List of Best Weapons in Wasteland 3

Butcher79

September 7, 2020

Pick the best weapon for your character using this Wasteland 3 guide.

В Wasteland 3 Huge selection of weapons for all types of fighting styles. However, the best weapons are hidden in special locations around the world. You don't want to miss them because they are very effective against several types of enemies.

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This best weapon tier list guide will show you where to find that essential weapon as well as what you need to do to unlock it. We have also included stats for each weapon.

S-tier weapons

Atomic Splitter Assault Rifle

Type : assault rifle
Damage : 52-64 units
Shop : 20
Range : 15

Energy weapons are the most powerful weapons in Wasteland 3 . The Atom Smasher is an assault rifle that uses energy cells that hit with 99% penetration and 25% critical hit chance.

The critical hit with this weapon is equal to 2,4 times the weapon's base damage, which is enough to kill almost any enemy with a single shot. Of course, you have to be accurate to get a critical hit, so be sure to put the majority of your attribute points into coordination if you're going after this weapon.

How to get the Atomic Splitter

The Atomic Splitter can be found at the Goldfisher Windfarm, which is located east of the Goldfisher Shrine. You can also buy it from the Mechanic in Yuma County for $2700.

Ray Tracer

Type : Sniper rifle
Damage : 247-360 units.
Shop : 1
Range : 30

Imagine that all the power of the Atomic Splitter is concentrated in one bullet. Add a scope and double the range and you have the Ray Tracer, the best energy sniper rifle in the world. Wasteland 3 .

It has huge stopping power, but it has a very small magazine that you need to keep in mind during every fight.

How to get Ray Tracer

The ray tracer can only be accessed at the end of the game. You can buy it from the Ranger HQ when you get to Inspector Delgado. He will sell you a Ray Tracer for $2800.

A-tier weapons

Heavy machine gun "Fire Saw"

Type : Heavy machine gun
Damage : 349-485 units
Shop : 4
Range : 15

The Flamesaw Cannon is not only one of the most powerful weapons in the game, it is also one of the strangest weapons you can find in your death dealer inventory. He uses very rare saw ammo that hits enemies like a truck. Accordingly, it is difficult to get ammunition for the saw.

How to get the Flamesaw machine gun

To get the Flamesaw cannon, you need to get to the Gang Compund, located on the Yuma County Speedway. Enter the room and check both weapon crates and it should be in one of them.

Flamethrower "Nitromet"

Type : Flamethrower
Damage : 35-51 units
Shop : 2
Range : 10,5

The Nitro Thrower is similar to a flamethrower, but instead of firing fire, it fires cold chemical fumes, which is even more effective against certain types of enemies.

As with the flamethrower, you need to get closer to your enemies than with the rest of the ranged weapons in the game, so be sure to invest attribute points in Strength and put on good armor.

How to get Nitromet

You can find the Nitro Thrower in the gallery of the Clone Museum. Enter the building and head southeast to a room with a weapon crate containing a Nitro Thrower.

B-tier weapons

Dorsey family sword

Type : steel arms
Damage : 75-103 units
Weapon AP: 3

A melee weapon may not be everything, but a sword like the Dorsey family sword can be a serious threat in the hands of a properly built melee character. The base damage for this weapon is high enough to inflict bleeding, and the critical hit is 3,2x with a 25% chance.

How to get the Dorsey family sword

You can find the Dorsey Family Sword on the corpse of Nelius Dorsey, at the end of the quest "Justice in the Wildlands".

Hammer of the Patriarch

Type : blunt weapon
Damage : 95-116 units
Weapon AP: 4

If your melee build focuses primarily on blunt weapons rather than blades, then there is no better choice than the prototype Hammer of the Patriarch.

This piece of heavy metal has a reckless attack special ability that grants you 25% additional damage against all targets. It does not require any special skills to obtain, as the weapon is a self-sufficient holder of the damage bonus.

How to get the Hammer of the Patriarch Prototype

You can find this weapon outside of the Little Infernal Vault in the Patriarch's Palace. Just approach from the right side all the time until you enter a room with a weapon crate containing a hammer.

nuclear launcher

Type : Rocket launcher
Damage : 179-267 units
Shop : 1
Range : 18

This rocket launcher uses a special projectile that not only hits a single target, but continues to ricochet and maneuver around enemies, dealing damage like an AoE attack.

How to get Fusion Launcher

If you like explosive weapons, look for them in the Factory Store bar in Scar Gatherer Mine. Inside a level 10 safe.

This is the best weapon in Wasteland 3 and if you're looking for the best skills, check out this guide . For more guides on Wasteland 3 be sure to visit our Page with other tips, tricks and strategies, such as how to solve the limerick puzzle and how to heal yourself and your companions.