Bayonetta 3: How to Unlock All Weapons

There are 12 weapons to be unlocked in Bayonetta 3 as you progress through the game. Most weapons can be equipped only by Bayonetta, but there are a few others that belong to Viola and Jeanne.

Our guide will provide you with tips on how to unlock all weapons in Bayonetta 3, including the correct order.

Weapon #1: Colour My World

• Type: Long Ranged.

The four colored pistols are acquired automatically after completing Verse #1 of the Prologue.

Weapon #2: G-Pillar

• Type: Long Ranged/Melee.

During Chapter 1: Scrambling for Answers, Bayonetta summons Gates of Hell, which is a Rodin’s shop. Rodin will be surprised by her abilities and will grant her the G-Pillar.

Weapon #3: Ignis Araneae Yo-Yo

• Type: Long Ranged.

When players complete Chapter 3: A Sinking Feeling, this set of flying yo-yo blades is unlocked automatically.

Weapon #4: Mab Dachi

• Type: Melee.

In Chapter 5: Hot Pursuit players can play as Viola. This odachi sword is unlocked automatically while playing as Viola.

Weapon #5: Bull Kiss

• Type: Long Ranged.

A set of magical darts are unlocked automatically alongside Mab Dachi, when players use Viola character during Chapter 5: Hot Pursuit.

Weapon #6: Dead End Express

• Type: Melee.

After completing Chapter 6: Off the Rails, players automatically obtain this melee weapon that consists of multiple chainsaws.

Weapon #7: Simoon

• Type: Long Ranged.

One of the most elegant new weapons that consits of a set of flying bladed fans can be unlocked after completing Chapter 9: Learning to Fly.

Weapon #8: Ribbit Libido-BZ55

• Type: Melee.

If players want to unlock this weaponized microphone stand that functions like a spear, then they need to complete Chapter 10: Cover of Night.

Weapon #9: Tartarus

• Type: Melee.

This pair of hand weapons that can also serve as shields for Bayonetta are automatically unlocked after completing Chapter 11: A Familiar Dance.

Weapon #10: Abracadabra

• Type: Magical/Ranged.

A simple hat and a wand comprise a powerful magical weapon that shoots out projectiles. It can be unlocked by completing Chapter 12: The Edge of Madness.

Weapon #11: Cruel Altea

• Type: Medium Ranged.

This pair of greaves and gauntlets can be used by both Bayonetta and Jeanne. You will be able to unlock it after completing Chapter 14: The Single Truth.

Weapon #12: Cassiopeia

• Type: Long Ranged.

Imagine a crossbow but with a chained anchor instead of an arrow, that’s Cassiopeia. You can unlock this last weapon after completing Phenomenal Remnant #14 right after Chapter 14.

That’s all you need to know on how to unlock all weapons in Bayonetta 3. For more tips check out our guides on how to complete Bite and Toss, how to complete Tricky Terrain, or how to solve the Train Puzzle.