In Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, survival depends on more than just reflexes—your weapon choice can make or break your early game. With punishing bosses and fast-paced combat, starting out with the right blade, spear, or caster tool can help you avoid countless deaths and enjoy smoother progression. This guide breaks down the top 5 early-game weapons, how to get them fast, and what builds they pair well with.
🔥 Quick Picks: Top 5 Starter Weapons in Wuchang
| Weapon | Type | Location / Method | Best Build Synergy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloudfrost’s Edge | Longsword | Starting weapon | Balanced / Skyborn |
| Lashing Whip | Longsword | Worship’s Rise – Mercury Workshop | Agility / Bleed builds |
| Halberd | Axe | Reverent Temple – corpse near shrine | Strength / Stagger / Tank |
| Darkfrost Edge | One-Handed Sword | Lightzen Temple – near fire-wielding enemies | Magic / Feather (Sorcery) |
| Steampowered Spear | Spear | Buy from Panda Merchant for 1 Bamboo Shoot | Range DPS / Skyborn Might |
🗡️ 1. Cloudfrost’s Edge (Longsword)
How to Get It: This is your default starter weapon. No effort needed—but it’s not just a throwaway blade.
Why It’s Great: It offers balanced agility and power, making it ideal if you're learning boss patterns or experimenting with builds. Its default move set includes vertical and sweeping strikes, great for groups and 1v1 alike.
Best Paired With: Skyborn Might or standard utility charms.
🔪 2. Lashing Whip (Longsword)
Location: In Mercury Workshop during the first area Worship’s Rise. Look for a corpse in the corner after you unlock the side door.
Why It’s Great: One of the fastest attacking early weapons with excellent bleed buildup. Perfect for early DPS rushdown strategies.
Recommended Build: Agility-focused + Feather passive for DOT stacking.
🪓 3. Halberd (Axe)
Location: Found on a corpse near the first shrine in Reverent Temple. Beware enemies nearby—it’s lightly guarded but worth the risk.
Why It’s Great: The heavy-hitter of the bunch. Great stagger damage, wide sweeps, and can break enemy poise even in early boss fights.
Who Should Use It: Boldheart and Skyborn builds, especially if you prefer trading hits and blocking.
🗡️ 4. Darkfrost Edge (One-Handed Sword)
Location: Looted from a table in Lightzen Temple, close to two torch-wielding enemies.
Why It’s Great: High elemental scaling makes it ideal for magic builds. Slightly slower than longswords but can be imbued with spirit charms early.
Pair With: Feather magic, Charm: Flame Touch or Wind Surge.
🪝 5. Steampowered Spear (Spear)
How to Get It: Buy from the Panda Merchant after collecting 1 Bamboo Shoot, which drops from enemies in Worship’s Rise.
Why It’s Great: Long range, thrust-focused, and fantastic for kiting early minibosses while staying mobile. It has a solid charge attack and strong Spirit Art synergy.
Best Paired With: Skyborn Might builds and range-enhancing items.
🔄 How to Change Weapons Fast
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Open your inventory, press the gear icon, and equip a weapon in one of three slots.
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You can switch mid-combat by holding the input to access the radial menu or hot-swapping from the quick bar.
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Note: Each weapon consumes different stamina levels and has unique Spirit Art compatibility.
💡 Beginner Weapon Tips
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Upgrade early! Don’t hoard materials—every +1 helps against early bosses.
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Test different weapon types to find your rhythm. Some players prefer longswords, while others thrive with spears or axes.
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Use Echoes and Spirit Arts to enhance elemental damage, defense, or parry timing.
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