Rampart is a shield that gives the player 85% damage reduction when blocking. But where it really shines is the two and half seconds of invincibility that’s triggered whenever the player successfully parries an enemy attack.

To get this highly defensive shield for yourself you need to hunt Shieldbearers. They appear in the Prisoner’s Quarters, Ramparts, Ancient Sewers, Ossuary, Graveyard, and Forgotten Sepulcher. When killed there’s a .4% they’ll drop the Rampart Blueprint. Coincidentally the Ramparts area is considered the best for farming this blueprint.

When 300 hit theaters, the idea of spartan soldiers became a meme revolving around the pit scene. Though the reference is has become quite dated, that hasn't stopped creators from introducing spartan-related items into their combat systems and that includes Dead Cells.
The Spartan Sandals are some powerful footwear that gives you a knockback attack that deals extra damage to enemies if they hit a wall or a solid object like a statue. You have a high chance to loot this blueprint from Runners, enemies with bladed arms that can be found in the Promenade Of The Condemned.

Hokuto’s Bow is a great reference to the classic anime Fist of the North Star and a great weapon in the game. At first, it doesn’t seem worth your time as it deals a base damage of 25, but it marks the opponent it strikes, causing them to receive an additional 75 DPs from any and all sources for 20 seconds. If that opponent dies the mark passes on to those in the area.

The blueprint for this weapon drops from Cannibals that appear in the Clock Tower, the best place to farm. They’ll also appear in Ramparts, Slumbering Sanctuary, and Graveyard with 4 BSC active. They have a 1.7% chance of dropping the blueprint.

Whenever you find a powerful item while out exploring, there's always going to be a small part of you that tells you to hold on to it just in case. You never know when a huge monster will be lurking around the corner ready to be blasted by your limited edition armaments.

Dead Cells has the Giantkiller which is specifically tailored to that. It's a large sword filled with energy that guarantees critical damage against bosses and elite enemies. In order to obtain it, you'll need to defeat the Giant which can be fought in the Guardian's Haven.

The Great Owl Of War is a skill that allows you to summon a permanent pet owl which will automatically attack enemies that are on the same level as the player. It’s 32 damage isn’t very much, but being automatic and homing you can turn it on and not think about it. Unfortunately, the owl does despawn if the player takes damage, so kiting enemies and using things like Rampart help keep it in play.

The blueprint has a .4% chance of dropping from Knife Throwers who only appear in higher difficulties. At 1 BSC they’ll be found in High Peak Castle.

Hemorrhage is a throwing ax that deals a base of 47 damage and applies bleeding of 25 DPS for three seconds. Where the weapon really shines is when it strikes an enemy that already has bleed or poison as it’ll deal a critical hit worth four times the base damage, meaning 187 in one hit and reapply the bleeding.
If you want this throwing ax to fight elite enemies then you’ll need to hunt down Magistrates of Death, who have a 10% of dropping the blueprint. They are only found in Astrolab if the player has 5 BSC active.

When it comes to Souls-like games, it's important to establish a rhythm while playing. Because of this, it's ideal to stay evasive and avoid taking damage as that can completely throw off your groove. For those who want something of a safety net, a shield can fill that role well.

The Punishment shield provides safety and then some. In addition to allowing for blocking and parrying, it deals with an area-of-effect attack whenever you're successful. This blueprint is specifically found in the Clock Tower behind the puzzle door which you'll need to open with the Bell Tower key.

This fantastic ranged weapon is brutal when used in bursts. It has a 0.2 second charging period before the bolts of lightning fly, and the longer you channel the power the more damage is dealt starting with a base of 114 and climbing up to 331 DPS. If you channel too long the color of the lightning will change from blue to yellow and then red upon which the player starts receiving damage.

To join the dark side you need to grab the blueprint from Inquisitors who have a 1.7% chance of leaving it behind as loot. These annoying foes are best farmed in the Graveyard, though they do appear in a number of other areas at higher difficulties.

The Explosive Crossbow is a brutal ranged weapon that fires bolts that explode, dealing 100 damage to any caught in the radius of the explosion, and causes knockback. If it lands a direct hit the enemy will receive critical hit damage. It would rank higher, but it fires rather slow so careful aiming and timing are key to getting the most out of it.

This blueprint is different from others on this list as it’s found in the Promenade of the Condemned as a reward for finding the Gardner’s Keys.

Aside from all the different weapon types that Dead Cells has, it also offers plenty of magic attacks and traps to give more variety to your tactics. Magic comes in all shapes and ranges while offering pure elemental damage as well as status ailments and environmental effects.

The tribute to classic fire magic comes in the form of Pyrotechnics, a ranged magic spell that launches multiple projectiles that explode on impact and deal critical damage to enemies soaked in oil. There's a low chance to obtain the blueprint from floating Casters found in the Slumbering Sanctuary.

Magic Missile is a great ranged weapon that doesn’t do a whole lot of damage when compared to other weapons at 111 DPS but will track the nearest enemy and guarantee a hit whenever used. They’re great for kiting purposes as you can fire them off while dodging and running away.

The blueprint drops from the creepy Arbiters which are only found in the Cavern. They’re difficult foes and with a .4% chance of dropping the blueprint, means a lot of grinding, but the Magic Missile is definitely worth it.

The Heavy Turret is a deployable sentry that inflicts 110 DPS on its own and provides a nice distraction as they shoot up your enemies. They can lobbed to where you want them to be deployed and when standing next to one you’ll receive a nice 15% boost to damage and a 25% damage reduction.
Unfortunately, it takes a bit of grind to find them thanks to a 0.4% drop rate from Slashers. These foes are found in the Ossuary, Prison Depths, and Graveyard.

The Wave Of Denial is considered one of the greatest tools at your disposal in this game. When activated it releases a shockwave that causes 30 base damage but more importantly knocks everything back. This is great for giving yourself some breathing room, deflecting grenades and projectiles, and if an enemy hits a wall they receive an additional 90 damage.

This is another very rare blueprint that has a 0.4% drop rate from Bombardiers. They are found in the Clock Tower and will appear in the Promenade of the Condemned, Slumbering Sanctuary, and Prisoner’s Quarters at higher difficulties.

Hands down the best blueprint you can find in the game is the Merchandise Categories. It’s not a tool or weapon of any kind, but instead, it will unlock more items whenever you visit vendors. A perk that’s incredibly valuable for the entirety of the game.

The blueprint is located behind a locked door in the Graveyard. To unlock the door you’ll need the Architect’s Key, which is found in a randomized secret compartment in the Cemetery. Use this to open the door, traverse the secret tunnel, trigger the hidden pressure plate, and above the initially locked door in a hidden room is the blueprint.