As you level up in Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis, you’re going to want to increase your Battle Power in a few ways. Your basic statistics can only do so much for you, and the rarity of your equipment is going to be critical for your endgame. Right now, the highest star rarity for weapons are the 4 Star Weapons. These pieces of gear hit as hard as possible, but they are ridiculously hard to find! You’re going to want to get these once you reach the endgame. This guide will help you find the best weapons in Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis at launch.
How to Get 4 Star Weapons in Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis
Each weapon type has its own 4 Star Weapons. Most have two weapons that qualify, however, not all of the locations of these weapons are known. You will need to have access to Rank 2 zones and be able to take on Rank 2 enemies before you start farming for these weapons. The damage you deal will be well worth it, though!
List of 4 Star Weapons
- Swords
- Resurge Sword:Â A rare drop, as long as you are Level 15 or higher.
- Catoria Sword: A drop from Mt. Magnus at Rank 2 or higher.
- Partizans
- Resurge Spear: A rare drop, as long as you are Level 15 or higher.
- Vialto Spear: A drop from Vanford Laboratory Ruins at Rank 2 or higher.
- Wired Lances
- Resurge Wire: A rare drop, as long as you are Level 15 or higher.
- Forsis Wire: A drop from Resol Forest at Rank 2 or higher.
- Twin Daggers
- Resurge Daggers: A rare drop, as long as you are Level 15 or higher.
- Forsis Daggers: A drop from Resol Forest at Rank 2 or higher.
- Double Sabers
- Resurge Saber: A rare drop, as long as you are Level 15 or higher.
- Vialto Saber: A drop from Vanford Laboratory Ruins at Rank 2 or higher.
- Knuckles
- Resurge Knuckles: A rare drop, as long as you are Level 15 or higher.
- Cattleya Knuckles: A rare drop from Mt. Magnus at Rank 2 or higher.
- Assault Rifles
- Resurge Rifle: A rare drop, as long as you are Level 15 or higher.
- Forsis Rifle: A drop from Resol Forest at Rank 2 or higher.
- Launchers
- Resurge Launcher: A rare drop, as long as you are Level 15 or higher.
- Vialto Launcher: A drop from Vanford Laboratory Ruins at Rank 2 or higher.
- Twin Machine Guns
- Resurge Machine Guns: A rare drop, as long as you are Level 15 or higher.
- Catoria Machine Guns: A drop from Mt. Magnus at Rank 2 or higher.
- Rods
- Resurge Rod: A rare drop, as long as you are Level 15 or higher.
- Forsis Rod: A drop from Resol Forest at Rank 2 or higher.
- Talises
- Resurge Talis: A rare drop, as long as you are Level 15 or higher.
- Vialto Talis:Â A drop from Vanford Laboratory Ruins at Rank 2 or higher.
- Wands
- Resurge Wand: A rare drop, as long as you are Level 15 or higher.
- Catoria Wand: A drop from Mt. Magnus at Rank 2 or higher.
Tips for Farming Weapons
The most important first step in farming a 4 Star Weapon in New Genesis is reaching Level 15. This will cause more difficult enemies to have a chance to drop your 4 Star Weapon, as well as having it drop from loot sources. We have not tested yet, but it seems more likely that you will get a weapon for your class than any other class while you are exploring the world. So, make sure you are equipped with a Level 15 version of the class you want to farm up!
Knowing the dungeon that the second weapon is from will be critical. The second 4 Star Weapon is a very slight improvement over the first, but you’ll be more likely to get it if you grind the dungeons. The dungeons include:
- Mt Magnus:Â Swords, Knuckles, Twin Machine Guns, Wands
- Vanford Laboratory Ruins: Partizans, Double Sabers, Launchers, Talises
- Resol Forest: Wired Lances, Twin Daggers, Assault Rifles, Rods\
As long as you go through the dungeon on Rank 2, you are fairly likely to find the weapon drop from harder enemies. And if not, then you can try again! Unfortunately, there are no ways to consistently craft or purchase the weapons right now; that may come in future updates, alongside the three new classes, new weapons, and better gear.
