Although Stoneshard is still in its early access phase, Ink Stains Games offers a plethora of weapons in its turn-based RPG for you to pick as you head on your adventure across the kingdom of Aldor and encounter numerous enemies on the way. From one-handed weapons to those you can use from a distance, there’s no shortage of choices that you can use to take down your opponents.
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Some of the most powerful weapons in the game are those that you need both hands to carry, and just like their one-handed counterparts, there are plenty of two-handed weapons that you can equip. Of course, you can’t just randomly pick any weapon without looking at its overall effectiveness in combat.
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Nistrian Rhomphaia
Fumbling is something that you would want to avoid during any battle, as it can prove to be quite deadly by leaving you vulnerable to a lot of damage, and unfortunately, many of the early-game two-handed swords are accompanied by a significant fumble chance. Thankfully, although it can be a little more costly than some of its earlier counterparts, the Nistrian Rhomphaia two-handed sword is a productive weapon to have because, for starters, it gets rid of the fumbling problem quite effectively.
Combined with the critical damage and accuracy that comes with the weapon, along with its common availability, it is one of the best two-handed weapons to bring with you if you do not want to spend too many Crowns to acquire it.
Make sure you invest in your armor while using a two-handed sword because you won’t be able to bring a shield along to protect yourself from damage.
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Eederax
Accuracy is a major trade-off that accompanies most of the early common two-handed axes in Stoneshard, but fortunately, Eederax is a great option that is not only accurate with its hits but can be responsible for effective bleed chances as well. Of course, staggering goes a long way and can make or break any encounter, so the stagger chance that this axe also brings with it is more than welcome.
The majority of useful two-handed axes in the game are also way too expensive, making Eederax’s price fall into a nice middle ground that can be acquired from many types of NPCs scattered across the kingdom, ranging from blacksmiths and merchants to a boss who is not too difficult to take down.
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War Maul
Some of the most powerful two-handed weapons that you can find in Stoneshard are the maces, but considering that many of the more productive ones cost more than 1000 Crowns to acquire, the War Maul is the perfect choice because you do not have to break your bank to get it. Its stunning and staggering abilities can help you crush many enemy types that you come across, while the damage it unleashes on the opponent’s armor is an amazing cherry on top.
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The War Maul is not even that far behind the more high-end two-handed maces when it comes to its armor penetration stats, which makes it the essential mace to have early in the game, costing only 748 Crowns and providing excellent value for money.
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Ox Tongue Spear
Immobilizing your enemies and then making them bleed is an approach that can prove quite useful in Stoneshard, so if you want to use a two-handed weapon that takes care of both of those stats and does not cost too much either, the Ox Tongue Spear is the choice for you. Not only does it deal significant piercing damage that the majority of other spears come with, but it can also be used in situations where you might need to slash your opponents instead.
It is accurate, much cheaper than most other spears, more easily available at various points across the kingdom, and is durable enough to keep you going until you have way too many Crowns to spare late in the game.
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Reinforced Staff
Each type of two-handed weapon comes with an additional bonus that should be kept in mind while choosing the one you want to take on your journey, and considering that staves provide you with energy every time you land a critical hit, the Reinforced Staff is an economical option that caters to that bonus perfectly. Many of the more helpful staves can be much more expensive than what your pouch can handle, which makes the Reinforced Staff’s 1000 Crown price an attractive selling point.
This two-handed weapon also has one of the highest crushing damages when compared to its higher-priced counterparts, and combined with its blocking attributes that can come quite in handy during scenarios where defense needs to be prioritized, the Reinforced Staff can be a very fruitful ally in battle.
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Brynn Greatsword
The strongest two-handed sword in Stoneshard, which is not a complete hassle to acquire and does not cost an arm and a leg in the process, is the Brynn Greatsword, a weapon whose slashing damage is only surpassed by the most expensive two-handed sword in the game, Espadon. With plenty of accuracy and extremely high armor penetration stats, it should be your go-to choice late in the game when you are facing tougher enemies and have 9,625 Crowns lying around.
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Interestingly enough, the Brynn Greatsword has the highest durability out of all the two-handed swords, so you can rest assured that when you do equip it, it can take you far and wide through Aldor without much worry regarding its eventual failure, even in dire circumstances.
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Knightly Poleaxe
Despite being a common weapon, the Knightly Poleaxe deals more slashing damage and has much greater durability than one of the unique two-handed axes available in Stoneshard, and combined with its accuracy and critical hit abilities, it should be in your consideration when you go and face stronger enemies in the later sections of the game. The only real issue with this weapon is that it requires a little too much energy to use, but given its sheer power in combat, it is not the worst trade-off that you can think of.
The critical bonus that accompanies each two-handed axe significantly increases the body damage that these weapons unleash on the opponents, which makes the Knightly Poleaxe a brutal force to be reckoned with on the battlefield when its bleeding and armor penetration stats come into play.
Two-handed axes and maces are extremely heavy weapons, so try to wear light armor for greater agility in battle.
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Knightly Polehammer
Similar to its axe counterpart, the Knightly Polehammer is one of the best two-handed maces that you can find in Stoneshard, as it is accompanied by better stats than most of its alternatives and also doesn’t have many trade-offs that can hinder your gameplay experience. From its stunning and staggering abilities to amazing armor damage and eventual penetration, it is actually surprising that it only costs 6,038 Crowns considering just how much more effective it is compared to the expensive options.
It can come in handy in defensive situations as well, has daze stats that complement the critical damage bonus that accompanies every two-handed mace, and thanks to its accurate hits, high durability, and almost nonexistent fumbling chances, crushing the head of your enemies with the Knightly Polehammer is an extremely satisfying experience.
