be entirely equal (1:1) based on damage scaling soft caps and other factors for build optimization.
The Holy Sword of the Ark’s offensive potential is unlocked by using its Alter and Patient Smash together. Upon activating the former, Patient Smash becomes a 5-hit sword combo with excellent range in addition to lowering your stamina use when attacking.
Holy Sword of the Ark Weapon Stats
| Weapon Name | Type | Fable Art |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Sword of the Ark | Greatsword (Special Weapon) | Patient Smash, Alter |
| Physical Atk | Critical Rate | Weight |
| 140+128 | – | 21.2 |
| Motivity | Technique | Advance |
| B | C | – |
| Weapon Description | ||
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“A special greatsword that was lying asleep in the St. Frangelico Cathedral. It can transform between a special greatsword and a glaive. The Ark Saintess’s weapon was reproduced for puppet use and it made a grand appearance at Krat events. However, its legendary holiness could not be reproduced.” |
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How to Get the Holy Sword of the Ark
To get the Holy Sword of the Ark, exchange the King’s Flame Ergo (dropped by King’s Flame, Fuoco boss) with Alidoro or Explorer Hugo at Hotel Krat.
Noblesse Oblige
Another good choice for Motivity builds is the Noblesse Oblige which is the only special weapon with A scaling in the Motivity stat. The main draw for this weapon is its Ergo Release Fable Art which lets you use up a fixed amount of Ergo to perform a powerful downward smash attack.
Boasting a staggering 153 physical attack, the Noblesse Oblige can easily make short work of most regular enemies and is adept at hitting groups of them thanks to its wide swings. The most obvious drawbacks to using this massive club, however, are its weight and slow attack speed. Be sure to raise your Vigor enough to stay at normal weight load and be able to unleash its full three-hit combo in battle.
Noblesse Oblige Weapon Stats
| Weapon Name | Type | Fable Art |
|---|---|---|
| Noblesse Oblige | Blunt (Special Weapon) | Ergo Release, Endure |
| Physical Atk | Critical Rate | Weight |
| 153 | – | 24.7 |
| Motivity | Technique | Advance |
| A | D | – |
| Weapon Description | ||
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“A mystical cudgel made from an Ergo crystal tree. While battering enemies, it emits spores, increasing the Ergo acquisition rate. The Stalker who desired wealth made a contract with a devil that liked music to gain a cudgel. Along with this, he was gifted with overflowing Ergo and the Petrification Disease.” |
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How to Get the Noblesse Oblige
To get the Noblesse Oblige, exchange the Fallen One’s (dropped by Simon Manus, Awakened God final boss) with Explorer Hugo at Hotel Krat.
Recommended Technique Build Weapons (Dexterity Build)
Bone-Cutting Sawblade + Dancer’s Curved Sword Handle
Builds that use Technique as the primary damage stat should go for the Bone-Cutting Sawblade + Dancer’s Curved Sword Handle setup. This weapon combo features high damage output (Bone-Cutting Sawblade) and a moveset with exceptional range and ease-of-use (Dancer’s Curved Sword Handle). You can also easily mow down enemies with its forward-lunging staggered attack that is very effective at mid range.
The Dancer’s Curved Sword Handle has B and C scaling for Technique and Motivity respectively which means that quality builds can also get good results wielding this assembly.
Bone-Cutting Sawblade Weapon Part Stats
| Weapon Part | Type | Fable Art |
|---|---|---|
| Bone-Cutting Sawblade | Greatsword Blade | Link Chop |
| Physical Atk | Chrg. Pulse Cells | Fable Charge |
| 152 | 14.20 | 568 |
| Durability | Weight | Attack Type |
| 126 | 15.9 | Slash, Stab |
| Weapon Description | ||
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“A saw blade made by modifying a laborer puppet’s equipment. It is so bulky that it doesn’t see much use, and is coated in rust. Their malicious blades were as jagged as a shark’s teeth. The aspirations of Stalkers to cleave puppet’s bones came true along with their notoriety.” |
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How to Get the Bone-Cutting Sawblade
The Bone-Cutting Saw (blade and handle) is found in a chest at the roof with the Black Rabbit Brotherhood symbol at Malum District and is guarded by a Carcass mid boss enemy.
Dancer’s Curved Sword Handle Weapon Part Stats
| Weapon Part | Type | Fable Art |
|---|---|---|
| Dancer’s Curved Sword Handle | Two-Handed Handle | Guard Parry |
| Motivity | Technique | Advance |
| C | B | – |
| Durability | Weight | Attack Type |
| – | 2.7 | Slash |
| Weapon Description | ||
| “A crescent curved sword handle used by dancers of the east. An eye-catching decoration hangs from it, fitting for a sword dance.
Dance, moonlight, dance. Pray that my love returns when the sand scatters. But take care that my love’s head does not fall along with the tears.” – A poem left behind by an eastern sword dancer |
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How to Get the Dancer’s Curved Sawblade
The Dancer’s Curved Sword (blade and handle) is found in a chest along Rosa Isabelle Street Entrance just before the battle against the White Lady.
Two Dragons Sword
The Two Dragons Sword is among the best special weapons to use for evasive Technique builds, owing to the katana’s impressively agile moveset and the highest Technique scaling (A) out of all special weapons in the game. You can also use the Two Dragons Sword’s Wind of Swords Fable Art to unleash a powerful horizontal wave that travels a good distance forward. These traits make this already formidable weapon highly versatile against different types of enemies encountered during the main story.
Players who thrive on a technical approach to combat will love the Two Dragon’s Sword charge move as it lets you perform a devastating counter and riposte when timed with an enemy’s attack.
Two Dragons Sword Weapon Stats
| Weapon Name | Type | Fable Art |
|---|---|---|
| Two Dragons Sword | Sword (Special Weapon) | Link Dodge, Wind of Swords |
| Physical Atk | Critical Rate | Weight |
| 107 | – | 12.9 |
| Motivity | Technique | Advance |
| D | A | – |
| Weapon Description | ||
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“A precious sword that was at the Grand Exhibition gallery. They say it was the saber of a commander from a quiet eastern land. The sea remembers the vow of the warrior. The general who rose up with the dragon to protect the people claimed a lonely victory in dozens of wars.” |
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How to Get the Two Dragons Sword
To get the Two Dragons Sword, exchange the Puppet-Devouring Green Hunter’s Ergo (dropped by Puppet-Devouring Green Monster of the Swamp boss) with Alidoro or Explorer Hugo at Hotel Krat.
Puppet Ripper
The Puppet Ripper combines both good attack speed and one of the best effective ranges in the game. This scythe weapon has an incredible moveset of far-reaching diagonal and horizontal slashes. The Puppet Ripper has a B and C scaling for Technique and Motivity respectively, making it lean more towards Technique builds, though quality builds can also get results from using it.
What makes Puppet Ripper truly stand out, however, is its set of Fable Arts which are the Quick Upward Slash and Storm Spinning Slash. The first is a high-damaging single rising slash with good start up and recovery speed.
Storm Spinning Slash, meanwhile, lets you spin the weapon multiple times to hit all surrounding targets in a massive radius. This is useful for keeping most regular enemies that attack in groups at bay or for rapidly hitting human bosses who you can outrange.
Puppet Ripper Weapon Stats
| Weapon Name | Type | Fable Art |
|---|---|---|
| Puppet Ripper | Sword (Special Weapon) | Quick Upward Slash, Storm Spinning Slash |
| Physical Atk | Critical Rate | Weight |
| 132 | – | 21.2 |
| Motivity | Technique | Advance |
| C | B | – |
| Weapon Description | ||
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“A chain-sickle handle that once sprayed a bloody fog over Krat. The spring device allows the handler to extend or wind up the chain easily. Krat has a legend about a grinning hedonist murderer. They say his heart was made of clockwork.” |
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How to Get the Puppet Ripper
To get the Puppet Ripper, exchange the Burnt-White King’s Ergo (dropped by Romeo, King of Puppets boss) with Alidoro or Explorer Hugo at Hotel Krat.
Trident of the Covenant
The Trident of the Covenant is another special weapon that technical players can choose to use in the game. This polearm’s moveset consists of different thrust and sweeping attacks that all have very good range. The Trident of the Covenant scales with both Technique (B) and Motivity (C) and boasts a massive critical hit rate of 30. For best results, try equipping the Assassin’s Amulet when wielding this weapon to maximize crit damage as well.
The most unique feature of the Trident of the Covenant, however, is its Link Rush Stab Fable Art which lets you perform a jumping stab that deals massive damage and force the enemy into the staggerable state. Having access to the Guard Parry Fable Art, meanwhile, adds a bit more versatility to this weapon by giving you an option to deflect and counter telegraphed enemy attacks.
Trident of the Covenant Weapon Stats
| Weapon Name | Type | Fable Art |
|---|---|---|
| Trident of the Covenant | Blunt (Special Weapon) | Link Rush Stab, Guard Parry |
| Physical Atk | Critical Rate | Weight |
| 115 | 30.00 | 16.4 |
| Motivity | Technique | Advance |
| C | B | – |
| Weapon Description | ||
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“A ritual trident that was lying asleep in the relic of Trismegistus. It is presumed to have once belonged to a great warrior who served an ancient king. The warrior of the sea vowed to protect the people from the cursed relic. He kept his vow when his skin was mashed until it was green.” |
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How to Get the Trident of the Covenant
To get the Trident of the Covenant, exchange the Twisted Angel’s Ergo (dropped by Fallen Archbishop Andreus boss) with Alidoro or Explorer Hugo at Hotel Krat.
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Recommended Advance Build Weapons
Salamander Dagger Blade + Acid Crystal Spear Handle
One of the best weapon combos for Advance builds is the Salamander Dagger Blade + Acid Crystal Blade Handle. This elemental damage setup is able to inflict impressive amounts of fire damage quickly on enemies that are vulnerable to the fire attribute. The handle also gives you access to the Single Stab Fable Art which affords this weapon combo good range despite being a dagger class armament.
Acid Crystal Blade Handle has a stat scaling of A for Advance and D for both Motivity and Technique, essentially making this a solid choice for “true” Advance builds. Feel free to swap blade parts with other elemental attributes depending on the enemies you encounter throughout the game’s story chapters.
Salamander Dagger Blade Weapon Part Stats
| Weapon Part | Type | Fable Art |
|---|---|---|
| Salamander Dagger Blade | Dagger Blade | Ignite |
| ATK | Chrg. Pulse Cells | Fable Charge |
| 45 (Phys.), 45 (Fire) | 10.25 | 363 |
| Durability | Weight | Attack Type |
| 100 | 6.6 | Slash, Stab |
| Weapon Description | ||
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“A dagger blade designed to make Ergo generate Overheat. An Ergo power source that emits heat is embedded in the back of the sword. The salamander symbolizes fire and purification. In that regard, the dagger was created for a special purification ritual regarding Alchemist defectors.” |
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How to Get the Salamander Dagger Blade
The Salamander Dagger (blade and handle) is found at Workshop Union Entrance by going up the stairs from the Stargazer and jumping down the hole. Note that the weapon is guarded by two Blank Puppets.
Acid Crystal Blade Handle Weapon Part Stats
| Weapon Part | Type | Fable Art |
|---|---|---|
| Acid Crystal Blade Handle | One-Handed Handle | Single Stab |
| Motivity | Technique | Advance |
| D | D | A |
| Durability | Weight | Attack Type |
| – | 2.6 | Stab |
| Weapon Description | ||
| “The handle from a spear made from sharpened Carcass spine crystal. It was made with a special alloy to prevent the user from being exposed to acid.
The alchemists have long amassed knowledge through their numerous experiments and research. Some of these experiments were twisted and inhumane.” |
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How to Get the Acid Crystal Blade Handle
The Acidic Crystal Spear (blade and handle) is found in a chest in the Path of the Pilgrim.
Electric Coil Stick Head + Electric Coil Stick Handle
The default assembly of the Electric Coil Stick is another good attribute-based weapon combo to use for builds that focus on high levels of Advance. This setup shines during the early game stages because of its respectable lightning damage output using its Generate Fable Art (Electric Coil Stick Head). The Electric Blitz shock inflicted on enemies using this weapon is useful for reliably stacking physical/stagger damage, especially against foes that are weak to the element.
The Electric Coil Stick Handle, meanwhile, grants you a B, D, and C scaling in Advance, Technique, and Motivity respectively. Its good Motivity scaling means that you can get more out of this weapon by putting some points into the stat as well.
The entire Electric Coil Stick assembly is obtained fairly early in the main story, making it an early go-to for players who want to go for Advance builds.
Electric Coil Stick Head Weapon Part Stats
| Weapon Part | Type | Fable Art |
|---|---|---|
| Electric Coil Stick Head | Blunt Blade | Generate |
| Attack | Chrg. Pulse Cells | Fable Charge |
| 56 (Phys.), 56 (Elec. Bltz.) | 11.05 | 500 |
| Durability | Weight | Attack Type |
| 100 | 930 | Slash, Stab |
| Weapon Description | ||
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“The head of a blunt weapon made by Venigni Company to destroy puppets. The coil releases a powerful current that causes lethal damage to puppets. Humans have always feared anything that excels beyond them. Puppets were already their loyal servants, but humans have created a new natural enemy that is sure to attack their weaknesses.” |
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How to Get the Electric Coil Stick Head
The Electric Coil Stick (blade and handle) be purchased from the Wandering Merchant at Elysion Boulevard from Chapter 2 onwards.
Electric Coil Handle Weapon Part Stats
| Weapon Part | Type | Fable Art |
|---|---|---|
| Electric Coil Stick Handle | One-Handed Handle | Rush Smash |
| Motivity | Technique | Advance |
| C | D | B |
| Durability | Weight | Attack Type |
| – | 2.7 | Slash |
| Weapon Description | ||
| “The handle of a blunt weapon made by Venigni Company to destroy puppets. Much effort went into the handle’s insulation for the sake of the user’s safety.
The powerful Electric Blitz was clearly effective in killing puppets. However, its inventor failed to realize it was also effective on humans.” |
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How to Get the Electric Coil Stick Handle
The Electric Coil Stick (blade and handle) be purchased from the Wandering Merchant at Elysion Boulevard from Chapter 2 onwards.
Recommended Quality Build Weapons (Motivity and Technique Hybrid Build)
Puppet’s Saber Blade + Fire Axe Handle
For quality builds (Motivity and Technique), the Puppet’s Saber Blade + Fire Axe Handle is a very good setup to use. The Puppet’s Saber blade boasts impressive reach and damage output for a fairly light weapon part. The Fire Axe Handle, meanwhile, has a C scaling for both Motivity (strength) and Technique (dexterity) while giving you a moveset that takes advantage of the blade’s range very well.
The light attack of this weapon combo comes out decently fast in a diagonal motion which synergizes with an evasive hit-and-run playstyle. You can even hit multiple enemies with how the blade travels as you throw out your attack.
Puppet’s Saber Blade Weapon Part Stats
| Weapon Part | Type | Fable Art |
|---|---|---|
| Puppet’s Saber Blade | Sword Blade | Storm Slash |
| Physical Atk | Chrg. Pulse Cells | Fable Charge |
| 100 | 10.00 | 400 |
| Durability | Weight | Attack Type |
| 140 | 7.3 | Slash, Stab |
| Weapon Description | ||
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“A saber blade made by refashioning a soldier puppet’s weapon. The slightly bent blade has remarkable stability. They say puppets do not shed tears because they do not have souls for vessels. “If they had souls, they would have something to put tears and lies in.” |
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How to Get the Puppet’s Saber Blade
The Puppet’s Saber (blade and handle) is the default weapon of the Path of the Cricket: Balanced Combat Style. It can also be purchased from Wandering Merchant for 300 Ergo.
Fire Axe Handle Weapon Part Stats
| Weapon Part | Type | Fable Art |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Axe Handle | One-Handed Handle | Endure |
| Motivity | Technique | Advance |
| C | C | – |
| Durability | Weight | Attack Type |
| – | 2.6 | Slash |
| Weapon Description | ||
| “The Krat fire brigade’s close-order axe handle. The handle is long so that it can deal with fires in high places.
Their axes were dyed horrifically with blood. It was not the blood of others. It was their own.” |
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How to Get the Fire Axe Handle
The Fire Axe (weapon and handle) is found in a chest in Workshop Union Culvert.
Proof of Humanity
The Proof of Humanity’s fast and aggressive moveset, damage output, and combination of Fable Art all make for a powerful special weapon that lets you burst down the enemy’s HP with ease. This boss weapon has a B scaling for both Motivity and Technique and is excellent for quality builds.
The Proof of Humanity has the Link Slash and Grind Fable Arts. The latter increases your critical hit chance for a short period which synergizes well with being able to throw out a flurry of strikes with good range. The weapon gives you access to dual-wield attacks such as a fast crossing sweep and a spinning slash, both of which are extremely effective for hitting multiple targets within range.
Proof of Humanity Weapon Stats
| Weapon Name | Type | Fable Art |
|---|---|---|
| Proof of Humanity | Sword (Special Weapon) | Link Slash, Grind |
| Physical Atk | Critical Rate | Weight |
| 100 | 30 | 20.5 |
| Motivity | Technique | Advance |
| B | B | – |
| Weapon Description | ||
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“A giant scissor blade used by a Nameless puppet. It is a double-edged sword that can end one’s freedom, or grant it by cutting the strings of manipulation. Puppets are tied to strings. Humans have cut their own strings. The boy made a choice and became human.” |
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How to Get the Proof of Humanity
To get the Proof of Humanity, exchange the Nameless Puppet’s Ergo (dropped by Nameless Puppet “true” final boss) with Explorer Hugo at Hotel Krat (Rise of P and Free from the Puppet Strings ending routes only).
Golden Lie
The Golden Lie is another exceptional quality weapon that has incredible range with a moveset consisting mostly of wide sweeping attacks. This makes it incredibly reliable for hitting multiple enemies when you are surrounded. At C scaling for both Motivity and Technique, this armament is suited for “true” quality builds that aim for a 1:1 ratio in each stat.
The Golden Lie comes with the Storm Attack and Furious Golden Hits Fable Arts, the latter of which is highly-effective for damaging groups of enemies that come in all directions. The rapid hits you land as you twirl the long weapon around is also good for forcing enemies, especially bosses, into the Staggerable state.
The Golden Lie is quite light and has an unusually fast swing speed for its class. This lets you land more hits before needing to guard or dodge as the enemy retaliates.
Golden Lie Weapon Stats
| Weapon Name | Type | Fable Art |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Lie | Blunt (Special Weapon) | Storm Attack, Furious Golden Hits |
| Physical Atk | Critical Rate | Weight |
| 94 | – | 12.3 |
| Motivity | Technique | Advance |
| C | C | – |
| Weapon Description | ||
| To be confirmed. | ||
How to Get the Golden Lie
To get the Golden Lie, go to Geppetto’s study at Hotel Krat and examine the portrait there after defeating Simon Manus, Arm of God and Awakened God. If you are on a “Pure Lies” playthrough (Rise of P story route), you should notice that the portrait has a long nose. Play all Records you have one after the other. Then, examine the portrait again to get the Golden Lie special weapon.
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