Top 10 Two-Handed Weapons Overall

Endgame pick bar none. At max stage 20 the 2H Claw hits 120 damage with a 50% chance of unblockable 100-point bonus damage that ignores all armor. Every player earns the Claw - Raven drops it after the mandatory add-on boss fight. The trade-off: each of the 20 upgrades costs 5 permanent HP (100 HP total at max). Full mechanics and the Fire Mage rune alternative in The Claw of Beliar Guide.

The highest raw damage 2H weapon in the game at 200. Community consensus: best 2H weapon for guildless players. Only downside is the short 90 reach. Buyable from Khaled at Onar's Farm already in Chapter 1, also from Rethon in Chapter 4, and from Bennet in Chapter 6 if you recruit him to Irdorath. Also found in the Halls of Irdorath. The 170 STR requirement is the only real barrier.

The all-rounder king: 190 damage with an excellent 120 reach, widely considered the best overall 2H weapon. Found in the cave above the Sun Circle - guarded by 3 Skeletons and 2 Shadow Warriors (Level 30-40). Chapter 1 access is possible with the Destroy Undead scrolls you find around the map: they one-shot the guardians regardless of your level, just save-scum between casts. Also purchasable from Tandor at the Minental castle from Chapter 2 onwards for ~2900 gold. Note: requires 160 STR to wield, so Chapter 1 acquisition just means you're holding it until you train up.

Dragon Hunter exclusive self-forged 2H with 180 damage, 140 reach, and a +10 two-handed skill bonus on equip. Available from Chapter 5: read the Almanac from the Monastery cellar for free or learn from Bennet for 10 LP. No smithing skill required. Ingredients: 5 dragon blood vials, 5 ore nuggets, 1 raw steel. Only playable on the Dragon Hunter path.

The Paladin endgame 2H. 160 damage at only 120 STR - the lowest STR requirement of any top-tier 2H weapon. Path: buy the Raw 2H Ore Blade from Harad (2000 gold) in Chapter 3, first consecration at the Innos shrine (5000 gold) creates the Order Sword, second consecration in Chapter 5 using the Tears of Innos upgrades to the Holy Executioner. Paladin path only.

Dragon Hunter self-forged alternative to the Great Ore Dragon Slayer. 160 damage, 130 reach, +10 bonus, 140 STR. Available from Chapter 4 via Bennet (8 LP to learn) with basic smithing required. Ingredients: 4 ore nuggets, 1 raw steel. Strong mid-chapter pickup while you wait for the Chapter 5 Almanac to unlock the bigger Ore Dragon Slayer.

150 damage, 150 STR, and the kicker: buyable from Khaled at Onar's Farm and Orlan in Chapter 1. One of the strongest weapons accessible this early. Also Rethon Chapter 4 and Bennet Chapter 6. If you push toward 150 STR early, this bridges you from low-tier weapons all the way to the Berserker Axe or Dragon Slicer.

150 damage, 130 reach, 150 STR. Better reach than the Barbarian Battle Axe with the same damage - worth considering if you prefer keeping enemies at a distance. Found in the Ice Dragon's hoard in the Valley of Mines, in the Halls of Irdorath, and carried by Mario in Chapter 6 if you recruit him. Purchasable from Canthar in Chapter 3.

145 damage, 120 reach, 145 STR. Another strong Chapter 1 purchase from Sarah or Canthar - or loot it from swamp bandits in Jharkendar and from Henry. Also Rethon Chapter 4. Solid early-to-mid game pick with excellent availability across multiple chapters.

The Paladin stepping stone to the Holy Executioner. 140 damage, 130 reach, 120 STR. First consecration of the Raw 2H Ore Blade (2000 gold at Harad Chapter 3) at the Innos shrine (5000 gold). You use this through Chapter 4 until you can upgrade to the Holy Executioner in Chapter 5 with the Tears of Innos. Paladin path only.