All Best Weapons in NieR Replicant Remaster
Here are the Best Weapons for each Weapon Type in NieR Replicant Remaster Ver. 1.22474487139. This list includes the best all-around weapons (balanced in terms of attack power and magic) and best pure attack power weapons.
For the stats of each Weapon, read our Weapon List page:
For the location of each Weapon, read our Weapon Locations guide:
For the location of each Weapon Upgrade Material, read our Weapon Upgrade Material Locations and List page:
All Weapon Upgrade Locations and List
For the required upgrade materials for weapon forging, read our Weapon Upgrade Requirements page:
All Weapon Upgrade Requirements
Best Weapon in the Game: Attack Power and Magic
The best weapon in the game is Kaine’s Sword which can only be obtained after clearing Ending E. It boasts the highest possible attack and magic power when fully-upgraded.
Weapon | Weapon Type | How to Get |
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Kaine’s Sword | One-handed Sword | Obtained at Kaine’s Shack in The Aerie after unlocking Ending E. |
Kaine’s Sword Stats
Stats | Lv.1 (Base) | Lv. 4 (Max) |
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Attack Power | 999 | 999 |
Magic Power | 0 | 100% |
Guard Break | ||
Armor Break | ||
Knock Back Resistance | ||
Weight | Very Heavy | |
Upgrade Materials |
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Best All-around Weapons: Attack Power and Magic (Pre-Ending E)
The best all-around weapons that boast good attack and magic power (before clearing Ending E) are the Phoenix weapons. These can be obtained at different areas during the second story route.
Weapon | Weapon Type | How to Get |
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Phoenix Dagger | One-handed Sword | Buy from the Blacksmith in Seafront (32500G). |
Phoenix Sword | Two-handed Sword | Inside a chest to the left of the door before the first encounter with the Betrayers at the Shadowlord’s Castle. |
Phoenix Spear | Spear | Purchase from the Blacksmith in Facade (32,400 gold). |
Phoenix Dagger Stats
Stats | Lv.1 (Base) | Lv. 4 (Max) |
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Damage | 240 | 346 |
Magic Power | 50% | 80% |
Guard Break | 50 | 50 |
Armor Break | 100 | 103 |
Knock Back Resistance | 8% | 8% |
Weight | Moderate | |
Upgrade Materials |
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Phoenix Sword
Stats | Lv.1 (Base) | Lv. 4 (Max) |
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Damage | 400 | 760 |
Magic Power | 30% | 50% |
Guard Break | 200 | 200 |
Armor Break | 122 | 137 |
Knock Back Resistance | 15% | 15% |
Weight | Moderate | |
Upgrade Materials |
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Phoenix Spear
Stats | Lv.1 (Base) | Lv. 4 (Max) |
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Damage | 490 | 721 |
Magic Power | 50% | 80% |
Guard Break | 100 | 100 |
Armor Break | 107 | 109 |
Knock Back Resistance | 10% | 10% |
Weight | Moderate | |
Upgrade Materials |
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Best Pure Melee Damage Weapons: Attack Power (Pre-Ending E)
The best pure attack power weapons are those from the 4 YoRHa set. When fully-upgraded, these weapons deal the highest damage values while having very fast attack speed thanks to their light weight. They do, however, suffer from 0 magic power even at maximum upgrade levels.
Weapon | Weapon Type | How to Get |
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Virtuous Contract | One-handed Sword | Obtained from the 4 YoRHa DLC. |
Virtuous Treaty | Two-handed Sword | Obtained from the 4 YoRHa DLC. |
Virtuous Dignity | Spear | Obtained from the 4 YoRHa DLC. |
Virtuous Contract Stats
Stats | Lv.1 (Base) | Lv. 4 (Max) |
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Attack Power | 150 | 570 |
Magic Power | 0% | 0% |
Guard Break | ||
Armor Break | ||
Knock Back Resistance | ||
Weight | Very Light | |
Upgrade Materials |
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Virtuous Treaty Stats
Stats | Lv.1 (Base) | Lv. 4 (Max) |
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Attack Power | 300 | 999 |
Magic Power | 0% | 0% |
Guard Break | ||
Armor Break | ||
Knock Back Resistance | ||
Weight | Very Light | |
Upgrade Materials |
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Virtuous Dignity Stats
Stats | Lv.1 (Base) | Lv. 4 (Max) |
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Attack Power | 220 | 836 |
Magic Power | 0% | 0% |
Guard Break | ||
Armor Break | ||
Knock Back Resistance | ||
Weight | Very Light | |
Upgrade Materials |
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Other Strategy Guides
Getting Started
Game Controls | Difficulty Modes | Permanent Events |
Differences in the Remaster | Differences in Act I and II | Tips for Combat |
Stats Guide | Status Effects | Post-Game Unlockables |
New Game Plus | - | - |
Just a heads up, the 4 yorha weapons each only take 2 memory alloy, not 12 each.
thanks for the spoiler
what spoiler?
Just a spoiler warning for this. Thanks for the feedback.