Starfield Weapons
All Weapons you can find and use in Starfield! Weapons are vital for success in Starfield, no matter the path you have chosen to follow. Using the right Weapon for the right job will make your adventure easier. There are plenty of Weapons you can choose from in the game, that offer significant advantages but also disadvantages. Depending on the Build you wish to follow you can pick a weapon that will suit you the most.
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Weapons Types in Starfield
There are a few different categories of weapons in Starfield. The various Weapon Types you can use are:
- Ballistic Weapons
- Energy Weapons
- Electromagnetic Weapons
- Melee Weapons
- Explosives
Weapons that belong in the above categories are further divided in Rifles, Pistols, Heavy Weapons, Grenades, Mines, Knives, Swords and more. You can use every weapon from the beginning of the game but in order to become efficient with a certain type, you will have to unlock and rank up the appropriate skill. For example, if you wish to use Rifles then you should unlock the Rifle Certification Skill. Weapons also come in different rarity. There are four levels of weapon rarity in Starfield:
- Common(White)
- Rare(Blue)
- Epic(Purple)
- Legendary(Gold)
The higher the rarity of a weapon, the better its stats are but also the more perks it has. Perks offer additional bonuses that can alter how you use a weapon.
You can further enhance the capabilities of a Weapon by adding Weapon Mods to it! Weapon Mods are crafted items that can alter your weapon and offer additional bonuses. Weapons can have up to nine mods that can boost range, accuracy, damage and other stats. To add the best Weapon Mods to your Weapons, you will have to unlock and rank up the Weapon Engineering Skill! There are also Unique Weapons in Starfield. Unique Weapons are named variations of base weapons with much better stats. To acquire them you will have to complete a mission or fulfill another specific task.
Starfield Weapons List
Below you can find a list of all available weapons in Starfield. The Weapons are divided based on their category.
Pistols Weapons in Starfield
All Pistols in Starfield. To use these weapons effectively you will have to invest in the Pistol Certification skill, as well as the appropriate weapon category(Balistics, Laser, Particle Beams). Pistols are great for Builds that do no focus too much on combat and just need a light weapon to protect themselves. Some Builds that can use Pistols are:
Weapon | Type | Damage | Ammo | Range |
---|---|---|---|---|
Ace Sidearm | Ballistic(Unique) | 17 | .27 Caliber | 20 |
Ambassador | Ballistic(Unique) | 53 | .43 Ultramag | 28 |
Deadeye | Ballistic(Unique) | 61 | 7.5mm | 31 |
Ecliptic Pistol | Ballistic | 35 | 11mm XPL | 20 |
Elegance | Ballistic(Unique) | 66 | .43 Ultramag | 17 |
Eon | Ballistic | 10 | 7.77mm | 20 |
Keelhauler | Ballistic(Unique) | 63 | .43MI | 24 |
Kraken | Ballistic | 3 | 6.5mm | 20 |
Magshot | Ballistic | 53 | .43MI | 20 |
Novalight | Particle Beam | 8 Phys 25 Energy | Light Fuse | 30 |
Rattler | Ballistic | 10 | .27 Caliber | 20 |
Radburn | Ballistic(Unique) | 15 | 7.77mm | 20 |
Razorback | Ballistic | 51 | 7.5mm | 20 |
Regulator | Ballistic | 35 | .43 Ultramag | 20 |
Short Circuit | Laser(Unique) | 44 | 1.5kv lzr | 30 |
Sidestar | Ballistic | 12 | .27 Caliber | 20 |
Sir Livingston's Pistol | Ballistic(Unique) | 30 | .45 Caliber | 24 |
Solstice | Laser | 10 | 1.5KV LZR | 30 |
Street Sweeper | Ballistic(Unique) | 3 | 6.5mm | 24 |
The Mutineer | Ballistic(Unique) | 181 | .43MI | 30 |
The Prime | Ballistic(Unique) | 80 | 7.5mm | 48 |
The Spacer | Particle Beam(Unique) | 10 Phys 35 Energy | Light Fuse | 36 |
The Zapper | Ballistic(Unique) | 16 | .27 Caliber | 20 |
Trickshot | Ballistic(Unique) | 74 | .43MI | 30 |
Unfair Advantage | Ballistic(Unique) | 50 | 7.5mm | 36 |
Urban Eagle | Ballistic | 39 | .43 Ultramag | 20 |
Va'Ruun Starshard | Particle Beam | 26 Phys 80 Energy | Light Fuse | 30 |
Rifles Weapons in Starfield
All Rifles in Starfield. Rifles are great weapons to use if you wish to engage enemies from distance. Rifles make excellent Sniper weapons as well! Unlocking the Rifle Certification skill will boost your damage with rifles. Some Builds that can use Rifles are:
- Bounty Hunter Build
- Heavy Weapons Build
- Laser Weapons Expert Build
- Soldier Build
- Stealth Sniper Build
Weapon | Type | Damage | Ammo | Range |
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AA-99 | Ballistic | 17 | 11mm | 40 |
Acid Rain | Ballistic(Unique) | 3 | 7.77mm | 17 |
Beowulf | Ballistic | 36 | 7.77mm | 40 |
Despondent Assassin | Ballistic(Unique) | 47 | 9x39mm | 100 |
Drum Beat | Ballistic | 8 | 11mm | 40 |
Equinox | Laser | 13 | 3kv lzr | 50 |
Eternity's Gate | Particle Beam(Unique) | 17 Phys 50 Energy | Heavy Fuse | 60 |
Feather | Ballistic(Unique) | 19 | 11mm | 48 |
Fiscal Quarter | Ballistic(Unique) | 5 | 6.5mm | 40 |
Fury | Ballistic(Unique) | 20 | 7.62mm | 44 |
Gallow's Reach | Ballistic(Unique) | 18 | 7.62 | 40 |
Grendel | Ballistic | 3 | 7.77mm | 20 |
Hard Target | Ballistic | 116 | .50 Caliber | 100 |
Head Ranger | Ballistic(Unique) | 37 | .50 Caliber | 48 |
Hunterwolf | Ballistic(Unique) | 14 | 7.77mm | 56 |
Justifier | Ballistic(Unique) | 31 | .50 Caliber | 38 |
Kodama | Ballistic | 13 | 7.77mm | 20 |
Lawgiver | Ballistic | 31 | .50 Caliber | 40 |
Marksman's AA-99 | Ballistic(Unique) | 31 | 11mm | 40 |
Mindtear | Ballistic(Unique) | 13 | .50MI | 50 |
Maelstrom | Ballistic | 4 | 6.5mm | 40 |
Magpulse | Ballistic | 71 | 6.5mm MI | 40 |
Magshear | Ballistic | 10 | .50 MI | 40 |
Magsniper | Ballistic | 223 | 6.5mm MI | 100 |
Novablast Disruptor | Electromagnetic | 100 | Heavy Fuse | 20 |
Old Earth Assault Rifle | Ballistic | 15 | 7.62mm | 40 |
Old Earth Hunting Rifle | Ballistic | 30 | 9x39mm | 100 |
Orion | Laser | 27 | 3kv lzr | 50 |
Peacekeeper | Ballistic(Unique) | 17 | 11mm | 40 |
Peacemaker | Ballistic(Unique) | 180 | .50 Caliber | 57 |
Pirate Legend | Ballistic(Unique) | 4 | 6.5mm | 40 |
Power Beat | Ballistic(Unique) | 66 | 11mm | 20 |
Revenant | Ballistic(Unique) | 14 | .50MI | 44 |
Speechless Fire | Ballistic(Unique) | 45 | 9x39mm | 100 |
Tempest | Ballistic(Unique) | 19 | 11mm | 48 |
The Buzzcut | Ballistic(Unique) | 3 | 7.77mm | 20 |
Tombstone | Ballistic | 19 | 11mm | 40 |
Unmitigated Violence | Laser | 125 | 3kv lzr | 50 |
Vampire's Gift | Ballistic(Unique) | 20 | 7.77mm | 20 |
Va'Ruun Inflictor | Particle Beam | 38 Phys 113 Energy | Heavy Fuse | 50 |
Shotguns Weapons in Starfield
All Shotguns in Starfield! Shotguns are excellent weapons for close quarters combat. Builds that fight often inside buildings or Starships can make great use of this type of Weapon. Unlocking the Shotgun Certification Skill will boost your damage with shotguns. Some Builds that can use Shotguns are:
Weapon | Type | Damage | Ammo | Range |
---|---|---|---|---|
Big Bang | Particle Beam | 32 Phys 94 Energy | Heavy Fuse | 20 |
Boom Boom | Ballistic(Unique) | 99 | Caseless Shell | 25 |
Breach | Ballistic | 99 | 15x25 | 20 |
Brute Force | Ballistic(Unique) | 90 | 15x25 cll Shell | 11 |
Coachman | Ballistic | 52 | Caseless Shell | 20 |
Old Earth Shotgun | Ballistic | 73 | 12g Shell | 20 |
Pacifier | Ballistic | 59 | 12x25 cll Shell | 20 |
Shotty | Ballistic | 50 | Caseless Shell | 20 |
Technophile's Pacifier | Ballistic(Unique) | 100 | 15x25 CLL Shell | 41 |
Heavy Weapons in Starfield
All Heavy Weapons in Starfield. Heavy Weapons deal significant damage to enemies but they are also slower to fire and heavier to carry around. Unlocking the Heavy Weapons Certification Skill will boost your damage with them. Some Builds that can use Heavy Weapons are:
Weapon | Type | Damage | Ammo | Range |
---|---|---|---|---|
Arc Welder | Laser | 17 | 3kv lzr | 20 |
Ashta Tamer | Ballistic(Unique) | 127 | 40mm XPL | 40 |
Auto-Rivet | Ballistic | 100 | Rivet | 20 |
Bridger | Ballistic | 127 | 40mm xpl | 40 |
Cutter | Laser | 4 | Cutter | 3 |
Heller's Cutter | Laser | 4 | Cutter | 3 |
Magstorm | Ballistic | 9 | .50 MI | 40 |
Microgun | Ballistic | 9 | 7.77mm | 40 |
Poisonstorm | Ballistic(Unique) | 10 | .50MI | 58 |
Reckless Bombardment | Ballistic(Unique) | 120 | 40mm XPL | 40 |
Shattered Shock | Ballistic(Unique) | 127 | 40mm XPL | 48 |
X-989 Microgun | Ballistic(Unique) | 10 | 7.77mm | 42 |
Melee Weapons in Starfield
All Melee Weapons in Starfield. Melee Weapons can deal massive damage when used by melee dedicated builds. Require you to be close to your enemies so they have a higher risk. To get the most of melee weapons you will have to unlock the Dueling Skill. Some Builds that can use Melee Weapons are:
Weapon | Type | Damage |
---|---|---|
Barrow Knife | Melee | 22 |
Combat Knife | Melee | 16 |
Osmium Dagger | Melee | 28 |
Rescue Axe | Melee | 17 |
Ripshank | Melee | 12 |
Tanto | Melee | 40 |
UC Naval Cutlass | Melee | 20 |
Va'Ruun Painblade | Melee | 62 |
Wakizashi | Melee | 49 |
Explosives in Starfield
All Explosives in Starfield. Explosives include grenades and mines you can find in the game. Every character can use them but to boost their damage you should unlock the Demolitions skill. Some Builds that can use Explosives well are:
Weapon | Type | Damage |
---|---|---|
Cryo Mine | Mine | 1 Phys 35 Energy |
Frag Grenade | Grenade | 101 |
Fragmentation Mine | Mine | 101 |
Impact Grenade | Grenade | 106 |
Inferno Mine | Mine | 1 Phys 35 Energy |
Shrapnel Grenade | Grenade | 51 |
Stun Mine | Mine | 1 Phys 58 EM |
Tesla Pylon | Mine | 1 Phys 25 Energy |
Toxic Gas Mine | Mine | 1 Phys 20 Energy |
You can combine the above weapons and deal massive damage depending on your Build and skills! Weapons in Starfield are vital for every play style except one, the Unarmed Gameplay!
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