I’ve played Diablo Immortal enough to know the Arsenal is the single biggest change to how you manage weapons. It stores every weapon you find and turns those finds into permanent, passive bonuses for your character. In my experience, that changes priorities: collecting matters as much as upgrading.
Surprisingly, you don’t have to equip a weapon for it to help you. Add it to the Arsenal and it can boost your stats (crit, damage, resistances) just by being there. That’s why I tell players: focus on filling useful gaps, not just chasing highest item level.
🎯 What the Arsenal actually does
The Arsenal acts like a weapon library. Each entry can add small, sometimes large, passive boosts to your base stats. Why does that matter? Because those passive bonuses stack with equipped gear and change how fast you progress in dungeons and endgame activities. Honestly, the system rewards collection and thought more than raw grind.
Want an odd tip? A common weapon with the right bonus can be more valuable than a higher rarity item that duplicates effects you already have. I’ve noticed that synergy beats raw numbers more often than people expect.
📦 How to open and use it
Open your character menu and look for the crossed-swords icon. That’s the Arsenal. You can sort and filter—weapon type, rarity, item level, and acquisition date are the main ones. (Yes, acquisition date is useful when you’re hunting drops.) Use the search box to find a specific weapon quickly.
| Filter | Use |
|---|---|
| Weapon Type | Find upgrades for what you use |
| Rarity | Spot missing Legendary or Set pieces |
| Item Level | Quickly see top passive contributors |
| Acquired On | Track farm progress |
Quick keyboard tip: press A on PC to open the Arsenal fast. Nice for quick checks between Rift runs!
⚔️ Weapon categories that matter
There are several types: one-handed, two-handed, ranged, wands/orbs, shields, and specialized items. Each gives different bonuses—attack speed, burst damage, mobility, resource gain. You’ll see better results when you mix types that complement your build.
- One-handed: faster attacks, off-hand synergy
- Two-handed: raw damage, single-target focus
- Ranged: distance and mobility bonuses
- Magic-oriented: resource and spell boosts
- Shields: defense and survivability
Heads-up: some weapons are class-locked, but their Arsenal bonuses still count for all characters. Don’t ignore them.
🔧 Upgrading: what to spend resources on (and why)
Upgrade weapons you actually need for passive gaps. Why? Because enhancement materials are limited and legendary affixes often scale better than flat stat increases. In short: enhance for unique effects first, raw stats second. This doesn’t always work—depends on your niche and the rolls you find.
Enhancement priority:
1) Equipped weapons
2) Legendaries with unique effects
3) Set pieces that complete bonuses
4) Rare items with perfect rolls
5) Commons only for filling gapsHere’s the funny part: sometimes a rare with perfect rolls is more efficient than a legendary that needs huge investment. Watch this when choosing enhancement targets.
“Enhance for gaps, not ego.” — my blunt advice after too many wasted materials.
đź’Ž Where to hunt Legendaries (practical view)
Elder Rifts and Crests are usually the best general source. Dungeon bosses and world events drop specific legendaries more often if you target content that matches your level. PvP rewards exist, but don’t expect the same rate as PvE farming. As of May 1, 2025, the community still favors Elder Rifts for volume farming—true for me, too.
| Source | When to use |
|---|---|
| Elder Rifts | Fast volume, use Crests when possible |
| Dungeon Bosses | Targeted pieces, slower |
| World Bosses | Consistent weekly rewards |
| PvP | Use if you enjoy PvP or need rank rewards |
🏆 Endgame tips and a few spicy opinions
Endgame is about collections and synergy more than single-item optimization. Build several Arsenal profiles: one for PvP, one for Challenge Rifts, and a general PvE setup. I’ve seen clans split roles and it works well (we found better clear times).
Controversial? Sure. I’ll say it: Arsenal can reward collectors more than skilled players, which some people think hurts balance. Also, relying on Arsenal passives to carry you into higher content feels like a shortcut—beautiful, but maybe too easy for some. There are exceptions, of course.
Counterintuitive insight: sometimes leaving a good piece unequipped but in your Arsenal nets you more overall power because it completes passive sets across your account. Strange, but true.
Practical checklist (short)
- Fill gaps before maxing every weapon
- Prioritize unique legendary effects
- Keep a swap-ready set for Challenge Rifts
- Track drops by acquisition date
To be fair, this system rewards patience. It takes time to build a meaningful Arsenal. But when it clicks, you’ll notice faster, steadier progress through later dungeons. Why? Because the passive gains compound with each new slot filled.
One last note (between us): don’t fall into the trap of hoarding everything blindly. Keep what fills gaps. Sell or salvage the rest. It helps your long game, and—honestly—you’ll feel less cluttered.
Want a fast reminder of priorities? Here’s a tiny code-style list for clarity:
// Simple Arsenal rule
if (weapon.fillsGap) enhance();
else salvage();Good luck in Sanctuary. The Arsenal will become your map of progress if you use it wisely—trust me, I’ve been there. Oh—wait, one more thing—don’t forget to enjoy the hunt!
