Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn may not sport as many weapons as other, more traditional soulslikes, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t a variety of options to choose from when deciding how to build your character. From axes and hammers to a selection of unique guns, you’ll definitely need to do a bit of thinking before setting off into battle.
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But while the very best weapon for you will obviously be the one you like to use, we feel confident that the following options are the strongest overall choices for most builds.
Flintlock’s Best Melee Weapons
Melee weapons are your bread and butter in Flintlock, so you’ll want to make sure the one you’re using suits your playstyle. Here are the two weapons we think are best for the majority of close-quarters combat scenarios.
Harbinger’s axe
The Harbinger’s axe is the best all-around melee weapon you can find. It combines hard-hitting attacks with a burning effect that stacks on your enemies to deal damage over time.
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Inflicting this status effect should make it easier to switch from one foe to another when they’re nearly dead.The persistent burn damage will finish off vulnerable foes as you turn your attention to the next threat. Just remember that you’ll need to break enemy armor before burn damage will begin to affect them.
You can find the Harbinger’s axe in Three Peaks in a chest right after you use the first breaching barrel during the Defenders of the Living quest.
Judge’s Hammer
The Judge’s Hammer is the best melee weapon in Flintlock for breaking enemy armor. Since so many encounters will require you to do so, especially later in the game, it never hurts to have this weapon handy. Just remember that your attacks will be much slower than when using an axe It’s not a bad idea to switch back to your Harbinger’s axe once you’ve broken the armor of nearby enemies.
You can find the Judge’s Hammer in the southern area of the City of Writ in a chest.
Flintlock’s Best Guns
You’ll find a variety of guns on your travels in Flintlock. They’ll be essential for interrupting your foes’ unblockable attacks, dishing out headshots to enemy snipers, and even dealing solid moment-to-moment damage, especially if you build your character with a focus on ranged attacking. Here are the two guns we think are best suited to most situations.
Nor’s Pistol
Sometimes simple is best. Nor’s Pistol no doubt lacks the unique added effects or modifications that make it stand out like many of the later pistols you’ll come across. However, this gun’s three powder charges and rapid shots make it a killer choice for interrupting incoming attacks, finishing off low-health baddies, or taking out an enemy who may be shooting at you nearby while you’re engaged in a melee encounter.
Nor’s Pistol is the starting weapon in Flintlock.
Marksman’s Musket
The Marksman’s Musket is another case of putting simplicity over all else. This gun lets you easily line up beautiful headshots to take out snipers at range. And with a bit of practice, you can even use it at mid-range against slower enemies to deal massive damage.
Better yet, getting a perfect reload will net you double damage on your next shot. While the other secondary guns you’ll come across may offer better scenario-specific uses, this basic musket is a well-rounded choice to keep around at all times.
The Marksman’s Musket will be given to Nor by Baz early on in the game as a part of a tutorial.
Flintlock’s fusion of axes and firearms makes for some interesting combat during Nor’s quest for vengeance against the gods. The weapons here are great for staying alive while crushing your enemies.
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