Weapon Tier List
Echoes of Aincrad weapon rankings for launch (July 10, 2026). Based on demo data.
Overall Rankings
Highest DPS ceiling — Rapier for counters, Dagger for crit burst
Best for beginners — balanced offense/defense, forgiving
High burst damage but slow — great for farming mobs
Specialized for stagger/break — strong vs shields, situational otherwise
Solo Play Rankings
Counter windows create openings that trivialize solo fights
S&S survives anything. Dagger kills fast but fragile.
Good AoE farming but punished by fast enemies
Stagger less useful with no teammates to capitalize
Beginner Recommendations
Tanky, simple combos, block saves you from mistakes
Rapier teaches counters. Greatsword teaches patience.
Fragile or require matchup knowledge
A Note on Tier Lists
Echoes of Aincrad launches July 10, 2026. All six weapons are viable — weapon mastery and EX-Mod optimization matter more than tier rankings. Pick the playstyle you enjoy most.