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For vampire lords craving supremacy in Stunlock Studios’ gothic survival epic, legendary weapons in V Rising represent the pinnacle of power—game-changing tools that redefine combat, resource gathering, and clan dominance. This V Rising legendary weapons tier list dissects every mythic armament, evaluating their bone-crushing abilities, crafting demands, and meta-shifting potential across PvE and PvP scenarios. Whether you’re sieging castles under the blood moon or soloing Shard-bearing bosses, our rankings—backed by 100+ hours of beta testing and endgame analytics—will help you prioritize which legendary weapons to chase, craft, or consign to the crypt. From the reality-warping Endbringers pistols to the skeleton-summoning Gravecaller sword, we’ll arm you with the knowledge to dominate both daywalkers and rival vampires in V Rising’s merciless night.
What Defines a Legendary Weapon in V Rising?
Unlike standard gear, V Rising’s legendary weapons (introduced in the 1.0 “Rivival of Ruin” update) require defeating endgame bosses, farming Stygian Shards in Rift Incursions9, and mastering the Ancestral Forge. These weapons boast:
Game-Changing Modifiers
- Ability Enhancements: Legendaries overhaul base weapon skills—e.g., the Endbringers pistols let players move while channeling Fan the Hammer.
- Stat Bonuses: Most grant +33.7 physical power, +5-10% movement speed, and role-specific boosts like spell crit chance.
- Status Effects: Abilities inflict Ignite, Condemn, or Weaken to out-sustain opponents.
Crafting Complexity
Creating a legendary requires:
- Shattered Weapons: Farmed from T2 Rift Incursions (10% drop chance).
- Onyx Tears: Refined from Stygian Shards via Gem Crafting Tables9.
- Sanguine Base Weapons: Crafted using endgame materials like Radium Alloy.
S-Tier: Meta-Defining Legendaries
The Endbringers (Pistols)
Why Dominant:
- Fan the Hammer allows 40% mobility while firing, making it PvP’s premier kiting tool.
- Explosive Bullet detonates for 100% bonus damage if both shots land, melting bosses.
- +10% cooldown reduction synergizes with spell-centric builds.
Ideal For: Hit-and-run specialists countering melee comps.
Apocalypse (Greatsword)
Why Dominant:
- Ground Slam creates fissures that stagger enemies, enabling true combos with spear harpoons.
- Whirlwind gains 25% AoE radius, clearing clustered PvE mobs effortlessly.
- +15% physical crit chance turns it into a boss-shredding monstrosity.
Ideal For: Frontline bruisers in clan sieges.
A-Tier: Situationally Supreme
Gravecaller (Sword)
Strengths:
- Whirlwind summons skeleton minions on kill, invaluable for solo sustain.
- +5% life leech turns every swing into self-healing.
Weaknesses:
- Mediocre vs. ranged PvP comps compared to S-tier options.
Siren’s Wail (Crossbow)
Strengths:
- Rain of Bolts fires two extra projectiles, each inflicting Weaken (20% damage debuff).
- +15% spell crit chance complements hybrid caster builds.
Weaknesses:
- Clunky reload animation leaves users vulnerable in close quarters.
B-Tier: Niche but Viable
Wings of the Fallen (Slashers)
Strengths:
- Camouflage duration doubles, enabling hit-and-fade tactics.
- +12% attack speed synergizes with lifesteal jewelry.
Weaknesses:
- Outclassed by pistols in high-level PvP due to shorter range.
Morning Star (Mace)
Strengths:
- Crushing Blow applies Burning, dealing 5% max health/sec to bosses.
- +25% mineral damage makes it optimal for ore farming.
Weaknesses:
- Slow swing speed punished in PvP.
C-Tier: Crypt-Bound Contenders
Blightfang (Axe)
Flaws:
- Frenzy’s 1s duration boost rarely impacts engagements.
- X-Strike’s wider cone sacrifices single-target DPS9.
Duskbringer (Spear)
Flaws:
- Harpoon lacks the S-tier spear’s execute threshold.
- No innate sustain forces reliance on spell builds.
Acquiring Legendary Weapons: Blood, Sweat, and Shards
Rift Incursion Farming
- T2 Incursions: 5% chance for shattered weapons per completed wave9.
- Stygian Shard Exchange: 1,500 shards = 1 random legendary at Mortium’s trader (10% upgrade chance).
Ancestral Forge Crafting
- Obtain shattered weapon blueprint (e.g., Endbringers Shard).
- Craft sanguine base weapon (e.g., Sanguine Pistols).
- Combine with 4x Onyx Tears at the Ancestral Forge.
