There is a large arsenal of Swords to be used in Beast of Reincarnation, scattered across most chapters of the story. While there are just two ranged weapons, there is still a large array of arrows and bolts for each of them, which can be used to inflict all kinds of elemental damage.
This guide for Beast of Reincarnation is a complete listing of all 22 Swords, as well as both bows and the projectiles that can be used with them, and their respective abilities and effects.
All 22 Swords
Mechblade (Standard)
Unlocked by default.
Melee Attack: 27
Element: Slash
| ABILITY | EFFECT |
|---|---|
| Mech Slash: Medium | Increases the damage of attack 3 by 1.03X for 5 second(s). |
| Mech Slash: Medium + | Increases the damage of attack 3 by 1.05X for 5 second(s). |
| Mech Slash: Medium ++ | Increases the damage of attack 3 by 1.07X and critical chance by 20%. Effect length: 5 second(s). |
| Mech Slash: Medium +++ | Increases the damage of attack 3 by 1.1X and critical chance by 50%. Effect length: 5 second(s). |
Purifier
Unlocked by default.
Melee Attack: 27
Element: Slash
| ABILITY | EFFECT |
|---|---|
| Purifier Soul | Stagger is reduced by 1 for 5 second(s) when Emma takes damage. |
| Purifier Soul + | Stagger is reduced by 1 for 6 second(s) when Emma takes damage. |
| Purifier Soul ++ | Stagger is reduced by 1, and status effects are cured. Effect length: 7 secs. |
| Purifier Soul +++ | Stagger is reduced by 2, and status effects are cured. Effect length: 8 secs. |
Cirrus Sword
Chapter 1, obtained from the Retired Gatekeeper at the Nushi’s Lair: Gate Approach campsite in the Ogouchi Buffer Zone.
Melee Attack: 27
Element: Impact
| ABILITY | EFFECT |
|---|---|
| Clear Skies | Increases Emma’s damage X1.02 and Koo’s damage X1.02 for 5 second(s). |
| Clear Skies + | Increases Emma’s damage X1.03 and Koo’s damage X1.03 for 5 second(s). |
| Clear Skies ++ | Increases Emma’s damage X1.05 and Koo’s damage X1.05 for 15 second(s). |
| Clear Skies +++ | Increases Emma’s damage X1.07 and Koo’s damage X1.07 for 15 second(s). |
Mechblade (Light)
Chapter 1, in the tent atop the Ruined Tower in the Ogouchi Buffer Zone.
Melee Attack: 27
Element: Rupture
| ABILITY | EFFECT |
|---|---|
| Mech Slash: Light | Increases the damage of attack 2 by 1.03X for 5 second(s). |
| Mech Slash: Light + | Increases the damage of attack 2 by 1.05X for 5 second(s). |
| Mech Slash: Light ++ | Increases the damage of attack 2 by 1.07X for 5 second(s). |
| Mech Slash: Light +++ | Increases the damage of attack 2 by 1.1X for 5 second(s). |
Purity
Chapter 2, either purchased for 4,390 Amber from the Ancient Golem in the Ancient Civilization Zone, or from Brad.
Melee Attack: 27
Element: Slash
| ABILITY | EFFECT |
|---|---|
| Vampiric Blade | Recover Emma’s HP equal to 3.5% of damage dealt for 5 second(s). |
| Vampiric Blade + | Recover Emma’s HP equal to 5% of damage dealt for 5 second(s). |
| Vampiric Blade ++ | Recover Emma’s HP equal to 6.5% of damage dealt for 5 second(s). |
| Vampiric Blade +++ | Recover Emma’s HP equal to 8.5% of damage dealt for 5 second(s). |
Mechblade (Heavy)
Chapter 2, post-Lacerta, in the Reservoir in the Ancient Civilization Zone.
Melee Attack: 27
Element: Impact
| ABILITY | EFFECT |
|---|---|
| Mech Slash: Heavy | Increases the damage of attack 4 by 1.03X for 5 second(s). |
| Mech Slash: Heavy + | Increases the damage of attack 4 by 1.03X for 5 second(s). |
| Mech Slash: Heavy ++ | Increases the damage of attack 4 by 1.07X and critical chance by 20% for 5 second(s). |
| Mech Slash: Heavy +++ | Increases the damage of attack 4 by 1.1X and critical chance by 50% for 5 second(s). |
Thunderwave Sword
Chapter 2, upon defeating the Agile Golem in the Ancient Civilization Zone.
Melee Attack: 21
Element: Electric
| ABILITY | EFFECT |
|---|---|
| Tempest | Each slash calls down lightning on nearby foes. Lightning buildup +3. Effect length: 5 second(s). |
| Tempest + | Each slash calls down lightning on nearby foes. Lightning buildup +4. Effect length: 5 second(s). |
| Tempest ++ | Each slash calls down lightning on nearby foes. Lightning buildup +5. Effect length: 5 second(s). |
| Tempest +++ | Each slash calls down lightning on nearby foes. Lightning buildup +6. Effect length: 5 second(s). |
Bell Sword
Chapter 3, either purchased for 5,850 Amber from Golems after The Great Wall Terraces, or from Brad
Melee Attack: 27
Element: Impact
| ABILITY | EFFECT |
|---|---|
| Crushing Blade | Increases Emma’s knockback by 1.03X. (Enemies are easier to break.) Effect length: 5 second(s). |
| Crushing Blade + | Increases Emma’s knockback by 1.03X. (Enemies are easier to break.) Effect length: 5 second(s). |
| Crushing Blade ++ | Increases Emma’s knockback by 1.07X. (Enemies are easier to break.) Effect length: 5 second(s). |
| Crushing Blade +++ | Increases Emma’s knockback by 1.1X. (Enemies are easier to break.) Effect length: 5 second(s). |
Hunter’s Sword
Chapter 3, obtained from the Storyteller Golem at the Great Forest: Entrance campsite in The Great Wall Terraces.
Melee Attack: 27
Element: Poison
| ABILITY | EFFECT |
|---|---|
| Envenomed | Poisons blade. Poison buildup +5. Effect length: 5 second(s). |
| Envenomed + | Poisons blade. Poison buildup +6. Effect length: 5 second(s). |
| Envenomed ++ | Poisons blade. Poison buildup +7. Effect length: 5 second(s). |
| Envenomed +++ | Poisons blade. Poison buildup +8. Effect length: 5 second(s). |
Sunrise Sword
Chapter 4, at the start of the Pilgrim’s Zone in the vicinity of the Scorched Grasslands campsite.
Melee Attack: 21
Element: Flame
| ABILITY | EFFECT |
|---|---|
| Light of Dawn | Each swing of the blade blasts flames. Blade power: Slash damage 5%. Flame buildup: 3. Effect length: 5 second(s). |
| Light of Dawn + | Each swing of the blade blasts flames. Blade power: Slash damage 6%. Flame buildup: 4. Effect length: 5 second(s). |
| Light of Dawn ++ | Each swing of the blade blasts flames. Blade power: Slash damage 7%. Flame buildup: 5. Effect length: 5 second(s). |
| Light of Dawn +++ | Each swing of the blade blasts flames. Blade power: Slash damage 8%. Flame buildup: 6. Effect length: 5 second(s). |
Resonance Sword
Chapter 5, within a cave in the Matsukawa Zone.
Melee Attack: 27
Element: Slash
| ABILITY | EFFECT |
|---|---|
| Puppet’s Call | With each slash, 2% chance to make foes into puppets. Effect length: 5 second(s). Ineffective against strong enemies or Nushi. |
| Puppet’s Call + | With each slash, 3% chance to make foes into puppets. Effect length: 5 second(s). Ineffective against strong enemies or Nushi. |
| Puppet’s Call ++ | With each slash, 5% chance to make foes into puppets. Effect length: 5 second(s). Ineffective against strong enemies or Nushi. |
| Puppet’s Call +++ | With each slash, 7% chance to make foes into puppets. Effect length: 5 second(s). Ineffective against strong enemies or Nushi. |
Hazebringer
Chapter 5, in a cage at Matsukawa Colony in the Matsukawa Zone.
Melee Attack: 27
Element: Acid
| ABILITY | EFFECT |
|---|---|
| Caustic Touch | Adds acid to the blade. Acid buildup +5. Effect Length: 5 second(s). |
| Caustic Touch + | Adds acid to the blade. Acid buildup +6. Effect Length: 5 second(s). |
| Caustic Touch ++ | Adds acid to the blade. Acid buildup +7. Effect Length: 5 second(s). |
| Caustic Touch +++ | Adds acid to the blade. Acid buildup +8. Effect Length: 5 second(s). |
Shark Cutter
Chapter 6, in the vicinity of the Bridge Control Room: Approach campsite in the Fuji Frontier Zone.
Melee Attack: 27
Element: Slash
| ABILITY | EFFECT |
|---|---|
| Spiral Critical | When Emma and Koo attack, increase critical chance by 7%. Effect Length: 5 second(s). |
| Spiral Critical + | When Emma and Koo attack, increase critical chance by 8% for 5 second(s). |
| Spiral Critical ++ | When Emma and Koo attack, increase critical chance by 9% for 5 second(s). |
| Spiral Critical +++ | When Emma and Koo attack, increase critical chance by 10% for 5 second(s). |
Fall Thunder
Chapter 7, upon defeating the boss in the Giant Tree Zone.
Melee Attack: 27
Element: Electric
| ABILITY | EFFECT |
|---|---|
| Lightning Edge | Your blade is charged with a shocking current. Lightning buildup 5. Effect length: 5 second(s). |
| Lightning Edge + | Your blade is charged with a shocking current. Lightning buildup 6. Effect length: 5 second(s). |
| Lightning Edge ++ | Your blade is charged with a shocking current. Lightning buildup 7. Effect length: 5 second(s). |
| Lightning Edge +++ | Your blade is charged with a shocking current. Lightning buildup 8. Effect length: 5 second(s). |
First Moon
Chapter 7, obtained from a Curious Golem in the Giant Tree Zone.
Melee Attack: 27
Element: Slash
| ABILITY | EFFECT |
|---|---|
| Ravenous Eclipse | Each strike applies Weaken to a foe up to a max 2 stack(s). Effect length: 5 second(s). |
| Ravenous Eclipse + | Each strike applies Weaken to a foe up to a max 3 stack(s). Effect length: 5 second(s). |
| Ravenous Eclipse ++ | Each strike applies Weaken to a foe up to a max 4 stack(s). Effect length: 5 second(s). |
| Ravenous Eclipse +++ | Each strike applies Weaken to a foe up to a max 5 stack(s). Effect length: 5 second(s). |
Spring Storm
Chapter 8, atop the platform in the centre accessible via the Lake Base: Interior campsite in the Crater Zone.
Melee Attack: 21
Element: Rupture
| ABILITY | EFFECT |
|---|---|
| Turbulence | Each swing of the blade gushes water. Blade power: Slash damage 5%. Drench buildup: 20. Effect length: 5 second(s) |
| Turbulence + | Each swing of the blade gushes water. Blade power: Slash damage 6%. Drench buildup: 30. Effect length: 5 second(s) |
| Turbulence ++ | Each swing of the blade gushes water. Blade power: Slash damage 7%. Drench buildup: 40. Effect length: 5 second(s) |
| Turbulence +++ | Each swing of the blade gushes water. Blade power: Slash damage 8%. Drench buildup: 50. Effect length: 5 second(s) |
Winterwake
Chapter 8, either purchased for 9,750 Amber from Golems after the Crater Zone, or from the Cleanse Walker.
Melee Attack: 21
Element: Rupture
| ABILITY | EFFECT |
|---|---|
| Vermillion | Each slash calls down flaming lightning on nearby foes. Lightning’s flame buildup 3. Effect length: 5 second(s). |
| Vermillion + | Each slash calls down flaming lightning on nearby foes. Lightning’s flame buildup 4. Effect length: 5 second(s). |
| Vermillion ++ | Each slash calls down flaming lightning on nearby foes. Lightning’s flame buildup 5. Effect length: 5 second(s). |
| Vermillion +++ | Each slash calls down flaming lightning on nearby foes. Lightning’s flame buildup 6. Effect length: 5 second(s). |
Silverlight
Chapter 9, in the center of the circular area just prior to the boss in the Inukami River Zone.
Melee Attack: 27
Element: Slash
| ABILITY | EFFECT |
|---|---|
| Flurry | Slash damage +2.5%. Effect length: 5 second(s). |
| Flurry + | Slash damage +2.5%. Effect length: 10 second(s). |
| Flurry ++ | Slash damage +2.5%. Effect length: 15 second(s). |
| Flurry +++ | Slash damage +5%. Effect length: 15 second(s). |
Black Blossom
Chapter 12, obtained automatically at the start of The Capital.
Melee Attack: 21
Element: Slash
| ABILITY | EFFECT |
|---|---|
| Poison Storm | Each slash calls down poison lightning on nearby foes. Lightning’s poison buildup 10. Effect length: 5 second(s). |
| Poison Storm + | Each slash calls down poison lightning on nearby foes. Lightning’s poison buildup 12. Effect length: 5 second(s). |
| Poison Storm ++ | Each slash calls down poison lightning on nearby foes. Lightning’s poison buildup 15. Effect length: 5 second(s). |
| Poison Storm +++ | Each slash calls down poison lightning on nearby foes. Lightning’s poison buildup 20. Effect length: 5 second(s). |
Camellia
Chapter 12, upon defeating Kunai and Kirin, obtained from within the Cleanse Walker.
Melee Attack: 21
Element: Impact
| ABILITY | EFFECT |
|---|---|
| Spring Thunder | Each swing of the blade crackles with lightning. Blade power: Slash damage 5%. Lightning buildup 10. Effect length: 5 second(s). |
| Spring Thunder + | Each swing of the blade crackles with lightning. Blade power: Slash damage 6%. Lightning buildup 12. Effect length: 5 second(s). |
| Spring Thunder ++ | Each swing of the blade crackles with lightning. Blade power: Slash damage 7%. Lightning buildup 15. Effect length: 5 second(s). |
| Spring Thunder +++ | Each swing of the blade crackles with lightning. Blade power: Slash damage 8%. Lightning buildup 20. Effect length: 5 second(s). |
Kanzashi
Unlocked in New Game+.
Melee Attack: 27
Element: Slash
| ABILITY | EFFECT |
|---|---|
| Robes of Reincarnation | Creates a rejuvenating light barrier which slowly restores HP. Effect length: 3 second(s). |
| Robes of Reincarnation + | Creates a rejuvenating light barrier which slowly restores HP. Effect length: 4.5 second(s). |
| Robes of Reincarnation ++ | Creates a rejuvenating light barrier which slowly restores HP. Effect length: 6 second(s). |
| Robes of Reincarnation +++ | Creates a rejuvenating light barrier which slowly restores HP. Effect length: 7.5 second(s). |
Big Dipper
Exclusively unlocked through the Deluxe Edition DLC.
Melee Attack: 27
Element: Slash
| ABILITY | EFFECT |
|---|---|
| Lucky | Increases amber obtained from defeated foes by 1.2X. Effect length: 60 second(s). |
| Lucky + | Increases amber obtained from defeated foes by 1.3X. Effect length: 60 second(s). |
| Lucky ++ | Increases amber obtained from defeated foes by 1.4X. Effect length: 60 second(s). |
| Lucky +++ | Increases amber obtained from defeated foes by 1.5X. Effect length: 60 second(s). |
All Ranged Weapons
Spring Thunder Crossbow
Unlocked by default.
Ranged Attack: 20
Reload Speed: 1.0-1.4
Zangetsu Bow
Chapter 1, after defeating some Golems while in search of the Foreman.
Ranged Attack: 200
Draw Time: 1.0
All Arrows
Acid Arrows
Arrows fitted with tubes of acid. Inflicts enemies with corrosion.
Ranged Attack: 49
Element: Acid
Corrosion Buildup: 50
Limit: 5
Arrows
Arrows that excel at dealing raw damage, especially upon enemy weak spots.
Ranged Attack: 97
Element: Ranged
Limit: 10
Explosive Arrows
Arrows fitted with explosives and a movement sensor. Explodes when enemies draw near.
Ranged Attack: 97
Element: Explosive
Limit: 3
Fire Arrows
Arrows dipped in an incendiary agent. Inflicts enemies with burn.
Ranged Attack: 49
Element: Flame
Flame Buildup: 50
Limit: 5
Poison Arrows
Arrows fitted with tubes of toxins. Inflicts enemies with poison.
Ranged Attack: 49
Element: Poison
Poison Buildup: 50
Limit: 5
Thunder Arrows
Arrows fitted with a charged stone. Inflicts enemies with shock.
Ranged Attack: 49
Element: Electric
Lightning Buildup: 50
Limit: 5
All Bolts
Acid Bolts
Bolts fitted with tubes of acid. Inflicts enemies with corrosion.
Ranged Attack: 4
Element: Acid
Corrosion Buildup: 10
Limit: 12
Bolts
Bolts suited for firing in quick succession. Deals high damage to weak spots.
Ranged Attack: 5
Element: Ranged
Limit: 24
Explosive Bolts
Bolts fitted with explosives and a movement sensor. Explodes when enemies draw near.
Ranged Attack: 10
Element: Explosive
Limit: 8
Fire Bolts
Bolts dipped in an incendiary agent. Inflicts enemies with burn.
Ranged Attack: 4
Element: Flame
Flame Buildup: 10
Limit: 12
Lightning Bolts
Bolts fitted with a charged stone. Inflicts enemies with shock.
Ranged Attack: 4
Element: Electric
Lightning Buildup: 10
Limit: 12
That is every single weapon and projectile to be found in Beast of Reincarnation.
