Rapier

speed · shield-compatible · demo-based · updated 2026-06-24

TL;DR

Fast, accurate thrusts with high attack speed and crit potential — and unusually, it still works with a shield, giving speed players a defensive safety net.

Best for

• Agile, fast-attack players
• Crit / sustained-DPS builds
• Players who want speed but keep a shield

Drawbacks

• Lower per-hit damage than heavy weapons
• Rewards precise timing and positioning

The Rapier sits between the Dagger and One-Handed Sword: faster than the sword, hardier than the dagger. Its standout trait in the demo footage is shield compatibility, letting aggressive players keep a defensive option.

Demo-based. Stats and balance are from the playable demo and may change at launch.

Best for

Players who like darting in and out with quick attack chains
Critical-hit / dexterity-leaning builds
Speed players who still want a shield for tougher encounters