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Legendary weapons are typically the most sought-after items in many RPGs, and such is now the case withV Rising. The free expansion added Ancestral Gear, its own take on this class of equipment, and it presents players with new ways to refine their builds and playstyles.
As expected, Ancestral gear is not easy to come by. Players will have to go through a few hurdles before they can actually start using the weapons they want. Many of the requirements for this new weapon type are locked behind the game’s progression wall, so expect to sink some time intoV Risingbefore Ancestral weapons become relevant.
Updated June 15, 2025, by Marc Santos:The release of V Rising 1.0 saw some minor changes to how Ancestral and Legendary weapons are acquired. The boss needed to unlock the main crafting station for these items has been changed, and players can now buy Ancestral Weapon Shards from a dedicated merchant in the new endgame area. This guide has been updated to reflect both of these changes.
How to Get Ancestral Weapons in V RIsing
All Ancestral weapons are crafted in anAncestral Forge. This crafting station can be unlocked by beatingOctavian the Militia Captainin the Dunley Bastion. He is a level 61 boss, so make sure to bring good weapons and armor. Unfortunately, the work doesn’t stop here.
To make an Ancestral Forge, players need tocraftRadium AlloysinV Rising, a new type of composite resource that can only be crafted after beatingZiva the Engineerin Eastern Gloomrot. Radium Alloys requireSludge-filled Canisters, Sulphur,andTech Scraps. Defeating Ziva will also unlock a new spell point for the Storm school and the Fabricator, which is usedto make usable coins for trading.
Once the Ancestral Forge is up and running, players then need to getShattered Weapons. Players might come across these while slaying V Blood bosses in the Farbane Woods and Dunley Farmlands. They are indicated by their blue name and apparent uselessness.
How to Use Shattered Weapons
Shattered weapons cannot be used until they are crafted into Ancestral weapons in Ancestral Forges. Once fully restored, they will gain all the stats listed in their item cards, turning them from useless ornaments topowerful additions to the player’s arsenal inV Rising.
Ancestral weapons come with high base stats and unique effects that are directly related to the different schools of magic. They offer the same two skills present in their respective weapon types, but Legendaries come imbued with the ability to inflict magical debuffs upon using the indicated abilities. An Ancestral Lightning Sword, for example, will be able to inflict the Static status when hitting enemies with its Whirlwind ability.
Shattered weapons do seem to drop more often after beating bosses, so players who want to farm for these items will have to constantly hunt down V Bloods and simply hope for the best. Alternatively, theVampire Merchantin theRuins of Mortiumsells Ancestral Weapon Shards in exchange for Stygian Shards.
How To Get Unique Legendary Weapons
Legendary Ancestral weapons can beobtained by crafting. You must get their Shattered versions from Major Rift Incursions or endgame bosses in the Ruins of Mortium, and bring them back home just like other Ancestral Weapons. They are made from their respective weapon shards, a weapon from the previous Sanguine tier, and Onyx Tears, materials that drop from Level 74+ bosses or crafted after defeating Nightmarshal Styx.
Legendary weapons come with unique stats and modifiers to their abilities. The Apocalypse greatsword, for example, launches a lesser Aftershock every time players use its Death From Above ability, while its Great Cleaver skill deals more damage versus Ignited targets.
