Minecraft Dungeons 2 Tier List
The best gear at launch is Tornado Blade and Pride of the Plains for weapons, Death Cap Mushroom, Fighter's Flute and Firework Arrow for artifacts, Armadillo Amulet for talismans, and Frost Crescent and Healing Smite for enchantments. Every pick has a reason, and anything without enough evidence sits in Unranked yet.
Launch-week info, last checked . We update this page as patches and new data land.
How we rank
What counts as evidence
Three things: documented numbers (effect percentages, Soul cost, cooldown), what players say about the item in launch-week footage, and what press guides call a favorite. A tier needs at least two of them, or one very clear number.
How an item gets a tier
S means the item does a lot for a low cost and players keep reaching for it. A is strong but tied to a playstyle. B is solid in the right build. C is niche. D means the numbers or the game's own systems make it a weak slot. Ranks are within a category, so a B artifact is not compared to an S weapon.
What goes in Unranked yet
Anything with no listed effect, no numbers or only a press mention. We would rather leave it out than guess. Items that are reported but not confirmed also sit there, labelled.
What this list cannot see
Launch data does not publish weapon damage yet, drop rates are unknown and most player footage comes from early-access builds. Treat this as a launch week snapshot. We will move items as real damage numbers and patches arrive.
95 items ranked (S 8, A 27, B 48, C 9, D 3) and 58 unranked yet.
The tier list
S tier weapons
Tornado Blade
A swirl for 60% weapon damage on every swing means you clear a room without changing how you play.
- Documented numbers
Pride of the Plains
Forty percent more on your main target makes elites and bosses fall over faster than any flat bonus.
- Documented numbers
A tier weapons
Soul Reaper
Sixty percent more souls keeps your artifacts firing, and players treat souls as the real ammo in this game.
- Documented numbers
- Player consensus
Cacaphonous Cleaver
Heals 7% max health for every soul you gather, so fighting a crowd is how you stay alive.
- Documented numbers
Sift Socks
Forty percent more damage to wounded enemies rewards the usual pattern: chip them, then finish.
- Documented numbers
Creaking's Reach
Double damage from far away matches what players say about the blue empowered mobs: keep them at range.
- Documented numbers
- Player consensus
Spectral Spear
A wave for 90% weapon damage on top of the hit puts damage on everything in a line.
- Documented numbers
Diamond Shovel
A shockwave with 200% knockback pushes packs off you, which is crowd control from a weapon slot.
- Documented numbers
Dual Crossbows
No charge time, hits hard and gets a bonus from jump attacks. Players call it the easy ranged pick.
- Player consensus
B tier weapons
Awesomeaxe
A 70% chance to grant Strength on hit is a steady buff, but it does not scale the way a damage bonus does.
- Documented numbers
The Shackler
Chaining 30% of the things you hit helps, though it is a tool, not a damage plan.
- Documented numbers
Double Crossers
Every roll adds 20% to your next attack and stacks, which pays off only if you roll constantly.
- Documented numbers
Sift Sickles
Your healing and your allies' healing is 50% stronger. Great in co-op, wasted solo.
- Documented numbers
Shooting Star
A 20% chance to dodge melee damage is a safety net on a ranged weapon, not a reason to pick it.
- Documented numbers
Sculker's Bane
Twenty percent more on soul attacks only matters if your build already leans on them.
- Documented numbers
Stormcaller
Twenty-five percent more lightning damage is perfect in a lightning build and nothing outside one.
- Documented numbers
- Press guides
Double Daggers
Fifteen percent knockback and 10% melee damage. Fast, but the numbers are small.
- Player consensus
Scythe
A 25% soul gain bonus is nice for artifact builds, though the weapon itself is nothing special.
- Player consensus
C tier weapons
Emerald Hammer
A 5% chance of better loot does nothing for the fight in front of you.
- Documented numbers
Elemental Staff
A random elemental buff on kills is fun, but you cannot plan around random.
- Documented numbers
D tier weapons
Phantom Wing
Six percent more on jump shots is a rounding error next to what the other uniques give.
- Documented numbers
Unranked yet 45
Base weapon types and unique weapons whose effect is not listed yet. Nobody has published damage numbers for them.
AxeNeeds a second source to rank
Battle HammerNeeds a second source to rank
BattlestaffNeeds a second source to rank
BowNeeds a second source to rank
Burning BladeNeeds a second source to rank
ClawsNeeds a second source to rank
ClaymoreNeeds a second source to rank
ClobbererNeeds a second source to rank
CookiecutterNeeds a second source to rank
CrossbowNeeds a second source to rank
Diamond PickaxeNeeds a second source to rank
Double SicklesNeeds a second source to rank
GauntletsNeeds a second source to rank
GlaiveNeeds a second source to rank
Great HammerNeeds a second source to rank
GreataxeNeeds a second source to rank
GreatbowNeeds a second source to rank
GreatswordNeeds a second source to rank
Harp CrossbowNeeds a second source to rank
Heavy CrossbowNo effect listed yet- LongbowNeeds a second source to rank
MaceNeeds a second source to rank
MalletNeeds a second source to rank
Meat CleaverNeeds a second source to rank- Mob MalletNeeds a second source to rank
PickaxeNeeds a second source to rank
PikeNeeds a second source to rank
PowerbowNeeds a second source to rank
Prime Enchanter GauntletsNeeds a second source to rank
Rapid CrossbowNeeds a second source to rank
RapierNo effect listed yet
Redstone ClubNeeds a second source to rank
RiftslasherNeeds a second source to rank
SabreNeeds a second source to rank
SabrewingNo effect listed yet
Scatter CrossbowNeeds a second source to rank
Sculk ClawsNeeds a second source to rank- Short SpearNo effect listed yet
ShortbowNeeds a second source to rank
ShovelNeeds a second source to rank
SpearNeeds a second source to rank
SwordNeeds a second source to rank
Tidal SickleNo effect listed yet
TrickbowNeeds a second source to rank
War HammerNeeds a second source to rank
S tier artifacts
Death Cap Mushroom
Twenty Souls, a 4 second cooldown and a berserk state with faster attacks and movement. You get it early and it stays useful.
- Documented numbers
- Press guides
Fighter's Flute
Every hit is a crit while it runs, and the cooldown is only 5 seconds. Pair it with something that gives souls.
- Documented numbers
- Press guides
Firework Arrow
Rocket plus horn is the loadout players keep recommending: cheap, and the rocket does real damage.
- Documented numbers
- Player consensus
A tier artifacts
Warrior Drums
Crits do double damage while active. Same idea as the flute, and it stacks with crit gear.
- Documented numbers
Corrupted Seeds
Twenty Souls to poison and root everything around you. Players use it as the panic button against swarms.
- Documented numbers
- Press guides
Humbling Horn
The horn knocks a crowd down and buys you a moment. It is half of the loadout players suggest first.
- Documented numbers
- Player consensus
Banner
The team melee buff is why players ask for a banner in co-op.
- Documented numbers
- Player consensus
Totem of Regeneration
A big 65 Soul cost and a 27 second cooldown. Strong for the healer in a party, not worth it solo.
- Documented numbers
- Press guides
Electric Bangle
Lightning on your weapon stops enemies in their tracks, and it pairs well with fast weapons like claws.
- Documented numbers
- Press guides
Blight Bangle
Poison on every attack for 35 Souls. Players call the poison brutal, so lean on it.
- Documented numbers
- Press guides
B tier artifacts
Creeper Candle
Cheap explosion that scales with fire buffs. Good if you already run fire.
- Documented numbers
- Press guides
Redstone Mine Launcher
A volley of mines for 40 Souls. Strong on packs that walk into it.
- Documented numbers
- Press guides
Winter Staff
Fifteen Souls for a blizzard that freezes. Players saw it early, and it is an easy add.
- Documented numbers
- Player consensus
Pouch of Frost
A freezing blizzard around you for 40 Souls. Good crowd control, pricey.
- Documented numbers
Pouch of Thunder
Electrified ground for 40 Souls. Fine when enemies stay in the zone.
- Documented numbers
Conductive Quiver
Your arrows call down lightning for 20 Souls. A solid bow-build add.
- Documented numbers
Venomous Quiver
Arrows that poison, 20 Souls. Pairs with any poison gear you own.
- Documented numbers
Flaming Quiver
Burning arrows for 20 Souls. Nothing wrong with it and nothing special.
- Documented numbers
Totem of Shielding
A barrier that blocks projectiles, but a 15 second cooldown makes it a planned move.
- Documented numbers
Totem of Casting
Shortens allies' artifact cooldowns. Good for a coordinated party, dead weight otherwise.
- Documented numbers
Tempo Truffle
A cheap speed boost for 20 Souls. Useful, but it does not kill anything.
- Documented numbers
Soul Harvester
Charge it with souls, then release them as a hex. Costs only 15 Souls but takes setup.
- Documented numbers
Cinder Scepter
Hold to charge, release to blast soul fire. Good burst if you can stand still.
- Documented numbers
Ender Fog
A smoke bomb to close in unseen. Handy against ranged enemies, weak elsewhere.
- Documented numbers
Blaze Bangle
Fire on your attacks for 35 Souls. Does the job, and the poison and lightning bangles do it better.
- Documented numbers
Honey Dipper
Thrown honey releases bees that slow enemies. Players kept it in their starter kit.
- Player consensus
Warding Chimes
A defensive buff for 40 Souls on a 15 second cooldown. It toughens you, not your party.
- Documented numbers
C tier artifacts
Picnic Basket
Shares healing food, but the 15 second cooldown and food on the ground make it slow.
- Documented numbers
- Player consensus
Powershaker
An area attack on a 16 second cooldown. The wait is long for what you get.
- Documented numbers
D tier artifacts
Nothing placed here yet. No item had evidence of being this weak.
Unranked yet 10
Artifacts with no listed effect or no Soul cost and cooldown yet, plus the two reported ones.
Corrupted BeaconNeeds a second source to rank- Echo OcarinaNot confirmed yet
Freezing QuiverNeeds a second source to rank
GrindstoneNeeds a second source to rank
Lightning RodNeeds a second source to rank
Pouch of FireNeeds a second source to rank- Power of FrostNot confirmed yet
Turtle Master's MandolinNeeds a second source to rank
Wind HornNeeds a second source to rank
Witch BrewNeeds a second source to rank
S tier talismans
Armadillo Amulet
Twenty percent off your roll cooldown. Rolling is how you stay alive, so it helps every build.
- Documented numbers
- Player consensus
A tier talismans
Thrifty Pendant
Up to 25% more damage as your emeralds pile up to 7000. Hold your emeralds and it pays back.
- Documented numbers
Healing Heart
Regenerates 2% health per second after 5 seconds out of combat. Free healing between fights.
- Documented numbers
Ocelot's Paw
Jump attacks are the move players love, and this boosts them. No number listed yet.
- Documented numbers
- Player consensus
B tier talismans
Tendrils of the Sprout
Ten percent more damage while above 95% health. Great if you rarely get hit, nothing if you do.
- Documented numbers
Medallion of Momentum
Ten percent movement speed after moving for 3 seconds. A quiet mobility bonus.
- Documented numbers
Soul Chip
Fifteen percent more Soul capacity. Good if you run several big artifacts.
- Documented numbers
Twig of Dark Oak
Twenty percent more ammo. Handy, though ammo recharges on its own.
- Documented numbers
Sculk Badge
Positive statuses last 15% longer. Small, and it only matters with buff gear.
- Documented numbers
Golem Kit
A golem shields you. Players list summons as the fun talismans.
- Documented numbers
- Player consensus
Tasty Bone
A wolf companion. Cute and useful for soaking hits.
- Documented numbers
- Player consensus
Sigil of Beeswax
More max health. Players rated the health talisman as the safe starter.
- Documented numbers
- Player consensus
Fist of Iron
More melee damage, though no value is listed yet.
- Documented numbers
C tier talismans
Prickle's Mark
Summons the Prickle companion. Charming, and that is about it.
- Documented numbers
Looter's Charm
More loot drops. Nothing for the fight in front of you.
- Documented numbers
Essence of Efficiency
Artifact cooldown down 4%. That is too small to notice.
- Documented numbers
D tier talismans
Lucky Clover
A 2% chance of bonus loot. Skip it for anything that helps you survive.
- Documented numbers
Unranked yet 3
Talismans with no listed effect or no numbers yet.
Glowstone FlaskNeeds a second source to rank
The Eye of ExperienceNeeds a second source to rank- Twisted ToothNeeds a second source to rank
S tier enchantments
Frost Crescent
Jump attacks and last combo hits send out an ice wave that freezes and slows. Jump attacks are the move players lean on, so this fires all the time.
- Documented numbers
- Player consensus
Healing Smite
Kills can drop a healing well for allies. A favorite in the review, and it makes you the person people want in their party.
- Documented numbers
- Press guides
A tier enchantments
Lightning Surge
The same jump attack wave, but with lightning that zaps. Great if you have lightning gear.
- Documented numbers
Fire Aspect
A fire wave that ignites. It also works with the fire artifacts, so the whole kit stacks.
- Documented numbers
- Press guides
Poison Fog
A poison wave on jump attacks. Players say poison is the most brutal thing in the game, so use it yourself.
- Documented numbers
- Player consensus
Piercing
Projectiles pass through several targets. It is the enchant players name for bows.
- Documented numbers
- Player consensus
Somersault
Chain several rolls in a row. Rolling is your defense, so more of it is more health.
- Documented numbers
Extra Dodge-Charge Enchantment (unnamed effect)
One more dodge roll charge. Simple, and every build wants it.
- Documented numbers
Dynamo
Every roll charges your next attack and it stacks. Pairs with the roll talisman.
- Documented numbers
Artifact Amplifier
Using an artifact grants Artificing, for faster cooldowns and stronger artifacts. Best in artifact-heavy builds.
- Documented numbers
Springload
Using an artifact gives a short speed boost. Handy for repositioning after a big cast.
- Documented numbers
Crash Landing
Jump attacks land with a hurting, shoving impact. Players call the jump attack very strong, so this makes it stronger.
- Documented numbers
- Player consensus
B tier enchantments
Thundering
Attacks may arc lightning to nearby enemies. Random, but always something.
- Documented numbers
Swirling
Attacks release an air swirl that hits nearby enemies. Solid filler.
- Documented numbers
Tumbleshot
Rolling fires arrows at nearby enemies. Fun on a ranged build.
- Documented numbers
Ender Mines
Attacks drop End crystals that blow up. Good area damage, and a risk in co-op.
- Documented numbers
Ancient Alchemy
Health potions give souls and work at full health. Turns a potion into an artifact refill.
- Documented numbers
Barrier Brew
Using a potion makes a well that gives you and allies Fortifying. Great for co-op.
- Documented numbers
Buddy Brew
Using a potion makes a Regenerating healing well. A party favorite.
- Documented numbers
Bottomless Brew
Extra health potions. No count listed, though more potions never hurts.
- Documented numbers
Health Synergy
Using an artifact regenerates health. Good for artifact builds that trade hits.
- Documented numbers
Gravity Pulse
Using an artifact pulls enemies toward you. It sets up area damage and hurts if you are squishy.
- Documented numbers
Ground-Heal Enchantment (unnamed effect)
Kills leave healing spots on the ground. Helps as long as you keep killing.
- Documented numbers
Flaming-Arrow Enchantment (unnamed effect)
Sets your arrows alight. Works, though the flaming quiver does the same.
- Documented numbers
Dodge-Fires-Arrow Enchantment (unnamed effect)
Fires an arrow when you dodge roll. A bit of free damage on a ranged build.
- Documented numbers
C tier enchantments
Cow Stampede
You need a full-speed sprint first, which is hard to line up in a fight.
- Documented numbers
Shadowcloak
Kills may turn you invisible. Nice when it happens, but you cannot count on it.
- Documented numbers
D tier enchantments
Critical Quiver
Crits refill arrows, but arrows recharge on their own now, so you gain almost nothing.
- Documented numbers
Tier list questions
What is the best weapon in Minecraft Dungeons 2 right now?
Tornado Blade and Pride of the Plains rank S in launch week. Tornado Blade adds a swirl worth 60% of weapon damage on every swing, and Pride of the Plains does 40% more damage to your main target. Launch data does not publish base weapon damage yet, so this ranks the listed unique effects, not raw damage.
How was this tier list made?
Each pick needs at least two kinds of evidence: documented numbers (effect percentages, Soul cost, cooldown), what players say in launch week footage, and what press guides call a favorite. Anything with less goes in Unranked yet instead of getting a guessed tier.
Why are so many items unranked?
58 items are unranked because they have no listed effect, no numbers, or are reported but not confirmed. Base weapon types are the largest group, since nobody has published their damage. They move into a tier once there is data.
Will the tiers change?
Yes. This is Launch week v1, dated September 29, 2026. Balance patches and published damage numbers will move items, and the date on this page changes each time we update it.
Next: try these picks in Build Lab, search every item in the gear database, read the launch week rankings write-up, early game artifacts, how enchanting works.