Give every weapon one job
Choose the primary weapon for the attack window you can actually confirm, then choose a sidearm for the range, interruption or finishing problem the primary cannot solve. Official material confirms melee, ranged, sidearm and upgrade layers; it does not support a universal ranking.
This guide separates official facts, independently cross-checked launch information and field-testing advice. Patch-sensitive costs, drop rates and damage values are omitted unless the current build and accessible evidence agree.
Four weapon jobs
| Job | What to observe | Failure signal |
|---|---|---|
| Fast confirm | The shortest attack after a small recovery | You are hit before leaving |
| Posture pressure | The action that reliably moves the enemy toward a critical | Enemies reset before the window |
| Range control | Reach or ranged coverage against retreating targets | Unsafe pursuit repeats |
| Sidearm utility | Interruption, finishing or space creation | It duplicates the primary without solving a problem |
A five-minute field test
- 01Find the shortest safe attack
Use it after three different enemy recoveries.
- 02Find the posture tool
Prove the action that leads to a critical without trading.
- 03Measure the exit
Check camera, terrain and recovery after the attack lands.
- 04Add the sidearm
Use it only when the primary weapon's problem appears.
Upgrade one proven route first
- Keep one dependable primary tool current.
- Upgrade a sidearm only after its repeated job is clear.
- Do not spread materials across weapons that have not passed a complete encounter.
- Retest after changing the Shell because innate abilities can alter the pairing's value.
Weapons FAQ
Are there ranged weapons?
Yes. The official Steam description confirms strategic upgrades for melee and ranged weapons, while the official site highlights powerful sidearms.
What is the best weapon?
No accessible official source supports a universal best weapon. Choose by safe confirm, posture access, range and the Shell pairing.
