Arms of God Thunderclap Gauntlets Guide — Shock Build, Stats & How to Craft Tier 3

2026-08-08·Builds

Thunderclap Gauntlets Overview

Arms of God guide screenshot — Thunderclap Gauntlets weapon

The Thunderclap Gauntlets is a Tier 3 Shock weapon that excels at fastest attack speed, combo system, stun stacking. 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 | Shock |

| Attack Speed | 0.8-1.4 swings/sec |

| Special | Unique Shock interaction |

Optimal Blessing Synergies

S-Tier

1. Shock Affinity: +25% Shock damage. Always the baseline.

2. Amplified Shock: Shock effects apply at 150% strength.

3. Shock Resonance: Using any Shock 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 Shock enemies.

Pros and Cons

Strengths:

  • Unmatched in its specific niche (fastest attack speed, combo system, stun stacking)
  • 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 Shock Essence
  • 8,000-15,000 gold (varies)
  • Weapon Station level 5-6 in the Cathedral Armory

Best Weapon Pairings

1. Thunderclap Gauntlets + complementary element weapon: Element combo for bonus damage.

2. Thunderclap Gauntlets + Shield Generator: Survivability during wind-ups.

3. Thunderclap Gauntlets + utility weapon: Coverage for the weapon's weak areas.