Best weapon and gear combinations for physical damage

Discover the optimal weapon and gear combinations to maximize physical damage in your builds. This comprehensive guide explores the synergies between different weapon types like axes, swords, and hammers, and armor sets that boost strength and cunning. Find the best setups for melee-focused characters, including options for strength builds and gear progression. Enhance your combat performance with proven strategies for inflicting maximum physical damage.

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    Sorcadin (Baldur's Gate 3)

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    • Highest burst damage with Shadow Blade and Smite combo

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    This combination is the best overall build in Baldur's Gate 3 due to its versatility, explosive damage, and control capabilities, making it ideal for Honour Mode. It combines the Paladin's melee damage with the Sorcerer's spell slots for maximum lethality.

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    Retribution Shield Paladin (Diablo 4)

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    • Deals high physical damage

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    Considered one of the strongest builds in the current Diablo 4 meta, this Paladin becomes a 'wall' that annihilates enemies when struck. It is exceptionally effective for leveling up and for endgame content like the high Pits.

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    Prelate Build (Elden Ring)

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    • Deals physical damage

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    This Elden Ring build is one of the most 'broken' for its explosive damage potential, combining brute force with faith scaling. It uses the Prelate's Inferno Crozier to deal massive physical damage, often with fire components.

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    Flicker Strike Slayer Duelist (Path of Exile)

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    • Fast league starter

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    This Strength/Dexterity hybrid build in Path of Exile offers high damage and evasion, using the 'Flicker Strike' skill for extreme mobility. It is ideal for players seeking a fast and aggressive playstyle, capable of clearing maps efficiently.

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    Melee Gauss (Warframe)

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    • Deals high damage

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    Melee Gauss is extremely potent in Warframe thanks to its battery mechanic and abilities that grant 100% melee damage. It is considered 'overpowered' for its ability to deal massive damage and control enemies.

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    Spear / Greatsword (Throne and Liberty)

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    • Strongest melee DPS build

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    This weapon combination is considered the best for melee DPS in PvE in Throne and Liberty. It offers the highest damage per second in player-versus-environment settings, making it an optimal choice for maximizing damage output.

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    Razor Physical DPS (Genshin Impact)

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    • Good physical DPS character

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    This is a classic and effective build in Genshin Impact to maximize Razor's physical damage, leveraging his kit for CD resets and Electro damage for synergies. With the right artifacts and weapons, Razor becomes a powerful physical damage carry.

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    Battle Master Fighter (Baldur's Gate 3)

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    • One of the strongest classes in the game

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    This build is simple yet extremely effective in Baldur's Gate 3, requiring no complex spells and allowing multiple attacks per turn. Its simplicity and high damage potential make it ideal for any difficulty, including Honour Mode.

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    Scavenger Curved Sword Bleed Build (Elden Ring)

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    • Scales primarily with Strength and Dexterity

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    This Elden Ring build is one of the most devastating for its ability to melt boss health through rapid bleed accumulation. It uses dual Scavenger Curved Swords to deal massive percentage-based physical damage.

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    Giant Barbarian (Throwing King) (Baldur's Gate 3)

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    • Highest damage level 6 build

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    This Barbarian build in Baldur's Gate 3 focuses on throwing weapons to deal damage, offering a large amount of health and sustain. It is excellent for field control and sustained damage, especially with the enhanced throwing mechanic.

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    Heartseeker Rogue (Diablo 4)

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    • High mobility

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    This Rogue build in Diablo 4 uses the 'Heartseeker' skill to offer great efficiency in fast farming and very solid single-target damage. It is one of the most efficient options for a quick season start and for material farming.

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    Giant-Crusher Build (Elden Ring)

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    • Deals great physical damage

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    This Elden Ring build focuses on using the Giant-Crusher, a colossal weapon with exceptional physical damage. It is known for its 'bonk' (heavy hit) capability and high physical damage, ideal for breaking enemy posture.

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    Gloomstalker Ranger (Baldur's Gate 3)

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    • Excels in high single target damage

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    Oriented towards ranged damage, the Gloomstalker Ranger in Baldur's Gate 3 is ideal for solo play. It offers excellent ranged damage and survivability for lone rangers, excelling in ambushes and surprise attacks.

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    Multiclass Monk (Baldur's Gate 3)

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    • Can use Dexterity for monk weapons

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    The Multiclass Monk in Baldur's Gate 3 offers high mobility and area damage capabilities, standing out for its explosive damage. It is very effective in solo Tactical mode and benefits greatly from short rests to recharge its key resources.

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    Dante (Weapon Enhancer) (Warframe)

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    • Provides massive buffs to teammates

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    Dante is an exceptional Warframe that buffs weapons, offers tanking and knockdown capabilities, making him ideal for those looking to boost their weapons' physical damage. His first ability, 'Noctua', scans enemies and increases status chance, boosting damage.

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    Greatsword / Dagger (Throne and Liberty)

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    • Achieves high single-target sustained DPS

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    This Greatsword and Dagger combination in Throne and Liberty offers an assassin playstyle, ideal for quickly eliminating individual targets and then escaping. It is a solid choice for PvP due to its burst and mobility, allowing for lethal strikes and strategic retreats.

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    Mimi, Nanto, and Tianlang Combination (Tower of Fantasy)

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    • Provides best damage output

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    This is a specific weapon combination to maximize physical DPS in Tower of Fantasy, being part of the 'ultimate Tier List' for the game's current meta. It uses Tianlang in a damage setup to boost DPS output.