Weapons are how your character fights in Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, a co-op shooter set in Tertium, a hive city on the planet Atoma Prime. Your character usually carries a melee weapon for enemies that reach you and a ranged weapon for the ones still coming, and your choice shapes how your team handles crowds. Weapons come in families, and each family has marks, which are variants that change how a weapon attacks or handles. Perks and blessings add another layer, so the same family can play very differently from one player to the next.
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Weapon Type
Melee
Cadia Mk IV Assault Chainsword
Opens with a single-target Strikedown and follows with wide Vanguard sweeps; the XIIIg reverses that order.
- Family
- Assault Chainsword
- Class Access
- Psyker (level 14), Zealot (level 9), Veteran (level 18), Arbites (level 11), Hive Scum (level 12), Skitarii (level 12)
- Magazine Size
- -
- Ammo Reserve
- -
- Base Damage
- -
- Dodge Limit
- 3 to 5
- Special Attack
- Activate: Rev the motor to power up the weapon for a stronger attack.
Cadia Mk XIIIg Assault Chainsword
Opens with wide Vanguard sweeps and follows with Strikedown; the Mk IV reverses that order.
- Family
- Assault Chainsword
- Class Access
- Zealot (level 9), Psyker (level 14), Veteran (level 18), Arbites (level 11), Hive Scum (level 12), Skitarii (level 12)
- Magazine Size
- -
- Ammo Reserve
- -
- Base Damage
- -
- Dodge Limit
- 3 to 5
- Special Attack
- Activate: Rev the motor to power up the weapon for a stronger attack.
Orestes Mk IV Assault Chainaxe
Leads with Strikedown before its Vanguard sweep; the Mk XII opens with a wide, staggering Relentless attack.
- Family
- Assault Chainaxe
- Class Access
- Zealot (level 13), Veteran (level 15), Psyker (level 16), Hive Scum (level 10)
- Magazine Size
- -
- Ammo Reserve
- -
- Base Damage
- -
- Dodge Limit
- 2 to 3
- Special Attack
- Activate: Rev the motor to power up the weapon for a stronger attack.
Orestes Mk XII Assault Chainaxe
Opens with a wide, staggering Relentless attack before Strikedown; the Mk IV uses Strikedown before a Vanguard sweep.
- Family
- Assault Chainaxe
- Class Access
- Zealot (level 13), Veteran (level 15), Psyker (level 16), Hive Scum (level 10)
- Magazine Size
- -
- Ammo Reserve
- -
- Base Damage
- -
- Dodge Limit
- 2 to 3
- Special Attack
- Activate: Rev the motor to power up the weapon for a stronger attack.
Munitorum Mk III Shock Maul
Alternates wide Vanguard sweeps with Strikedown; Agni Mk Ia uses Strikedown for both attacks.
- Family
- Shock Maul
- Class Access
- Zealot (level 16), Psyker (level 17), Veteran (level 17), Arbites (level 13), Skitarii (level 11)
- Magazine Size
- -
- Ammo Reserve
- -
- Base Damage
- -
- Dodge Limit
- 3 to 5
- Special Attack
- Special Melee Attack: Stun enemies with a longer, thrust attack with high stagger. The effect increases with prolonged enemy contact.
Agni Mk Ia Shock Maul
Uses Strikedown for both attacks, while Munitorum Mk III alternates Vanguard sweeps with Strikedown.
- Family
- Shock Maul
- Class Access
- Zealot (level 16), Psyker (level 17), Veteran (level 17), Arbites (level 13), Skitarii (level 11)
- Magazine Size
- -
- Ammo Reserve
- -
- Base Damage
- -
- Dodge Limit
- 3 to 5
- Special Attack
- Special Melee Attack: Stun enemies with a longer, thrust attack with high stagger. The effect increases with prolonged enemy contact.
Atrox Mk VII Tactical Axe
Uses fast weak-spot strikes with a Strikedown follow-up and stagger-focused special combo; Mk II and Mk IV share this pattern.
- Family
- Tactical Axe
- Class Access
- Zealot (level 6), Veteran (level 6), Psyker (level 10), Arbites (level 9), Hive Scum (level 2)
- Magazine Size
- -
- Ammo Reserve
- -
- Base Damage
- -
- Dodge Limit
- 3 to 4
- Special Attack
- Special Melee Attack: Fast combo, dealing less damage but with increased Stagger.
Atrox Mk II Tactical Axe
Shares the fast weak-spot and Strikedown pattern with Mk VII and Mk IV, with a hunting-axe design.
- Family
- Tactical Axe
- Class Access
- Zealot (level 6), Veteran (level 6), Psyker (level 10), Arbites (level 9), Hive Scum (level 2)
- Magazine Size
- -
- Ammo Reserve
- -
- Base Damage
- -
- Dodge Limit
- 3 to 4
- Special Attack
- Special Melee Attack: Fast combo, dealing less damage but with increased Stagger.
Atrox Mk IV Tactical Axe
Matches Mk II and Mk VII with fast weak-spot strikes, a Strikedown follow-up, and a stagger-focused special combo.
- Family
- Tactical Axe
- Class Access
- Veteran (level 6), Zealot (level 6), Psyker (level 10), Arbites (level 9), Hive Scum (level 2)
- Magazine Size
- -
- Ammo Reserve
- -
- Base Damage
- -
- Dodge Limit
- 3 to 4
- Special Attack
- Special Melee Attack: Fast combo, dealing less damage but with increased Stagger.
Rashad Mk III Combat Axe
Uses Strikedown for both attacks and a sweeping uppercut special; Antax Mk V uses a quick armour-focused poke.
- Family
- Combat Axe
- Class Access
- Zealot (level 1), Psyker (level 1), Veteran (level 1), Arbites (level 1), Hive Scum (level 4)
- Magazine Size
- -
- Ammo Reserve
- -
- Base Damage
- -
- Dodge Limit
- 3 to 5
- Special Attack
- Special Melee Attack: Sweeping uppercut that ignores Stagger reduction and inflicts higher Impact & Damage vs armoured enemies.
Antax Mk V Combat Axe
Uses Strikedown for both attacks and a quick armour-focused poke; Rashad Mk III and Achlys Mk VIII use a sweeping uppercut.
- Family
- Combat Axe
- Class Access
- Zealot (level 1), Veteran (level 1), Psyker (level 1), Arbites (level 1), Hive Scum (level 4)
- Magazine Size
- -
- Ammo Reserve
- -
- Base Damage
- -
- Dodge Limit
- 3 to 5
- Special Attack
- Special Melee Attack: Quick poke attack that ignores Stagger reduction. Increased Impact & Damage vs armoured enemies.
Achlys Mk VIII Combat Axe
Uses Strikedown for both attacks and a sweeping uppercut special; Antax Mk V uses a quick armour-focused poke.
- Family
- Combat Axe
- Class Access
- Psyker (level 1), Zealot (level 1), Veteran (level 1), Arbites (level 1), Hive Scum (level 4)
- Magazine Size
- -
- Ammo Reserve
- -
- Base Damage
- -
- Dodge Limit
- 3 to 5
- Special Attack
- Special Melee Attack: Sweeping uppercut that ignores Stagger reduction and inflicts higher Impact & Damage vs armoured enemies.
Catachan Mk III Combat Blade
Uses quick weak-spot strikes and single-target Strikedown attacks; Catachan Mk VI instead uses quick weak-spot strikes and wide Vanguard sweeps.
- Family
- Combat Blade
- Class Access
- Zealot (level 1), Psyker (level 3), Veteran (level 2), Hive Scum (level 16), Skitarii (level 2)
- Magazine Size
- -
- Ammo Reserve
- -
- Base Damage
- -
- Dodge Limit
- 3 to 5
- Special Attack
- Punch: A quick stab that inflicts low damage but ignores Stagger reduction. A good combo starter.
Catachan Mk VI Combat Blade
Uses quick weak-spot strikes and wide Vanguard sweeps; Catachan Mk III instead uses quick weak-spot strikes and single-target Strikedown attacks.
- Family
- Combat Blade
- Class Access
- Zealot (level 1), Psyker (level 3), Veteran (level 2), Hive Scum (level 16), Skitarii (level 2)
- Magazine Size
- -
- Ammo Reserve
- -
- Base Damage
- -
- Dodge Limit
- 3 to 5
- Special Attack
- Punch: A quick stab that inflicts low damage but ignores Stagger reduction. A good combo starter.
Catachan Mk VII "Devil's Claw" Sword
Uses Vanguard for both attacks; Mk IV replaces the second Vanguard with Strikedown, while Mk I shares its attack chain.
- Family
- "Devil's Claw" Sword
- Class Access
- Zealot (level 1), Veteran (level 4), Psyker (level 1), Hive Scum (level 3), Skitarii (level 4)
- Magazine Size
- -
- Ammo Reserve
- -
- Base Damage
- -
- Dodge Limit
- 3 to 5
- Special Attack
- Parry: Parry an incoming attack and perform a fast, deadly counter.
Catachan Mk IV "Devil's Claw" Sword
Uses Vanguard followed by Strikedown; Mk I and Mk VII use Vanguard for both attacks.
- Family
- "Devil's Claw" Sword
- Class Access
- Zealot (level 1), Veteran (level 4), Psyker (level 1), Hive Scum (level 3), Skitarii (level 4)
- Magazine Size
- -
- Ammo Reserve
- -
- Base Damage
- -
- Dodge Limit
- 3 to 5
- Special Attack
- Parry: Parry an incoming attack and perform a fast, deadly counter.
Catachan Mk I "Devil's Claw" Sword
Uses Vanguard for both attacks, like Mk VII; Mk IV changes the second attack to Strikedown.
- Family
- "Devil's Claw" Sword
- Class Access
- Psyker (level 1), Veteran (level 4), Zealot (level 1), Hive Scum (level 3), Skitarii (level 4)
- Magazine Size
- -
- Ammo Reserve
- -
- Base Damage
- -
- Dodge Limit
- 3 to 5
- Special Attack
- Parry: Parry an incoming attack and perform a fast, deadly counter.
Maccabian Mk IV Duelling Sword
Pairs quick weak-spot strikes with a Strikedown follow-up and parry; its light build has a keen edge.
- Family
- Duelling Sword
- Class Access
- Psyker (level 6), Zealot (level 17), Veteran (level 10)
- Magazine Size
- -
- Ammo Reserve
- -
- Base Damage
- -
- Dodge Limit
- 3 to 4
- Special Attack
- Parry: Parry an incoming attack and perform a fast, deadly counter. This action creates Peril when performed by a Psyker operative.
Maccabian Mk II Duelling Sword
Shares the family’s quick-strike and parry pattern, with an ornate design associated with Saint Drusus.
- Family
- Duelling Sword
- Class Access
- Psyker (level 6), Zealot (level 17), Veteran (level 10)
- Magazine Size
- -
- Ammo Reserve
- -
- Base Damage
- -
- Dodge Limit
- 3 to 4
- Special Attack
- Parry: Parry an incoming attack and perform a fast, deadly counter. This action creates Peril when performed by a Psyker operative.
Maccabian Mk V Duelling Sword
Shares the quick-strike and parry pattern; its sabre design calls for practiced handling.
- Family
- Duelling Sword
- Class Access
- Psyker (level 6), Zealot (level 17), Veteran (level 10)
- Magazine Size
- -
- Ammo Reserve
- -
- Base Damage
- -
- Dodge Limit
- 3 to 4
- Special Attack
- Parry: Parry an incoming attack and perform a fast, deadly counter. This action creates Peril when performed by a Psyker operative.
Turtolsky Mk VII Heavy Sword
Pairs sweeping Cleaving Strikes with Strikedown; its broad swings can have weaker armour penetration.
- Family
- Heavy Sword
- Class Access
- Zealot (level 2), Psyker (level 9), Veteran (level 6), Hive Scum (level 8)
- Magazine Size
- -
- Ammo Reserve
- -
- Base Damage
- -
- Dodge Limit
- 3 to 5
- Special Attack
- Special Melee Attack: Backslash combo-starter, setting up the enemy for a killing blow.
Turtolsky Mk VI Heavy Sword
Pairs Cleaving Strike sweeps with Strikedown in the original Vostroyan design.
- Family
- Heavy Sword
- Class Access
- Zealot (level 2), Psyker (level 9), Veteran (level 6), Hive Scum (level 8)
- Magazine Size
- -
- Ammo Reserve
- -
- Base Damage
- -
- Dodge Limit
- 3 to 5
- Special Attack
- Special Melee Attack: Backslash combo-starter, setting up the enemy for a killing blow.
Turtolsky Mk IX Heavy Sword
Pairs Cleaving Strike sweeps with Strikedown and is described as suited to slashing and thrusting.
- Family
- Heavy Sword
- Class Access
- Zealot (level 2), Psyker (level 9), Veteran (level 6), Hive Scum (level 8)
- Magazine Size
- -
- Ammo Reserve
- -
- Base Damage
- -
- Dodge Limit
- 3 to 5
- Special Attack
- Special Melee Attack: Backslash combo-starter, setting up the enemy for a killing blow.
Lawbringer Mk IIb Power Falchion
Leads with single-target Strikedown before Vanguard sweeps; the Aridin Mk I reverses the order.
- Family
- Power Falchion
- Class Access
- Veteran (level 23), Skitarii (level 18)
- Magazine Size
- -
- Ammo Reserve
- -
- Base Damage
- -
- Dodge Limit
- 3 to 5
- Special Attack
- Activate: Empowers the sword and improves its swings while active; activation and powered swings build Heat.
Aridin Mk I Power Falchion
Leads with Vanguard sweeps before Strikedown; it has easy access to both single-target and multi-target chains.
- Family
- Power Falchion
- Class Access
- Veteran (level 23), Skitarii (level 18)
- Magazine Size
- -
- Ammo Reserve
- -
- Base Damage
- -
- Dodge Limit
- 3 to 5
- Special Attack
- Activate: Empowers the sword and improves its swings while active; activation and powered swings build Heat.
Krourk Mk VII Crusher
Starts with Strikedown before Relentless and has a high-finesse push-attack uppercut; Indignatus Mk IVe starts with Relentless.
- Family
- Crusher
- Class Access
- Zealot (level 4), Arbites (level 7)
- Magazine Size
- -
- Ammo Reserve
- -
- Base Damage
- -
- Dodge Limit
- -
- Special Attack
- Special: Empowers the weapon’s next hit to trigger a shockwave around impact; the stronger blast has a cooldown.
Indignatus Mk IVe Crusher
Reverses Krourk Mk VII’s attack order, opening with Relentless before Strikedown; Krourk has the distinctive push-attack uppercut.
- Family
- Crusher
- Class Access
- Zealot (level 4), Arbites (level 7)
- Magazine Size
- -
- Ammo Reserve
- -
- Base Damage
- -
- Dodge Limit
- -
- Special Attack
- Activate: The power field empowers the next hit.
Scandar Mk III Power Sword
Uses Vanguard for both attacks and has a powered-hit profile; Achlys Mk VI shares those actions but is the officer-issue design.
- Family
- Power Sword
- Class Access
- Veteran (level 13)
- Magazine Size
- -
- Ammo Reserve
- -
- Base Damage
- -
- Dodge Limit
- 2 to 3
- Special Attack
- Activate: The power field empowers the next hit, increasing cleave and armour penetration.
Achlys Mk VI Power Sword
Uses Vanguard for both attacks, like Scandar Mk III; it is the Munitorum officer-issue pattern.
- Family
- Power Sword
- Class Access
- Veteran (level 13)
- Magazine Size
- -
- Ammo Reserve
- -
- Base Damage
- -
- Dodge Limit
- 2 to 3
- Special Attack
- Activate: The power field empowers the next hit, increasing cleave and armour penetration.
Munitorum Mk I Sapper Shovel
Opens with Strikedown then uses Relentless; Mk III flips that order and Mk VII repeats Relentless.
- Family
- Sapper Shovel
- Class Access
- Veteran (level 1)
- Magazine Size
- -
- Ammo Reserve
- -
- Base Damage
- -
- Dodge Limit
- 3 to 5
- Special Attack
- Special Melee Attack: Quick poke attack that ignores Stagger reduction. Increased Impact & Damage vs armoured enemies.
Munitorum Mk VII Sapper Shovel
Uses Relentless for both attacks, while Mk I opens with Strikedown and Mk III follows with it.
- Family
- Sapper Shovel
- Class Access
- Veteran (level 1)
- Magazine Size
- -
- Ammo Reserve
- -
- Base Damage
- -
- Dodge Limit
- 3 to 5
- Special Attack
- Switch Mode: Fold the shovel in preparation for a devastating Strike Down attack.
Munitorum Mk III Sapper Shovel
Leads with Relentless and follows with Strikedown, unlike Mk I’s reverse order and Mk VII’s repeated Relentless.
- Family
- Sapper Shovel
- Class Access
- Veteran (level 1)
- Magazine Size
- -
- Ammo Reserve
- -
- Base Damage
- -
- Dodge Limit
- 3 to 5
- Special Attack
- Switch Mode: Fold the shovel in preparation for a devastating Strike Down attack.
Tigrus Mk III Heavy Eviscerator
Leads with Strikedown and follows with a Vanguard sweep; the Mk XV opens with Relentless before Strikedown.
- Family
- Heavy Eviscerator
- Class Access
- Zealot (level 11)
- Magazine Size
- -
- Ammo Reserve
- -
- Base Damage
- -
- Dodge Limit
- 2 to 3
- Special Attack
- Activate: Rev the motor to power up the weapon for a stronger attack.
Tigrus Mk XV Heavy Eviscerator
Opens with Relentless before Strikedown; the Mk III leads with Strikedown and follows with a Vanguard sweep.
- Family
- Heavy Eviscerator
- Class Access
- Zealot (level 11)
- Magazine Size
- -
- Ammo Reserve
- -
- Base Damage
- -
- Dodge Limit
- 2 to 3
- Special Attack
- Activate: Rev the motor to power up the weapon for a stronger attack.
Munitorum Mk II Relic Blade
Gives quick access to Vanguard light sweeps and Strikedown heavies; Mk X trades that access for more Strikedown attacks.
- Family
- Relic Blade
- Class Access
- Zealot (level 18)
- Magazine Size
- -
- Ammo Reserve
- -
- Base Damage
- -
- Dodge Limit
- 2 to 3
- Special Attack
- Activate: Empowers the sword and improves its swings while active; activation and powered swings build Heat.
Munitorum Mk X Relic Blade
Trades the Mk II’s quick Vanguard access for a deeper Strikedown chain.
- Family
- Relic Blade
- Class Access
- Zealot (level 18)
- Magazine Size
- -
- Ammo Reserve
- -
- Base Damage
- -
- Dodge Limit
- 2 to 3
- Special Attack
- Activate: Empowers the sword and improves its swings while active; activation and powered swings build Heat.
Crucis Mk II Thunder Hammer
Pairs Strikedown with Relentless in a heavy, unwieldy profile; Ironhelm Mk IV activates its field on impact.
- Family
- Thunder Hammer
- Class Access
- Zealot (level 15)
- Magazine Size
- -
- Ammo Reserve
- -
- Base Damage
- -
- Dodge Limit
- -
- Special Attack
- Activate: The power field empowers the next strike.
Ironhelm Mk IV Thunder Hammer
Shares the Strikedown and Relentless pattern, but its power field activates on impact; Crucis Mk II is described as heavy and unwieldy.
- Family
- Thunder Hammer
- Class Access
- Zealot (level 15)
- Magazine Size
- -
- Ammo Reserve
- -
- Base Damage
- -
- Dodge Limit
- -
- Special Attack
- Activate: The power field empowers the next strike.
Covenant Mk VIII Blaze Force Greatsword
Uses Vanguard for both attacks; Mk VI changes the second attack to Strikedown.
- Family
- Blaze Force Greatsword
- Class Access
- Psyker (level 9)
- Magazine Size
- -
- Ammo Reserve
- -
- Base Damage
- -
- Dodge Limit
- 2 to 3
- Special Attack
- Warpshock Slash: Weapon Special imbues your blade with the Warp, unleashing a horizontal wave of energy on your next attack. Killing enemies and harvesting their life essence empowers your blade, charging up to two additional power levels. Larger enemies provide more essence.
Covenant Mk VI Blaze Force Greatsword
Follows Vanguard with Strikedown; Mk VIII uses Vanguard for both attacks.
- Family
- Blaze Force Greatsword
- Class Access
- Psyker (level 9)
- Magazine Size
- -
- Ammo Reserve
- -
- Base Damage
- -
- Dodge Limit
- 2 to 3
- Special Attack
- Warpshock Slash: Weapon Special imbues your blade with the Warp, unleashing a horizontal wave of energy on your next attack. Killing enemies and harvesting their life essence empowers your blade, charging up to two additional power levels. Larger enemies provide more essence.
Obscurus Mk II Blaze Force Sword
Pairs quick weak-spot attacks with Strikedown; Deimos shares those action labels, while Illisi uses Vanguard as its follow-up.
- Family
- Blaze Force Sword
- Class Access
- Psyker (level 2)
- Magazine Size
- -
- Ammo Reserve
- -
- Base Damage
- -
- Dodge Limit
- 3 to 5
- Special Attack
- Warp Charged: Power up the weapon for a stronger attack.
Deimos Mk IV Blaze Force Sword
Pairs quick weak-spot attacks with Strikedown; Obscurus shares the pattern, while Illisi uses Vanguard as its follow-up.
- Family
- Blaze Force Sword
- Class Access
- Psyker (level 2)
- Magazine Size
- -
- Ammo Reserve
- -
- Base Damage
- -
- Dodge Limit
- 3 to 5
- Special Attack
- Warp Charged: Power up the weapon for a stronger attack.
Illisi Mk V Blaze Force Sword
Pairs quick weak-spot attacks with a Vanguard sweep, while Obscurus and Deimos use Strikedown as the follow-up.
- Family
- Blaze Force Sword
- Class Access
- Psyker (level 2)
- Magazine Size
- -
- Ammo Reserve
- -
- Base Damage
- -
- Dodge Limit
- 3 to 5
- Special Attack
- Warp Charged: Power up the weapon for a stronger attack.
Branx Mk III Arbites Shock Maul
Uses Strikedown for both attacks; its special is an electrifying strike that stuns already-electrocuted enemies.
- Family
- Arbites Shock Maul
- Class Access
- Arbites (level 1)
- Magazine Size
- -
- Ammo Reserve
- -
- Base Damage
- -
- Dodge Limit
- 2 to 3
- Special Attack
- Special Melee Attack: Performs a powered-up electrifying attack that Stuns Electrocuted enemies.
Branx Mk XI Shock Maul and Suppression Shield
Uses Relentless for both attacks; Mk VI replaces the first with Strikedown.
- Family
- Shock Maul and Suppression Shield
- Class Access
- Arbites (level 5)
- Magazine Size
- -
- Ammo Reserve
- -
- Base Damage
- -
- Dodge Limit
- 2 to 3
- Special Attack
- Activate: Blocking attacks charges the shield's energy. Energy is also passively gained slowly over time. If enough energy is stored, the Special action consumes part of the energy and performs a high-power electrical flash, which stuns and suppresses enemies in a cone in front of the shield.
Branx Mk VI Shock Maul and Suppression Shield
Uses single-target Strikedown attacks and wide Relentless swings; Branx Mk XI instead uses wide Relentless swings and wide Relentless swings.
- Family
- Shock Maul and Suppression Shield
- Class Access
- Arbites (level 5)
- Magazine Size
- -
- Ammo Reserve
- -
- Base Damage
- -
- Dodge Limit
- 2 to 3
- Special Attack
- Activate: Blocking attacks charges the shield's energy. Energy is also passively gained slowly over time. If enough energy is stored, the Special action consumes part of the energy and performs a high-power electrical flash, which stuns and suppresses enemies in a cone in front of the shield.
Improvised Mk III Shivs
Uses quick weak-spot strikes and wide Vanguard sweeps; Improvised Mk I instead uses quick weak-spot strikes and single-target Strikedown attacks.
- Family
- Shivs
- Class Access
- Hive Scum (level 1)
- Magazine Size
- -
- Ammo Reserve
- -
- Base Damage
- -
- Dodge Limit
- 3 to 5
- Special Attack
- Throw: Quickly throws a shiv coated in Chem Toxin in an arced trajectory. Throwing shivs are limited, and are restored by killing Elite, Specialist or Monstrosity enemies with melee attacks, or by killing any enemy with melee backstab attacks.
Improvised Mk I Shivs
Uses quick weak-spot strikes and single-target Strikedown attacks; Improvised Mk III instead uses quick weak-spot strikes and wide Vanguard sweeps.
- Family
- Shivs
- Class Access
- Hive Scum (level 1)
- Magazine Size
- -
- Ammo Reserve
- -
- Base Damage
- -
- Dodge Limit
- 3 to 5
- Special Attack
- Throw: Quickly throws a shiv coated in Chem Toxin in an arced trajectory. Throwing shivs are limited, and are restored by killing Elite, Specialist or Monstrosity enemies with melee attacks, or by killing any enemy with melee backstab attacks.
Enginseer's Mk VI Crowbar
Uses Strikedown for both actions, keeping its attack pattern focused on single targets.
- Family
- Crowbar
- Class Access
- Hive Scum (level 6)
- Magazine Size
- -
- Ammo Reserve
- -
- Base Damage
- -
- Dodge Limit
- 3 to 5
- Special Attack
- Switch Mode: Adjusts the grip on the weapon between the primary and secondary modes, changing the moveset.
Chirurgeon's Mk IV Bone Saw
Uses wide Vanguard sweeps and single-target Strikedown attacks.
- Family
- Bone Saw
- Class Access
- Hive Scum (level 14)
- Magazine Size
- -
- Ammo Reserve
- -
- Base Damage
- -
- Dodge Limit
- 3 to 5
- Special Attack
- Switch Mode: Applies a different chem coating to the sawblade, cycling between the Chem Toxin coating and the Brittleness coating.
Branx Mk III Arc Maul
Uses wide Relentless swings and single-target Strikedown attacks.
- Family
- Arc Maul
- Class Access
- Skitarii (level 1)
- Magazine Size
- -
- Ammo Reserve
- -
- Base Damage
- -
- Dodge Limit
- 3 to 5
- Special Attack
- Activate: While the Special is inactive, the weapon accumulates Arc charges over time. Additional charge is granted by hitting enemies. When at least one charge is stored, the weapon can be activated through the Special action, empowering subsequent attacks. While the weapon is empowered, hitting an enemy with an attack will consume an Arc charge and trigger an Arc lightning discharge.
Branx Mk VI Mechanicus Power Sword
Uses Strikedown for both attacks and adds an Energised Special that can be charged for a light or heavy strike.
- Family
- Mechanicus Power Sword
- Class Access
- Skitarii (level 6)
- Magazine Size
- -
- Ammo Reserve
- -
- Base Damage
- -
- Dodge Limit
- 2 to 4
- Special Attack
- Special Melee Attack: An Energised Special attack with enhanced offensive properties. Release immediately to perform a Light Special attack, or Hold and then release to perform a Heavy Special attack. The longer the windup is held, the higher the Strength of the attack. The Special has 6 charges, which are replenished over time shortly after the last use of a Special attack.
Branx Mk XI Paired Transonic Blades
Use Vanguard for both attacks and switch between vibration attunements and attack styles for different armour types.
- Family
- Paired Transonic Blades
- Class Access
- Skitarii (level 14)
- Magazine Size
- -
- Ammo Reserve
- -
- Base Damage
- -
- Dodge Limit
- -
- Special Attack
- Switch Mode: Switches between Transonic vibration attunements and attack moveset styles. Each attunement is more efficient against specific armour types. If performed after an attack, it is possible to chain a devastating sweep after updating the attunement.
"Brunt Special" Mk I Bully Club
Uses wide Vanguard sweeps and single-target Strikedown attacks; "Brunt's Pride" Mk II instead uses wide Vanguard sweeps and wide Relentless swings.
- Family
- Bully Club
- Class Access
- Ogryn (level 1)
- Magazine Size
- -
- Ammo Reserve
- -
- Base Damage
- -
- Dodge Limit
- 2 to 3
- Special Attack
- Punch: Low damage but relatively high-impact attack that ignores Stagger reduction.
"Brunt's Pride" Mk II Bully Club
Uses wide Vanguard sweeps and wide Relentless swings; "Brunt Special" Mk I instead uses wide Vanguard sweeps and single-target Strikedown attacks.
- Family
- Bully Club
- Class Access
- Ogryn (level 1)
- Magazine Size
- -
- Ammo Reserve
- -
- Base Damage
- -
- Dodge Limit
- 2 to 3
- Special Attack
- Punch: Low damage but relatively high-impact attack that ignores Stagger reduction.
"Brunt's Basher" Mk IIIb Bully Club
Uses Relentless for both attacks; Mk I starts with Vanguard and Mk II follows Vanguard with Relentless.
- Family
- Bully Club
- Class Access
- Ogryn (level 1)
- Magazine Size
- -
- Ammo Reserve
- -
- Base Damage
- -
- Dodge Limit
- 2 to 3
- Special Attack
- Punch: Low damage but relatively high-impact attack that ignores Stagger reduction.
Bull Butcher Mk III Cleaver
Combines Strikedown with a Vanguard sweep in the massive, crude Ogryn cleaver pattern.
- Family
- Cleaver
- Class Access
- Ogryn (level 8)
- Magazine Size
- -
- Ammo Reserve
- -
- Base Damage
- -
- Dodge Limit
- 2 to 3
- Special Attack
- Punch: A heavy uppercut that ignores Stagger reduction, and sets enemies up for follow-up attacks.
Krourk Mk IV Cleaver
Uses the same Strikedown and Vanguard pattern, but its oversized blade is described as light for an Ogryn to wield.
- Family
- Cleaver
- Class Access
- Ogryn (level 8)
- Magazine Size
- -
- Ammo Reserve
- -
- Base Damage
- -
- Dodge Limit
- 2 to 3
- Special Attack
- Punch: A heavy uppercut that ignores Stagger reduction, and sets enemies up for follow-up attacks.
Krourk Mk VI Cleaver
Keeps the Strikedown and Vanguard pattern in a crude, tribal-made blade, unlike the Bull Butcher and Krourk Mk IV designs.
- Family
- Cleaver
- Class Access
- Ogryn (level 8)
- Magazine Size
- -
- Ammo Reserve
- -
- Base Damage
- -
- Dodge Limit
- 2 to 3
- Special Attack
- Punch: A heavy uppercut that ignores Stagger reduction, and sets enemies up for follow-up attacks.
Brute-Brainer Mk III Latrine Shovel
Uses wide Relentless swings and single-target Strikedown attacks, like Brute-Brainer Mk XIX; Brute-Brainer Mk V instead uses single-target Strikedown attacks and wide Relentless swings.
- Family
- Latrine Shovel
- Class Access
- Ogryn (level 2)
- Magazine Size
- -
- Ammo Reserve
- -
- Base Damage
- -
- Dodge Limit
- 2 to 3
- Special Attack
- Punch: A heavy punch that ignores Stagger reduction and sets enemies up for follow-up attacks.
Brute-Brainer Mk V Latrine Shovel
Uses single-target Strikedown attacks and wide Relentless swings; Brute-Brainer Mk III instead uses wide Relentless swings and single-target Strikedown attacks.
- Family
- Latrine Shovel
- Class Access
- Ogryn (level 2)
- Magazine Size
- -
- Ammo Reserve
- -
- Base Damage
- -
- Dodge Limit
- 2 to 3
- Special Attack
- Switch Mode: Fold the shovel in preparation for a devastating Strike Down attack.
Brute-Brainer Mk XIX Latrine Shovel
Uses wide Relentless swings and single-target Strikedown attacks, like Brute-Brainer Mk III; Brute-Brainer Mk V instead uses single-target Strikedown attacks and wide Relentless swings.
- Family
- Latrine Shovel
- Class Access
- Ogryn (level 2)
- Magazine Size
- -
- Ammo Reserve
- -
- Base Damage
- -
- Dodge Limit
- 2 to 3
- Special Attack
- Switch Mode: Fold the shovel in preparation for a devastating Strike Down attack.
Achlys Mk I Power Maul
Uses single-target Strikedown attacks and wide Relentless swings.
- Family
- Power Maul
- Class Access
- Ogryn (level 6)
- Magazine Size
- -
- Ammo Reserve
- -
- Base Damage
- -
- Dodge Limit
- 2 to 3
- Special Attack
- Activate: The power field empowers the next attack.
Gromm Mk I & Mk V Battle Maul & Slab Shield
Shares the shield stance and heavy attacks with Orox, but has a light chain that moves from Relentless into Strikedowns.
- Family
- Battle Maul & Slab Shield
- Class Access
- Ogryn (level 10)
- Magazine Size
- -
- Ammo Reserve
- -
- Base Damage
- -
- Dodge Limit
- -
- Special Attack
- Defensive Stance: Plant the Slab Shield into the ground and enter a defensive stance, capable of withstanding all but the strongest attacks.
Orox Mk II & Mk III Battle Maul & Slab Shield
Pairs Relentless swings with a planted shield stance; Gromm adds a Strikedown-oriented light chain.
- Family
- Battle Maul & Slab Shield
- Class Access
- Ogryn (level 10)
- Magazine Size
- -
- Ammo Reserve
- -
- Base Damage
- -
- Dodge Limit
- -
- Special Attack
- Defensive Stance: Plant the Slab Shield into the ground and enter a defensive stance, capable of withstanding all but the strongest attacks.
Borovian Mk III Delver's Pickaxe
Uses Strikedown for both attacks and pulls enemies with its special; Karsolas follows Strikedown with a Vanguard sweep, while Branx uses a thrust.
- Family
- Delver's Pickaxe
- Class Access
- Ogryn (level 14)
- Magazine Size
- -
- Ammo Reserve
- -
- Base Damage
- -
- Dodge Limit
- 2 to 3
- Special Attack
- Pull: Pull enemies towards you, staggering them and making them slightly more vulnerable to follow-up attacks.
Karsolas Mk II Delver's Pickaxe
Follows Strikedown with a Vanguard sweep and pulls enemies with its special; Borovian and Branx use Strikedown for both attacks.
- Family
- Delver's Pickaxe
- Class Access
- Ogryn (level 14)
- Magazine Size
- -
- Ammo Reserve
- -
- Base Damage
- -
- Dodge Limit
- 2 to 3
- Special Attack
- Pull: Pull enemies towards you, staggering them and making them slightly more vulnerable to follow-up attacks.
Branx Mk Ia Delver's Pickaxe
Uses Strikedown for both attacks and adds a high-impact thrust; Borovian has a pulling special, while Karsolas uses a Vanguard follow-up.
- Family
- Delver's Pickaxe
- Class Access
- Ogryn (level 14)
- Magazine Size
- -
- Ammo Reserve
- -
- Base Damage
- -
- Dodge Limit
- 2 to 3
- Special Attack
- Special Melee Attack: A sharp thrust that causes high impact damage.
Krourk Mk IIa Cruncher
Is a slow Ogryn sledgehammer with long reach and stagger-focused swings; its special windup switches to Strikedown.
- Family
- Cruncher
- Class Access
- Ogryn (level 18)
- Magazine Size
- -
- Ammo Reserve
- -
- Base Damage
- -
- Dodge Limit
- 2 to 3
- Special Attack
- Special Melee Attack: Hold and then release to perform a devastating Special Strikedown Heavy attack. If the input is released immediately, a normal Strikedown Light attack will be performed instead.
How Melee and Ranged Weapons Work in Darktide
Your character usually carries a melee weapon for enemies that have closed in and a ranged weapon for the ones still at a distance, and you switch between them as a fight changes. Each weapon has a quick attack and a heavier one, and many also have special moves. Knowing when to use those attacks matters as much as picking the right weapon.
Enemies wear different kinds of armor, and a weapon that does well against one kind may barely hurt another. That's why a team benefits from weapons that cover different jobs instead of everyone carrying the same gear. Watch what's coming at you and switch to suit it.
Weapon Families and Marks
Every weapon belongs to a family, which is the type of weapon, such as the Blaze Force Sword or the Helbore Lasgun. Each family comes in marks, and a mark is a numbered variant like Mk IV or Mk V. A mark is more than a small stat change, since it can alter the attack pattern, the fire mode or how the weapon handles.
The Blaze Force Sword shows the difference well. The Deimos Mk IV is aimed at damage against a single target, while the Illisi Mk V is meant for clearing crowds. They come from the same family, but they play very differently.
Some families are shared by several classes, and others belong to just one. The paid classes add their own weapon families too, such as the Arc Rifle and Galvanic Rifle used by the Skitarii.
How to Get Weapons and Marks
New weapons are bought at the Armoury Exchange and at Sire Melk's Requisitorium. Marks are unlocked through progress on the Mastery track instead.
Every family has its own Mastery track. Using a weapon from that family in missions adds progress to the track, and as it moves forward, it unlocks the family's marks. Once a mark is unlocked, you can switch to it whenever you like, so the more you play a family, the more ways you have to fight with it.
Perks and Blessings
Perks and blessings are the two main ways to shape how a weapon plays. Perks are passive bonuses that unlock as you advance a family's Mastery track, and a weapon can only carry a limited number of them at once. Blessings are special effects that can change how a weapon plays, and they're unlocked with Blessing Points earned on the same track. Each blessing comes in tiers, and reaching the higher ones costs more Blessing Points.
Upgrading Weapons at the Shrine of the Omnissiah
The Shrine of the Omnissiah on the Mourningstar is where weapons are improved, and Hadron Omega-7-7 runs it. Crafting materials spent there raise a weapon's base stats, which is what the Power system does. Each weapon has a Power Cap, the highest point its stats can reach, and that cap rises as you advance its Mastery. You can always see the Power Cap, so you know how much room is left.
Applying blessings and changing perks both cost crafting materials at the Shrine, so decide what you want before you spend.
Which Weapons Matter Most
There's no single best weapon in Darktide, because the right pick depends on your class and what your team needs at that moment. A weapon that clears a crowd well may struggle against a single heavily armored enemy, so a balanced team usually covers both kinds of threat. Start from your class and your team's role, then pick the marks and perks that fill it.
FAQ
Can I change a weapon's perks or blessings after I've chosen them?
Yes. Blessings and perks can be swapped and interchanged rather than being locked in, and you can do it at any level of Mastery.
Which Darktide weapons are dual-wielded?
The Hive Scum fights with Dual Stub Pistols and Dual Autopistols, and the Skitarii can wield Paired Transonic Blades. Both are paid classes, so you need to buy them to use these weapons.
What materials does the Shrine use?
The Shrine uses Plasteel and Diamantine, which you collect on missions. Both go toward upgrades and blessings.