Bastion
Bastion

Weapon Synergies

Find effective weapon synergies in Bastion, combining melee and ranged options like the Cael Hammer with Breaker's Bow for superior combat performance.

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The true power of Bastion's combat lies in combining two weapons effectively. Here are some examples of strong weapon synergies:

Weapon Synergies - Bastion screenshot
Weapon Synergies
  • Cael Hammer & Breaker's Bow: A classic, balanced combination. Hammer for close-range burst, Bow for ranged harassment and picking off flying enemies.
  • War Machete & Dueling Pistols: Fast melee attacks combined with rapid-fire ranged damage. Excellent for aggressive playstyles.
  • Brusher's Pike & Mortar: Pike for keeping enemies at bay, Mortar for area-of-effect damage and hitting enemies behind cover.
  • Musket & Fire Bellows: Long-range precision shots followed by close-range fire damage and crowd control.
  • Gatling Gun & Repeater: Pure ranged DPS. The Gatling Gun for sustained fire, the Repeater for quick bursts and critical hits.

Consider the strengths and weaknesses of each weapon. Do they cover each other's shortcomings? Does one weapon set up the other for maximum damage? For example, a weapon that stuns can be followed up by a high-damage, slow-swinging weapon.