8 Most Unusual Weapons In Manhwa, Ranked

Weaponry in any world setting defines a character's combat style, prowess, and, in some cases, creativity. Swords, daggers, and spears are often the weapons of choice for protagonists in many manhwa titles. However, some manhwa enforce some flexibility where the protagonist is anything but extraordinary.

The following manhwa titles showcase unique and unusual weapons that add an extraordinary flair to the protagonist's battles. They also draw out the author's imagination and ingenuity in giving a new life to weaponry. Spanning across various genres, readers can experience a new perspective on combat, where every battle will surprise them in an exciting way.

+99 Wooden Stick

As The Title Says – A Fully Enforced Wooden Stick

• MyAnimeList Score: 7.21
• Published: Mar 25, 2022
• Authors: Hongsil (Story), Jipery (Art)

Chrono Life is the ultimate virtual reality game that promises its players complete freedom. The executives will never interfere with whatever the player does until they do it through cheating or other unfair means. The condition holds even when Ji-u successfully enforces a beginner wooden stick to the max despite impossible odds. Having been betrayed by a female player, he vows to play the game as he desires and goes on to have epic adventures.

+99 Wooden Stick is a great comedic manhwa that mostly surrounds the actions of the unpredictable protagonist. It may seem simple at first, but the story develops as he moves on to encounter strange quests and divine beings. He only uses the wooden stick throughout the series to defeat undefeatable monsters and gain notable titles. All he has to do is swing and hit with made-up moves, and the stick does the rest. In one case, he had successfully destroyed the entire game world in the early chapters to take revenge on the female player who wouldn't die. Readers are recommended to go into it blind for a pleasant surprise.

Warrior High School

Magic-Infused Wooden Staff (Used Like A Spear But Without The Blade)

• MyAnimeList Score: 7.59
• Published: Oct 2, 2022
• Authors: Munsik (Story), Jutama (Art)

One day, Earth fused with another world, and dungeons and adventurers come into being. As a result, educational institutions were introduced to help nurture young talents to aid humanity in battle. Warrior High School is one of the most elite facilities, fostering many of the nation's finest adventurers. Jaryong Yoo gets accused of false charges despite being one of the greatest adventurers in Asia. However, he encounters a teen during a dungeon smuggling saga who tells him to join the Warrior High School. He takes up the offer to become an established hunter once again.

Regarding combat, Jaryong Yoo is not overpowered from the get-go. His character is also down to the ground, with clear faults and perceptions. Hence, readers will find him very relatable as he overcomes his problems the hard way. He is proficient in martial arts and fighting with a wooden staff, which he uses as a spear. The action scenes may not be iconic, but his journey and character development make up for the majority of the manhwa.

The Greatest Estate Developer

Well-Made Iron Shovel Imbued With Mana

• MyAnimeList Score: 8.70
• Published: Jul 30, 2021
• Authors: Moon, Back-kyung (Story), Kim, Hyunsoo (Art)

A civil engineering student finds himself in the world of a fantasy novel he has been reading. He is now in the body of the lazy troublemaker Lloyd Frontera, whose family is in debt. Taking this as a sign of a second life compared to his past miserable self, he decides to make the most of it. As a result, he started using his civil engineering degree to bring about modern infrastructure with his hard work. However, it may not be as simple as it may have appeared.

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By  Emedo Destiny

The Greatest Estate Developer is one of the most popularly recommended manhwa titles, and now with another quirk – Lloyd's idea of combat. Generally, he doesn't get involved in fights because his guard is the original protagonist of the story, Javier Asrahan. However, he does use an iron shovel when he is forced to fight. With the help of Javier's teaching and accomplishments in infrastructure, he has gained a few skills and magical abilities. He also ends up with a mana heart, the basis for most knights in the new world. Hence, he can fight stronger beings by using his shovel like a sword and pouring mana into it.

Peerless Dad

A Pair of Batons

• MyAnimeList Score: Unlisted
• Published: Oct 24, 2017 to Feb 4, 2024
• Authors: Noh Kyungchan (Story), Lee Hyun-Seok (Art)

Ga-Jang No is a kind and strong man who respects the martial arts world. He goes on to take petty jobs after the death of his wife to help raise his three children (triplets). Unfortunately, a strange cult has started to steal children in the city, which puts his family at risk. Unable to avert the approaching doom, he takes it upon himself to find his true potential as a warrior to prevent the oncoming tragedy.

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Set in a murim world, Peerless Dad offers an incredibly wholesome journey with a unique story. Ga-Jang No may be a simpleton, but he continues to exceed his limits all for the sake of his family. His transition from being an ex-mercenary to a mighty warrior is filled with hard work and dedication instead of cheat skills or systems. Readers will also learn why he is known as Father Unrivaled (alternate title). They can also experience wholesome moments with their children and how they grow up.

Reaper of The Drifting Moon

Daggers & Mana Strings

• MyAnimeList Score: 7.78
• Published: Jul 15, 2022
• Authors: Woogack (Story), Inkyo (Art)

Pyo Wol is an orphan who gets kidnapped along with hundreds of other children. The organization that kidnapped them wants to turn these children into living weapons through harsh training. As a result, Pyo Wol is stuck in an endless cycle of fighting and trying to survive. Eventually, he prepares himself to become the best and finds a way to free himself from the organization.

Reaper of the Drifting Moon is an excellent manhwa set in the murim world with a captivating story. Partly focused on a revenge story, it has a great pace with some good characters. World-building takes effect as the plot progresses, and the protagonist has a unique fighting style. He uses daggers and mana strings to render enemies immobile and land the finishing blows.

The Novel's Extra

Modern Weaponry – Revolver, Pistol & Sniper

• MyAnimeList Score: 7.77
• Published: Jun 30, 2022
• Authors: Ji, Gapsong (Story), Carrot Studio (Art)

Hajin Kim finds himself transmigrated as an extra into the world of his written novel. He is tasked with the ultimate job of seeing through to the novel's ending. Although he was aware of the plot, like the back of his hand, the story started deviating from its original plotline. He realizes that the system he is bound to may be more complex after all.

The Novel's Extra follows the dungeon/monster trope in the modern world. However, modern weapons do not initially work against monsters. Despite the challenges, Hajin picks up modern weaponry as his primary weapon, which he uses with the help of magic. He also gains complementary skills to help while using revolvers, pistols, and snipers. While everybody sticks to the usual sword, staff, daggers, and spears, he breaks through the trials uniquely.

Transcension Academy

Copy Of Weapons From Mythology – Lance Of Longinus & Gungnir

• MyAnimeList Score: 7.16
• Published: Jul 7, 2022
• Authors: Dupachitapa (Story), Kkyujeanne (Art)

In a modern world where dungeons and monsters have become the norm, hunter academies were established to help train potential talents. Seojun Kim is an orphan with the lofty dream of becoming a mighty warrior to help save humanity. However, an unfortunate accident at a construction site costs him his entire savings. His leg has also lost some functionality, and everything seems hopeless. That's when he sees an ad for the Transcendent Academy that changes his fate forever.

Transcension Academy has a unique storyline with good action scenes and underground societies. Although Seojun prefers using the spear, his weapon itself is beyond ordinary. With the help of the Transcendent Academy, he can buy copies of mythological weapons from different points of history. His first weapon, the Lance of Longinus, is the very spear that pierced the side of the crucified Jesus. He also goes on to buy a second weapon, Gungnir, a homing-type spear used by Odin to rip apart the first giant YMIR and create the nine worlds. Moreover, he can buy other necessities like the Kibisis, a space-time pouch belonging to the Goddess Hera, who gives it to Perseus to put in Medusa's head.

The Player Who Can't Level Up

Egos – Weapons With Conscience, Intelligence, & Personality

• MyAnimeList Score: 7.27
• Published: Feb 28, 2021
• Authors: GaVinGe (Story), Park, Jeongjae (Art)

Kim Kigyu's long-time wish comes true when he gets an invitation to become a player in a world with dungeons, towers, and monsters. He gets elated when he discovers he has a unique ability but soon discovers it is up to him to learn it. Without information on the skill, he gets further disheartened when he cannot get past level 1. As a result, he ends up working as a tower guide. One day, he eventually discovers that his unique ability is to link with 'Egos' – an intelligence-type weapon.

The Player Who Can't Level Up may follow the popular tropes, but the story gets better as it progresses. The author has managed to integrate multiple themes with well-written characters. The storytelling is also well-balanced when the serious parts are serious and the funny parts are funny. Although 'Egos' are not a rare concept, the manhwa manages to portray them by tying them to the overall mystery of the tower/dungeons. Kim has two primary 'Ego' weapons, the remnants of an angel and a devil, with a thoroughly fleshed-out background story.

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