Arms of God is an action RPG featuring hack-and-slash combat centered around divine weapons with unique abilities and transformations. Players battle through mythological environments fighting celestial and demonic enemies with up to 4-player co-op. The divine weapon system is the standout mechanic. Each weapon transforms your character's moveset entirely and can be upgraded through a branching skill tree. Boss encounters are multi-phase spectacles requiring team coordination in co-op. The game draws clear inspiration from games like Devil May Cry and God of War while carving its own identity through the divine weapon theme.
Your choice of weapons defines your damage output and playstyle. This guide ranks every major option, explains what makes each one strong, and tells you which builds they pair best with.
Weapons Rankings
| Weapon | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Divine Sword | Warrior | The signature weapon with the most balanced moveset. |
| Holy Staff | Mage | A hybrid melee-magic weapon where staff strikes generate spell charges consumed by ranged attacks. |
| Shadow Daggers | Rogue | Twin daggers with the fastest attack speed but lowest per-hit damage. |
| Sacred Shield | Paladin | A weapon-and-shield combo focusing on defense. |
| Celestial Bow | Ranger | Long-range weapon with charged shot mechanics. |
S-Tier: Divine Sword
The signature weapon with the most balanced moveset. Five-hit light combo chains into a heavy overhead finisher. The Divine Form greatsword transformation has the highest burst damage in the game. Found during the tutorial prologue.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Best For | Warrior |
| Key Mechanic | hack-and-slash combat |
| Recommended Role | Warrior |
See our walkthrough for the exact progression point.
Best builds using Divine Sword: Pairs naturally with Warrior thanks to how their stat scaling lines up.
A-Tier: Holy Staff
A hybrid melee-magic weapon where staff strikes generate spell charges consumed by ranged attacks. The spell circle mechanic makes it the best crowd control weapon. Obtained in the Temple Ruins after the first boss.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Best For | Mage |
| Key Mechanic | divine weapon system |
| Recommended Role | Mage |
Check our maps guide for the location.
Best builds using Holy Staff: Pairs naturally with Mage thanks to how their stat scaling lines up.
A-Tier: Shadow Daggers
Twin daggers with the fastest attack speed but lowest per-hit damage. The backstab mechanic (2x damage from behind) makes positioning critical. Divine Form invisibility guarantees backstabs for massive burst. Found in the Dark Forest.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Best For | Rogue |
| Key Mechanic | boss encounters |
| Recommended Role | Rogue |
Check our maps guide for the location.
Best builds using Shadow Daggers: Pairs naturally with Rogue thanks to how their stat scaling lines up.
B-Tier: Sacred Shield
A weapon-and-shield combo focusing on defense. Perfect blocks reflect damage back at attackers. The shield bash stuns enemies for 2 seconds. Divine Form creates a healing aura while granting invulnerability. Obtained in the Volcanic Forge.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Best For | Paladin |
| Key Mechanic | skill upgrades |
| Recommended Role | Paladin |
Our walkthrough covers when you can access this.
Best builds using Sacred Shield: Pairs naturally with Paladin thanks to how their stat scaling lines up.
B-Tier: Celestial Bow
Long-range weapon with charged shot mechanics. Charge levels 1-3 increase damage from 100% to 300%. The arrow rain Divine Form covers an arena-sized area. Found in the Celestial Tower after a platforming challenge.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Best For | Ranger |
| Key Mechanic | co-op gameplay |
| Recommended Role | Ranger |
Our walkthrough covers when you can access this.
Best builds using Celestial Bow: Pairs naturally with Ranger thanks to how their stat scaling lines up.
Weapons Progression Path
The order you should acquire weapons as you progress:
- Starting gear → Enough to clear Temple Ruins
- Holy Staff → Your first real upgrade, available early
- Shadow Daggers → Mid-game upgrade with good scaling
- Divine Sword → Best-in-slot, aim for this by late game
- Upgrade to max → The power spike from max upgrades is enormous
Weapons Tips
- Always upgrade your primary weapon before diversifying.
- Match your weapons to your build's stat priorities for maximum scaling.
- Perfect dodge (dodge at the last moment before impact) triggers a 2-second slow-motion window. Use this to land full combo strings on bosses safely.
- Check our tier list for how weapons rankings affect overall build effectiveness.
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