Red Dead Redemption 2 Weapons

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

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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 Type Shots Fired Weather Time
Revolver 300 Shots 300 Seconds
Pistol 200 Shots 300 Seconds
Repeater 300 Shots 300 Seconds
Rifle 200 Shots 300 Seconds
Shotgun 150 Shots 300 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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  • 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.

Weapon DMG RNG FR Acc Rel Cost
Bolt Action Rifle 3.2 3.0 1.5 2.2 3.2 $180
Carbine Repeater 2.2 2.5 2.0 3.0 3.0 $90
Lancaster Repeater 2.5 2.5 2.0 2.5 2.8 $135
Litchfield Repeater 2.2 2.5 2.2 2.8 3.0 $145
Springfield Rifle 3.2 3.0 1.2 1.8 3.2 $120
Varmint Rifle 1.5 2.8 2.8 2.8 3.2 $72

Repeater Rifles

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

Weapon DMG RNG FR Acc Rel Cost
Carcano Rifle 3.0 3.5 1.5 3.0 3.5 $190
Rare Rolling Block Rifle 3.5 3.5 1.2 1.5 3.5 Unlock
Rolling Block Rifle 3.5 3.5 1.2 1.5 3.5 $187

Sniper Rifles

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

Weapon DMG RNG FR Acc Rel Cost
Double-Barrel Shotgun 2.5 1.5 2.5 1.8 1.2 $95
Pump Action Shotgun 2.2 1.2 2.0 2.5 1.5 $148
Rare Shotgun 2.5 1.2 2.5 1.5 1.2 $95
Repeating Shotgun 2.2 1.2 2.0 2.2 1.5 $185
Sawed-Off Shotgun 2.5 1.2 2.5 2.0 1.0 $85
Semi-Auto Shotgun 2.5 1.2 2.5 2.5 1.2 $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.

Weapon DMG RNG FR Acc Rel Cost
Algernon’s Revolver 1.5 2.0 3.2 2.8 2.0 Unlock
Calloway’s Revolver 1.8 2.0 2.8 2.5 2.8 Unlock
Cattleman Revolver 1.8 2.0 3.0 2.8 2.8 $50
Double Action Revolver 1.5 2.0 3.2 2.8 2.0 $65
Flaco’s Revolver 1.8 2.0 3.0 2.8 2.8 Unlock
Granger’s Revolver 1.8 2.0 3.0 2.8 2.8 Unlock
High Roller Double-Action Revolver 1.5 2.0 3.2 2.8 2.0 Unlock
John’s Cattleman Revolver Unlock
Mauser Pistol 1.5 2.0 3.2 3.0 2.5 $250
Micah’s Revolver 1.5 2.0 3.2 2.8 2.0 Unlock
Midnights Pistol 1.5 2.0 3.2 3.0 2.5 Unlock
Otis Millers Revolver 1.8 2.0 2.8 2.5 2.8 Unlock
Schofield Revolver 1.8 2.0 2.8 2.5 2.8 $84
Semi-Automatic Pistol 1.2 2.0 3.5 3.2 2.5 $210
Volcanic Pistol 2.2 2.0 2.0 2.2 3.0 Unlock

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.

Weapon DMG RNG FR Acc Rel Cost
Antler Knife 2.0 0.5 0 0 0 Unlock
Broken Pirate Sword 2.2 0.5 0 0 0 Unlock
Civil War Knife 2.0 0.5 0 0 0 Unlock
Cleaver 2.5 1.0 0 0 1.0 $8.00
Double Bit Hatchet 2.5 1.0 0 0 1.0 Unlock
Hatchet 2.5 1.0 0 0 1.0 $4.25
Hewing Hatchet 2.5 1.0 0 0 1.0 Unlock
Hunter Hatchet 2.5 1.0 0 0 1.0 Unlock
Hunting Knife 2.0 0.5 0 0 0 Unlock
Jawbone Knife 2.0 0.5 0 0 0 Unlock
John’s Knife Unlock
Machete 2.2 0.5 0 0 0 $10.00
Ornate Dagger Unlock
Rusted Double Bit Hatchet 2.5 1.0 0 0 1.0 Unlock
Rusted Hunter Hatchet 2.5 1.0 0 0 1.0 Unlock
Stone Hatchet 2.5 1.0 0 0 1.0 Unlock
Unarmed 1.2 0.2 0 0 0 Unlock
Viking Hatchet 2.5 1.0 0 0 1.0 Unlock
Wide-Blade Knife 2.0 0.5 0 0 0 Unlock

Weapon DMG RNG FR Acc Rel Cost
Ancient Tomahawk 2.2 1.0 0.5 0 1.0 Unlock
Improved Throwing Knife Unlock
Improved Tomahawk Unlock
Poison Throwing Knife Unlock
Throwing Knife 2.0 1.0 0.5 0 1.5 $2.50
Tomahawk 2.2 1.0 0.5 0 1.0 $4.00

Weapon DMG RNG FR Acc Rel Cost
Bow 3.2 1.5 1.2 1.5 3.2 Unlock

Weapon DMG RNG FR Acc Rel Cost
Fire Bottles 2.8 1.0 0.5 0 1.0 $0.75
Volatile Fire Bottle Unlock

Weapon DMG RNG FR Acc Rel Cost
Dynamite 3.5 1.0 0.5 0 1.0 $1.00
Volatile Dynamite Unlock

Melee Weapons

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