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Top Weapons in Moonlighter 2 for Completing and Solving Quests

You will unlock many weapons as you play Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault, so it’s natural to wonder which one is the best. Choosing the right weapons is important for both your success in runs and for upgrades, since some upgrades require rare materials. It’s better to save your resources for the best weapons rather than investing in weaker ones from the start.

Here’s a list of all the weapons in the game, along with some guidance to help you decide which to focus on. Keep in mind that preferences are personal, but I’ll also point out some objective strengths and weaknesses of each weapon. Let’s take a look at the top weapons in Moonlighter 2.

Note: Since the game is currently in Early Access, the effectiveness of these weapons may change over time.

How Do Tiers Work?

We categorize the 20 weapons into four tiers to help guide your choices:

Tier S: The top-tier weapons. These are the best options for Will, with few or no weaknesses.
Tier A: Very strong weapons, just not quite on the same level as Tier S.
Tier B: Decent weapons that can still get the job done. They often have weaker passives or limited advantages.
Tier C: The least effective, often best to avoid unless you’re experimenting or starting out.

Tier S Weapons

Weapon	Type	Reason
Blo-Beam	Gun	The best gun in the game. Offers great range, high damage, and can be upgraded to increase capacity and reload speed. A perfect choice.
Aetherium Heart	Large Sword	This weapon compensates for the typical drawbacks of large swords, making it very powerful. It’s considered the best melee weapon.
Ultimate Spear	Spear	Eliminates the need to stay in position or rely on tricky tracking. When multiple enemies are close, its spearheads bounce between them, making it highly effective.
Ultimate Short Sword	Short Sword	Infinite ammo makes this overpowered once mastered, especially for finishing moves.

Tier A Weapons

Weapon	Type	Reason
Blo-Blaster	Gun	Excellent damage at close range and upgradeable. The downside is it can’t hit enemies at a distance, which limits its use.
The Rectifier	Spear	A more aggressive version of the standard spear. Perfect for players who prefer an attacking playstyle.
Sun and Moon Ballad	Gauntlets	Likely the best gauntlets in the game. Their double attack combined with elemental perks makes them extremely powerful.
Ultimate Large Sword	Large Sword	Scaling is impressive when buffed with sharpness or elemental effects. Also, its special attacks hit multiple times.
Everlasting Fury	Short Sword	Adds a useful buff against bosses, making it a good choice for challenging encounters.
Merchant’s Large Sword	Large Sword	Keeps sharpness high for damage boosts; a straightforward but effective weapon.
Ray Axe	Short Sword	Marginally drops to Tier B, but with some work, it can become quite effective due to its decent effects.

Tier B Weapons

Weapon	Type	Reason
Heartbeat Hunter	Gauntlets	Useful if you’ve progressed far and are skilled, but the double damage downside can be a major weakness for new players.
Ultimate Gauntlets	Gauntlets	Disappointing effect for an ultimate weapon, but still usable. Other gauntlets offer better effects.
Blob Gun	Gun	Your starting gun, solid overall, but less exciting than other options.
The Vow	Large Sword	Has issues with perks that drain sharpness, so rapid fighting is recommended to avoid drawbacks.
Combat Rod	Spear	Slightly better than the worst spears, but its special attack is almost useless against fast or flying enemies.
Merchant’s Short Sword	Short Sword	Frequent use of special finishers makes damage boosts desirable, but it’s less effective compared to other weapons.
Merchant’s Spear	Spear	Good range and damage, but its special attack is the weakest among spears.
Merchant’s Gauntlets	Gauntlets	Adds more berserk time but isn’t particularly remarkable compared to other options.

Tier C Weapons

Weapon	Type	Reason
Old Broom	Spear	The weakest weapon. It lacks a special attack and struggles against bosses. You’ll spend a lot of time trying to defeat enemies with it.
Note: You will have a side quest to defeat a boss with this weapon, which can yield a good reward.

This tier list should help you prioritize the weapons that can give you the best results in your adventures. Keep experimenting to find what fits your style best!

November 20, 2025

How to Complete a Hidden Treasure in Aeolia in Moonlighter 2
With Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault now available in early access, players can start exploring dungeons and trading rare treasures with villagers. As you improve your town’s economy, you’ll also have the chance to take on various side quests from important characters you meet along the way.

Many of these quests are for Eris, the potion maker. After first entering Zephyr Fields, she will have a vision that guides you to a special hidden item deep in the dungeon. Here’s how to complete the “A Hidden Treasure In Aeolia” quest and what it unlocks.

How To Complete A Hidden Treasure In Aeolia

Once you accept the quest, you need to go into the Zephyr Fields dungeon. Luckily, the hidden path you’re looking for is right at the start of this area. From the spawn point, move along the left side of the platform and go around to the back. There’s a zipline there that takes you up to a concealed pathway above.

Follow this pathway until you reach a portal that leads to a hidden zone. Inside, you’ll need to navigate a maze of wires to reach the end. The only real danger here is falling off the edge, but it’s quite difficult unless you’re actively trying to fall.

Reaching the Hidden Zone

When you arrive in the secret area, follow the ziplines until you get to a three-way junction. From this point, you’ll need to zipline between floating islands to maneuver through the maze. Use the diagram below as a guide, where each move is indicated as Up, Down, Left, or Right. Even as you change positions on the ziplines, these directions apply.

The Correct Path to the Scroll

Starting from the initial island, take these steps:
1. Down
2. Right
3. Right
4. Up
5. Left
6. Up
7. Left (this zipline drops you to a lower platform)
8. Down
9. Left
This sequence will lead you directly to the scroll that contains the recipe for the Blo-Blaster gun. When you reach the end, grab the scroll.

Unlocking the Blo-Blaster

Once you have the scroll, you can either keep exploring or return to town through a portal. To craft the Blo-Blaster, visit Babyl in the eastern part of the village. It costs 2,000 Gold and 4 Oneiric Quartz to make this weapon.

Tip: You can only get Oneiric Quartz from Zephyr Fields or buy it from Nou for 2,500 Gold each.

Why the Blo-Blaster is Great

The Blo-Blaster is one of the best ranged weapons in Moonlighter 2. It sacrifices some shot capacity for increased damage, making it ideal for defeating distant or airborne enemies. Although it doesn’t fire as fast, its raw power helps you quickly take down tough foes. It’s highly recommended if you rely on guns to handle enemies that hover or attack from range.
November 20, 2025
Solving the Hidden Treasure in Moonlighter 2’s Gallery

Attention merchants looking to turn a profit! Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault is now available in early access. Get ready with your sword and a big bag, because it’s time to explore some dungeons. You’ll spend a lot of your time battling enemies, selling your treasures, and upgrading your character. Along the way, there are several side quests you can complete during your adventures.

One side quest is called “A Hidden Treasure In The Gallery.” You unlock it after earning a certain amount of total money and reaching The Gallery level, which is given to you by Eris. Like the quest she gave you for Kalina, this one involves solving a riddle to earn a special weapon recipe.

How To Complete A Hidden Treasure In The Gallery

This side quest can only be finished in The Gallery zone, so start there. Your goal is to reach the mini-boss room, marked with a crossed swords icon halfway through the dungeon.

Before starting, it’s a good idea to upgrade your weapons and armor, especially if you’re only exploring Kalina so you can survive reaching this point.

Once in the mini-boss room, defeat all enemies and open the treasure chests at the end. Take your loot but don’t go any further into the dungeon. Instead, turn left and find a hidden staircase along the wall, leading down to lower walkways. Follow this path until you find a portal that takes you to a secret room filled with traps.

This room is dangerous, with laser beams moving on set paths. You’ll need to dodge roll to avoid them. The first sections are simpler, but later you’ll face multiple moving beams at once.

For a better view of the room, see the image above.

In the first sequence, you’ll dodge oncoming beams and sweeping lasers from left to right. Wait until a laser is fully out of the way and move up along the right side. Cross over by dodging through horizontal beams, then continue upward along the left side, avoiding oncoming lasers.

For the last part, wait until both lasers shift to one side of the room. When they’re on one side, run across the opposite side and dodge roll through the vertical beams to minimize crossing. This will help you reach the exit safely.

After escaping, grab the scroll to get the recipe for the Heartbeat Hunter gauntlet. You can continue exploring the dungeon or teleport back to town. Talk to the blacksmith to craft the Heartbeat Hunters for 2,000 Gold and 4 Echo Links.

The Heartbeat Hunter weapon has a special ability: it does 40% more damage while you’re in Berserk mode, but it also increases the damage you take by 40%. It’s a high-risk, high-reward weapon—perfect for players confident in their dodging skills. If you prefer safer options, stick with the original weapons to avoid unexpected dangers.

November 20, 2025
How to Defeat Monte in Moonlighter 2 by Completing and Solving

If you’re playing Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault during its Early Access stage, Prince Monte is the last boss you’ll face. Is he the hardest one? That’s up to you to decide, but one thing’s certain: we need to defeat him to earn his special reward.

Monte can fly away on his stingray, making him tricky to catch. He also has a unique mechanic where you must run to the top of the screen while dodging obstacles. To beat Monte, learn his moves and get used to his attack patterns.

### How to Defeat Monte

Monte is found at the end of your run in Harrowing Heights, the second area in Aeolia. He rides a flying stingray.

#### Monte’s First Phase

One of his first attacks is creating large straight lines where weapons fall from the sky. These are long, but you can roll sideways to dodge them. If you roll close to Monte, you can hit him a couple of times before he launches the next wave. He repeats this four times.

Next, Monte takes to the sky on his stingray and charges into a circle on the ground. During this, avoid melee weapons and focus on shooting him with your gun if you have ammo. Monte usually returns to the center of the arena after each big move, so stay close there — he will give you chances to land free hits.

After some time, Monte will leap into the air with his weapon charged with lightning. You can hit him a few times, but it’s best to run away first to learn his timing.

He might also set off a series of explosions marked with pink on the ground. It’s better to stay close and jump into the first explosion wave to land hits while he’s not moving. This attack can happen three times in a row, so getting the timing down allows for good damage.

When Monte’s health drops to about 30%, he moves to a higher platform. Projectiles fall from the sky, and you must dodge these while moving through gaps between walls. Interact with a rope to reach him, as he’s guarded by a shield. You’ll need to throw a destroyed projectile at him three times to bring him back down.

#### Monte’s Second Phase

In this phase, Monte adds new attacks. Chains will spawn across the arena, and he will pass through them. While you can hit him if timed right, it’s better to focus on the new enemies that spawn to charge your ammo.

Monte combines previous attacks: he will perform melee strikes while weapons fall from the sky and do flying charges with explosions. These explosion attacks now spread from the top to the bottom of the screen, instead of from the side.

You don’t need to hit him during these combination attacks, but if you want to, wait for a safe moment when projectiles are far away, dodge his melee attack, and strike.

During the chasing part, some flying enemies will appear while you’re on the three-platform section. Simply shoot them or let their explosions happen far away, then keep throwing purple balls with your backpack.

#### Monte’s Third Phase

In the final phase, Monte increases the number of projectiles and explosions. Air charges will have objects falling from above, and chain attacks will leave dangerous trails. His weapon will glow with more lightning, and the attack patterns become more intense — multiple waves of falling weapons and explosions will happen, moving from top to bottom.

It’s best to wait for the wave of explosions around him, as this move is predictable and gives free hits. Use your gun frequently to manage the added chaos.

### Rewards for Beating Monte

Upon defeating Monte, you’ll get two loot chests and The King’s Right Mask, a material needed to finish Souls Forever Lost 2 and craft the Ray Axe.

November 19, 2025
How to Complete Tyke in Moonlighter 2: Solving the Challenge

Enemies that fly can be quite frustrating when you’re out of ammo in Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault. Tyke, the second boss in The Gallery, is part of this difficult group, as he will fly back and forth across the arena, making it hard to hit him unless you build up your ammo by defeating surrounding enemies.

Expect lots of projectiles and tricky shots during this fight. Also, pay attention to where you step. Here are some key tips to understand the fight and find ways to beat Tyke.

Tyke appears when you reach the end of your run in the Treasury Halls, which is the second area of The Gallery.

Tyke’s First Phase

At the start, Tyke will fly around mainly, which is annoying because you can only hit him with your gun. Watch his movements to avoid danger.

When the fight begins, Tyke summons two minions. Quickly defeat them to gather ammo, then fire a couple of shots at Tyke. He will fly straight across the arena, causing explosions beneath him—stay out of his way—and sometimes spawn ground-based attacks that hit in nine circular areas.

If you find yourself inside one of these circles, it doesn’t matter because your roll provides invulnerability frames. Just roll just before the circles explode to avoid damage.

Tyke will also throw explosive devices that detonate after a few seconds, creating shockwaves you need to jump over. Additionally, he can shoot lasers from portals marked by red lines; you can roll through these lasers to dodge the damage.

During these attacks, Tyke might throw a big purple ball. Use your backpack to hit it, causing Tyke to roll to the center of the arena and become vulnerable for a brief period.

He will then resume his attack pattern, often starting with a barrage of pink fireballs. It’s best to stay on the bottom left of the arena and move only slightly up or down to dodge incoming projectiles.

When Tyke loses around 30% of his health, the stage changes to a four-square arena.

Tyke’s Second Phase

In this phase, Tyke throws the big purple ball again, but now he also sends it back to you when you hit it, so keep firing your backpack to keep it away. Afterward, he resumes his attack cycle, shooting lasers, creating explosions, and summoning minions.

Note that the arena is now divided into squares with gaps in between. Falling through these gaps is possible, so roll from one square to another to avoid projectiles and reach the purple ball when he throws it.

As he approaches 60% health, Tyke transforms the arena once more for the final phase.

Tyke’s Third Phase

Instead of a four-square layout, the battlefield becomes a nine-square grid. The fight remains similar, but now the floor will sometimes vanish, indicated by a pink glow, and larger gaps will appear between the squares. Always plan your rolls carefully to avoid falling off.

Tyke will repeat his attacks but with an important change: when he throws the purple ball, he will send it back multiple times until the final throw lands in a different square from where you are standing. You need to quickly move to that square before the platforms disappear.

Rewards for Defeating Tyke

Upon defeating Tyke, you’ll receive two chests filled with loot and the Broken Rocket material, which is used for crafting weapons. Completing this fight also finishes the Police Jurisdiction task.

November 19, 2025
How to Defeat Thalaam in Moonlighter 2 by Completing and Solving
Bosses play a crucial role in Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault. They mark the end of your run with a tough fight, often involving multiple phases and a variety of attacks to watch out for. Thalaam is one such boss, mainly using melee strikes but also launching projectiles, which require you to stay alert or risk losing the fight.

While Thalaam can be challenging, learning his attack patterns quickly will help you beat him. Use these tips to help you win the battle.

How to Defeat Thalaam

Thalaam appears at the end of the Night Day in Kalina. He floats and combines strong melee hits with projectile attacks, making the fight dynamic and demanding awareness.

First Phase

Thalaam first moves in to attack with a straight-line charge, called a stampede, which he can do up to three times in a row. Wait until he finishes the last charge or interrupt before each one, as he prepares for about two seconds before charging.

He also performs jumps combined with ground slams within a small radius. These slam attacks track you, so always roll away when you see him coming down. You can land one or two hits afterward, but he often repeats this move multiple times.

Between his attacks, Thalaam might throw a small fireball, which is easy to dodge just by walking away.

Another major attack is a large AoE explosion. When he starts to charge this attack, stand near him, hit him a few times, then back away. You can also roll through the blast if timed right to avoid damage.

Second Phase

When you deal about 20% damage, Thalaam retreats to the center of the arena and gains a shield. He starts spawning small purple projectiles around him—destroy these by hitting them and then throw them back at Thalaam to break his shield.

After each projectile is launched, Thalaam will perform a different attack:
- Shockwaves: Jump over them.
- Fire projectiles: These explode after a few seconds, marked by red circles on the ground.
- Combination of attacks: He switches between shockwaves and fireballs as you try to hit him with the projectile.
Tip: Wait until the shockwave appears before doing anything else.

His attack patterns become harder in this phase, and he will leave a trail of fire with his stampedes and throw multiple fireballs that can explode after a delay. Avoid the fire trails and prepare for the increased challenge.

Third Phase

At around 60% health, Thalaam moves to the arena’s center but attacks differently. He throws a small fireball that, when hitting the ground, causes a shockwave you need to jump over.

He resumes his second-phase attacks, but now with extra difficulty: his stampede leaves a lingering fire trail, and he performs four stampedes in total. When he jumps and slams, Thalaam also throws several exploding fire projectiles.

He introduces a new threat: a slow-moving laser. You can see a line targeting you before it fires, giving you a moment to run away. Since it moves slowly, you don’t need to jump over it if you have room to dodge around.

When he nears defeat (around 10% health), Thalaam will regain his shield. During this stage, you need to attack the purple balls that appear with your backpack to deal damage while avoiding his attacks.

Rewards for Defeating Thalaam

Defeating Thalaam rewards you with two chests and an Alabaster Candle, completing the Blacksmith’s quest, New Days, Broken Tech. Using his materials, you can craft new weapons, like the Sun and Moon Ballad.
November 19, 2025
Moonlighter’s 3D Sequel Arrives Next Year
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault | Announcement Trailer

Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault was unveiled during the recent PC Gaming Show. This sequel follows up on the beloved 2018 title Moonlighter, where players navigate the dual challenges of dungeon exploration and managing a shop.

The original Moonlighter catapulted developer Digital Sun into the spotlight. Since then, the studio has contributed to titles like The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story and Cataclismo, and now they are returning to their roots with support from 11 bit Studios, who also published the first game and are known for titles like Frostpunk 2. It seems that Moonlighter 2 will stay true to its predecessor’s essence while continuing the journey of Will, the lovable shopkeeper from the original.

The most noticeable changes are the shift to 3D graphics instead of pixel art and a brand-new setting. In Moonlighter 2, Will must rebuild his business in the village of Tresna after it becomes ensnared in a “mysterious dimension.” Players will venture into Vaults to defeat enemies and acquire treasures to sell in Will’s shop, all while searching for a means to escape.

11 bit Studios
Moonlighter, this sequel promises to bring back the engaging gameplay that made the first game a hit. Digital Sun CEO Javier Gimenez expressed in a press release that the studio aims to create “a game that’s not just better, but filled with even more charm in every detail.”

Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault is slated for release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S in 2025. If you’re curious about additional updates from the PC Gaming Show, the creator of PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds also introduced several new titles.

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