Knowing which weapons to choose from can be a stressful undertaking for Remnant: From the Ashes players. With over 60 firearms and melee weapons to discover, it can be incredibly difficult to discern which ones are the most viable in various situations. This article will provide a definitive ranking of Remnant’s 10 best weapons to help players make informed decisions during their adventures across the realms.
What Makes A Good Weapon in Remnant?
Several key factors determine how effective weapons are in Remnant’s challenging world:
Damage Output: Higher damage weapons can quickly dispatch enemies and bosses. However, damage alone doesn’t tell the whole story.
Rate of Fire: Faster weapons allow players to pump out more damage per second (DPS). However, ammo capacity is also a consideration.
Accuracy/Range: Long range is key for keeping space between players and threats. The ability to consistently land shots is vital.
Ammo Efficiency: With finite resources, players must be judicious with ammo consumption. Making shots count goes a long way.
Mods/Traits: Unique weapon mods provide bonuses to damage, status effects or other attributes. Choosing compatible weapon traits enhances performance further.
By evaluating Remnant‘s diverse arsenal across these criteria, we can determine definitively which options excel in the harsh realities of the apocalyptic realms. Let’s get to the ranking!
#10: Magnum Revolver
Base Damage: 250-550
Fire Rate: 1.1 rounds/second
Ammo Capacity: 6 rounds
Obtain Method: Craft after obtaining the Reanimator trait
Despite its small ammo pool, the Magnum packs a devastating punch that can one-shot most basic enemies in the game. Its high damage per shot compensates for the slower reload between each pull of the trigger. Up close, nothing can withstand more than 1-2 blasts from this hand cannon.
At longer ranges, accuracy suffers slightly but with proper timing, players can still pick off enemies with pinpoint headshots. The Magnum proves most useful when switching to it as a high burst damage finisher after laying the groundwork with an automatic primary weapon. Overall, it provides high risk, high reward for those who can handle the limited ammo.
#9: Typewriter
Base Damage: 10-30
Fire Rate: 10 rounds/second
Ammo Capacity: 50 rounds
Obtain Method: Kill The Unclean One boss in Corsus
As an SMG archetype, the Typewriter lacks punch behind each bullet but makes up for it with sheer volume of fire. Its ludicrous rate of fire empties its large magazine in just 5 seconds. However, this spray and pray approach pays dividends when confronting swarming enemies or targeting weak points.
In prolonged fights, its ammo inefficiency makes it best used situationally with other weapons instead of as a primary option. When used properly, the Typewriter can quickly eradicate groups while conserving the ammo of slower-firing guns. The gun’s sheer bullet output also makes it easier to score crits or activate chances for status effects.
#8: Assault Rifle
Base Damage: 19.5-45
Fire Rate: 7.3 rounds/second
Ammo Capacity: 35 rounds
Obtain Method: Random drop in Sorrow‘s Field dungeon
With well-rounded stats across the board, the Assault Rifle offers new players a reliable foundation to layer other weapons around. Its versatility suits mid-long range combat against virtually any enemy type. Sustained fire can whittle down bosses while remaining ammo efficient versus rank and file units.
An advantage over the Typewriter is increased damage per bullet while retaining decent fire rate. Players who haven’t amassed bigger guns will get plenty of mileage out of the AR during the campaign. The piece excels when used in conjunction with a Sniper Rifle or Shotgun to adapt to changing battlefield conditions.
#7: Hive Cannon
Base Damage: 450
Fire Rate: 1 round/second
Ammo Capacity: 8 shells
Obtain Method: Kill The Unclean One boss in Corsus
This uniquely designed weapon releases a slow-moving, tracking hive that pursues targets for massive damage. Upon impact, the hive ruptures to inflict a 100 damage acid explosion with splash damage. Used properly, a single shell can detonate to damage entire groups.
Its projectiles help offset player accuracy issues and enable firing from behind cover. However, the Hive Cannon is a sluggish option for close quarters combat. But at a distance, the gun’s high damage, both directly and via DoT acid, provide advantages versus mobile enemies and bosses. Targets fleeing the hive’s tracking can easily maneuver into team firing lanes.
#6: SMG
Base Damage: 15-35
Fire Rate: 10 Rounds/Second
Ammo Capacity: 40 Rounds
Obtain Method: Random World Drop
Offering a middle ground between the Typewriter’s blistering rate of fire and the Assault Rifle’s punchier shots, the SMG brings ammunition efficiency and steady DPS. Its tight hip fire makes it ideal for scouring tight spaces and singling out priority targets. Additionally, an extended magazine gives it more sustainability compared to the Typewriter.
A lack of a scope hinders long distance viability. However, in closer ranges, the gun’s well balanced stats allow users to quickly shred through Outriders, Root Abominations and other mid-tier threats. The SMG also pairs well with shotgun blasts or melee attacks to adapt to shifting combat distances.
#5: Hunting Rifle
Base Damage: 180-300
Fire Rate: 1.3 Rounds/Second
Ammo Capacity: 5 Rounds
Obtain Method: Kill The Unclean One boss in Corsus
With the punch of a Sniper Rifle but lighter weight frame, the Hunting Rifle brings breezy handling and top-tier damage output. Its blazing projectiles can staple enemies to walls in a single firefight. While the gun lacks a scope for extremely long ranges, its accurate shots make scoring headshots simplicity from across most arena sized encounters.
A key advantage over the Sniper Rifle is a quicker fire rate between rounds, providing more aggressive follow up. However, with only 5 shells before reloading, ammunition requires strict conservation. All in all, the sheer stopping power makes the Hunting Rifle extremely efficient for eliminating priority targets. Both Trace and Beckon Rifle mods provide useful bonuses to sustain efficiency.
#4: Particle Accelerator
Base Damage: 300-400
Fire Rate: 0.3 Rounds/Second
Ammo Capacity: 6 Charges
Obtain Method: Kill Ixillis bosses in Corsus
Despite a plodding fire rate, the Particle Accelerator’s charged blasts yield the highest per shot damage of any gun in Remnant. This railgun can liquefy bosses with sustained fire. The projectiles also emit a shockwave on impact that damages nearby foes. With pinpoint accuracy while aiming down sights, scoring crits proves elementary.
Yet because of its ultra-slow reload, missing shots punishes players substantially. Similarly, intense ammo conservation remains mandatory for this high-risk cannon. Still, by picking spots wisely, a skilled marksman can eliminate the most problematic enemies before they become threats. When every discharge deals massive damage, ammunition goes further.
#3: Beam Rifle
Base Damage: 20-60
Fire Rate: 4 Rounds/Second
Ammo Capacity: 30 Charges + 170 Reserve
Obtain Method: Random drop from Lost Gantry event
Despite modest per shot damage, the Beam Rifle’s staggering sustainability and pinpoint accuracy cement its status as a top tier weapon. A large magazine and vast ammo reserves allow continuous fire across lengthy expeditions. Additionally, damage ramps up the longer players depress the trigger, increasing DPS over time.
By transitioning between extended bursts while allowing the weapon to cool off, the Beam Rifle maintains peak damage with less downtime. The gun also reduces enemy attack power via radiation damage. These traits combine to make it phenomenal in group play. Teammates can capitalize on afflicted enemies while users sustain fire.
#2: Spitfire
Base Damage: 40
Fire Rate: 20 Rounds/Second
Ammo Capacity: 80 Rounds
Obtain Method: Kill The Unclean One boss in Corsus
The definition of bullet hose, the Spitfire submachine gun boasts ludicrous firepower at the expense of per-shot damage. Its staggering rate of fire empties the full magazine in just 4 seconds. However, the sheer number of projectiles makes detonating weaker enemies effortless while applying status effects readily.
Against bosses, the Spitfire allows users to dump immense damage quickly at various ranges. Just beware, as the weapon’s limited ammo dries up rapidly during those clenched-teeth showdowns unless players exercise extreme discipline. Still, by judiciously deploying this beast versus choice targets, few guns bring the pain so efficiently.
#1: Eye of the Storm
Base Damage: 20 + Storm Damage Over Time
Fire Rate: 10 Rounds/Second
Ammo Capacity: 100 Rounds
Obtain Method: Defeat Nightmare boss in Campaign
The Eye of the Storm stands in a class of its own, launching tracer rounds that call forth a relentless storm around enemies. After hitting a target, the storm unleashes random electric strikes, fire tornadoes, icy shards and corrosion bursts. The onslaught chews through health chunks while repeatedly applying status effects.
The weapon also sports a 100 round magazine for exceptional sustainability. Capable of damaging groups simultaneously, few guns match its crowd control and damage potential. While per shot values appear low, factoring the storm’s barrage yields unmatched damage overall. Unique reloads grant buffs including instantly reloading the magazine or boosting fire rate temporarily. In terms of sheer versatility and power, the Eye reigns supreme.
Honorable Mentions
While our Top 10 stands firm, a few other weapons came close to inclusion:
Repeater Pistol: Fanning hammer fans deliver rapid pistol fire. High skill cap but huge damage if aimed properly.
Chicago Typewriter: A Thompson machine gun offering accuracy and huge magazines for bullet saturation.
Sniper Rifle: Hard hitting with a scope but very slow firing rate. Risky for all but the most accurate sharpshooters.
Devastator: Crossbow that hits tremendously hard but requires extensive reload time. Excellent for patient users.
Conclusion
Remnant’s wide-ranging bestiary keeps players on their toes by demanding proficiency with diverse weapon archetypes. While damage and sustainability provide tempting traits, examining strengths and weaknesses of guns reveal their ideal pairings and combat scenarios.
By mastering a smaller collection of firearms that cover one’s playstyle, vault hunters can better focus on dodging lethal blows instead of fiddling with inventory. If the above list helps accelerate the perfect loadout discovery, then this guide has achieved its purpose. Now get out there, test these tools in the field and give those nightmares something to truly fear!
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