Explore the comprehensive Dead Cells weapon list. Discover stats, damage, special effects, and blueprint locations for every melee and ranged weapon to dominate your runs.
Weapons in Dead Cells are categorized into three main groups: melee for close-quarters combat, ranged for attacking at a distance, and shields for parrying or blocking. Initially, you'll have a small selection of weapons available from chests and shops. New weapons can be unlocked by finding their blueprints, which are often hidden in secret areas or dropped by specific enemies. These blueprints must be brought to the Collector to be purchased with cells, adding them to your available weapon pool.
The following table details every weapon in the game, including their cost, element, base damage (DPS), special notes, and blueprint location if applicable. Skills and mutations are covered in subsequent sections.
| Name | Cost | Element | Notes | Base Damage (DPS) | Special Notes | Blueprint Location |
| Melee Weapons | ||||||
| Assassin's Dagger | 30 | Brutality | Inflicts a critical hit when you stab your enemy in the back. | 100 | Critical damage: 300 DPS | Hidden area of Promenade of the Condemned |
| Balanced Blade | N/A | Brutality | Carefully balanced for rapid attack sequences. | 127 | N/A | Unlocked at start of game. |
| Blood Sword | 5 | Brutality | Causes bleeding (21 DPS for 1.5 sec). | 109 | Bleeding damage: 18 DPS | Dropped by Zombie (100%) |
| Broadsword | 20 | Brutality/Survival | Does massive damage. | 153 | N/A | Found in Prisoners' Quarters |
| Cursed Sword | 50 | Brutality/Tactics | One hit and you're dead. | 407 | N/A | Dropped by Conjunctivius after 2nd kill. |
| Frantic Sword | 25 | Brutality/Tactics | Inflicts a critical hit when you have less than 50% health. | 137 | Critical damage: 285 DPS | Dropped by Kamikaze (0.4%) |
| Giant Killer | N/A | Brutality/Survival | Inflicts a critical blow if the victim is an elite or a boss. | 150 | Critical damage: 262 DPS | Only available in Daily Runs |
| Hayabusa Boots | 80 | Brutality | The last kick inflicts area-of-effect damage and pushes enemies back. | 128 | N/A | Found in Forgotten Sepulcher |
| Hayabusa Gauntlets | 80 | Brutality | The fifth hit is always a critical hit. | 128 | Critical damage: 173 DPS | Dropped by Lancer (0.4%). |
| Impaler | 45 | Brutality | Inflicts a critical hit if the victim is up against a wall. | 124 | Critical damage: 230 DPS | Dropped by the Concierge after 2nd kill. |
| Meat Skewer | 60 | Brutality | Double thrust followed by a forward thrust allows you to pass through units. | 139 | N/A | Complete Daily Run 10 different days. |
| Nutcracker | N/A | Brutality/Survival | Stuns targets who have more than 75% health. | 98 | N/A | Unlocked at start of game. |
| Oiled Sword | 25 | Brutality | Douses the enemy with inflammable oil. | 149 | N/A | Dropped by Bat (1.7%) |
| Rapier | 40 | Brutality | Inflicts a critical hit immediately after rolling. | 90 | Critical damage: 228 DPS | Dropped by Scorpion (0.4%) |
| Rusty Sword | N/A | Brutality | Starting weapon. | 119 | N/A | Unlocked at start of game. |
| Sadist's Stiletto | 25 | Brutality | Inflicts a critical hit if the target is bleeding or poisoned. | 109 | Critical damage: 191 DPS | Dropped by Spiker (1.7%) |
| Shovel | 40 | Brutality/Survival | Flings enemies and bombs backwards. | 145 | N/A | Dropped by Purulent Zombie (Graveyard) (0.4%) |
| Spartan Sandals | 5 | Brutality | Pushes enemies back and interrupts their attacks. Additional damage if the enemy hits a wall. | 53 | N/A | Dropped by Runner (100%) |
| Spiked Boots | 35 | Brutality | Inflicts a critical hit if the kick interrupts an attack. | 50 | Critical damage: 150 DPS | Dropped by Thorny (0.4%) |
| Spiteful Sword | 30 | Brutality | Inflicts a critical hit if you have been hit recently. | 131 | Critical damage: 315 DPS | Dropped by Buzzcutter (0.03%) |
| Swift Sword | 60 | Brutality | Inflicts a critical hit if you have an active speed buff. | 131 | Critical damage: 171 DPS | Complete Daily Run your 1st time. |
| Symmetrical Lance | N/A | Brutality/Survival | Inflicts critical hits for 6 sec if you quickly kill 2 enemies with this weapon. | 168 | Critical damage: 251 DPS | Dropped by Hand of the King after 1st kill. |
| Torch | 30 | Brutality | Ignites your enemies and inflicts X DPS for 2.7 sec. | 99 | Burning damage: 15 DPS | Dropped by Spawner (1.7%) |
| Twin Daggers | N/A | Brutality | Inflicts a critical hit on the 3rd consecutive strike. | 136 | Critical damage: 201 DPS | Unlocked at start of game. |
| Valmont's Whip | 20 | Brutality/Survival | Ignores shields. Inflicts a critical hit if the tip of the whip strikes the enemy. | 53 | Critical damage: 320 DPS | Dropped by Disgusting Worm (0.4%) |
| War Spear | 30 | Brutality/Survival | Inflicts a critical hit when you strike several enemies. | 149 | Critical damage: 306 DPS | Dropped by Hammer (1.7%) |
| Wrenching Whip | 30 | Brutality | Ignores shields, pulls victims towards you and kicks them on the third strike dealing. a critical hit. | 115 | Critical damage: 234 DPS | Dropped by Pirate Captain (0.4%) |
| Ranged Weapons | ||||||
| Alchemic Carbine | 100 | Brutality/Tactics | Poisons its victims (X DPS for 6 sec). | N/A | Poison damage: 18 DPS | Hidden area in the Ancient Sewers. |
| Beginner's Bow | N/A | Tactics | Ammo comes back after enemies are killed. | 100 | N/A | Unlocked at start of game. |
| Boomerang | 100 | Tactics | Returns to you automatically. Inflicts critical hits on its way back. | 25 | Critical damage: 188 DPS | Hidden |
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