Weapon tree
You replace the 
Stick by choosing among 4 weapon lines:
axes, swords, spears or daggers. Weapon upgrade points advance
your chosen line through its Great weapon. The 
Reaper can replace a Great
weapon with its Dark version.
How it works
Section titled “How it works”Each selection spends 1 weapon point and replaces the previous weapon. You earn those points at levels 2, 7, 9, and weapon upgrades cost no resources. If you hold the previous weapon, the replacement is equipped immediately; otherwise your held item stays selected. You do not keep the Stick or an earlier tier as a spare.
- StickStart
Basic AxeLv 2
Basic SwordLv 2
SwordLv 7
Great SwordLv 9
Basic SpearLv 2
SpearLv 7
Great SpearLv 9
Basic DaggersLv 2
DaggersLv 7
Great DaggersLv 9
Choosing a Basic weapon excludes the other lines for the rest of your life. You can save all 3 weapon points, but you still have to select each tier in order. The level badges show the minimum level for each choice.
On respawn you return to the Stick and your weapon choices reset. Levels gained from retained experience grant their weapon points again, so you can choose a different line.
Comparison
Section titled “Comparison”| Weapon | Base player damage | Base zombie damage | Base structure damage | Base resource damage | Attack rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stick | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1/s |
| Basic Axe | 3.33 | 6.67 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 1.5/s |
| Basic Sword | 5 | 12.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2/s |
| Basic Spear | 13.3 | 6.67 | 3.33 | 3.33 | 1.5/s |
| Basic Daggers | 2.5 | 3.33 | 1.33 | 1.33 | 6/s |
Damage is per hit before special attacks and other effects. Each line’s higher tiers increase its damage while keeping the same attack rate and type of special attack.
Dark weapons
Section titled “Dark weapons”If you are alive and credited with the Reaper’s killing hit, your Great weapon becomes its Dark replacement without spending an upgrade point. The Great weapon only needs to be in your inventory; a killing arrow or a shot from your turret also qualifies. The same kill grants you Dark lifesteal, even without a Great weapon.
| Great weapon | Dark replacement | Great base player damage | Dark base player damage |
|---|---|---|---|
 Great Axe |  Dark Axe | 13.3 | 20 |
| Great Sword |  Dark Sword | 12.5 | 17.5 |
| Great Spear |  Dark Spear | 26.7 | 40 |
| Great Daggers |  Dark Daggers | 5.83 | 9.17 |
If you kill the Reaper before choosing a Great weapon, you need another Reaper kill after acquiring it to receive the Dark replacement.