Hytale Best Weapons Tier List 2026
Complete weapon rankings for Hytale Early Access. Updated meta analysis based on extensive combat testing.
About this tier list: Rankings are based on damage output, utility, and current meta effectiveness. T0 items exploit balance issues and may be nerfed. T1-T2 represent intended, balanced gameplay options.
Current Meta Summary
Daggers are T0 due to fast attack speed combined with current stamina regeneration rates. Players can chain infinite charge attacks, making daggers the "cheese" weapon of Early Access.
Bear Traps can freeze boss AI completely, trivializing many encounters.
Daggers
Extremely fast attack speed with knockback. Can stun-lock enemies for "no damage" kills.
Fast attacks, built-in knockback, low stamina cost
Bear Trap
Best crowd control in the game. Can completely freeze boss AI pathfinding.
Disables enemy movement, works on large creatures
Thorium Set
Essential for mid-game progression. Provides Poison Resistance for cave exploration.
Poison Resistance, solid defense, Zone 2 material
Sword (Charge Attack)
Charge attack allows quick gap-closing. Good for initiating combat.
Charge = dash forward, high single-hit damage
Longbow
Consistent ranged damage. Better sustained DPS than crossbow for most situations.
Steady fire rate, good damage per arrow
Iron Sword
Solid mid-game option. 41 damage baseline, 32% increase from previous tier.
41 damage, reliable, easy to craft
Crossbow
6-shot magazine but slower overall. Good for burst, less consistent than longbow.
6 shots per reload, burst damage
Crude Bow
Early game ranged option. Requires ~3 arrows to kill basic enemies.
Low damage, accessible early
Combat Tips
Stamina Management
Stamina regens fast in Early Access. Abuse charge attacks freely - the recovery outpaces cost.
Signature Energy
Q key activates weapon skills. Energy builds through combat. Energy potions restore 40% over 30 seconds.
Choosing Your Weapon
For Easy Wins
Use Daggers to stun-lock enemies and take zero damage. Pair with Bear Traps for bosses.
For Balanced Play
Use Swords for versatile melee combat. Charge attack provides gap-closing mobility.
For Safe Combat
Use Longbow for consistent ranged DPS. Better sustained damage than Crossbow.
Weapons Tier List FAQ
Why are Daggers rated T0?
Daggers have extremely fast attack speed with built-in knockback. This allows infinite stun-locking where enemies can never hit you. This is likely unintended and may be patched in future updates.
Longbow vs Crossbow - which is better?
Longbow provides better sustained DPS with steady fire rate. Crossbow has burst potential with its 6-shot magazine but slower overall. For most situations, Longbow is more consistent.
Is Thorium armor worth crafting?
Yes, Thorium set provides Poison Resistance which is essential for cave exploration in Zone 2. It's a key mid-game milestone before Cobalt.
How do Bear Traps work on bosses?
Bear Traps completely freeze boss AI pathfinding. Place a trap, let the boss walk into it, then attack freely. This trivializes encounters like Stone Guardian.