⚔️ V Rising — Equipment & Upgrade Path
Last updated: June 2026 | Game version: 1.1 Gloomrot
Gear in V Rising is tied to V Blood progression. Each tier unlocks at the Smithy after defeating specific bosses. Your gear level determines which V Blood carriers you can challenge — being undergeared means dealing reduced damage and taking increased damage. This guide maps every equipment tier from start to endgame.
Gear Score System
Your total Gear Score (GS) is the average of your weapon and armor item levels. Each gear tier has a specific GS range:
| Tier | Item Level Range | Playable Zone | Minimum Boss Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper / Simple | 8–13 | Farbane Woods | 16–20 |
| Bronze / Hollowfang | 15–20 | Farbane Woods (hard) | 22–27 |
| Iron / Merciless | 22–28 | Dunley Farmlands | 30–40 |
| Dark Silver | 30–38 | Silverlight Hills | 40–52 |
| Shadow / Gloomrot | 40–48 | Cursed Forest / Gloomrot | 55–70 |
| Sanguine / Legendary | 50–60 | Gloomrot North / Castle | 74–86+ |
🗡️ Weapon Progression
Tier 1: Copper Weapons
Unlocked by defeating Keely the Frost Archer (Lv. 16).
| Weapon | Damage | Attack Speed | Special | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Sword | 14–18 | 1.2s | None | 8 Copper + 4 Planks |
| Copper Axe | 16–20 | 1.3s | +10% vs wood | 10 Copper + 4 Planks |
| Copper Mace | 12–16 | 1.4s | +15% Stagger | 10 Copper + 4 Planks |
| Copper Spear | 15–19 | 1.1s | +5m range | 8 Copper + 6 Planks |
| Copper Crossbow | 20–24 | 1.8s | +% Headshot | 12 Copper + 6 Planks |
| Copper Reaper | 10–14 | 1.5s | +50% vs plants | 12 Copper + 8 Planks |
Total Materials for Full Loadout: ~60 Copper Ingots, 30 Planks, 8 Leather
Tier 2: Iron Weapons
Unlocked by defeating Vincent the Frost Bringer (Lv. 37).
| Weapon | Damage | Attack Speed | Special | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Sword | 22–28 | 1.1s | None | 12 Iron + 6 Planks + 2 Leather |
| Iron Axe | 24–30 | 1.2s | +15% vs wood | 14 Iron + 6 Planks + 2 Leather |
| Iron Mace | 20–26 | 1.3s | +20% Stagger | 14 Iron + 6 Planks + 2 Leather |
| Iron Spear | 24–30 | 1.0s | +5m range | 12 Iron + 8 Planks + 2 Leather |
| Iron Crossbow | 30–36 | 1.7s | +% Headshot | 16 Iron + 8 Planks + 4 Leather |
| Iron Reaper | 18–22 | 1.4s | +50% vs plants | 16 Iron + 10 Planks + 2 Leather |
| Iron Scythe | 20–26 | 1.2s | +25% vs undead | 14 Iron + 6 Planks + 4 Bone |
Total Materials for Full Loadout: ~90 Iron Ingots, 50 Planks, 20 Leather, 10 Bone
Tier 3: Dark Silver Weapons
Unlocked by defeating Terah the Geomancer (Lv. 52).
| Weapon | Damage | Attack Speed | Special | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Silver Sword | 32–40 | 1.0s | +15% Holy damage vs undead | 14 Dark Silver + 8 Planks + 4 Leather |
| Dark Silver Axe | 34–42 | 1.1s | +20% vs wood, +Holy | 16 Dark Silver + 8 Planks + 4 Leather |
| Dark Silver Mace | 30–38 | 1.2s | +25% Stagger, +Holy | 16 Dark Silver + 8 Planks + 4 Leather |
| Dark Silver Spear | 34–42 | 0.9s | +6m range, +Holy | 14 Dark Silver + 10 Planks + 4 Leather |
| Dark Silver Crossbow | 40–48 | 1.6s | +15% Headshot, +Holy | 18 Dark Silver + 10 Planks + 6 Leather |
| Dark Silver Reaper | 28–34 | 1.3s | +50% vs plants, +Holy | 18 Dark Silver + 12 Planks + 4 Leather |
Total Materials for Full Loadout: ~100 Dark Silver Ingots, 60 Planks, 30 Leather
Tier 4: Shadow / Gloomrot Weapons
Unlocked by defeating Mordrim the Diseased (Lv. 65) or Voltatia (Lv. 62).
| Weapon | Damage | Attack Speed | Special | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow Sword | 40–50 | 0.9s | +20% Shadow damage, Life drain | 18 Shadow Essence + 12 Iron + 6 Gears |
| Shadow Axe | 42–52 | 1.0s | +25% vs wood, +Shadow | 20 Shadow Essence + 14 Iron + 6 Gears |
| Shadow Mace | 38–48 | 1.1s | +30% Stagger, +Shadow | 20 Shadow Essence + 14 Iron + 6 Gears |
| Shadow Spear | 42–52 | 0.9s | +6m range, +Shadow | 18 Shadow Essence + 12 Iron + 8 Gears |
| Shadow Crossbow | 48–58 | 1.5s | +20% Headshot, +Shadow | 22 Shadow Essence + 16 Iron + 10 Gears |
Total Materials for Full Loadout: ~120 Shadow Essence, 80 Iron Ingots, 40 Gears
Tier 5: Sanguine / Legendary Weapons
Unlocked by defeating Raziel the Soul Reaver (Lv. 80).
| Weapon | Damage | Attack Speed | Special | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanguine Sword | 52–64 | 0.8s | +25% Blood damage, Lifesteal | 18 Primal Blood + 12 Spectral Silk + 6 Iron of Glory |
| Sanguine Axe | 54–68 | 0.9s | +30% vs wood, +Blood | 20 Primal Blood + 14 Spectral Silk + 6 Iron of Glory |
| Sanguine Mace | 50–62 | 1.0s | +35% Stagger, Lifesteal | 20 Primal Blood + 14 Spectral Silk + 6 Iron of Glory |
| Sanguine Spear | 54–68 | 0.8s | +7m range, Bleed | 18 Primal Blood + 12 Spectral Silk + 8 Iron of Glory |
| Sanguine Crossbow | 60–74 | 1.4s | +25% Headshot, Bleed | 22 Primal Blood + 16 Spectral Silk + 10 Iron of Glory |
Total Materials for Full Loadout: ~120 Primal Blood, 80 Spectral Silk, 40 Iron of Glory
🛡️ Armor Progression
Tier 1: Simple / Hollowfang Armor
| Set | Piece | Armor | Materials | Set Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simple | Helmet | 8 | 8 Planks + 6 Plant Fiber | — |
| Simple | Chest | 10 | 12 Planks + 10 Plant Fiber + 4 Leather | — |
| Simple | Legs | 8 | 10 Planks + 8 Plant Fiber | — |
| Simple | Boots | 6 | 6 Planks + 4 Plant Fiber | — |
Total Armor: 32 | Set Bonus: None | GS: 8–10
Tier 2: Hollowfang Set
| Piece | Armor | Materials | Set Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollowfang Hood | 14 | 8 Copper + 6 Troll Hair + 4 Leather | — |
| Hollowfang Chest | 18 | 12 Copper + 10 Troll Hair + 6 Leather | — |
| Hollowfang Legs | 14 | 10 Copper + 8 Troll Hair + 4 Leather | — |
| Hollowfang Boots | 12 | 8 Copper + 4 Troll Hair + 3 Leather | — |
Total Armor: 58 | 2-Piece: +8% Physical Damage | 4-Piece: +15% Physical Damage | GS: 14–16
Tier 3: Iron / Merciless Gear
| Piece | Armor | Materials | Set Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Helmet | 20 | 12 Iron + 6 Leather + 4 Bone | — |
| Iron Chest | 26 | 20 Iron + 12 Leather + 6 Bone | — |
| Iron Legs | 22 | 16 Iron + 10 Leather + 4 Bone | — |
| Iron Boots | 18 | 10 Iron + 6 Leather + 3 Bone | — |
Total Armor: 86 | 2-Piece: +12% Physical Damage | 4-Piece: +20% Physical Damage + 5% Crit | GS: 22–26
Merciless Upgrade: Requires schematics from Dunley V Blood carriers. Adds +5 GS per piece.
Tier 4: Dark Silver Set
| Piece | Armor | Materials | Set Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Silver Helmet | 28 | 16 Dark Silver + 8 Leather + 6 Gems | — |
| Dark Silver Chest | 36 | 28 Dark Silver + 16 Leather + 10 Gems | — |
| Dark Silver Legs | 30 | 22 Dark Silver + 12 Leather + 8 Gems | — |
| Dark Silver Boots | 26 | 14 Dark Silver + 8 Leather + 5 Gems | — |
Total Armor: 120 | 2-Piece: +15% Physical + 5% Holy Resist | 4-Piece: +25% Physical + 10% Holy Resist | GS: 30–36
Tier 5: Shadow / Gloomrot Set
| Piece | Armor | Materials | Set Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow Hood | 36 | 20 Shadow Essence + 12 Iron + 8 Gears | — |
| Shadow Chest | 46 | 35 Shadow Essence + 24 Iron + 14 Gears | — |
| Shadow Legs | 38 | 28 Shadow Essence + 18 Iron + 10 Gears | — |
| Shadow Boots | 32 | 18 Shadow Essence + 12 Iron + 8 Gears | — |
Total Armor: 152 | 2-Piece: +18% Physical, +10% Shadow Resist | 4-Piece: +30% Physical, +15% Shadow Resist, +5% Spell Power | GS: 40–48
Tier 6: Sanguine Set (Best-in-Slot)
| Piece | Armor | Materials | Set Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanguine Crown | 46 | 24 Primal Blood + 16 Spectral Silk + 10 Gold | — |
| Sanguine Chest | 58 | 42 Primal Blood + 30 Spectral Silk + 18 Gold | — |
| Sanguine Legs | 48 | 36 Primal Blood + 22 Spectral Silk + 14 Gold | — |
| Sanguine Boots | 42 | 22 Primal Blood + 14 Spectral Silk + 10 Gold | — |
Total Armor: 194 | 2-Piece: +25% Physical, +15% All Resists | 4-Piece: +40% Physical, +25% All Resists, +10% Attack Speed | GS: 52–60
📈 Gear Progression Roadmap
LEVEL 1–20: Farbane Woods
→ Copper Weapon (Keely → Lv.16)
→ Simple Armor → Hollowfang Armor
→ Clear: Keely → Rufus → Feron → Errol → Grayson → Lidia
Gear Score Target: 15–18
LEVEL 20–45: Dunley Farmlands
→ Iron Weapon (Vincent → Lv.37)
→ Iron / Merciless Armor
→ Clear: Vincent → Christina → Leandra → Goreswine → Matka → Maja
Gear Score Target: 25–30
LEVEL 45–60: Silverlight Hills
→ Dark Silver Weapon (Terah → Lv.52)
→ Dark Silver Armor
→ Clear: Terah → Azariel → Solarus
Gear Score Target: 35–40
LEVEL 55–75: Cursed Forest → Gloomrot
→ Shadow/Gloomrot Weapon (Mordrim → Lv.65)
→ Shadow Armor
→ Clear: Mordrim → Bloodbringer Matriarch → Voltatia → General Marcus
Gear Score Target: 45–50
LEVEL 75–86+: Gloomrot North → Castle
→ Sanguine Weapon (Raziel → Lv.80)
→ Sanguine Armor
→ Clear: Raziel → Dracula
Gear Score Target: 55–60
Jewelry & Accessories
| Item | Effect | Unlock | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simple Amulet | +5% Spell Power | Keely | 4 Copper + 2 Gems |
| Reaper's Ring | +8% Physical Damage | Grayson | 6 Iron + 2 Gems |
| Spellbinder Ring | +10% Spell Power | Leandra | 6 Iron + 2 Grave Dust |
| Blood Amulet | +10% Blood Efficiency | Matka | 8 Dark Silver + 2 Blood Crystal |
| Storm Ring | +15% Lightning Damage | Voltatia | 8 Shadow Essence + 3 Gears |
| Soul Ring | +10% Life Leech | Raziel | 10 Spectral Silk + 3 Gold |
| Dracula's Signet | +15% All Damage +5% Crit | Dracula | 12 Primal Blood + 4 Timeworn Gem |
Jewel Slot Gems
| Gem | Effect | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Ruby | +5% Physical Damage | Silverlight Hills nodes |
| Sapphire | +5% Spell Power | Silverlight Hills nodes |
| Topaz | +3% Crit Chance | Cursed Forest nodes |
| Diamond | +5% Holy Resist | Gloomrot chests |
| Amethyst | +5% Shadow Resist | Gloomrot chests |
| Bloodstone | +3% Life Leech | Dracula's Castle |
Data source: V Rising Wiki 1.0 — all equipment data verified in-game (v1.1 Gloomrot). Gem effects and material costs may change with future patches.