This editorial tier list ranks only weapons supported by enough current PvE evidence. Lacquered Bow is currently A tier with conditions. No weapon has enough evidence for S tier, and no weapon is placed in B or C merely to fill the chart. The 212 published database records have not all been tested for this ranking.
Current Tier List at a Glance
| Tier | Weapon | Verified requirements | Why it is here |
|---|---|---|---|
| A — conditional | Lacquered Bow | 36 Dexterity | Strong high-investment, multi-hit bow candidate with official Hunter's Mark synergy. Gear dependence, range falloff, and quiver trade-offs prevent an S-tier claim. |
What Each Tier Means
- S tier: exceptional practical PvE value across a broad range of supported conditions, backed by strong current evidence.
- A tier: strong practical value with meaningful build, gear, execution, or encounter conditions.
- B tier: useful in a narrower role or with clearer trade-offs than A-tier options.
- C tier: difficult to recommend under the stated framework after current comparative assessment.
These definitions describe editorial usefulness, not the numbered item tier stored in weapon records.
Why These Weapons Are Ranked Here
A Tier
Lacquered Bow — conditional. Together officially gave this bow Hunter's Mark, which rewards dealing different elemental damage. The local record requires 36 Dexterity, scales with Dexterity, and lists four elemental Arrow runes, giving the mechanic a coherent high-investment direction. Current community evidence supports its multi-hit and resource-synergy potential.
It remains below S because the setup is gear dependent, Patch 1 range falloff affects distant shots, and quiver choices create trade-offs. Community-reported homing or quiver interactions are not treated as official facts. See the full bow guide for the mechanic and comparison context.
Unassessed Weapons and Current Watchlist
Unassessed does not mean C tier. It means the available current evidence cannot support a placement without inventing certainty.
| Weapon | Verified direction | Why it remains unassessed |
|---|---|---|
| Fetid Club | 19 Faith; Faith scaling | Strong community-supported stagger candidate, but its slower wind-up and interruption risk need broader encounter testing. |
| Balak Talon | 23 Dexterity, 23 Faith; Dexterity, Faith scaling | Mobile, multi-arrow candidate with insufficient evidence for a fixed tier. |
| Twinkling Short Bow | 23 Dexterity, 23 Intelligence; Dexterity, Intelligence scaling | Multi-arrow and elemental experimentation candidate with insufficient current comparison evidence. |
| Siren's Call | 19 Dexterity; Dexterity scaling | Reported multi-arrow identity; Patch 1 changed its run-attack stamina cost, so current retesting is required. |
| Pale Ash | 23 Dexterity, 23 Intelligence; Dexterity, Intelligence scaling | Older negative feedback has not been supported by enough current retesting. |
| Royal Hewn Axe | 36 Strength; Strength scaling | Officially buffed in Patch 1, but a buff alone does not establish a ranking. |
| Huro's Great Axe | 36 Strength; Strength scaling | Officially nerfed in Patch 1, but a nerf alone does not make it weak or obsolete. |
| Wind of Death | 23 Dexterity, 23 Faith; Dexterity, Faith scaling | Active community builds exist, but self-damage and lifesteal interactions are build-sensitive and have bug reports. |
Ranking Method
The editorial framework considers practical PvE usefulness, moveset safety, recovery, resource demand, range, stagger, rune synergy, gear dependence, ease of use, and the quality of current-patch evidence. Local records verify identity and available fields; official notes verify patch mechanics; community evidence informs conditional play observations.
We do not generate tiers from item tier, base damage, weapon type, or whether a patch note says “buffed” or “nerfed.” Browse the neutral weapon database for records without ranking language or the Best Weapons by Playstyle for use-case recommendations.
Changes Since Previous Review
The previous page had no ranked entries. This review adds one evidence-supported conditional A-tier placement and separates the remaining candidates into an unassessed watchlist. Future changes require new current-version evidence, not an automatic score.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this an official weapon tier list?
No. The tier is an editorial PvE judgment. Official patch notes and verified local records supply factual context, while the ranking remains clearly labeled as editorial.
Why is there no S tier?
The current evidence does not support an S-tier claim. Empty tiers are left empty instead of being filled by base damage, item tier, or a buff note.
Does Unassessed mean C tier?
No. Unassessed means the current evidence is insufficient for a placement; it is not a negative rating.
Can an unassessed weapon outperform an A-tier weapon?
Yes. Build fit, gear, runes, encounter speed, player execution, and range can make an unassessed weapon the better practical choice.
Sources and Review History
- Mechanic basis: Together Update and Together Patch 1.
- Verified local fields: published weapon records checked against Together Hotfix 9 data.
- Latest version checked: Together Hotfix 9; it did not introduce the Patch 1 balance changes.
- Review date: 2026-09-08.