Flaming Sword
The flaming sword acts almost exactly like your normal sword as it has the same range and speed, but with the addition of flames! The flames on the sword add an extreme amount of damage to each strike. The flames can go out after a certain amount of time or if you pick up a new weapon. Beyond the high damage boost you receive from the flaming upgrade, this is a fairly straightforward weapon, which makes it simple to use.
Battleaxe
The battleaxe is by far the most versatile weapon in the game as it gives you some major advantages. The biggest advantage is the range the battleaxe gives you. When encountering enemies, you have the major advantage of not having to get nearly as close as you normally would. Use the battleaxe to attack enemies outside of their reach and remain unharmed for the entirety of your run.