There are 11 unique weapons in Bastion, each with its own attack style, strengths, and weaknesses. You can equip two at a time. All weapons can be upgraded at the Arsenal using Fragments and crafting materials.
Melee Weapons:
- Cael Hammer: Your starting weapon. Slow but powerful, with a wide swing. Good for breaking shields and dealing burst damage.
- War Machete: Fast-swinging, low damage, but excellent for rapid combos and applying status effects with upgrades.
- Brusher's Pike: Long reach, good for keeping enemies at a distance and hitting multiple foes in a line.
- Fang Repeater: A unique melee weapon that fires projectiles. Fast and versatile.
Ranged Weapons:
- Breaker's Bow: Your first ranged weapon. Good for single-target damage and picking off flying enemies.
- Dueling Pistols: Fast-firing, low damage per shot, but excellent for sustained damage and critical hits.
- Musket: Slow-firing, high damage, with a long range. Requires precise aim.
- Fire Bellows: Short-range flamethrower. Excellent for area-of-effect damage and applying burn status.
- Mortar: Arcing projectiles that deal area damage. Good for hitting enemies behind cover or groups.
- Gatling Gun: High rate of fire, sustained damage. Requires a wind-up time.
- Scrap Musket: A shotgun-like weapon, dealing high damage at close range in a cone.
Each weapon has 5 upgrade tiers, with each tier offering a choice between two different enhancements. Choose upgrades that complement your playstyle and other equipped weapon.