Chivalry 2 offers players a myriad of weapon types to choose from, including swords, axes, bows, halberds, and more. Although skill, tactics, and good coordination are usually the deciding factors in a battle, your choice of weapons can make a pretty big difference as well.
Chivalry 2 allows players to change their class – and therefore, their weapon loadout – every time they respawn. This feature makes it very easy to experiment, so make sure to try a bunch of different weapons until you find the ones that best suit your playstyle. This list ranks the best weapons in Chivalry 2 overall, but keep in mind that their effectiveness will vary depending on which game mode you’re playing.
10/10 Warhammer
Class: Knight
The Warhammer is a one-handed weapon with high blunt damage, medium speed, and short range. This is a devastatingly powerful starting weapon that can make short work of most classes with just a couple of well-placed hits. The Warhammer’s range is its main weakness, but you can compensate for that by pairing it with a shield.
Warhammers are particularly effective against slow-moving, heavily-armored targets like other Knights. The weapon is best used in tight quarters where its short range can become an advantage rather than a drawback. In the open field, the Warhammer is often not very effective due to the high prevalence of two-handed weapons with much better range. However, its damage output and versatility are still impressive enough to earn this weapon a spot on the list.
9/10 Halberd
Class: Footman
The Halberd is a pretty well-rounded polearm that can dish out both blunt and piercing damage in equal measures. The weapon’s long spike makes it seem more suitable as a thrusting weapon, but it’s actually better to focus more on chopping since the overhead swing is faster while dealing just as much damage. You can also do a lot of damage by throwing it at the enemy right before switching to a secondary weapon.
The Halberd was originally designed as an anti-cavalry weapon during the Middle Ages and it can still fulfill that purpose just fine in Chivalry 2. The weapon was also meant to be used in formation, but good luck convincing teammates to organize into a phalanx in the midst of battle. Just like real Halberds, the in-game version is slow and heavy so make sure you don’t miss it because swinging this thing takes ages.
8/10 Polehammer
Class: Footman
The Polehammer is essentially just a two-handed version of the Warhammer. The range alone automatically makes it better than the one-handed version in most situations. In addition, the Polehammer also deals more damage, albeit not by a lot, as surprising as that may sound. The Polehammer is exclusive to the Footmen class and is one of their best weapons for dealing with Knights.
Similar to other polearms, the Polehammer is a battlefield weapon and should not be used inside enclosed spaces if you can avoid it. The Polehammer has one of the most punishing overhead attacks in the game and its special attack is even more impressive. However, this weapon demands precision and impeccable timing because its speed is pretty terrible, particularly when it comes to that high-damage overhead swing.
7/10 Dane Axe
Class: Vanguard
The Dane Axe feels a bit anachronistic in a game like Chivalry 2 given that it was a weapon used primarily by Vikings. Luckily for this two-handed axe, we’re not ranking weapons based on how period-accurate they are but rather how powerful they are. And, as it happens the Dane Axe is very powerful while also being quite a bit faster than a lot of other two-handed weapons.
The Dane Axe’s main problems are reach and versatility. This is one of the shortest two-handed weapons in the game and that puts you at a disadvantage when fighting against opponents equipped with spears or polearms. On the other hand, the weapon is fantastic for breaking shields and has the highest thrown damage in the game. If you ever feel like throwing your weapon at an enemy, the Dane Axe is your best pick.
6/10 One-Handed Spear
Classes: Footman, Knight
Spears have been the most commonly used weapons throughout history and with good reason. Although simple in design, these types of weapons are remarkably fast and lethal. In the hands of a good player, even a one-handed spear can be devastating. In fact, the one-handed spear can be even better than its longer counterpart in many situations when used in conjunction with a shield.
The one-handed spear’s heavy reliance on combos makes it a less-than-ideal weapon for inexperienced players. You can’t just start swinging this weapon wildly and hope for the best. But if you do manage to master the fine art of spear-and-shield fighting, few opponents will be able to stand in your way, especially during duels. For battlefield purposes, you’re better off sticking with the two-handed version.
5/10 Greatsword
Classes: Knight, Vanguard
Greatswords are a category of large two-handed swords that include weapons such as Claymores and Zweihanders. This is your typically all-purpose two-handed weapon that offers reliable damage and medium reach at the cost of slower-than-average swing speed. Its main strength is the powerful overhead swing but that also happens to be its slowest attack, which is typical of most two-handed weapons.
Swords, in general, are good at both slashing and thrusting and Greatswords are no exception. However, due to their sheer size and weight, Greatswords can also inflict quite a bit of blunt damage. Greatswords are excellent weapons for beginners since they don’t demand a ton of precision, but they are even better in the hands of a veteran who knows how to take full advantage of their power.
4/10 Highland Sword
Class: Vanguard
Chivalry 2’s Highland Swords don’t look anything like their historical counterparts. Rather, they look like something straight out of Elden Ring, and they also behave a bit like grossly oversized weapons found in fantasy games. You can expect each swing of a Highland Sword to do a truckload of damage, but it takes forever to swing one of these bad boys.
Highland Swords are basically just Greatswords on steroids and suffer from the same strengths and weaknesses. This is the ultimate brute force weapon and should be your go-to pick when fighting a lot of shielded opponents or when you’re trying to break down gates. Normally, this would be a terrible weapon to use against agile opponents. However, you might be able to make it work if you can take them by surprise with leap-and-thrown attacks because both of those can one-shot enemies in some situations.
3/10 Two-Handed Spear
Class: Footman
If you like to keep enemies at bay while you quickly poke them full of holes, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better weapon than the good old long spear. The two-handed spear is even less versatile than its smaller counterpart but it more than makes up for it by offering longer reach. You can easily take on several enemies at once with the two-handed spear, provided you have room to maneuver.
As one might expect, the long spear is slower than its shorter sibling, but it’s still faster than a lot of other two-handed weapons. Moreover, the two-handed spear is easily one of the best weapons in Chivalry 2 for charge attacks while on horseback. It’s arguably even better than the Lance since it doesn’t break as easily.
2/10 Messer
Classes: Vanguard, Knight
The Messer is an oversized knife that can cut through most enemies like butter. Although a bit shorter than other two-handed swords, the Messer still has enough reach to pose a problem to players wielding spears and polearms. Anyone using a shorter weapon is in for a world of hurt because a player wielding a Messer can overpower or outmaneuver most opponents with relative ease.
Unlike most other two-handed weapons, the Messer’s main strength lies in its thrusting capacity, though it’s not a slouch when it comes to slicing and overhead strikes either. However, this giant knife has very impressive stab speed for a weapon of this size, so it’s best to take advantage of that before resorting to swinging. The Messer is very reliable in every situation but is particularly good during duels.
1/10 Longsword
Class: Knight
Speaking of reliable weapons, last but not least we have the one and only Longsword. This is the go-to weapon for any Knight that favors speed and flexibility over brute force. Knights equipped with Longswords can handle massive slaughter fests just as easily as 1v1 duels, and they can handle fighting in tight quarters just as effectively as fighting in the open field. In other words, the Longsword will serve you well in any situation.
In spite of its name, the Longsword doesn’t have quite as much reach as other two-handed swords, but it is significantly faster. You can easily get one or two hits in before an opponent with a bigger weapon can even start swinging. Just like with Messers, you’ll want to use Longswords primarily for stabbing but don’t be shy about mixing things up because this weapon is far from being a one-trick pony.
