Dylan Reed
- Here's a quick guide on the best weapons to use in Minecraft Dungeons II.
- Start With the Weapon
- Look at What the Weapon Does Well
- Cover the Weak Spots
- Give Yourself Some Protection
- Don't Be Afraid to Change Things
- Final Tips
Here's a quick guide on the best weapons to use in Minecraft Dungeons II.
There's no single weapon build that you need to use in Minecraft Dungeons II. A weapon that feels great for one player can feel completely wrong for someone else.
Start With the Weapon
If you're comfortable getting close to enemies, a fast melee weapon can be a lot of fun. If you prefer keeping your distance, you'll probably want something that lets you attack without standing right next to everything.
Don't throw away a weapon just because its stats aren't the highest, either. If it feels good to use, that's worth considering.
Look at What the Weapon Does Well
Once you know what you like about the weapon, build around that. A fast weapon is a good place for effects that benefit from hitting enemies repeatedly. A slower weapon can work better when you focus on making individual attacks hit harder.
You don't need to give your weapon every possible bonus. If an effect doesn't really help the way you use it, there's not much reason to keep it just because it sounds useful.
Cover the Weak Spots
Every weapon has something it isn't particularly good at. Maybe it struggles against groups, takes too long to finish stronger enemies, or leaves you vulnerable when you're surrounded. This is where your other abilities come in.
If your weapon is great against individual enemies but struggles with groups, use an ability that can clear several targets at once. If the weapon already handles groups well, you can put more attention into dealing with tougher enemies.
Give Yourself Some Protection
You can make a build that hits incredibly hard and still have a miserable time using it if you die constantly.
Especially with melee weapons, having something that helps when enemies get too close can make the build much easier to play. You don't have to sacrifice all your damage for defense, but having some protection is usually better than having none.
Don't Be Afraid to Change Things
Your first setup probably won't be your final one. As you find better gear, try swapping things around and see what works.
Sometimes one small change is enough to make a weapon feel much better. You might also find that an enchantment you ignored before works really well with a different weapon.
Final Tips
Pick the weapon you actually enjoy using and go from there. Pay attention to what it does well, use your abilities to cover the things it struggles with, and don't forget about staying alive.
You don't need some complicated setup to make a good build. If the weapon feels good, the bonuses make sense, and you can handle the fights you're getting into, you've probably got a solid build.
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