Which Equipment Prices Can You Rely On?
A better sword is not a bargain if buying it leaves your Ludus unable to cover its next expenses. This Dominus Gladiatus equipment prices guide separates confirmed pricing changes from recorded demo purchases so you can judge an upgrade without using an outdated shopping list. For an exact purchase today, the price displayed in your game is the value to check.
The developer standardized weapon prices across equipment tiers on August 23, then rebalanced weapon, shield, equipment, and resale prices on August 30. Those changes mean a price from an earlier recording cannot automatically be treated as the current price for the same item.
The official Dominus Gladiatus patch history is the basis for that distinction. It does not supply a complete current item-by-item price table.
Price Evidence and Its Limits
| Evidence | What it tells you | How to use it |
|---|---|---|
| August 23 developer update | Weapon pricing was standardized across equipment tiers | Compare tiers rather than assuming every weapon family uses an unrelated price structure |
| August 30 developer update | Weapon, shield, equipment, and resale values were rebalanced | Treat older purchase and sale amounts as historical |
| Metal Face's recorded demo purchases | A replacement sword was bought for 15 coins in that run | Use it as a demo example, not a guaranteed current quote |
| BaronVonGames' recorded demo run | Old equipment could be sold to help finance an upgrade | Check your actual resale offer before counting on that money |
Player experience is useful here because it shows a purchase being made, not because it proves a universal price. A 15-coin sword in a demo recording does not establish the cost of every sword, every tier, or a later build.
Budget the Purchase Before Choosing the Item
Inspect the fighter you plan to send into the next arena match. Identify the actual weakness you want to address: a practice weapon, a poor shield, missing protection, or equipment that does not suit the fighter's role.
Then compare three amounts:
- The purchase price shown for the replacement.
- The coins remaining after the purchase.
- The expenses you must cover before your next expected payment.
This matters because buying an upgrade does not stop the Ludus from spending coins while time advances. Demo player experience repeatedly shows runs becoming short of money after early shopping. Keep the distinction between an affordable purchase and an affordable interval until the next fight.
For example, the recorded 15-coin sword purchase is only one part of the decision. If making a similar purchase in your run prevents you from paying for recovery or leaves you dependent on winning the next match, its full cost is greater than the number on the weapon card.
Compare the Benefit and Recover Value From Old Gear
Read the item's actual effect, not just its position in the shop. Compare a shield's protection, a weapon's damage, and an armor item's defensive contribution against what the fighter already has. The November 2 update changed weapons from damage ranges to fixed damage, so old footage showing a damage range is not a current comparison sheet.
Before buying, check the Armory for usable equipment you already own. An upgrade on one fighter may leave a serviceable item for a reserve. If it is genuinely surplus, the Armory Sell tab can return some coins.
Do not assume a fixed buyback percentage. The developer specifically rebalanced sale values. Review the offer in the current game and avoid selling equipment that your next required lineup still needs.
FAQ
Is there one verified current price list for all equipment?
The registered developer updates describe pricing changes but do not provide a complete current list. Use the current shop's displayed values for exact purchases.
Does a sword always cost 15 coins?
No. That amount appears in recorded demo player experience for a particular purchase. It is not a universal sword price or a guarantee for later builds.
Can I sell old gear to pay for an upgrade?
Yes. Equipment sales are available through the Armory Sell tab. Check the actual offer and whether another fighter can still use the item.
Are older damage ranges useful when comparing weapons?
Only as historical context. The November 2 pre-launch update changed weapon damage to fixed values, so compare the values shown in your version.