Remnant 2, like its prequel, departs from classic souls-like combat and introduces firearms to battle your adversaries. However, for those who enjoy the close-quarter combat or want a decent weapon at their disposal in case they run out of ammo, Remnant 2 has a plethora of melee weapons to choose from, and I have compiled a list of the best options you can choose from.
Key Takeaways
There are 35 melee weapons in Remnant 2.
These melee weapons are divided into two types: Special and Regular.
Special Weapons have specific Weapon Mods that cannot be unequipped.
Regular Weapons don’t have dedicated Weapon Mods, but they do have empty slots.
Weapon Mods allow players to unleash special attacks using any weapon, making each weapon feel unique and distinct.
Some of the Best Melee Weapons in the game are Atom Splitter, Spectral Blade, Stonebreaker, Dreamcatcher, and Labyrinth Staff.
Here is a quick look at all of the best melee weapons in Remnant 2 along with Damage, Crit Hit Chance, Weak Spot Damage, and other stats:
Weapons
Best For
Damage
Critical Hit Chance
Weak Spot Damage
Stagger Modifer
Location
Feral Judgement
Highest Critical Hit Chance Melee Weapon.
53
13%
110%
-15%
Kill Corrupted Ravager and Red Doe
Labyrinth Staff
The Best Versatile Melee Weapon.
64
8%
+95%
5%
Follow the path to the left of the portal in The Labyrinth
Dreamcatcher
The Melee Weapon With Crowd Control Ability.
58
5%
+95%
3%
Complete the old lady questline in Asylum of Losomn
Atom Smasher
The Best Close-Quarters Combat Melee Weapon.
72
5%
+95%
11%
At the last train stop in Terminus Station, N'erud
Stonebreaker
The Best Heavy Melee Weapon.
103
4%
+95%
10%
Defeat the Corrupter without killing the guardian in The Great Bole, Yaesha.
Spectral Blade
The Melee With Impressive Weak Spot Damage.
53
8%
+105%
-25%
Defeat Sha'Hala in N'erud
Iron Greatsword
The Melee Weapon With Incredible Damage Potenial.
105
5%
+95%
13%
Challenger Class starting weapon
Atom Splitter
The Strongest Melee Weapon.
100
5%
+90%
6%
Follow the path across the broken mechanical platform in the Vault of Formless, N'erud
8. Feral Judgement
Highest Critical Hit Chance Melee Weapon.
Rank 8 – Feral Judgement [Image Credit – eXputer]
Why I Chose This: Death Sentence Weapon Mod inflicts significant damage over time on enemies, further enhancing the Feral Judgment’s lethality.
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Stats
Numbers
Damage
53
Critical Hit Chance
13%
Weak Spot Damage
110%
Stagger Modifier
-15%
Weapon Mod
Death Sentence
If you are someone who loves the relentless barrage of furious attacks, Feral Judgment is the way to go. These claws are designed for up-close combat, and its Weapon Mod “Death Sentence” further incentivizes you to do that as well. Dealing with 6x melee damage over 10 seconds awakens Fearl Judgment and empowers it.
When empowered, you inflict a “Death Sentence” on your enemies using a Neutral Backdash attack. After 15 seconds, they’ll suffer from 10 phantom strikes, each dealing 25 damage. The damage is further increased by 25% if the enemy is suffering from a “bleed” effect.
Location
Visit Ravager’s Lair in Yaesha.
Shoot the Ravager without interacting with the Red Doe, and then shoot Doe during the fight as well.
Doing so will kill the Red Doe.
Continue with the boss fight.
Once the Ravager is down, you’ll receive the Ravager’s Maw.
Death Sentence mod inflicts significant damage over time when empowered.
Crafting requires specific materials and boss defeat.
7. Labyrinth Staff
The Best Versatile Melee Weapon.
Rank 7 – Labyrinth Staff [Image Credit – eXputer]
Why I Chose This: As a regular weapon, it allows players to attach any Weapon Mod to it, providing flexibility and room for experimentation.
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Stats
Numbers
Damage
64
Critical Hit Chance
8%
Weak Spot Damage
+95%
Stagger Modifier
5%
Weapon Mod
None
Despite being a Regular Weapon, Labyrinth Staff stands out because of its unique perk, i.e., generating additional Mod power with attacks. Basic attacks generate 10% while its charged attack, which has damage of 75 and extends to a range of 2m, generates 50% additional Mod power.
Since it’s a regular weapon, you can attach any Weapon Mod to it, opening further room for experimentation. The Mod power generation perk encourages an aggressive playstyle and is one of the best melee weapons if you want something you can rely on in close-range encounters.
Location
It is located in The Labyrinth.
Take a left from the portal and jump down on the rubble.
Follow the platforms until you encounter an elite stone enemy.
Take him down and pick up the Labyrinth Staff.
Boosts mod power with attacks.
Versatile for attaching any mod.
Requires specific location and enemy for obtaining.
Has lower base damage.
6. Dreamcatcher
The Melee Weapon With Crowd Control Ability.
Rank 8 – Dreamcatcher [Image Credit – eXputer]
Why I Chose This: In addition to its combat capabilities, it offers unique utility in the form of interacting with sleeping enemies and NPCs.
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Stats
Numbers
Damage
58
Critical Hit Chance
5%
Weak Spot Damage
95%
Stagger Modifier
3%
Weapon Mod
Dreamwave
Dreamcatcher is a highly versatile staff with fast swing attacks, incredible. AoE Weapon Mod and other unique utilities. Dealing 250 damage with Dreamcatcher allows you to release Dreamwave via charge attack. This skill applies “slow down” to all enemies in its vicinity in addition to a stack of “reverie.” This effect grants the +2% damage and movement speed for 15 seconds.
In addition to being a melee weapon, Dream Catcher can be used on sleeping enemies and NPCs that lead to special locations and end up unlocking the Invader Archetype.
Location
Go to the Asylum of Losomn.
Collect three stone statues inside the building and give them to the old lady locked in the prison cell.
The prison cell is unlocked by the Prison Cell key located on the third floor’s balcony.
Pick up the Soulkey Tribute from the body devoured by the Nightweaver.
Place the Soulkey Tribute on the Strange Web in Asylum’s basement to open a portal to Tormented Asylum.
Go to the same room where the old lady was in Tormented Asylum and give her the Nightweaver statue to obtain Dreamcatcher.
Versatile staff with fast swings.
Complex obtaining process.
Requires specific actions for full potential.
5. Atom Smasher
The Best Close-Quarters Combat Melee Weapon.
Rank 5 – Atom Smasher [Image Credit – eXputer]
Why I Chose This: The weapon mod boosts its attack speed upon unleashing a charged attack. This enhancement increases the overall damage output and combat effectiveness.
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Stats
Numbers
Damage
72
Critical Hit Chance
5%
Weak Spot Damage
+95%
Stagger Modifier
11%
Weapon Mod
Accelerator
Sibling of Atom Splitter, Atom Smasher is a giant deadly hammer capable of smashing the very bonds between the atoms. Its large swings combined with its Weapon Mod are great for keeping enemies at bay and wreaking havoc.
Its Weapon Mod, “Accelerator,” speeds up the hammer’s attack speed by 10% for 5 seconds upon unleashing a charged attack. Atom Smasher, just like its sibling, can also be obtained during the N’erud quest, making it one of the best early-game melee weapons in Remnant 2.
Hop on the train and fight off the hoard of enemies until its last stop.
Get off the train, activate the fast travel point, and follow the linear path until you come across a ladder.
Climb the ladder and follow the trail until you enter a room with a purple tint and machinery.
Opposite to that room is a narrow platform with an opening you can jump down from.
Pick up the Atom Smasher from there.
Powerful swings for crowd control.
Weapon mod boosts attack speed.
Acquisition is difficult.
Limited range.
4. Stonebreaker
The Best Heavy Melee Weapon.
Rank 4 – Stone Breaker [Image Credit – eXputer]
Why I Chose This: High stagger modifier and the shockwaves from its Faultline Mod provides effective crowd control capabilities.
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Stats
Numbers
Damage
103
Critical Hit Chance
4%
Weak Spot Damage
+95%
Stagger Modifier
10%
Weapon Mod
Faultline
One of the highest-damaging melee weapons in Remnant 2, with a whopping base damage of 103. Its Weapon Mod “Faultline” allows you to release shockwaves that deal 115 damage upon using a charged attack, making it very useful for dealing with moderately distant enemies.
If you want to end encounters quickly and are willing to sacrifice speed for it, Stonebreaker is definitely a must-try.
Location
Stonebreaker is located in The Greal Bole, Yaesha.
Defeat the Corrupter without killing the Guardian.
Take the Hollow Heart dropped from the boss fight to McCabe.
Mod “Faultline” releases shockwaves for distant enemies.
Sacrifices speed for high damage output.
3. Spectral Blade
The Melee With Impressive Weak Spot Damage.
Rank 3 – Spectral Blade [Image Credit – eXputer]
Why I Chose This: As a high-energy laser katana, it offers agility and style in combat.
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Stats
Numbers
Damage
53
Critical Hit Chance
8%
Weak Spot Damage
105%
Stagger Modifier
-25%
Weapon Mod
Whirlwind
Spectral Blade is a high-energy laser katana with an infinitely sharp edge. Apart from its impressive +105% weak spot damage, the highlight of Spectral Blade is its Weapon Mod, “Whirlwind.” This special skill allows you to create a whirlwind upon executing a Neutral Backdash Charge that causes 75 damage and extends to a range of 8m.
It’s a great AoE skill that can help you keep multiple enemies at bay and even looks similar to Vergil’s judgment cut, making it one of the coolest and best melee weapons.
Location
Defeat Sha’Hala: Spectral Guardian of N’erud in Sentinel’s Keep.
Pick up the Eidolon Shard and bring it to McCabe’s shop.
Weapon Mod “Whirlwind” creates a powerful AoE attack.
Not suit players who prefer slower, heavier weapons.
Requires defeating a specific boss to obtain.
2. Iron Greatsword
The Melee Weapon With Incredible Damage Potenial.
Rank 2 – Iron Greatsword [Image Credit – eXputer]
Why I Chose This: Delivers significant damage with each strike, enabling players to swiftly defeat both regular and tougher enemies due to its high damage output.
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Stats
Numbers
Damage
105
Critical Hit Chance
5%
Weak Spot Damage
+95%
Stagger Modifier
13%
Iron Greatsword is the best early-game melee weapon in Remnant 2. Even just going by the stats, Iron Greatswords beats every melee weapon in terms of base and stagger damage. Its devastating moveset, range, and damage make it a weapon you wouldn’t need to replace until the credits.
Since it’s a regular weapon, it doesn’t come with any Weapon Mods, so you’ll have to put in some effort there and find the mods and mutations that suit it the best, but whatever mod you choose, you simply can’t go wrong with this weapon.
Location
It can be purchased from Brabus, located in Ward 13.
Starting weapon of Challenger class.
Offers high damage.
Has a reliable moveset and range.
Lacks Weapon Mods.
Limited accessibility for some players.
1. Atom Splitter
The Strongest Melee Weapon.
Remnant 2 best melee weapon – Atom Splitter [Image Credit – eXputer]
Why I Chose This: Unleashes energy projectiles at the expense of stamina, offering a powerful ranged attack option that enables you to weaken enemies from a distance.
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Stats
Numbers
Damage
100
Critical Hit Chance
5%
Weak Spot Damage
+90%
Stagger Modifier
6%
Weapon Mod
Fission Strike
This giant futuristic otherworldly weapon is said to be capable of tearing apart gigantic rocks and even causing nuclear reactions, thanks to its Weapon Mod. Upon neutral evasion, Atom Splitter releases a giant wave of charged particles due to a Nuclear fission reaction that deals 150 damage and extends to a range of 20m.
Charging Atom Splitter before unleashing Fission Strike increases range and damage by 3x and 25%, respectively. Coupled with impressive 100 base damage and an early game unlock, makes Atom Splitter one of the Remnant 2 strongest melee weapons.
Visit the section with the catwalks and broken mechanical parts.
Jump on the mechanical arm, lifting the platform.
Once on it, quickly jump onto the catwalk once the platform is raised.
Follow the path and pick up the Atom Splitter.
The areas in Remnant 2 are randomized, so you’ll have to reload this area multiple times in Adventure mode until you find it.
Capable of causing nuclear reactions with its Weapon Mod.
High base damage and impressive range.
Requires multiple reloads in Adventure mode to find.
Obtaining requires platforming skills and luck.
My Experience Using Melee Weapons
In my experience, I’ve mostly used melee weapons against humanoid/Dran enemies in areas like Losomn. They work great against close-range enemies who usually charge at you, which I often used to my advantage and started staggering them whenever I could. I got the Dreamcatcher weapon on my initial playthrough and used it for some time until I picked up the Atom Splitter.
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The Splitter’s massive damage bonuses forced me to switch, and honestly, while it wasn’t as fun as the Dreamcatcher, it was the first time I used a melee weapon as much as my secondary weapon. Still, I only use melee weapons when I’m either extremely low on bullets or when I’m certain the enemy will die in a single hit. Besides that, though, I usually rely on my guns during combat.
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This concludes my guide on Remnat 2 best melee weapons, in which I have covered both early and late-game weapons. While you are at it, I recommend going through my guide on the best starting class and best solo class in Remnant 2
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