Dunban Weapons

Discover the best weapons for Dunban in Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition, including Machina Blade III, Darkness Sickle, and Wyvern Cutlass, with detailed stats and locations.

Hey there! So you're looking to get Dunban kitted out with some serious firepower, huh? That's a smart move. Dunban's a beast, and with the right gear, he can absolutely shred through enemies, especially those pesky Mechon. Let's break down the top-tier weapons for him.

Machina Blade III

This one's a real gem for fighting Mechon. You can snag it as a drop from Offensive/BRAVE units and Meditative Varla over in Agniratha. There's also a version you can buy in the Shop at Hidden Village, but honestly, skip that one if you can. The shop version only has one gem slot, while the Mechon-dropped one boasts three – a huge difference for customization! Its auto-attack damage ranges from 620-800. It doesn't boost your Defence, Critical Rate, or Block Rate, but its ability to actually hurt Mechon makes up for that. Just remember, this blade is specialized for Mechon combat; other top weapons offer better all-around stats.

Darkness Sickle

Looking for pure damage and critical hits? The Darkness Sickle is your go-to. You'll get this bad boy as a drop from tougher enemies like the Green Feris in Satorl Marsh and Opulent Flamii in Colony 9. Its auto-attack damage is a massive 660-880, giving it the highest potential damage ceiling among these top weapons. While it offers no Ether or Physical Defence and no Block Rate, it compensates with a solid 18% Critical Rate. Like the Machina Blade III, it comes with three gem slots, letting you really fine-tune its capabilities. This weapon is all about maximizing your damage output, perfect if you love landing those critical blows.

Wyvern Cutlass

If you're after a more balanced approach, the Wyvern Cutlass is an excellent choice. It drops from Bizarre Ragoel and Trava Kromar in the Eryth Sea, and also from Asara Telethia in Alcamoth. This weapon boasts an auto-attack damage range of 780-850, giving it the highest *average* damage of the bunch. On top of that, it throws in 50 points of Physical Defence (though no Ether Defence). You'll also get a 15% Critical Rate and a 10% Block Rate. With its three gem slots, the Wyvern Cutlass offers a great mix of high damage potential and survivability, making it a solid all-rounder for Dunban.