The Tier List will analyze the best and worst weapons (classes) in Throne and Liberty based on their damage output, survivability, utility, and flexibility.
In this Throne and Liberty Weapon Tier List, we will explore and rank the best and worst playstyles based on their overall effectiveness and versatility. The game’s combat system allows players to choose from weapon types, which determines their available skills, passives, and gear. Like other MMORPGs, Throne and Liberty weapon types (classes) and builds come in various options, including melee damage, ranged, spell caster, support, and more. The goal is to provide an overview of the relative power levels of each weapon (class), allowing you to make informed decisions when creating your character.
This guide has been created based on open beta early access to the NA/EU server and playtesting in Korea. It will be updated throughout the Throne and Liberty launch.
Best Weapon Types (Classes) Tier List for Throne and Liberty
The best Throne and Liberty weapons (Classes) are:
- S Tier – Longbow, Wand
- A Tier – Crossbow, Greatsword
- B Tier – Dagger, Sword and Shield
- C Tier – Staff
What is The Best Weapon Type in Throne and Liberty?
The Longbow is the best weapon type (class) in Throne and Liberty due to its damage, self-healing, and range. This weapon is dominant at PvE and PvP and can be used solo or group with the right off-hand weapon. The second best weapon type is the Wand and Tome due to healing, debuff, and damage over time. You can use the Tome as a secondary weapon for almost any build, making you much more survivable solo or in groups. Lastly, the the best weapon for versatility is the Crossbow because it can combined with any off-hand weapon and be effective. Consider the Greatsword the best weapon for melee damage dealers and the Dagger ideal for rogue assassin-type players.
Unlike other MMORPGs, Throne, and Liberty Builds or Classes are determined by your chosen weapon. You can put one in your main hand and one in your off-hand, which determines which skills and passives you equip. This tier list focuses on the weapon’s overall potential in the main hand as a primary weapon or off-hand.
Here is a tier list of all Throne and Liberty Weapon Ranked:
| List Position | Weapon | Ranking |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Longbow | S+ Tier |
| 2 | Wand | S Tier |
| 3 | Crossbow | A+ Tier |
| 4 | Greatsword | A Tier |
| 5 | Dagger | B+ Tier |
| 6 | Sword and Shield | B Tier |
| 7 | Staff | C Tier |
Staff (C Tier)
In Throne and Liberty, the Staff only fills the area-based damage role. You will be the master of clearing out weak enemies and power leveling, only to lack high-pressure single-target damage. The Staff is best used off-hand and not a primary main-hand weapon. The major issue when playing the Staff is survivability. While you have crowd control, you lack the healing, defensive, or anything in your kit to survive without sheer damage.
Staff Pros:
- AOE Damage: This is your weapon if you like massive elemental damage and destruction.
- Power Leveling: nothing beats clearing waves of enemies while leveling with a Staff.
- Long Range: the weapon type is full range, though be careful to keep that range.
Staff Cons:
- Long Cooldowns: your spells will have dreadfully long cooldowns, so use them preciously.
- Weak Survivability: you must kite enemies and not let them approach in melee.
- Lower Damage: the overall damage output isn’t at the top, nor is balanced damage.
The best combination for a staff build would be pairing it with Longbow or Wand. Both weapons come with significant damage and range and help fill gaps within the Staff. Wand, in particular, can help give some support, while Longbow will aid in overall damage.
Sword and Shield (B Tier)
The Sword and Shield weapon is ideal for players wanting to emphasize survivability over all else. You have the best survivability in Throne and Liberty; however, not much else. Every group for both PvE and PvP contexts wants to bring a tank; it’s just that no one usually wants to play it due to weak overall damage. We recommend the Sword and Shield as an off-hand weapon when you struggle with survivability and need some defensive skills.
Sword and Shield Pros:
- High Survivability: can reflect damage and make enemies pay for attacking you.
- Taunt: grab the attention of enemies with taunt and aggro, which is vital in PvE group play.
- Damage Reduction: reduce the damage for you and your group.
Sword and Shield Cons:
- Low Damage: your damage output will be dreadful unless you have an excellent off-hand weapon.
- Support Only: MMOs have very few tank players because they are support-only builds, which is no different.
- Leveling: leveling and solo play will be brutal, using Sword and Shield as the main weapons.
The best pairing and build for Sword and Shield in the main hand with a Greatsword or Wand in the off-hand. The Greatsword provides area-based damage, or the Wand can gain healing and extra utility. Pick Sword and Shield as your primary weapon if you are a traditional Tank MMORPG player.
Dagger (B+ Tier)
The Dagger weapon type in Throne and Liberty emphasizes critical hit and poison damage, feeling like your typical assassin builds. Dagger playstyle involves maintaining poison damage over time (DOTs) and positioning them to the flank (side) and rear for extra damage. The dagger damage is substantial and is good to equip with another weapon lacking DOT damage. However, playing in melee range will be difficult due to the mechanics of dungeons and boss fights.
Dagger Pros:
- High Critical: you can quickly chunk enemies and players from 100 to 0 due to high critical.
- Great Mobility: While in melee, you have excellent mobility with daggers.
- Burst Damage: you are built for short-lasting fights where burst is key.
Dagger Cons:
- Positioning Required: to maximize damage, constant focus on positioning will be required.
- PvP Focused: this weapon type isn’t built for sustained PvE fights, but PvP short duration.
- Off-Hand Choices: your off-hand choices and stat optimization are limited.
The best pairing for a Dagger weapon type build is the Greatsword. You will gain more area damage and survivability. The other weapon choices give poor stat optimization and are lackluster in comparison, holding the dagger weapon type back from ranking higher.
Greatsword (A Tier)
The Greatsword is the best melee weapon in Throne and Liberty due to its powerful damage. Greatsword is helpful for tank players looking to gain extra damage and a perfect PvP weapon due to crowd control abilities. Pick the Greatsword as your main-hand weapon if you like melee damage dealers in MMORPGs. The major downside to Greatsword requires range and reliance on your gap closer to keep high uptime. But, the AOE damage is some of the best in the game, and the playstyle is flashy and fun.
Greatsword Pros:
- AOE Damage: domain AOE damage and single target come later in the game.
- Crowd Control: you can stun enemies reliably, which helps in PvP.
- Sword and Shield: combine with an off-hand Sword and Shield for a strong build.
Greatsword Cons:
- No Range: you are entirely dependent on melee damage and vulnerable to range.
- Off-hand Dependent: if you pick the wrong off-hand weapon, you will lose out on damage and survivability.
- Has to Gap Close: the Greatsword build needs to time gap closers and cooldowns to attack range.
The best pairing for the Greatsword build is combining with Sword and Shield. You can be an offensive damage-dealing tank with incredible survivability. Daggers are another excellent choice for more damage, and Wand for healing and support.
Crossbow (A+ Tier)
The third-best weapon type in Throne and Liberty is the Crossbow due to its high single-target damage and debuff potential. It lacks AOE damage but makes up for it with mobility. Your defensive skill is a dodge roll, allowing you to kite enemies endlessly, and is excellent for PvP or PvE. Moreover, the Crossbow is the most versatile weapon in Throne and Liberty and a great choice when you don’t know what else to use.
Crossbow Pros:
- Single Target DPS: the second-best DPS in the game.
- Range: play at range and avoid taking damage.
- Versatile: the most versatile weapon that synergizes with any off-hand weapon.
Crossbow Cons:
- Lower DPS: The crossbow has lower DPS than the Longbow.
- One Target: Crossbow is entirely focused on single-target DPS.
- Jack of all Trades: this weapon is the master of none but great all around.
The best choice for a Crossbow build is pairing the weapon with a Dagger. This will give you an uber single target heavy build that is versatile at range. However, depending on your playstyle and content, this weapon type doesn’t punish you for experimenting with your off-hand choice.
Wand (S Tier)
Consider the Wand the best weapon for solo players due to healing and crowd control. This will be the primary hand weapon for healers, though PvPers and solo players can off-hand this weapon to gain powerful survivability. Using the Wand and Tome as a main hand option will be weaker than using a secondary support weapon where you can heal and crowd control enemies. What holds the weapon back is the lack of damage outside of some DOTs. However, those DOTs can do well when paired with other “curse” and debuff like the Longbow.
Wand Pros:
- Support: if you want to buff, heal, and support allies in combat, this is your best weapon.
- Crowd Control: the Wand excels at stunning enemies, which is great for PvE and PvP.
- Solo Play: every solo player will need healing, thus making the Wand a great choice.
Wand Cons:
- Weak Damage: made for support, the Wand is not a damage-dealing weapon.
- Support Focus: you will primarily be locked into healing and buff party members.
- Requires Kiting: do not let enemies approach by strafing side to side for survival.
Pick the Wand if you want to focus as the primary healer in your group or you’re a solo player. The best pairing would be a Longbow for more debuffs and healing, giving you a robust range setup that is highly tanky. You can pair it with Sword and Shield, though your damage will be meager.
Longbow (S+ Tier)
The best weapon type in Throne and Liberty is the Longbow due to its damage, off-hand optimization, and range. You can combine this weapon with Dagger or Staff to have the highest DPS possible, either AOE or a single target. Moreover, the Longbow makes a killer PvP build using the Wand as an offhand for crowd control and healing. Nothing beats the Longbow as a main hand (primary) weapon in the current meta.
Longbow Pros:
- Damage: Depending on off-hand selection, the best overall damage is for PvE and PvP.
- Range: you can play at range and still do fantastic damage.
- Easy to Play: The Longbow is relatively easy and less complex than others.
- Self-Healing: you can even heal yourself and others with the Longbow.
Longbow Cons:
- Off-Hand Choices: The longbow doesn’t synergize with every off-hand weapon.
- Stationary: to maintain the highest DPS, you must remain still due to passives.
The Longbow is the first choice for meta players in Throne and Liberty. You will shine as a DPS player in both PvE and PvP. For PvE Players, consider pairing with a Staff for AOE or Dagger for a single target. PvP players should look to the Wand in the off-hand for healing and crowd control.
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