Arms of God Shadowstep Daggers Guide — Dual Wield Build, Stats & How to Craft Tier 3

Shadowstep Daggers Overview

The Shadowstep Daggers is a Tier 3 Dual Wield weapon that excels at poison stacking, backstab multiplier, evasion tanking. It's one of the most specialized weapons in the game — incredible in its niche, mediocre outside it.

Key Stats at Tier 3

| Stat | Value |

|------|-------|

| Base Damage | 200-280 (varies by attack) |

| Element | Dual Wield |

| Attack Speed | 0.8-1.4 swings/sec |

| Special | Unique Dual Wield interaction |

Optimal Blessing Synergies

S-Tier

1. Dual Wield Affinity: +25% Dual Wield damage. Always the baseline.

2. Amplified Dual Wield: Dual Wield effects apply at 150% strength.

3. Dual Wield Resonance: Using any Dual Wield ability grants +10% damage for 5s (stacks 3x).

A-Tier

4. Swift Hands: +20% attack speed.

5. Critical Flow: Crits reduce cooldowns by 0.5s.

6. Elemental Shield: +15% damage reduction against Dual Wield enemies.

Pros and Cons

Strengths:

• Unmatched in its specific niche (poison stacking, backstab multiplier, evasion tanking)

• Element synergies with related blessings

• Unique mechanic provides tactical advantage

Weaknesses:

• Average outside its specialization

• Element-resistant enemies reduce effectiveness

• Requires specific blessings to reach full potential

Crafting Requirements

To unlock at Tier 3:

• Defeat the corresponding elemental boss

• Collect 15-20 Dual Wield Essence

• 8,000-15,000 gold (varies)

• Weapon Station level 5-6 in the Cathedral Armory

Best Weapon Pairings

1. Shadowstep Daggers + complementary element weapon: Element combo for bonus damage.

2. Shadowstep Daggers + Shield Generator: Survivability during wind-ups.

3. Shadowstep Daggers + utility weapon: Coverage for the weapon's weak areas.