With so many weapons to choose from in Dead Cells, players can create a large number of builds. This adds a lot of replay value to the already excellent roguelike adventure. However, with so many options, it is difficult to narrow down which is best for most trips across tainted islands.
Sword fans (because of how cool they are!) have a veritable arsenal of weapons from which to choose the best blades. However, once the player reaches the later zone, most will not expand well, which means some swords Especially suitable for close combat type construction.
These 7 swords represent the best balance between damage output and speed, resulting in high damage per second (DPS) and impressive critical hit mechanism. In addition to their practical and devastating effects, these qualities make the following blades worth using.
Oiled Sword
Oiled Sword Base DPS (Critical DPS) – 127 (165)
Oiled Sword Scaling – Brutality
Oiled Sword Unlock Cost – 25 Cells
Oiled Sword Location – Can be dropped by bats with a 1.7% chance.
Rapier
Rapier Base DPS (Critical DPS) – 106 (268)
Rapier Scaling – Brutality
Rapier Unlock Cost – 40 Cells
Rapier Location – Can be dropped by scorpions with a 0.4% chance.
Frantic Sword
Frantic Sword DPS (Critical DPS) – 137 (285)
Frantic Sword Scaling – Brutality
Frantic Sword Unlock Cost – 25 Cells
Frantic Sword Location – Can be dropped by kamikazes with a 0.4% chance.
Spite Sword
Spite Sword DPS (Critical DPS) – 144 (255)
Spite Sword Scaling – Brutality
Spite Sword Unlock Cost – 30 Cells
Spite Sword Location – Can be dropped by buzzcutters with a 0.3% chance.
Broadsword
Broadsword DPS (Critical DPS) – 164 (273)
Broadsword Scaling – Survival
Broadsword Unlock Cost – 20 Cells
Broadsword Location – Guaranteed to be found on the dead body of the Tutorial Knight in the Prisoners’ Quarters.
Hattori’s Katana
Hattori’s Katana DPS (Critical DPS) – 176 (266)
Hattori’s Katana Scaling – Brutality
Hattori’s Katana Unlock Cost – 60 Cells
Hattori’s Katana Location – Can be dropped by weirded warriors with a 1.7% chance.
