Weapon Leveling
Weapon Leveling is a unique Dragon Crusade system where weapons gain their own level through combat. Unlike traditional upgrading (+1, +2, etc.), weapon levels increase by killing monsters and provide significant bonus damage.
Overview
"Every weapon in Dragon Crusade contains its very own level. Whenever your weapon levels up, it will gain Bonus Damage and a higher Gear Score."
Key Points:
- Weapons start at Level 1
- Levels increase randomly when killing monsters
- Higher weapon level = more bonus damage
- Weapon level transfers when trading
- Separate from the +1 to +20 upgrade system
Weapon Level (this system) is different from Weapon Upgrading (+1 to +20). See Upgrade Systems for the traditional enhancement system using upgrade stones.
How It Works
Gaining Weapon Levels
Weapon advancement operates on a chance-based system, not experience points:
- Kill monsters in combat
- Each kill has a random chance to level up your weapon
- The chance decreases as weapon level increases
- Higher-tier weapons level more slowly
Monster Requirements
| Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Monster Level | Must be within 5 levels below your character |
| Character Level 130 or below | Weapon can be up to 55 levels below you |
| Character Level above 130 | Weapon must be within 30 levels of you |
Multi-Weapon Classes
"Any class with two weapons or a shield will not benefit from the second weapon's level."
Only your primary weapon (right-hand) grants bonus damage. Shields and secondary weapons do not contribute.
Weapon Dust salvage
A second way to push Weapon Level: salvage spare Ultimate weapons in the Reroll window (Armament Meltdown / Weapon Dust).
- Unequip the spare first. Equipped weapons cannot be salvaged.
- Upgrade +6 or higher is blocked ("This weapon looks too valuable. For your protection!").
- Dust amount is random from that spare's Gear Score (about 1.5% to 10% of GS, minimum 1) — not a special bonus for max Weapon Level.
- Bound / beginner-mode weapons yield 20% dust.
- You get 1,000,000 Penya per dust, 15 Kill Counter kills per dust, and Weapon Level progress on the weapon you have equipped.
See Penya Farming.
Maximum Weapon Levels
The maximum achievable weapon level depends on the weapon's level requirement and your Dragon Rank:
By Weapon Requirement Level
| Weapon Level Req | Max Weapon Level | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | Very Easy (0.48x) |
| 15 | 30 | Easy (0.60x) |
| 25 | 40 | Easy (0.72x) |
| 30 | 50 | Medium (0.42x) |
| 40 | 60 | Medium (0.42x) |
| 60-70 | 100 | Medium (0.21-0.24x) |
| 80-110 | 100 | Normal (0.5x) |
| 120 | 150 | Normal (0.6x) |
| 135-150 | 200 | Hard (0.7-0.8x) |
High Dragon Rank Bonuses
| Dragon Rank | Weapon Req | Max Level |
|---|---|---|
| DR 40+ | 150 | 250 |
| DR 60+ | 150 | 300 |
| DR 180+ | 150 | 400 |
Bonus Damage
Weapon levels grant progressive bonus damage to all attacks:
| Weapon Level | Bonus Damage |
|---|---|
| 1 | ~2% |
| 10 | ~28% |
| 20 | ~56% |
| 30 | ~109% |
| 50 | ~150%+ |
| 100 | Very High |
| 200+ | Massive |
Exact values depend on the damage scaling formula and weapon tier.
Damage Calculation
The damage bonus uses an exponential scaling formula:
- Base multiplier is applied per level
- After a certain threshold, scaling reduces to prevent extreme values
- PvP has separate, reduced scaling
Leveling Experience Table
The chance to level up decreases at each level. These are the approximate "1 in X kills" chances:
| Level Range | Kills per Level-up |
|---|---|
| 1-10 | 50 - 1,000 |
| 11-20 | 1,100 - 9,500 |
| 21-30 | 25,000 - 500,000 |
| 31-40 | 600,000 - 50,000,000 |
Higher weapon requirement tiers have additional difficulty multipliers.
Boosting Weapon Level Speed
Weapon Level EXP Scrolls
Special scrolls that increase your weapon leveling rate:
- Available from events and shop
- Multiply the chance to level up
- Stack with other bonuses
Guardian Bonus
Killing Guardian monsters provides enhanced weapon level experience.
Events
Weapon Level events periodically increase leveling rates server-wide.
Weapon Level Scrolls
You can also level weapons directly using Weapon Level Up Scrolls:
| Scroll Type | Level Range | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Scroll | 1-50 | +1 Level |
| Advanced Scroll | 50-100 | +1 Level |
| Premium Scroll | 100-200 | +1 Level |
Scrolls have minimum and maximum level requirements.
Trading Weapons
"The weapon level is also transferred when exchanging or trading with other players."
When you trade or sell a weapon:
- The weapon level stays with the item
- High-level weapons are more valuable
- Weapon level displays in item tooltip
Strategy Tips
- Use appropriate weapons - Don't use a level 150 weapon at low levels
- Farm high-density areas - More kills = more chances to level
- Check monster levels - Must be within 5 levels of you
- Focus on one weapon - Secondary weapons don't benefit
- Save level-up scrolls - Use them on expensive weapons
- Trade high-level weapons - They retain value
Checking Your Weapon Level
Your weapon level is displayed:
- In the item tooltip as "Weapon Level: X"
- Shows bonus damage percentage
- Indicates "(Max)" when at cap
FAQ
How do I dismantle / salvage weapons?
Open Weapon Re-Roll (menu / Dragon Guide around level 119). In that window, Armament Meltdown (Weapon Dust) lets you dust spare Ultimate weapons and set parts. That is the salvage path — not a separate Dismantle NPC.
Related Content
- Upgrade Systems - Traditional +1 to +20 enhancement
- Gear Score - Weapon level affects gear score
- Dragon Ascension - Endgame progression
- Equipment Overview - All equipment systems
Sources
- Dragon Crusade Weapon Leveling
- Weapon Level Guide
- Game Source: propWeaponLevel.txt, AttackArbiter.cpp