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Rapiers
April 4, 2026 at 06:03 PM
Updated rapiers overview with full stats table for all 16 rapiers including images, grades, and acquisition info
Rapiers are a category of one-handed weapons in Crimson Desert. They are the signature weapon type of Damiane, one of the three playable characters. Rapiers emphasize speed, precision, and mobility, featuring rapid thrust-based attacks and a paired buckler shield for parry-riposte combat.
There are 16 rapiers in the game, ranging from Uncommon to Mythic grade. All rapiers can be refined from +0 to +10 at a Blacksmith and support three Abyss Core slots for customization. Every rapier is wielded in the main hand alongside a buckler in the off-hand, giving Damiane access to quick-step parries and devastating riposte counterattacks.
Image | Name | ATK | Grade | Special | How to Obtain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Mythic | ATK Speed Lv. 1 | Endgame / Royal storyline | |
| 9 | Mythic | ATK Speed Lv. 2 | Icemoor Castle Ruins | |
| 11 | Legendary | ATK Speed Lv. 1 | Rare merchants / Dueling content | |
| 9 | Legendary | ATK Speed Lv. 1, Crit Lv. 1 | High-level content / Rare merchants | |
| 9 | Legendary | ATK Speed Lv. 1, Crit Lv. 1 | Widespread market (post-purge) | |
| 9 | Legendary | ATK Speed Lv. 2 | Late-game content | |
| 11 | Epic | ATK Speed Lv. 1 | Quests / Historical merchants | |
| 11 | Epic | ATK Speed Lv. 1 | Exploration / Merchants | |
| 9 | Epic | ATK Speed Lv. 1, Crit Lv. 1 | House Elemore quests / Merchants | |
| 9 | Epic | ATK Speed Lv. 2 | Tribunal encounters | |
| 11 | Rare | ATK Speed Lv. 1 | House Gilliam faction | |
| 9 | Rare | ATK Speed Lv. 1, Crit Lv. 1 | Merchants / Duelist loot | |
| 9 | Rare | ATK Speed Lv. 2 | House Lambert faction | |
| - | Rare | - | Damiane starting weapon | |
| 11 | Uncommon | ATK Speed Lv. 1 | Weapon merchants | |
| 9 | Uncommon | ATK Speed Lv. 1, Crit Lv. 1 | Weapon merchants (cheap imitation) |
Rapiers share several defining traits that set them apart from other one-handed weapon types:
Fastest melee weapon: Rapiers have the highest attack speed of any melee weapon type, with a 5-hit light attack combo that executes faster than swords, axes, or hammers.
Buckler parry system: Every rapier is paired with a buckler shield. The buckler enables quick-step parries with tight timing windows, rewarding skilled players with powerful riposte counterattacks.
Weak point precision: Rapier thrusts aimed at enemy weak points deal 30 to 40% bonus damage, making them highly effective against bosses with visible glowing targets.
Ranged integration: Damiane can fire her pistol between rapier swings without breaking combo rhythm, creating a fluid melee-ranged hybrid fighting style.
Low stagger: Rapiers have minimal stagger power. They rely on speed and damage-over-time rather than interrupting enemy attacks through force.
Damiane has several skills that enhance rapier combat:
Sword Flurry: Chains rapid rapier strikes after a dodge. At Level 2, can be used one additional time.
Piercing Light: A forward thrust that closes distance quickly. Upgrades into Uppercut, Skewer, and Rend Armor branches.
Smiting Bolt: Heavy attack that blasts enemies with blinding light at range.
Shield Toss: Throws the buckler at enemies, bouncing between 3 to 7 targets depending on upgrade level.
One-Handed Weapons (full category listing)
Daggers (another fast one-handed weapon type)
Damiane (rapier-wielding character)
Weapons (all weapon types)
Blacksmith (refinement and crafting)
Abyss Gear (core slot customization)
