Ironhand
Starter gauntlet serving as a close-range brawler with stagger focus.
Weapon Overview
Category
Gauntlet
Chance
1/1 chance
Base Damage
7.6 DMG
Moderate
Attack Speed
0.51s
Fast
Attack Range
6 Studs
Short
Base Price
$205
Demands close proximity to enemies. Utilize quick dashes and punching bursts to stagger opponents, then reposition before counterattacks land.
Combat Profile
Demands close proximity to enemies. Utilize quick dashes and punching bursts to stagger opponents, then reposition before counterattacks land.
Strengths
- Fast attack speed for a melee weapon
- Solid early-game damage compared to daggers
- Excellent for triggering on-hit runes
- Simple, beginner-friendly moveset
Weaknesses
- Extremely limited range; positioning errors incur harsh penalties
- Lacks cleave or reach advantages versus swords or axes
- Struggles without defensive or lifesteal rune support
Synergies & Tips
- Synergizes well with Drain Edge, Venom Crumb, and Flaming Spark to convert rapid combos into sustained chip damage and healing.
Description
A reinforced gauntlet that turns a Forger's fist into a battering ram. Every punch lands with heavy impact, trading reach for raw, close-range stopping power.