Hold Your King Weapons Guide – All Tools & Stats
Updated 2026-06-14
Overview of Weapons in Hold Your King
In Hold Your King, weapons are not just for show. While your primary objective is to carry the irritable monarch through treacherous medieval levels, you will encounter various enemies, obstacles, and environmental hazards. Having the right weapon can mean the difference between a smooth journey and a premature royal meltdown. Each weapon offers unique stats, reach, and utility. This guide covers every weapon currently available, including damage values, unlock requirements, and strategic tips. For more foundational knowledge, check out the beginner guide.
Weapon Categories and Their Roles
Weapons in Hold Your King fall into three main categories: Melee, Ranged, and Utility. Melee weapons are ideal for close-quarters combat and clearing paths. Ranged weapons allow you to trigger traps or hit enemies from a safe distance. Utility tools help with puzzle-solving or protecting the king from specific hazards. Understanding these categories will help you build an effective loadout. See the loadout guide for detailed loadout strategies.
Melee Weapons
Royal Broadsword
The starting weapon, balanced in speed and damage. It has a wide swing arc, useful for hitting multiple small enemies at once. Damage: 25 per hit. Unlock: Available from the start.
Knight's Mace
Slower but heavier, dealing 40 damage per hit. Effective against armored enemies. Its blunt force can also break certain wooden barriers. Unlock: Reach Level 5 in the progression system.
Dagger of Swiftness
Fast attack speed but low damage (15 per hit). Best for interrupting enemy attacks or quickly dispatching weak foes. Unlock: Complete the "Speed Run" challenge in the challenges guide.
Ranged Weapons
Ranged weapons are crucial for safely disabling traps like swinging axes or arrow turrets from a distance.
Crossbow
Fires bolts with moderate reload time. Damage: 35 per hit. Effective against single targets. Unlock: Available after completing the first two levels. Ammo is limited, so use wisely.
Throwing Knives
Quick throw with low damage (10 per knife). You can carry up to 10. Excellent for hitting pressure plates or triggering traps without risking the king. Unlock: Found in a secret area. See the secrets guide for locations.
Utility Weapons and Tools
These items don't deal direct damage but provide essential support.
Shield of Patience
Blocks incoming projectiles for 5 seconds. Cooldown: 15 seconds. Essential for sections with arrow volleys. Unlock: Purchase from the in-game shop using currency.
Grappling Hook
Pulls distant levers or grabs items. No combat use, but invaluable for solving environmental puzzles. Unlock: Complete the "Mechanics" tutorial in the mechanics guide.
Weapon Stats Comparison Table
| Weapon | Type | Damage | Speed | Range | Unlock Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Broadsword | Melee | 25 | Medium | Short | Default |
| Knight's Mace | Melee | 40 | Slow | Short | Level 5 |
| Dagger of Swiftness | Melee | 15 | Fast | Short | Challenge reward |
| Crossbow | Ranged | 35 | Slow | Long | After level 2 |
| Throwing Knives | Ranged | 10 | Fast | Medium | Secret area |
| Shield of Patience | Utility | N/A | N/A | N/A | Shop purchase |
| Grappling Hook | Utility | N/A | N/A | Long | Mechanics tutorial |
Tips for Choosing the Right Weapon
- Always carry at least one ranged weapon for trap-heavy levels.
- Pair a fast melee weapon with a shield for balanced defense and offense.
- Upgrade your weapons using resources found in levels. Refer to the upgrades guide for upgrade paths.
- Coordinate with your co-op partner: one focuses on crowd control, the other on trap management.
- Experiment with different loadouts in the training area.
Conclusion
Mastering the weapons in Hold Your King is key to keeping the king safe and your sanity intact. Whether you prefer the raw power of the Knight's Mace or the tactical utility of the Grappling Hook, understanding each tool's strengths will make your co-op journey much smoother. For more advanced strategies, visit the co-op guide and the boss guide.
Related pages
- Builds Guide – Best Loadouts— Discover the best Hold Your King builds for every playstyle. Learn how to optimize your loadout with top gear, perks, and strategies to conquer challenging levels.
- Character Builds Guide: Best Loadouts— Discover the best Hold Your King character builds for every playstyle. Learn optimal loadouts, synergy tips, and how to master co-op with our comprehensive guide.
- Character Collection: All Skins & Unlocks— Discover the complete Hold Your King character collection guide. Learn how to unlock every king skin, character variant, and cosmetic item in this chaotic co-op game.
- Class Guide – Best Classes & Roles— Master every class in Hold Your King with our complete class guide. Learn the best roles, abilities, and strategies to carry your king to victory.
- Mechanics Guide: Master Physics & Traps— Master the unique physics-based co-op mechanics in Hold Your King. Learn how to balance, dodge traps, and manage the king's rage to conquer medieval levels with your partner.
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