Marrow's Bane vs Needleseye

Q: Which is better, Marrow's Bane or Needleseye in Soulframe?

Needleseye leads on base attack (65 vs 54) for Courage builds. Favor Needleseye for higher damage scaling; pick Marrow's Bane if you prefer its weapon type (Long Blades) or drop path.

Q: What is the difference between Marrow's Bane and Needleseye in Soulframe?

Marrow's Bane: Long Blades, Courage virtue, 54 base attack (Courage virtue). Needleseye: Heavy, Courage virtue, 65 base attack (Courage virtue). Drops: Marrow's Bane from Kabocha (Boss drop); Needleseye from Zenith Wares (Purchase with Arcs (230 Arcs)). Rarity: Marrow's Bane Rare, Needleseye Uncommon.

Q: Which pacts work best with Marrow's Bane vs Needleseye?

Marrow's Bane: Tethren, Ode Tempest, Mora's Hand, Bromius, Wyld Tethren. Needleseye: Tethren, Ode Tempest, Mora's Hand, Bromius, Wyld Tethren.

Side-by-side Marrow's Bane vs Needleseye comparison — damage, stagger, drop sources and pact compatibility. Find which weapon suits your build.

Marrow's Bane

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Needleseye

Courage

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Weapon comparison

Catalogue stats and decision dimensions for these two weapons.

Different types: Long Blades vs Heavy

Stat	Marrow's Bane	Needleseye
Type Weapon class and moveset family.	Long Blades	Heavy
Virtue Required virtue alignment for effective use.	Courage	Courage
Rarity Catalogue rarity tier when listed.	Rare	Uncommon
Base attack Listed base attack from our catalogue.	54	65
Forgiveness How much margin for error the weapon allows.	—	—
Range Effective engagement distance.	—	—
Resource cost Materials needed to craft and upgrade.	—	—

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Marrow's Bane or Needleseye in Soulframe?

What is the difference between Marrow's Bane and Needleseye in Soulframe?

Which pacts work best with Marrow's Bane vs Needleseye?

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