Quick Answer
Best current keeps
Stop on one S-tier weapon, not a perfect account.
For a new DRAGON QUEST Smash/Grow account, the best weapon is the one that keeps your story pace smooth and still feels useful when farming or joining early co-op. Metal Wing, Roto Sword, and Ryuuou Staff are the top-tier S picks. Ice Staff, Crystal Claw, and Blue Steel Machine Lance are also strong S keeps. Metal Slime Sword is rated A tier overall with S-tier reroll value. Stop rerolling if you pull any of the six S-tier weapons; Metal Slime Sword is also a safe reroll stop. Metal Wing is also the best main weapon for the Thief vocation. Princess of Radatoom’s Staff is a strong A-tier support pick.
Update Note
Reviewed on June 10, 2026. Blue Steel Machine Lance added to S tier as a top-tier keeper with fixed-turret special and arrow-type adventure skills. Reviewed on June 5, 2026. Added Thief main weapon tag to Metal Wing. Reviewed on May 28, 2026: Princess of Radatoom’s Staff added to A tier as a support-focused staff with party-wide HP recovery. Reviewed on May 22, 2026: Ryuuou Staff is now a top-tier S weapon alongside Metal Wing and Roto Sword. Crystal Claw remains a strong S keep.
Current Banner Status
All S-tier banner weapons are now in the fixed top pool. The new Princess of Radatoom’s Staff is rated A tier. Check the current banner guide for pull timing.
Weapon Tier List
Metal Wing
Top-tier S. Best main weapon for the Thief vocation. Current safest reroll target when repeat-run comfort matters more than perfect burst.
Ice Staff
Still a strong keep, especially when your account wants a magic-first carry.
Roto Sword
Top-tier S. Top-class firepower and versatility; wide-range special excels in range and potency, with broad use across high-difficulty content. Now a safe reroll stop.
Ryuuou Staff
Top-tier S. 350% special potency matching Roto Sword. One of the top-tier S weapons in the current pool.
Crystal Claw
Close-range lightning claw. Burst after special can exceed Roto Sword on single-target, making it a safe reroll stop and Martial Artist route pick.
Blue Steel Machine Lance
Top-tier S. Ice spear with powerful fixed-turret special and arrow-type adventure skills. Current highest-priority gacha prize and a safe reroll stop.
Metal Slime Sword
A tier overall with S-tier reroll value. Simple, reliable keeper for players who want to move forward quickly.
Queen’s Whip
Worth keeping when your party plan already supports it.
Flame Sword
Strong when you want a more direct damage route.
Falcon Blade
Good upside, but less universal than the safest S pool.
Princess of Radatoom’s Staff
Party-wide HP recovery special. Best used as a sub-weapon for healing support rather than main DPS.
Platinum Wing
Real upside, but less convincing as your only early-account prize.
Sand Spear
More mode-dependent and easier to replace than top-pool weapons.
This list is intentionally conservative. DRAGON QUEST Smash/Grow power comes from how vocations, weapons, Blessings, and Memories combine, so this page rewards weapons that work before the rest of the account is perfect. After you pick a weapon lane, use the best vocations tier list and vocation system guide to check whether your class plan actually fits that pull.
Best Weapons by Player Goal
Best reroll stop
Any S-tier weapon + Metal Slime Sword
Stop once you land Metal Wing, Roto Sword, Ryuuou Staff, Ice Staff, Crystal Claw, or Blue Steel Machine Lance. Metal Slime Sword is also a safe reroll stop with A-tier overall value and S-tier reroll value. A fast start beats chasing a disputed exact No.1.
Best farming comfort
Metal Wing / Ice Staff / Blue Steel Machine Lance
Prioritize these if your main goal is repeat-run comfort, smoother clearing, and less friction during early farming. Blue Steel Machine Lance adds fixed-turret sustained damage for Machine Ruins and Super Monster Rush.
Best simple keep
Metal Slime Sword / Crystal Claw
Metal Slime Sword for a straightforward first-account path. Crystal Claw when you want strong single-target burst and do not mind close-range play.
Why the S-Tier Weapons Are Safe
Metal Wing
Best when your priority is repeat-run comfort. Its value comes from broad usefulness instead of a narrow combo-only plan, which makes it the easiest current reroll stop to recommend.
Metal Slime Sword
A strong direct keeper for players who want a simple first-account path. If you pull it, you do not need to treat it as a consolation prize.
Ice Staff
A strong magic-first keeper for players who want safer range and co-op comfort. It is still S tier, but it is best when the rest of the account actually supports a magic carry.
Roto Sword
A top-tier S DQ1 banner weapon. Its surrounding sweep special delivers top-class range and potency, making it effective for both multi-target clearing and high-difficulty content such as Proto Killer Shrines and Super Monster Rush. Keep it as a safe reroll stop if you want a direct damage route with strong story pacing and broad endgame comfort.
Crystal Claw
A strong single-target lightning claw now rated S tier. Its burst after special activation can exceed Roto Sword on single-target, making it a full reroll-stop recommendation and the sharper pick for boss-focused play.
Ryuuou Staff
A top-tier S magic weapon. 350% special potency with wide horizontal range, matching Roto Sword in raw output. The strongest dedicated magic option in the current pool and a safe reroll stop for magic-first accounts.
Blue Steel Machine Lance
A top-tier S ice spear with a powerful fixed-turret special and arrow-type adventure skills. The current highest-priority gacha prize, especially strong in Machine Ruins and Super Monster Rush where sustained area damage matters. A safe reroll stop for accounts that want ice coverage or spear-friendly vocations.
What If You Only Pulled A Tier?
Reroll advice
Do not throw away a coherent account just because you missed S tier. If you pulled Queen’s Whip, Flame Sword, Falcon Blade, or Princess of Radatoom’s Staff with a useful starter setup, it is often better to start playing, unlock systems, and collect launch rewards before the day is gone.
How to Read This Tier List
S tier means “stop rerolling”
These weapons are not just strong; they are safe enough that most new players can keep them and start progressing.
A tier means “check your account”
These are good weapons, but they care more about party fit, available support, or the content you plan to push first.
B tier means “do not force it”
These can work, but they are not the cleanest reason to keep rerolling or rebuild your early account around them.
FAQ
Should I reroll until I hit the exact No.1 weapon?
No. For the current launch phase, a shared safe keeper pool matters more than one exact winner. One S-tier weapon plus a fast start is usually better than endless rerolls.
Why is Ice Staff still S tier?
Because it still gives safe ranged pressure and a clean magic route. It is less automatic than Metal Wing for a blank account, but it remains a strong stop when the account points toward magic.
Will co-op and challenge modes change this list?
They can. Weapons that stay stable under repeated runs and mixed party setups will gain value whenever co-op bosses or Gauntlette score play become your daily focus.
Next Reads
Current Banner Guide
Check whether the active banner is worth pulls before spending gems around this weapon order.
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Beginner Guide
Take the keeper weapon you chose here and turn it into a clean first-night progression route.
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Best Starter Build
See how the safest weapon pool translates into a real three-character starter team.
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