Best Polearms KCD2 | Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Polearms Tier List and Ranking
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Polearms in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 are some of the most devastating weapons in the game. They have incredible reach, deal stab, slash, and blunt damage, and can punch through armor with ease. But they aren’t exactly beginner-friendly. Swinging a polearm without practice is like trying to fight with a ladder.
Still, once you get used to them, they are some of the best weapons you can use. Here’s a ranking of the best polearms, from decent to absolutely terrifying.
8. Glaive – A Blade With Reach
Location: Bought from the carpenter or blacksmith in Trosky
Stats: Stab: 79 | Slash: 113 | Blunt: 56 | Defense: 168 | Durability: 18
The Glaive is one of the easiest polearms to get early in the game. It has solid slashing damage and a long reach, making it a good choice for new players who want to try polearms without feeling completely useless. However, it doesn’t have the raw power of later weapons, and it struggles against well-armored enemies.
7. Morgenstern – A Little Bit of Everything
Location: Looted or bought in Kuttenberg
Stats: Stab: 75 | Slash: 75 | Blunt: 75 | Defense: 200 | Durability: 35
The Morgenstern looks brutal, but its stats are surprisingly average. It deals a little of everything—stab, slash, and blunt damage—but doesn’t specialize in any of them. It’s not bad, just not particularly outstanding. A good early-game weapon, but you’ll want to upgrade quickly.
6. Bardiche – Two-Handed Heft
Location: Bought from Blacksmith Osina in Trosky Castle
Stats: Stab: 92 | Slash: 131 | Blunt: 65 | Defense: 184 | Durability: 21
The Bardiche is when polearms start getting serious. It’s a heavy, high-damage weapon that makes up for its slow speed with sheer stopping power. If you can handle the slower attacks, this is a great weapon for cutting down enemies with a few well-placed swings.
5. Voulge – Bardiche’s Twin Brother
Location: Bought from Blacksmith Zdimir in Grund
Stats: Stab: 92 | Slash: 131 | Blunt: 66 | Defense: 184 | Durability: 21
The Voulge is almost identical to the Bardiche, except for the shape of its blade. It has the same stats, the same attack style, and the same feel. Choosing between the two comes down to personal preference, but either one is a solid option for a mid-game polearm.
4. Balshanka – Lucerne-Like
Location: Found during the "Bellatores" side quest
Stats: Stab: 97 | Slash: 139 | Blunt: 69 | Defense: 192 | Durability: 27
The Balshanka is the only unique polearm in the game, and it shows. This thing is built like a medieval Swiss Army knife, with an axe blade, a hammer on the back, and a sharp spear tip. It deals high damage in all three categories, making it an excellent weapon for any situation. The only downside? You have to complete a side quest to get it, so it isn’t something you can grab early on.
3. Billhook – The Man Wrangler
Location: Bought from the carpenter or blacksmith in Trosky
Stats: Stab: 113 | Slash: 0 | Blunt: 56 | Defense: 168 | Durability: 27
The Billhook is a bit of an odd one. It’s basically a spear with a hook, designed for stabbing and tripping enemies rather than slashing. It has zero slashing damage, but its stab is one of the strongest in the game. If you’re a fan of precise, deadly thrusts, the Billhook is a great choice.
2. Poleaxe – The Hardest Halberd
Location: Looted in Kuttenberg and Suchdol
Stats: Stab: 116 | Slash: 166 | Blunt: 83 | Defense: 216 | Durability: 40
Most players assume the Balshanka is the best polearm, but the Poleaxe actually beats it in raw stats. It deals massive damage across all three types, making it one of the most versatile weapons in the game. With the Martin’s Secret perk, players can craft an even stronger version, turning it into an absolute monster.
1. Guisarme – The Wicked Spike
Location: Bought from the blacksmith in Sigismund's Camp
Stats: Stab: 104 | Slash: 149 | Blunt: 74 | Defense: 200 | Durability: 35
The Guisarme is the best polearm overall. It has a curved, spiked blade that was designed to tear through armor, making it an absolute nightmare for heavily armored opponents. It has one of the highest attack ratings of any polearm, and its combination of stab and blunt damage makes it highly effective against both soft and armored targets. If you want a polearm that can handle anything, this is the one to use.
Final Thoughts
Polearms may feel clunky at first, but once you level up your skills, they become some of the most powerful weapons in the game. Whether you prefer the brutal raw power of the Bardiche, the armor-shredding Guisarme, or the versatility of the Poleaxe, there’s a perfect polearm for every style of combat.
Once you master them, these weapons will keep enemies at a distance and tear through even the toughest foes.
