Best Melee Weapons in Remnant 2

In this Souls-like, the main weapon of choice will be between long-ranged for poking damage that can lead to bleeding enemies and stacked abilities or a mid-close range weapon of fully automatic damage that focusses on the more evasive Builds where dodgy is key. But what able to melee weapons in Remnant 2? Should these be used or are they something simply there for aesthetic reasons. After all, a Challenger with the appearance of a knight looks rather odd wielding a shotty. But melee weapons are just as viable in Remnant 2. In fact, with the right Archetype and Build, the melee weapon can do more damage than the majority of guns. This is Vincent’s guide on the best melee weapons to use in Remnant 2.

With a total of 35 melee weapons available to use in Remnant 2 and various means of getting them, choosing the ultimate Build based around melee damage will predominantly be determined by your weapon of choice. Whether you are coming up with the perfect Challenger Build or looking to play Remnant 2 like a Dark Souls game, there are a few options that players should aim to get when choosing their go-to melee weapon.

Keep in mind however that most weapons can have Weapon Mods attached to them that will increase their damage. Because of this, some entries may appear worse than others based on their default stats but do not let that fool you. There are some bangers hidden in Remnant 2 for you to wield and swing with all your might.

Related: Best Solo Class in Remnant 2.

Best Melee Weapons to Use in Remnant 2

When choosing your primary weapon to use in Remnant 2 that is based around high melee damage, you will likely have to look beyond the Ward 13 walls. With so many options, 35 specifically, players will be spoilt for choice. But instead of looking everywhere for something different as your default is just not suiting your playstyle or you are finding that your World Level is far greater than that of the damage you are putting out into the world, these are the best melee weapons to use in Remnant 2:

• Atom Smasher – 72 Damage and 95% Weakspot Damage
• Atom Splitter – 100 Damage and 90% Weakspot Damage
• Hero’s Sword (Energy Wave Weapon Mod) – 51 Damage and 90% Weakspot Damage (deals long-range damage whilst fighting close range)
• Gas Giant – 74 Damage and 95% Weakspot Damage
• Stonebreaker – 103 Damage and 95% Weakspot Damage
• Iron Greatsword – 105 Damage and 95% Weakspot Damage
• Royal Broadsword – 102 Damage and 95% Weakspot Damage
• Spectral Blade (Whirlwind Weapon Mod) – 53 Damage and 105% Weakspot Damage (75 damage with Mod attached that can hit multiple enemies at once)
• Godsplitter (Fracture Weapon Mod) – 38 Damage and 50% Weakspot Damage (great for stacaking weakspot damage with Mod)
• Labyrinth Staff – 64 Damage and 95% Weakspot Damage

How to Unlock the Best Melee Weapons in Remnant 2?

Keep in mind that any melee weapon that must be crafted inside Ward 13 both requires its unique item, Lumenite Crystals and Scraps in order to successfully make it. Therefore, going around and hitting the steps below will not guarantee the making of the sword with McCabe in Ward 13. Because of this, make sure that you have enough Lumenite Crystals and Scrap in order to make the best of the melee weapons in Remnant 2.

That was Gamer Journalist’s guide on the current best melee weapons to use in Remnant 2. For more on this video game be sure to check out our GJ section for Remnant 2 here. Thank you for reading this guide, we hope you enjoyed and found it useful.