Conan Exiles Best Weapons & Armor Guide

In Conan Exiles, your weapon and armor decide whether you win the fight or feed the hyenas. This guide covers the best weapons and armor in Conan Exiles and how to get them.

Weapon types

Weapons come in classes, each with a distinct moveset: swords and daggers (fast), axes and maces (heavy, good vs armor), two-handed swords and great axes (big sweeping damage), spears (reach), and bows (ranged). Pick a class that matches your attribute build — Strength weapons or Agility weapons.

Where the best gear comes from

The strongest weapons and armor aren’t bought — they’re crafted by high-tier thralls. A named (Tier 4) blacksmith or armorer at your bench unlocks the best recipes and adds bonus stats, so capturing the right crafter thralls is the real path to top gear (see our thrall guide). Legendary weapons also drop from bosses and chests in dungeons and the world.

Armor: weight matters

• Light armor — best stamina and mobility; pairs with Agility/dodge builds.
• Medium armor — a balance of protection and mobility.
• Heavy armor — maximum protection for tanky Strength builds, at the cost of stamina.

Armor also carries attribute bonuses — pieces that boost Strength, Vitality or other stats let you push a build further. Match your armor weight to your playstyle.

Upgrade with kits

Apply armor and weapon kits to add durability and stats to your gear — a cheap, easy upgrade that’s well worth it on your main set.

Gear up on your own server

Find every recipe with our free Conan Exiles recipes tool, and craft freely on your own Conan Exiles server where you set the rates.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best weapon in Conan Exiles?

It depends on your build — match the weapon class to Strength or Agility. The strongest weapons are crafted by named (Tier 4) blacksmith thralls or drop as legendaries from bosses.

How do you get the best armor in Conan Exiles?

Capture a named (Tier 4) armorer thrall to unlock top recipes, then choose light/medium/heavy to match your build and apply armor kits.

Is light or heavy armor better in Conan Exiles?

Light favours stamina and dodging (Agility builds); heavy maximises protection (Strength/tank builds). Match it to your playstyle.