Which Weapon Should You Choose in Mina the Hollower?

Why It Matters

Choosing the right starter weapon and mastering early upgrades directly impacts bone economy and survivability, giving players a strategic edge as the difficulty ramps up.

Key Takeaways

• Daggers Whisper and Vesper offer fastest attacks, low damage.
• Night Star flail provides medium damage and ranged attacks.
• Blast Strike Maul deals highest damage but requires precise timing.
• Guardian Casket shield adds parry mechanic and AoE spin upgrade.
• Battery Buster gun offers long range, ammo management, melee reload.

Summary

The video walks players through selecting a starter weapon in Mina the Hollower, outlining the five initial options and why the choice matters for early progression.

It breaks down each weapon: Whisper and Vesper daggers deliver rapid, low‑damage strikes; Night Star flail offers medium damage with the only ranged attack; Blast Strike Maul provides the highest damage but demands timing and dodge‑roll mechanics; Guardian Casket shield adds a parry and later an AoE spin; Battery Buster gun supplies long‑range fire, limited ammo and a melee reload mechanic. Upgrades improve range, damage, and special effects.

The guide highlights the tutorial ship hold where all four starter weapons can be tested, the blacksmith Legovich in Asex who sells new gear for 2,000 bones, and the Armand basement fight that teaches lava‑tile tactics to lower his defense. It also notes that after the first purchase prices rise to 2,500 bones and subsequent weapons must be earned through combat.

Understanding these nuances lets players allocate bones efficiently, switch weapons to match enemy types, and avoid early‑game frustration, setting a solid foundation for the game’s later challenges and boss encounters.

Original Description

Mina the Hollower can wield five different weapons during her adventure, but you'll have to choose just one to start with. Understanding how all the weapons work is key to getting the game started on the right foot, so this guide is here to help you do just that.

Timecodes:

0:00 - Intro

0:22 - How to Test Weapons

0:55 - Whisper and Vesper

1:26 - Nightstar

2:02 - Blaststrike Maul

2:42 - How to Buy More Weapons

3:24 - How to Defeat Armand

4:42 - Guardian Casket

5:11 - Battery Buster

5:48 - Outro