Eagle's Cross
The Eagle's Cross is the Paladin's Cross with its ambitions raised — a top-shelf heavy weapon for a top-shelf fighter.
Weapon Overview
The Eagle's Cross is a premium heavy-weapon-class blade — one of the strongest heavy weapons available, prized by powerful melee builds.
Damage & Penetration
It delivers exceptional damage and armour penetration with a wide swing, excelling against armour, Skeletons and crowds alike.
Requirements
It demands very high Strength and Heavy Weapons skill — a weapon for a developed fighter, not a recruit.
Best & Worst Uses
Best for endgame strength-built fighters in open combat. Worst indoors and on under-developed characters.
Quality Tiers
The Eagle's Cross is most sought in Meitou grade — a true endgame heavy weapon, rare and expensive when found at top quality.
“Running away is not losing. It is the most reliable survival tool you have.”
- 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.
- Class
- Heavy Weapon
- Type
- Melee
- Damage
- Exceptional
- Needs
- Very high Strength
- Top grade
- Meitou