How to choose at an Anvil
Inspect the offered weapon enhancements and compare the action each one changes. TEAM HORAY’s 0.5.0 system update says Dice can change the enhancement list; the current UI determines availability and cost. The Steam store now advertises six weapons with over 50 unique upgrades each.
For branch names, use the six Community branch map links in Sources below. The count table explains that database's coverage; the recorded Crossbow example shows two named selections you can inspect in the original footage. We have not tested the full tree in the current client.
Named upgrades: what official notes actually say
| Weapon / upgrade | Documented change | Decision it helps you check |
|---|---|---|
| Colossal Crossbow: Scattershot Shooter | Attack recoil was reduced. | Compare aiming and movement after a shot. |
| Lightning Greatsword E3G | Whirlwind granted a longer Storm Cloud consumption-speed buff with stacking. | Check whether your inventory actually produces Storm Clouds. |
| Tome of Mimicry | Grimoire: Duplicate had its MP cost reduced. | Read the present special-action description and MP cost. |
| Academy Magic Sword - Liberation | Special Attack: Liberation received a damage increase. | Inspect this upgrade's present special-attack description. |
| Viduka | Electro Chakram behavior and its cursor-controlled radius were adjusted. | Check cursor movement and the minimum radius described by this version. |
Six weapon families and the community branch counts
Steam confirms six weapon families. Grandwiki's 1.0-labelled directory lists the upgrade counts below; these are that community database's records, checked September 5, 2026.
The six rows total 151 upgrades. Adding 6 starting weapons gives 157 records, matching the totals in Grandwiki's route-guide table. Its directory headline calls 157 upgrades, so the labels use different counting conventions. These figures are not a complete current-game weapon total: the database also lists weapons outside the six starting paths, and we have not verified all entries' availability or patch compatibility.
Open the table source for the interactive directory, or choose a named Community branch map in Sources. The database provides first-to-second-upgrade connections. Treat untested connections as community guidance; the video example below has a narrower, observable evidence basis.
| Weapon family | Listed upgrades, excluding starting weapon |
|---|---|
| Blade | 22 |
| Crossbow | 26 |
| Dagger | 23 |
| Sword and Shield | 28 |
| Staff | 24 |
| Great Sword | 28 |
Recorded route: Unstable Lightning Mark to Minigun
Edeyie's Porkinator Build video shows Colossal Crossbow: Unstable Lightning Mark followed by Minigun in the same run. The author published it on August 4, 2026 and labelled it 1.0; the precise recording patch is unknown. We inspected the selection menus and the later equipped-weapon frames, not a replay in our own current client.
| Video time | Selection | Displayed effect |
|---|---|---|
| 08:30 | Colossal Crossbow: Unstable Lightning Mark | Normal attacks have a displayed 40% chance to produce a Lightning Arrow. |
| 15:25 | Minigun | The menu increases Lightning Arrow chance by 10% and changes the special attack to Barrage, described as repeated firing at 1 MP per use. |
Minigun MP use depends on the setup
At 01:50 the video shows a Scholar Lizard preset with Magic Reflow, 80 MP and 20 maximum HP. Its no-depletion MP description belongs to that costume setup; Minigun alone does not establish free firing. TEAM HORAY's 1.0.23 notes fixed fractional Minigun MP costs below 1. A reduced cost therefore does not justify rounding it down to zero.
The footage establishes the named menu choices and their displayed wording for that recording. It does not establish that an Anvil must offer the same choices in every run, or that a later patch preserves the numbers.
A four-step weapon-upgrade choice
This is a suggested decision routine, not a tested strongest path.
- 1. Start with the action you can already use: attack, guard, charge, reload or stance switch.
- 2. Read what the offered upgrade replaces and the condition it needs.
- 3. Compare one change in Training Grounds using unlocked equipment, or in a low-risk encounter.
- 4. Keep supporting Artifacts only if their present effects match that action or condition.
Anvil missing in Mole Stronghold?
The official 0.12.0 notes fixed a case where equipping Mysterious Twig on entry prevented an Anvil from appearing. That historical fix does not guarantee an Anvil in every visit. The related Twig page covers the exact report context without inventing spawn odds.
Frequently asked questions
Does Sephiria have weapon-upgrade branches?
Yes. TEAM HORAY's release announcement confirms more weapon upgrades, and the community Compendium maps tiered branches for the six weapons. Check the live game for the current text of any individual option.
Where should I test a Sephiria weapon upgrade?
Use Comprehensive Training Grounds for unlocked weapons and items, then take only a small, confirmed conclusion back into a live run.
Which Sephiria weapon-upgrade branch is best?
This guide does not claim a permanent best branch. The right first choice is the current branch whose condition and action you can clearly test and repeat with your weapon.
Evidence