This weapon tier list for Iron Soul: Dungeon ranks weapon types based on community testing. Specific named weapons (Katana, Scythe, Dual Blades, etc.) vary by the ores you forge them with.

Tier list

TierWeaponsNotes
SLight swordBest all-round damage per second
AStaff, Light weaponsGood damage; staff has 80% forge success
BHeavy weaponsHigh damage but slow swing speed
CCrimson (in Endless Tower)Underperforms in Endless Tower

How weapon type is decided

Your weapon type comes from the forge: the ores you use and the weight class (light/staff/heavy) determine what you craft. See the forge guide for costs.