Weapons are Pei Sanniang's primary tools for vanquishing Yaoguai across Guannandao. Sword Sage: Awakening features traditional Chinese swordsmanship with durability mechanics and weapon swapping. This catalog documents confirmed weapons from preview materials and will expand at launch.
Weapon Types
Swords are the primary weapon category showcased in all preview materials. San Niang wields traditional blades with fluid swordsmanship that blends softness with strength, matching wuxia combat philosophy.
Additional melee weapon types may exist in the full release. Publisher interviews reference "many weapons" available to the player, suggesting variety beyond swords alone.
Prosthetic leg techniques function as a weapon category themselves, providing melee and ranged options separate from held weapons.
Durability and Swapping
Weapons degrade with use and can break if pushed beyond durability limits. Always carry a backup weapon for boss encounters and swap proactively during safe combat windows.
Different weapons likely have different durability values, attack speeds, and damage profiles. Choose weapons matching your build focus and encounter requirements.
Acquisition
Weapons are found through exploration, progression rewards, and possibly crafting in Guannandao's mechanical society. Full acquisition paths documented at launch.