Javelin Upgrade Guide

Reignbreaker is a high-octane action roguelike where you go up against robotic enemies in an ever-evolving Bastion. On your journey to bring down the Evil Queen of Keys, you'll need to pick up different upgrades to enhance Clef's combat abilities. The game's combat is fast, responsive, and packed with variety to keep every encounter exciting.

Apart from the basic Punch attack, players can also wield Javelins, allowing them to strike from a distance or set traps for enemies. As you progress, you'll unlock new Bayonets, each altering how you approach combat. In this guide, we'll walk you through how to unlock new Javelin upgrades in Reignbreaker to expand your arsenal.

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What's the Javelin in Reignbreaker?

In Reignbreaker, your Javelin serves as a secondary weapon, capable of dealing massive damage when built around properly. Each Javelin is equipped with different Bayonets, which determine its attack style. You start with the Peashooter Bayonet and its standard variant, Stone's Throw, but you can eventually unlock four more Javelin types, each with multiple variants.

How to Unlock Javelin Upgrades in Reignbreaker

Unlike Resolve Upgrades, you don't need to spend resources to get your hands on a new Javelin Upgrade. Instead, you'll have to clear each Lockdown within a specific time limit. Early in the game, this timer is usually 10 minutes. If you manage to raise the bridge and reach the Safe Room within that timeframe, a new Javelin Upgrade will likely be waiting for you. Once inside the Safe Room, interact with the Javelin-marked door to claim your upgrade.

As you progress, the timer can get as low as two minutes. Unfortunately, there's no way to know in advance how fast you need to be to clear a Lockdown for a Javelin upgrade. You'll only find out once you reach the Safe Zone after clearing a Lockdown.

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Defeating bosses also rewards you with a new Bayonet type. Each Javelin comes with various Aspect and Motor Mods, which unlock as you continue raiding and taking down bosses.

Some Javelin Upgrades can also drop from Special Statues hidden on the map. So thoroughly explore the map once you've picked up all the Javelin Upgrades from completing raids.

Here's a quick rundown of the Javelin upgrades in Reignbreaker:

Bayonet Type	Effects
Peashooter	Fires multiple small projectiles in rapid succession that deal low damage.
Shotgun	Close-range spread shot that deals heavy damage and can knock back enemies.
Blast	Deals high-damage explosive blasts. The blasts can also damage the player if caught in its radius.
Railgun	Fires a concussive projectile that rains down on enemies.
Tornado	Pushes enemies away with great force but deals little damage.

An early-game Resolve Upgrade lets you equip two Javelins at the same time.

Unlocking the different Javelin upgrades is essential to survive the fight against the Queen of Keys in Reignbreaker. Whether you prefer rapid-fire projectiles, explosive blasts, or close-range devastation, there's a Javelin suited to your playstyle. Remember to test out new Javelins in the training area once you unlock them to see how they work.

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