The Blood of Dawnwalker throws dozens of swords at you, but only a handful actually earn a permanent slot in your loadout. Whether you’re playing the human swordsman side of Coen or leaning into his vampire instincts, here are the five weapons worth chasing down first — and exactly how to get each one.
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What Makes a Weapons “Best” Here
Coen fights differently by day and night — swords and Hex magic in daylight, claws and vampiric abilities after dark, as detailed on The Blood of Dawnwalker’s Wikipedia page. That split matters when picking weapons: the best swords lean into Swordmastery perks, critical damage, and bonus effects against supernatural enemies, since that’s where Coen spends most of his daylight hours.
The 5 Best Weapons
Imbued Sword of St. Mihai — Widely considered the best weapon in the game. A Legendary greatsword with strong base damage, a high crit rate, and a spinning Weapon Art that knocks down nearby enemies. It’s earned through a longer quest chain: complete “A Monk and a Saint” to find the Broken Sword, then “Forge It Anew” to gather three Sword Shards and have it forged and imbued by a blacksmith.
Durandal — The best sword you can realistically grab in the opening hours. A Level 15 Legendary Longsword found at the bottom of the Cursed Chasm near Briar Sloughs, it cuts attack and dodge stamina costs significantly and deals bonus damage to supernatural enemies — perfect for carrying you through the early game before tougher gear appears.
Kingslayer — A Legendary greatsword picked up early during the “Forge It Anew” questline while shard-hunting, well before you actually complete the quest chain for the Imbued Sword. It’s a strong stopgap weapon that punches well above its acquisition point.
Burnished Battlesword — An Epic-rarity greatsword earned by completing the “Wetland Helpers” quest and defeating its boss, The Bloodletter. Solid raw damage output makes it a dependable pick if the Legendary quest chains feel too far off.
Gladius — Once wielded by Brencis himself, this legendary blade is tucked inside the lair of the Beast of Balaur. Defeat the miniboss, then use Shadowstep to reach a hidden chest. It boosts vampiric health, damage against mortals, and critical hit stats — a strong pick if you’re leaning into a hybrid combat style.
Weapons Comparison
| Weapon | Rarity | How to Get It | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imbued Sword of St. Mihai | Legendary | Complete “A Monk and a Saint” + “Forge It Anew” | Overall best late-game pick |
| Durandal | Legendary | Cursed Chasm side quest, Briar Sloughs | Best early-game sword |
| Kingslayer | Legendary | Found during “Forge It Anew” shard-hunting | Strong interim weapon |
| Burnished Battlesword | Epic | Defeat The Bloodletter in “Wetland Helpers” | Reliable mid-game damage |
| Gladius | Legendary | Beast of Balaur’s lair | Vampire-hybrid builds |
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FAQs
Do I need a specific quest order to get all five weapons?
No — most are tied to separate, independent quests, though the Imbued Sword and Kingslayer both come from the “Forge It Anew” chain.
Is the Imbued Sword of St. Mihai worth the long quest chain?
Yes — its high crit rate, strong base damage, and area-knockdown Weapon Art make it the most well-rounded weapon in the game.
