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    Red Dead Redemption 2 Weapons

    Red Dead Redemption

    Welcome to our Red Dead Redemption 2 Best Weapons Tier List for PS4, XBOX1 and PC. You can view the Best Guns in Red Dead 2 organized by weapon type Rifle, Shotgun, and Pistols with stat details.

    Red Dead Redemption 2 Weapons

    Red Dead Redemption 2 Best Weapons

    The Red Dead Redemption 2 Best Weapons Tier List is based on accumulated weapons stats for each gun type. This tier list will apply across all platforms this game is available on PC, XBOX1 and PS4.

    • S Carcano RifleBolt Action RifleCarbine RepeaterRolling Block RifleLitchfield RepeaterLancaster RepeaterRare Rolling Block RifleSpringfield Rifle
    • A Semi-Auto ShotgunPump Action ShotgunRepeating ShotgunDouble-Barrel ShotgunSawed-Off ShotgunDynamiteRare ShotgunFire BottleVolatile DynamiteVolatile Fire Bottle
    • B Volcanic PistolCattleman RevolverDouble-Action RevolverSchofield RevolverAlgernon's RevolverCalloway's RevolverFlaco's RevolverGranger's RevolverJohn's Cattleman RevolverMauser PistolMicah's RevolverMidnight's PistolOtis Miller's RevolverSemi-Automatic PistolVarmint Rifle
    • C Stone HatchetBowTomahawkAncient TomahawkHoming TomahawkImproved Throwing KnifeImproved TomahawkPoison Throwing KnifeThrowing Knife
    • D Broken Pirate SwordMacheteCleaverDouble Bit HatchetHatchetHewing HatchetHunter HatchetRusted Double Bit HatchetRusted Double Bit HatchetViking Hatchet
    • E Hunting KnifeAntler KnifeCivil War KnifeJawbone KnifeJohn's KnifeOrnate DaggerWide-Blade Knife
    • F Unarmed

    At RankedBoost we rank FPS Weapons using a Tier List. You can find the Best Weapons in the S Tier, the further down you go the weaker they become ending with F Tier. Any upcoming DLC Weapons will be included and placed once they are available in the game. This list will apply across all platforms PS4, XBOX1, and PC.

    How Weapon Condition Degradation Works FAQ

    How Weapon Degradation Works

    You weapon Condition will deteriorate as you use it, if you allow it to become dirty or rusty it will lower its damage, reload speed and more. Certain Factors will worsen your weapon conditions that you should be aware of.

    Weapon TypeShots FiredWeather Time
    Revolver300 Shots300 Seconds
    Pistol200 Shots300 Seconds
    Repeater300 Shots300 Seconds
    Rifle200 Shots300 Seconds
    Shotgun150 Shots300 Seconds

    Weather = Submerged in Water, Deep Snow, Mud

    The Gear Upgrades that will affect your Red Dead Redemption 2 Weapon Stats for Condition Degradation are as follows:

    • Holster: Slow degradation of all weapons by 20%
    • Weapon Wrap: Slow degradation by 20%
    • Reinforced Off-hand Holster: Slow degradation by 10%
    • Beaver Tooth Trinket: Slow degradation by 10%
    • Raven Claw Talisman: Slow degradation by 20%
    • Legend of the East: Slow degradation by 10%

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    Red Dead Redemption 2 Cheats

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    • Damage (Dmg) – The amount of damage each shot will deal.
    • Range (Rng) – Affect the Maximum Lock-On Range and the Maximum Firing Range.
    • Fire Rate (Fr) – How many Bullets you can shot Per Second.
    • Accuracy (Acc) – Determines how accurate your shots will be when your aim.
    • Reload (Rel) – How long it takes to reload 1 bullet.
    • Condition – The condition of the weapon will affect its Stats.
    You can Click/Tap the Weapon Names in the table to view their Stats, Ammo, Where to find and more.

    All Rifles and Repeaters
    Most players go to weapon type in games, and as close as you will get to an assault rifle in red dead 2.

    WeaponDMGRNGFRAccRelCost
    Bolt Action Rifle3.23.01.52.23.2$180
    Carbine Repeater2.22.52.03.03.0$90
    Lancaster Repeater2.52.52.02.52.8$135
    Litchfield Repeater2.22.52.22.83.0$145
    Springfield Rifle3.23.01.21.83.2$120
    Varmint Rifle1.52.82.82.83.2$72

    Repeater Rifles

    All Sniper Rifles
    The Best Long Range Weapon in red dead 2 and fun weapon to use for hunting animals.

    WeaponDMGRNGFRAccRelCost
    Carcano Rifle3.03.51.53.03.5$190
    Rare Rolling Block Rifle3.53.51.21.53.5Unlock
    Rolling Block Rifle3.53.51.21.53.5$187

    Sniper Rifles

    All Shotguns
    Considered by most players the Best Weapons in Red Dead Redemption 2 for close range run and gun playstyle.

    WeaponDMGRNGFRAccRelCost
    Double-Barrel Shotgun2.51.52.51.81.2$95
    Pump Action Shotgun2.21.22.02.51.5$148
    Rare Shotgun2.51.22.51.51.2$95
    Repeating Shotgun2.21.22.02.21.5$185
    Sawed-Off Shotgun2.51.22.52.01.0$85
    Semi-Auto Shotgun2.51.22.52.51.2$225

    Shotguns

    All Pistols
    Among the weakest Red Dead Redemption 2 weapon class out of all the other Gun Types, but beggars can’t be chooser.

    WeaponDMGRNGFRAccRelCost
    Algernon’s Revolver1.52.03.22.82.0Unlock
    Calloway’s Revolver1.82.02.82.52.8Unlock
    Cattleman Revolver1.82.03.02.82.8$50
    Double Action Revolver1.52.03.22.82.0$65
    Flaco’s Revolver1.82.03.02.82.8Unlock
    Granger’s Revolver1.82.03.02.82.8Unlock
    High Roller Double-Action Revolver1.52.03.22.82.0Unlock
    John’s Cattleman RevolverUnlock
    Mauser Pistol1.52.03.23.02.5$250
    Micah’s Revolver1.52.03.22.82.0Unlock
    Midnights Pistol1.52.03.23.02.5Unlock
    Otis Millers Revolver1.82.02.82.52.8Unlock
    Schofield Revolver1.82.02.82.52.8$84
    Semi-Automatic Pistol1.22.03.53.22.5$210
    Volcanic Pistol2.22.02.02.23.0Unlock

    Pistols

    All Other Red Dead Redemption 2 Weapons
    This Red Dead Redemption 2 Best Weapons list will hold every other weapon, such as Tomahawks, Throwing Knives and even Dynamite. Below some Red Dead Redemption 2 Weapons can only be unlocked via GTA Online and meeting certain requirements.

    WeaponDMGRNGFRAccRelCost
    Antler Knife2.00.5000Unlock
    Broken Pirate Sword2.20.5000Unlock
    Civil War Knife2.00.5000Unlock
    Cleaver2.51.0001.0$8.00
    Double Bit Hatchet2.51.0001.0Unlock
    Hatchet2.51.0001.0$4.25
    Hewing Hatchet2.51.0001.0Unlock
    Hunter Hatchet2.51.0001.0Unlock
    Hunting Knife2.00.5000Unlock
    Jawbone Knife2.00.5000Unlock
    John’s KnifeUnlock
    Machete2.20.5000$10.00
    Ornate DaggerUnlock
    Rusted Double Bit Hatchet2.51.0001.0Unlock
    Rusted Hunter Hatchet2.51.0001.0Unlock
    Stone Hatchet2.51.0001.0Unlock
    Unarmed1.20.2000Unlock
    Viking Hatchet2.51.0001.0Unlock
    Wide-Blade Knife2.00.5000Unlock

    WeaponDMGRNGFRAccRelCost
    Ancient Tomahawk2.21.00.501.0Unlock
    Improved Throwing KnifeUnlock
    Improved TomahawkUnlock
    Poison Throwing KnifeUnlock
    Throwing Knife2.01.00.501.5$2.50
    Tomahawk2.21.00.501.0$4.00

    WeaponDMGRNGFRAccRelCost
    Bow3.21.51.21.53.2Unlock

    WeaponDMGRNGFRAccRelCost
    Fire Bottles2.81.00.501.0$0.75
    Volatile Fire BottleUnlock

    WeaponDMGRNGFRAccRelCost
    Dynamite3.51.00.501.0$1.00
    Volatile DynamiteUnlock

    Melee Weapons

    Not sure what about Talisman and Medallions?

    Talisman & Medallions

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