Minecraft Dungeons 2 is shaping up to be one of the most weapon-rich action games in the franchise's history. Across the gameplay footage revealed at Gamescom 2026, Mojang Studios has confirmed 23 weapons split across three categories: melee, bows, and crossbows. Whether you want to cave skulls with a War Hammer or ricochet arrows off walls with a Trickbow, the lineup has something for every combat style. Here's everything confirmed so far.
What melee weapons are confirmed in Minecraft Dungeons 2?
Melee combat in Minecraft Dungeons 2 runs on a combo system. Landing consecutive hits builds toward a final strike that hits harder than the rest. Each weapon has its own attack pattern, speed, and range, so the choice matters more than just raw numbers.
Minecraft Dungeons 2 Guide: Every Confirmed Weapons So Far
The heavy hitters
The War Hammer sits at the top of the raw power rankings. Its swings are slow, but each one sends a ripple effect across the ground and hits with the highest damage output of any melee weapon confirmed so far. The Mace, seen equipped by Royal Guards in the trailers, follows a similar pattern: heavy blunt force, compromised attack speed.
If you want power without fully sacrificing pace, the Sword is the sensible middle ground. It clears hordes reliably, has decent range, and doesn't lock you into the slow wind-up animations that heavier weapons demand.
The speed weapons
Double Daggers and Sickles are built for players who want to stay mobile. Both deal rapid slashing attacks in circular patterns. Sickles are specifically well-suited for clearing groups of Skeletons, Zombies, Illagers, and Guards. Double Daggers shine when you're surrounded, letting you spin through enemies before repositioning.
Minecraft Dungeons 2 Guide: Every Confirmed Weapons So Far
The Unique weapons
Two Unique-rarity melee weapons have been confirmed. The Tornado Blade is the more mechanically interesting of the pair. Its swirling effect deals 60% of the weapon's base damage, and melee hits add 30% bonus damage to secondary targets. That means it punishes enemies standing near your primary target, making it strong in dense encounters.
The Pride of the Plains is confirmed to support the Frost Crescent 2 enchantment, though its full stat profile hasn't been revealed yet.
The specialist picks
The Battlestaff is the most build-specific melee weapon in the list. Its description mentions weighted ends and direct support for the Lightning Surge enchantment, which points toward a mage-style build. Soul Blast is also listed as a compatible enchantment for players who prefer a more aggressive approach.
The Shovel earns a mention for its crowd control. After consecutive hits, its final strike briefly stuns the target. That's a small but useful tool when enemies are closing in from multiple directions.
What ranged weapons are confirmed in Minecraft Dungeons 2?
Ranged weapons split into two distinct systems: bows and crossbows. They play differently enough that choosing between them affects your whole combat rhythm.
Bows
Bows can be charged before firing. Hold the attack button and you release a shot that deals significantly more damage than a quick tap. The trade-off is that arrows are a limited resource. You can carry a maximum of 10 at once, and they replenish over time.
The Trickbow is the standout here. Its arrows don't travel in a straight line. They curve and ricochet through the air, which means a single shot can hit multiple targets if you position correctly. Against clustered enemies, this is a significant damage multiplier.
Crossbows
Crossbows trade the charge mechanic for sustained fire. Hold the attack button and they keep shooting. No charging required, no maximum damage threshold to aim for. The result is a faster, more consistent ranged output, but individual shots hit softer.
The Dual Crossbow pushes the fire rate as high as it goes in this category. Two crossbows firing simultaneously means more hits per second, but each individual bolt does less damage. The Heavy Crossbow goes the opposite direction, trading some speed for heavier individual shots.
How many weapons are confirmed in Minecraft Dungeons 2?
23 weapons have been confirmed across all three categories: 13 melee weapons, 3 bows, and 3 crossbows. That count will likely grow before and after the September 29, 2026 launch date, but this is the full confirmed picture heading into release.
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