Heavy Weapons
Heavy weapons do not duel. They demolish. One good swing can end an enemy — and several at once.
What It Does
The Heavy Weapons skill governs your use of the heaviest weapon class — massive damage, strong armour penetration, and the ability to hit multiple enemies in an arc.
Hidden Effects
Heavy weapons demand high Strength to swing without penalty. Below the strength requirement, attack speed and effectiveness drop sharply.
How XP Works
It trains like any weapon skill — by fighting capable enemies with a heavy weapon equipped.
Best Training Methods
Build Strength first, then fight bandit groups where the wide swing arc lets you hit several enemies at once.
Common Mistakes
Handing a heavy weapon to a low-Strength character. They will swing slowly, miss, and get punished. Strength is the prerequisite, not an option.
“Pick your base location before your base design. Location decides the whole run.”
- Kenshi Wiki (community, Fandom) — Cross-referenced for faction, region, item and creature details.
- Kenshi Steam Community Guides — Reference for build strategies and training methods.
Note: Kenshi mechanics, balance and mod behaviour vary by version and load order. Treat exact numbers and requirements as patch-dependent.
- Type
- Weapon
- Needs
- High Strength
- Strength
- Multi-hit, armour pen
- Weakness
- Indoors, low speed