When I first grabbed that splintery stick in Chapter 1, I never imagined I'd end up wielding the Monkey King's own staff! As the Destined One, I faced demons who laughed at my 'twig' until I discovered these game-changing relics. Each weapon transformed my playthrough from "barely surviving" to "god mode activated" – buckle up for my outrageous ranking!

8. Cloud-Patterned Stone Staff: The Beginner's Blessing

Oh, this unassuming beauty! That first moment when I swung it felt like hugging a thundercloud. Sure, it won't make demons spontaneously combust, but holy guacamole – it's the ultimate training wheels! Paired with Smash stance? Chef's kiss! Charging heavy attacks while dodging felt smoother than buttered jade. Pro tip: Hunt those six Buddha eyeballs early! The secret Shigandang boss fight had me sweating buckets, but unlocking this staff set me on the path to glory.

7. Chu-Bai Spear: Stabby McStabface

Mid-game boredom? Gone! This spear turned my light attacks into a graceful murder ballet. When I first thrust it through a demon's third eye, the combo animations made me yell "YASSS QUEEN!" at my screen. Perfect synergy with Thrust stance – though honestly, it's basically a fancy toothpick against late-game bosses. Still, watching enemies pirouette away from my jabs? Priceless.

6. Chitin Staff: The Bug Zapper

Crafting this creepy-crawly marvel felt like adopting a pet scorpion! Its health-steal effect? A literal lifesaver when I was one hit from doom. That satisfying schlorp sound when vitality flowed back? Music to my ears! Don't sleep on this insectoid gem – it's the gateway drug to its monstrous big brother later. Just try not to imagine beetles crawling up the staff mid-fight...

5. Golden Loong Staff: DRAGON CALLER EXTRAORDINAIRE

When this bad boy summoned my first loong during the Yellow Loong boss fight? I nearly dropped my controller! Perching on the staff like a mythical flamingo before unleashing draconic fury is peak power fantasy. But gathering those crafting materials? Worse than herding cats in a thunderstorm. Worth every tear shed fighting those slippery serpent bosses though!

4. Tri-Point Double-Edged Spear: The Masochist's Dream

Locked behind Erlang Shen (Part 2)? That boss didn't just kick my butt – he pickled it and served it with rice! Getting this spear felt like graduating from demonic bootcamp. The particle effects? So blinding I needed sunglasses. Frame rate drops? Absolutely. But watching six demons evaporate in one spin attack? Zero regrets.

3. Adept Spine-Shooting Fuban Staff: Crit Monster Deluxe

First mythical weapon? More like first love! Named after that gargantuan beetle boss, its crit rate had bosses melting faster than ice in hell. The AOE splashes on heavy attacks made me feel like a walking fireworks show. NG+ exclusive? Oof – that grind hurt worse than stepping on Legos barefoot. But beating Fuban and Scorpionlord with this? Pure. Bliss.

2. Dark Iron Staff + Bull King Armor: Unstoppable Brickhouse

This combo turned me into an armored demi-god! With Bull King's set, my defense skyrocketed so high that bosses started crying. Hitting like a "freight train"? More like a meteor shower! Crafting cost? Let's just say I robbed every treasure chest from here to Heaven. But standing in lava pools just to flex? Priceless.

1. Jingubang: MONKEY KING MODE UNLOCKED

When Ao Guang's gift first materialized in my hands? Chills. Actual spine-tingling chills. Holding that fourth Focus point indefinitely felt like cheating – but who cares when you're basically Sun Wukong's cooler cousin?! Paired with the Golden Feng-Tail Crown and Lotus Silk Cloudtreaders? The armor bonuses made my crits sing opera. This isn't just a weapon; it's a religious experience.

People Also Ask

• "Which weapon breaks the game hardest?"

Jingubang + full armor set. It's like enabling creative mode!

• "Is Cloud-Patterned Staff worth the eyeball hunt?"

Absolutely! It's the peanut butter to Smash stance's jelly.

• "Should I suffer through Erlang Shen for the spear?"

Only if you enjoy controller-shaped dents in your wall.

Final Thoughts

Staring at my arsenal now, I wonder... do we choose weapons, or do they choose us? That humble Cloud-Patterned staff still whispers of simpler times, while Jingubang thrums with celestial ambition. What legacy will YOUR Destined One forge? Will you chase raw power like the Golden Loong, or master technique with Chu-Bai? The demons await your answer...