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Unique Weapons
Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire

Unique Weapons

Discover the most powerful and unique weapons in Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire. This guide lists unique bows, firearms, and melee weapons with stats and locations.

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Discover the most powerful and unique weapons in Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire. This guide lists unique bows, firearms, and melee weapons with stats and locations.

Alright, so you're diving into Deadfire and want to know where to find the really good stuff, huh? The unique weapons are where it's at – they've got special perks that can totally change how you play. This guide is gonna break down where to find some of the coolest ones, so you can stop relying on basic gear and start kicking some serious pirate butt.

We've got a massive list here, broken down by weapon type. Just follow the links below to jump straight to the section you're interested in. Whether you're after a deadly bow, a powerful firearm, or a trusty melee weapon, we've got you covered.

  • Bows

    • Arbalests

      • Mechanical Marvel 2
      • Spearcaster
    • Crossbows

      • Fleetbreaker
      • Scourge of Bezzello 3
    • Hunting Bows

      • Aamiina's Legacy
      • Essence Interrupter
    • War Bows

      • Frostseeker
      • Saint Omaku's Mercy
      • Veilpiercer
      • Windsong 2
  • Firearms

    • Arquebuses

      • Blightheart
      • Dragon's Dowry
      • The Red Hand
      • Three Bells Through
    • Blunderbusses

      • Fire in the Hole
      • Hand Mortar
      • Kitchen Stove
      • Xefa's Empirical Explication
    • Pistols

      • Eccea's Arcane Blaster
      • Scordeo's Trophy
      • Thundercrack Pistol
  • Implements

    • Scepters

      • Amaliorra
      • Current's Rush 1
      • The Eye of Wael
      • Keybreaker Scepter
    • Rods

      • Amira's Wing
      • Rod of the Deep Hunter
      • Watershaper's Focus
    • Wands

      • The Weyc's Wand 3
      • A Whale of a Wand
  • One-handed Weapons

    • Daggers

      • Lover's Embrace
      • Marux Amanth
      • Pukestabber
    • Battle Axes

      • Amra
      • Magran's Favor
      • Oathbreaker's End
      • Slayer's Claw 2
    • Clubs

      • Aretezzo's Cane 3
      • Kapana Taga
      • Shattered Vengeance
    • Flails

      • Ball and Chain
      • Keeper of the Flame 2
      • Skullcrusher
      • Sun and Moon
      • Sungrazer
    • Hatchets

      • Acolyte's Frostbite
      • Vion-ceth
      • Xoti's Sickle
    • Maces

      • Bardatto's Luxury
      • Frostfall 1
      • Magistrate's Cudgel
    • Rapiers

      • Rännig's Wrath
      • Seeker's Fang 2
      • Squid's Grasp
    • Sabres

      • Aldris Blade of Captain Crow
      • Animancer's Energy Blade
      • Beza's Toothed Blade
      • Dire Talon 2
      • Grave Calling
      • Min's Fortune
      • Sasha's Singing Scimitar
      • Scordeo's Edge
      • Tarn's Respite
    • Spears

      • Mohorā Tanga
      • Stalker's Patience
    • Stilettos

      • Azure Blade
    • Swords

      • Duskfall
      • Gladiator Sword
      • Griffin's Blade
      • Hel Beckoning
      • Modwyr
      • Watcher's Blade
      • Whispers of Yenwood
    • War Hammers

      • Glacierbane 1
      • Last Word
      • Resounding Call
  • Two-handed Weapons

    • Estocs

      • Blade of the Endless Paths
      • Eager Blade
      • Engolio do Espirs
    • Great Swords

      • Burden 3
      • Distraho
      • Effort
      • Karabörü
      • Queen's Rule
      • Sanguine Great Sword
      • Twin Eels 1
      • Voidwheel
      • Whispers of the Endless Paths
    • Morning Stars

      • Saru Sichr
      • The Willbreaker
    • Pikes

      • Lance of the Midwood Stag
      • Ngati's Tusk 2
    • Pollaxes

      • Lord Darryn's Voulge
      • Wahai Pōraga
    • Quarterstaffs

      • Chromoprismatic Quarterstaff
      • The Spine of Thicket Green
      • Shea's War Staff 3
      • Street Sweeper

Arbalests

Mechanical Marvel

The Mechanical Marvel is a prize for completing the In Defense of the Written Word challenge in the Crucible. It's a fantastic piece of gear, especially if you're looking for something with a bit of punch.

ValueRangeAttack TimeReload TimeDamagePenetrationPropertiesMods
4889 12m 0.7s 6s 10 - 20 Pierce 12 Superb: +45% damage, +12 Accuracy, +3 Penetration
Spring Assisted Reload: -10% Reload Time
Streamlined Bolts: Attacks in a line (up to 3 targets)
Improved Firing Mechanism or Soul Infused Springs
ModEffectsCostIngredients
Improved Firing Mechanism +2 Penetration 6000 Turquoise x2, Agate x2, Living Iron x2, Luminous Adra Dust x2
Soul Infused Springs -25% Reload Time 6000 Velune x4, Luminous Adra Dust x2, Living Steel x2
Spearcaster

You can snag the Spearcaster from Marihi's Metalwork. It's a solid choice if you like to control the battlefield with knockbacks and dazes.

ValueRangeAttack TimeReload TimeDamagePenetrationPropertiesMods
4064 12m 0.7s 6s 25 - 36 Pierce 12 Superb: +45% damage, +12 Accuracy, +3 Penetration
Forceful Impact: 50% chance to knock back and Daze target on hit
Rune Bolts: +5 Accuracy, increasing with Arcana skill
Arcane Bolts or Elemental Bolts
Pinning or Skewer
ModEffectsCostIngredients
Arcane Bolts +5 Accuracy, increasing with Arcana skill
15% chance to cast Minoletta's Minor Missiles on hit
6000 Reagent x2, Adra Ban x2, Awakened Adra x2, Binding Copper x2
Elemental Bolts +5 Accuracy, increasing with Arcana skill
+3% damage as Burn, Corrode, Freeze and Shock
6000 Primal Rock x2, Primal Flame x2, Primal Water x2, Primal Wind x2
Pinning 20% chance to Immobilise target on hit 6000 Ruby x2, Awakened Root x2, Horn x2, Huona Mahe x2
Skewer The bolt goes through multiple targets (2 / rest) 6000 Onyx x2, Awakened Root x2, Chitin Leg x2, Large Fang x2

Crossbows

Fleetbreaker

You can get the Fleetbreaker from Furrante. Just remember, how you get it depends on who you side with during the 'Honor Among Thieves' quest – help the slavers, or take down Aeldys.

ValueRangeAttack TimeReload TimeDamagePenetrationPropertiesMods
3914 12m 0.7s 5s 22 - 29 Pierce 12 Superb: +45% damage, +12 Accuracy, +3 Penetration
Precision: 30% Miss to Graze
Steady: +8 Accuracy
Sharp Shooting or Stopping Power
Close Precision or Distant Precision
ModEffectsCostIngredients
Sharp Shooting +1 Penetration vs. distant (≥ 8m) targets 6000 Reagent x2, Adra Ban x2, Agate x2, Reptilian Eye x2
Stopping Power +2 Penetration vs. nearby (≤ 4m) targets 6000 Amber x2, Antler x2, Tusk x2, Pelt x2
Close Precision +8 Accuracy, +20% damage vs. ≤ 4m targets 6000 Garnet x2, Awakened Wood x2, Leathery Wing x2, Berath's Bell x2
Distant Precision +4 Accuracy, +10% damage vs. ≥ 8m targets 6000 Onyx x2, Awakened Root x2, Living Steel x2, Reptilian Eye x2
Scourge of Bezzello

You'll find the Scourge of Bezzello on the remains of the Frightened Child, located in the Hall of Reconfiguration. Keep an eye out for this one!

ValueRangeAttack Time
4289 12m 0.7s

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