
Overview
Cutlass is a Rare / Epic saber-class melee weapon in Windrose. A massive, deadly cutlass decorated with engravings resembling ocean waves.
Sabers are one-handed Slash weapons that scale with Agility; the main-hand slot leaves the off-hand free for a Pistol, torch, or shield. See Sabers for the full class profile.
At a Glance
Field | Value |
|---|---|
Weapon Class | |
Rarity | Rare / Epic |
Damage | 215 Slash |
Scaling | Agility (B at Rare, A at Epic) |
ATK (Item Level 15) | 380 |
ATK (Level 1 crafted) | 100 |
Stack Size | 1 |
Flavor | Best boarding feint? Shoot first. |
Effects
Rare and Epic variants share a base effect. Ascending the Rare to Epic at the Weaponsmith Workshop preserves the Rare effect and stacks an additional bonus on top.
Tier | Effect |
|---|---|
Rare | Hits apply Take Aim! effect up to 9 stacks. Your next shot deals 10% bonus Damage per stack. |
Epic (adds) | Attacks consume 10% less Stamina. |
Crafting
Craft at the Weaponsmith Workshop (Level 1). Base recipe: Copper Ingot x7, Rough Hide x2.
Upgrade Bands
Upgrading raises the item level (and ATK) in bands, each with its own material cost. Leveling from 1 to 15 is the standard path for every melee weapon before ascension.
Item Level | Station | Materials |
|---|---|---|
Lvl 2-5 | Weaponsmith Workshop Lvl 1 | Copper Ingot x7, Rough Hide x2 |
Lvl 6-10 | Weaponsmith Workshop Lvl 2 | Foothills Iron Ingot x7, Rough Hide x2, Smithing Flux x3 |
Lvl 11-15 | Weaponsmith Workshop Lvl 3 | Mire Metal Ingot x7, Crocodile Hide Piece x2, Smithing Flux x3 |
Ascension to Epic
Ascending the Rare variant at the Weaponsmith Workshop converts it into the Epic variant and unlocks the Epic bonus line. Ingredients: Cutlass x1, Tumbaga Ingot x7. The ascension consumes the Rare weapon. See Tumbaga Ingot for sourcing notes and Upgrade System for the full ascension mechanic.
How to Obtain
Dropped by Blackbeard crew from multiple Blackbeard camps and shipwrecks.
Occasionally found in Buccaneer camp chests and old skeleton caches.
Loot Sources
This weapon rolls from the shared Pirate Chest Loot Pool at a 20% per-chest chance across 13 chest spawns (Blackbeard Crew, Buccaneers', Decrepit, Old Skeleton, Smugglers', and Thomas Richards' chests). See that article for the full chest list and locations.
Tactical Usage
The best Saber-class weapon for hybrid saber + pistol play. The Take Aim! stacks feed directly into pistol damage, making it the anchor for Precision/Agility swap builds.
Keep a Pistol or torch in the off-hand to double the Agility loadout's burst options. Sabers reward quick light-attack cycling over heavy-attack spam because the shorter reach means committed heavies leave you exposed.
Talent Synergies
Agility-scaling weapons pull from the Fencer branch of the Talent System. Relevant picks include talents that boost Slash damage, Critical Hit Chance for light attacks, Perfect Block window width, and Retaliation stack duration. Agility builds commonly pair with the Flibustier armor set (+15% one-handed damage on the 4-piece bonus) for sabers or with two-handed damage talents for greatswords.
See the Talent System article for the current list of unlockable talents and their exact bonus values. Respeccing talents costs an in-game currency, so early-game branch commitments tend to lock in weapon pairings for the rest of the playthrough.
Comparison Within Class
Cutlass sits alongside 6 other sabers on the current live index. Consider the alternatives:
Saber: Uncommon, 210 Slash, Agility (B). no special effect
Broken Blade: Common, 190 Slash, Agility (C). no special effect
Arboris Saber: Rare / Epic, 215 Crude, Strength (C at Rare, B at Epic). Dealing Damage grants you a stack of Plague Echoes effect. At 5 stacks, the special [F] attack becomes available. Deals Crude Damage and scales with Strength.
Dueling Saber: Rare / Epic, 220 Slash, Agility (B at Rare, A at Epic). Each successful Perfect Block applies Retaliation effect increasing your Damage by 8%. Stacks up to 3 times. Taking Damage removes the effect.
Razor: Rare / Epic, 225 Slash, Agility (A at Rare, S at Epic). Increases base Critical Hit Chance by 10%.
Sturdy Saber: Rare / Epic, 225 Slash, Agility (A at Rare, S at Epic). Increases Posture Points by 1.
See Also
Melee Weapons for the full melee index.
Weapons for the cross-class roster.
Sabers for the saber category roster.
Agility is this weapon's scaling attribute.
Upgrade System covers Rare-to-Epic ascension with Tumbaga Ingot.
Weaponsmith Workshop is the crafting and ascension station.
Combat covers stamina, posture, and Perfect Block timing.
Details
Properties
Property | Value |
|---|---|
A | |
Available Rarities | Rare, Epic |
Crafted By
Crafted at: Weaponsmith Workshop
Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
x7 | |
x2 |
Ascend Cost
Ascend at: Weaponsmith Workshop
Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
x1 | |
x7 |