Guide

Best Weapons by DPS

Core Keeper best weapons ranked by DPS — melee, ranged, magic, and summoning. Updated tier list with max-level damage stats and top picks for each weapon type.

Top 20 Weapons by DPS

All weapons ranked by their maximum-level DPS. Values are datamined from game files and reflect base damage before skill bonuses, conditions, or equipment effects.

Best Melee Weapons

Void ClubLv. 18

1022.5

DPS

Galaxite DaggerLv. 14

Best Ranged Weapons

Noxious Meteor StaffLv. 11

532.0

DPS

Corrupted Meteor StaffLv. 18

Best Beam Weapons

StormbringerLv. 19

485.0

DPS

Obliteration RayLv. 17

Notes

DPS shown is the base value at maximum reinforcement level. Actual damage depends on skills, equipment effects, and enemy resistances.
Use the weapon compare tool to see side-by-side stats at any level.
Weapons with status effects (poison, slow, lifesteal) can outperform higher-DPS weapons in practice.

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