Each weapon begins with its Aspect of Melinoë.
Pick your weapon.
Choose an aspect, then follow its combat sequence and build.
Witch's Staff
Compare the weapon's aspects by attack pattern, consistency, and learning demand.
- Aspect of MelinoëSafe ranged pressureNormal Special can be slow without upgradesEasy to learn
- Aspect of CirceCast and familiar actions overlap naturallyDepends on familiar positioning and upgrade stateEasy to learn
- Aspect of AnubisKills create additional pressureNeeds a kill before its signature value beginsModerate learning demand
- Aspect of MomusOmega moves create persistent repeat pressurePoor placement wastes repeated strikesModerate learning demand
Sister Blades
Compare the weapon's aspects by attack pattern, consistency, and learning demand.
- Aspect of MelinoëStrong payoff for flankingLoses value against targets that turn quicklyModerate learning demand
- Aspect of ArtemisCombines a defensive block with a damage windowTiming-sensitiveHigh learning demand
- Aspect of PanSafe ranged trackingNeeds Cast placement before its best volleyEasy to learn
- Aspect of the MorriganHigh combo ceilingComplex sequenceHigh learning demand
Umbral Flames
Compare the weapon's aspects by attack pattern, consistency, and learning demand.
- Aspect of SupayMaintains pressure while movingLong firing periods can drain Magick or attentionEasy to learn
- Aspect of MorosAttack setup becomes delayed area burstFiring Special too early produces weak coverageModerate learning demand
- Aspect of MelinoëImmediate value on Attack and SpecialRandom critical timing is less controllable than a fixed comboEasy to learn
- Aspect of EosPersistent area damagePoor routing leaves the projectile away from targetsModerate learning demand
Moonstone Axe
Compare the weapon's aspects by attack pattern, consistency, and learning demand.
- Aspect of CharonLarge controlled burst around a pinned targetNeeds Magick and setup timeModerate learning demand
- Aspect of ThanatosHigh attack ceiling while avoiding damageTaking damage interrupts its momentumHigh learning demand
- Aspect of NergalRewards hitting groupsSlower to start against isolated targetsModerate learning demand
- Aspect of MelinoëImmediate value with no setupLess room for specialized combinations than combo-focused aspectsEasy to learn
Argent Skull
Compare the weapon's aspects by attack pattern, consistency, and learning demand.
- Aspect of MelinoëDirect Attack scalingDamage falls when Shells are often left in unsafe positionsEasy to learn
- Aspect of MedeaLarge close-range burstRequires entering melee rangeHigh learning demand
- Aspect of HelContinuous ranged Attack fire during OverheatCast and all Omega moves are disabled during OverheatHigh learning demand
- Aspect of PersephoneSteerable movement during Omega SpecialOmega steering can carry the player into hazardsModerate learning demand
Black Coat
Compare the weapon's aspects by attack pattern, consistency, and learning demand.
- Aspect of MelinoëFast attacks and movementLess room for specialized combinationsEasy to learn
- Aspect of ShivaConverts Special setup into a powerful Attack stateSetup is easy to interruptHigh learning demand
- Aspect of SeleneGuaranteed Hex accessNeeds regular Magick spending to cycle the HexEasy to learn
- Aspect of NyxSprint naturally creates attack anglesDamage falls when the mark is not preparedModerate learning demand
- 01Learn the attack patternKnow which move deals damage and which action creates safety.
- 02Choose the main damage BoonStrengthen the move you use most and answer any Magick requirement.
- 03Protect itAdd Arcana, Keepsake, Familiar, Hex, and route choices that preserve the plan.
Reach the aspect tier you need.
Brew Aspects of Night and Darkness, then forge Rank I at the Silver Pool.
Forge the three standard aspects, rank a non-Melinoë aspect to V, then obtain its Waking Phrase.