All five primary weapons with upgrade paths and the best weapon pick for beginners — swap at the Ossex blacksmith with Bones.
3 starters · 2 unlocks · community-reported upgrades
Mina the Hollower has five primary weapons, each with two upgrades purchased at the Ossex blacksmith with Bones. Starters are chosen at the beginning; Guardian Casket and Battery Buster unlock later on Tenebrous Isle.
Every weapon below lists range, speed, upgrade paths, and who each pick suits best — scroll to Nightstar for whip upgrades, Whisper and Vesper for dagger throws, or Battery Buster for blaster upgrades.
Nightstar (whip) — Best weapon for beginners and first playthroughs — medium range, forgiving spacing, and the Dread Mace upgrade enables the Tip Tapper feat.
Whip / flail · Range: Medium · Speed: Medium
Mace on a flexible chain — reliable mid-range damage with quick recovery. The friendliest starter for learning tells.
Best for: All-rounders and first playthroughs
Upgrades:
Twin daggers · Range: Short · Speed: Fast
Rapid thrusts with the lowest reach but blistering attack speed — built for aggressive dodge-in pressure.
Best for: Hit-and-run and high-mobility builds
Upgrades:
Heavy hammer · Range: Short · Speed: Slow
Hold to charge devastating slams; roll while charging to reposition. High risk when wind-ups get interrupted.
Best for: Patient players and bulky enemies
Upgrades:
Shield · Range: Short · Speed: Medium
Tap to bash, hold to block, time bashes on impact to parry. Defense-first weapon with counter windows.
Best for: Parry-focused and boss learning
Upgrades:
Hybrid blaster · Range: Long / short · Speed: Medium
Switch between melee recharges and ranged shots. Threatens at every distance once you learn the rhythm.
Best for: Flexible fights needing ranged answers
Upgrades:
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