Albion Online: Weapon families and roles

Swords build melee momentum and combine attacks with movement; the exact E belongs to the equipped sword.

Axes combine repeated melee hits with bleed pressure; different axes change sustain and area reach.

Maces bring displacement and control to a frontline engagement rather than only basic-attack damage.

Hammers use stun and disruption windows to organise a group attack.

Crossbows include committed ranged casts and channels; protect the firing window.

War Gloves chain movement and melee combinations, with the selected pair determining the finish.

Bows vary between repeated shots, area pressure and mobile attacks; regular Bow is a distinct item.

Spears use reach and stacking melee pressure; their unique E determines the main engagement tool.

Daggers focus access and a prepared burst window, which differs between one-handed and paired weapons.

Quarterstaves combine movement with control and can relocate a fight rather than merely trade hits.

Nature Staffs maintain healing effects over time; timing applications matters before incoming damage.

Fire Staffs place direct fire damage and area pressure; enemy movement changes how much connects.

Holy Staffs provide direct healing patterns whose target count depends on the selected staff.

Arcane Staffs protect, alter or disrupt a fight through utility rather than replacing dedicated healing.

Frost Staffs combine magical damage with slowing and control effects to manage distance.

Cursed Staffs build persistent damage and pressure; the chosen staff changes how effects are delivered.

Shapeshifter Staffs alternate a human skill kit and a weapon-specific creature form.