Mina the Hollower weapons
10 entriesMina the Hollower ships with 5 main weapons: 3 starter picks (Nightstar, Blaststrike Maul, Whisper & Vesper) and 2 unlocked later in Tenebrous Isle (Battery Buster, Hollower's Shield).
Each weapon has 2 possible upgrades found by picking up a second copy in the world — upgrades grant new abilities, not raw stat boosts. Combine weapon + upgrade with sidearm and trinket choices to shape your build.
Yacht Club Games' own poll listed Nightstar as the most popular starter (55%) for its long-range, low-risk moveset. Hammer and dagger players favor Blaststrike Maul and Whisper & Vesper respectively.
Battery Buster
A dynamic ranged blaster. One of the two unlockable main weapons (not available from the start of the game).
Blaststrike Maul
A heavy hammer with explosive force. One of the three starter weapons; rewards patience and reading enemy openings.
Charge Shot
Upgrade for the Battery Buster. One of two possible upgrades for the blaster.
Dread Mace
Upgrade for the Nightstar. One of two possible upgrades for the Nightstar; grants a new ability.
Explosive Charge
Upgrade for the Blaststrike Maul. One of two possible upgrades for the Maul; grants a new ability that extends its explosive theme.
Hollower's Shield
A sturdy shield wielded as an offensive/defensive weapon. One of the two unlockable main weapons.
highNightstar
A crushing mace affixed to a flexible chain — essentially a whip-mace hybrid. One of the three starter weapons and Mina's signature weapon in marketing materials.
Shield Toss
Upgrade for the Hollower's Shield. One of two possible upgrades for the shield.
Throwing Dagger
Upgrade for Whisper and Vesper. One of two possible upgrades for the daggers; grants a new ability tied to throwing one of the blades.
Whisper and Vesper
A pair of nimble daggers built around speed, aggression and precision. One of the three starter weapons.
Frequently asked about weapons
- What is the best weapon in Mina the Hollower?
- There is no single best weapon — Nightstar has the longest range and is the most beginner-friendly, Blaststrike Maul rewards patient punish play with invulnerable rolls during charge, and Whisper & Vesper deal the highest sustained DPS once you learn the knockback timing.
- How many weapons are in Mina the Hollower?
- 5 main weapons plus 5 upgrades, for a total of 10 distinct weapon configurations. Three are picked at the start, two are unlocked later in Tenebrous Isle.
- Can you change weapons during the game?
- Yes. You commit to a weapon at the start, but you can swap between owned weapons at save points. Each upgrade is tied to its base weapon.
- Is there a hammer weapon in Mina the Hollower?
- Yes — the Blaststrike Maul is the heavy hammer starter weapon. Hold attack to charge while moving (the move acts as an invulnerable dodge roll), then release for a single explosive hit.
- When do you unlock the Battery Buster and Hollower's Shield?
- Both are unlocked later in the campaign through exploration of Tenebrous Isle. Exact locations are not yet publicly documented; check the entity detail page for the latest community findings.