The Most Overpowered Starting Weapons In RPGs Ranked

‘Dead Space’ (2008)

The Plasma Cutter is an engineering tool Isaac Clarke gets early in the game, and it quickly becomes his main weapon. While it’s technically a tool, it’s actually more effective than many of the guns you find later on. Its unique ability to change how it fires lets players precisely cut off the limbs of enemies, and fully upgrading it can often be more useful than using powerful military weapons.

‘Mass Effect 2’ (2010)

The Firepower Pack DLC unlocks the Geth Plasma Shotgun right away. This shotgun is special because it charges up, increasing its power and making its shots more focused. It’s particularly good at destroying shields and barriers, making it a great weapon against the game’s strongest enemies. Players can use this shotgun throughout the entire game, from the beginning to the final mission, and it will always be a reliable choice.

‘Dragon Age: Inquisition’ (2014)

The Flames of the Inquisition pack gives players powerful weapons – a staff, dagger, greatsword, and bow – immediately after the game’s introduction. These weapons are significantly better than anything you’d normally find in the starting area, the Hinterlands, and come with blueprints to create even more powerful versions. Using this gear makes the first few hours of combat and gathering resources much easier.

‘Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning’ (2012)

The Fate-Touched weapons pack gives players a powerful set of gear that helps them level up faster and deal more damage. It includes a longsword, greatsword, hammer, and daggers – all very effective against early enemies. These weapons also have elemental damage that can overcome the defenses of many enemies you first encounter, making the beginning of the game much quicker and easier.

‘Final Fantasy VII’ (1997)

Cloud Strife starts his adventure with the Buster Sword, a remarkably powerful weapon for a beginner. This large blade has space for two materia and deals a lot of damage, remaining effective throughout much of the first part of the game. Unlike most RPG heroes who begin with weak weapons, Cloud starts with a strong, professional-quality sword. Many players continue to use it not only because it looks cool, but also because it consistently delivers solid damage.

‘Borderlands 2’ (2012)

The Gearbox Gold Guns pack equips Vault Hunters with a set of powerful, golden weapons right at the beginning of the game. These guns are a significant upgrade from the standard, worn-out weapons you’d normally find in the starting area, offering improved performance and accuracy. Starting with a good sniper rifle and SMG makes those tough early battles against bullymongs much more manageable, and helps players get by until they discover better weapons through gameplay.

‘Assassin’s Creed Origins’ (2017)

Players can find Hepzefa’s Sword relatively early in the game, and it significantly alters how combat works. This powerful, standard sword has a special ability: it sets enemies ablaze with each strike. Setting enemies on fire not only causes them to panic, but also deals ongoing damage, quickly reducing their health. Getting access to this effect so soon in the game gives players a considerable edge when fighting captains and commanders.

‘Cyberpunk 2077’ (2020)

Players get the Dying Night pistol soon after the game’s introductory missions, from the Wilson gun shop. This popular weapon is known for dealing extra damage with headshots and reloading much faster than other pistols. Its quick firing speed lets players rapidly stun enemies before they can respond, and it stays useful throughout the game thanks to a robust upgrade system.

‘Fallout 4’ (2015)

The Cryolator is a powerful freezing weapon found locked in a case inside Vault 111. Instead of picking the lock, players can have their dog retrieve it for them. This heavy weapon instantly freezes enemies, letting you shatter them with a melee attack. Getting the Cryolator early in the game gives you a significant advantage against the initial dangers of the wasteland.

‘Dark Souls’ (2011)

The Pyromancy Flame lets players cast strong fire spells without needing high strength or dexterity. Choosing the Pyromancer class gives you this tool and the Fireball spell right away. Pyromancy spells are powerful enough to quickly defeat early bosses, making it a helpful option for players finding the game challenging.

‘Bloodborne’ (2015)

The Hunter Axe is one of the first weapons players can choose in the Hunter’s Dream. When used with two hands, it has a powerful spinning attack that can push back most enemies, letting players safely manage groups of creatures and recover health. Its strong damage and ability to stun enemies make it a popular choice for both new and experienced players.

‘Elden Ring’ (2022)

Samurai characters start with the Uchigatana, a katana that causes a ‘bleed’ effect. Bleed is a very strong ability in the game, as it deals damage based on an enemy’s total health – making boss fights much easier. This starting advantage lets players quickly defeat difficult enemies. The Uchigatana is also a well-rounded weapon, effective even in close quarters.

‘Fable II’ (2008)

Hal’s Rifle is a special weapon added to the game, modeled after the assault rifles from the Halo series. It holds a lot of ammo and fires very quickly, essentially creating a constant stream of bullets. Because enemies in Albion aren’t equipped to deal with such powerful, futuristic weaponry, getting this gun early makes most fights incredibly easy.

‘Fallout: New Vegas’ (2010)

The Courier’s Stash DLC gives players the Mercenary’s Grenade Rifle right at the beginning of the game. This powerful weapon fires 40mm grenades that can quickly take out groups of enemies. Even new players can use it to easily defeat tough creatures like Deathclaws and Cazadores, normally found in more difficult areas. Plus, there’s plenty of ammo, making it a useful tool throughout the entire game in the Mojave Wasteland.

‘Baldur’s Gate 3’ (2023)

Commander Zhalk uses the Everburn Blade, a flaming greatsword, during the initial nautiloid ship sequence. Players can make him drop it by using certain spells or attacks before the ship goes down. This two-handed sword constantly deals fire damage in addition to its normal slashing damage, and doesn’t need to be coated in anything to do so. For characters focused on strength, it’s one of the best weapons available throughout the entire first act.

‘Final Fantasy XV’ (2016)

Noctis can get the Ragnarok sword by downloading extra content. This powerful weapon has a special attack that deals huge damage from far away – often enough to defeat regular enemies with just one hit. Because of this, players don’t need to bother with complicated attack combinations or magic while playing through the main story.

‘Monster Hunter: World’ (2018)

The Defender weapons were added to the game to help players quickly progress through the initial content and reach the Iceborne expansion. These weapons are more powerful and stay sharp longer than any other weapons you can craft early in the game. They also have a blast element that causes explosions, adding even more damage. Players using Defender weapons will find the main storyline monsters relatively easy to defeat.

‘Castlevania: Symphony of the Night’ (1997)

At the start of the game, Alucard has a powerful sword and shield inherited from his mother, giving him strong defense and attack. With this equipment, players can easily get through the first parts of the castle without worrying about enemy attacks. However, the game is designed so that Death steals this equipment to make the game challenging after the initial introduction. If you want to keep the gear, you need to use a specific glitch to avoid the room where Death appears.

‘Disgaea 5: Alliance of Vengeance’ (2015)

Right after the tutorial, players can unlock powerful characters like Laharl and Etna as downloadable content. These characters are much stronger than the basic units you start with, boasting unique weapons and abilities. They’re so effective that they can clear entire levels of enemies in a single turn, which means you won’t need to spend as much time leveling up and strategizing like you normally would in this type of game.

‘Persona 5 Royal’ (2019)

At the start of the game, players can obtain the Persona Izanagi-no-Okami Picaro without cost. This Persona has a powerful skill called Myriad Truths, which deals massive damage to all enemies – not once, but three times! What makes this skill so effective is that it ignores all enemy defenses and resistances, even those of bosses. Mastering this Persona essentially unlocks an unbeatable advantage, making even the toughest battles incredibly easy.

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2025-11-24 07:46