Question: what is the most powerful weapon in dauntless?
Answer: S Tier: Axe. While the Axe and the Hammer are both huge and cumbersome, the Axe outperforms the Hammer by a long shot because of the much higher DPS. ... 
A Tier: War Pike. ... 
B Tier: Chain Blades. ... 
B Tier: Sword. ... 
B Tier: Repeaters. ... 
C Tier: Hammer.