Weapons are scattered throughout for players to find through exploration, killing Zombies, or completing quests. Like many other games, the weapons have different classes and can be modified and upgraded to improve their power and other stats.
However, even though there's the option to customize weapons to a player's liking, knowing which base to start with can be critical, especially with 's durability mechanics and limited inventory space. With all the various ranged and melee weapons available, a few do stand out above the rest. The weapons in this list range from Rare to Legendary, as explained in the table below.
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This might have the lowest tier of the list, but it is extremely lethal nonetheless. It is found during a quest that has you tracking down a mailman in Bel-Air in a quest called . There is a spawned journal to pick up that will allow you to begin tracking the mailman down. MrReign's YouTube video shows you exactly how to complete the quest to get the Raven.
It has a base damage of Projectile — Sharpshooter, whichboosts damage while you are in Aim Mode, and targeting heads and limbs gives Critical Hits. While it only comes with one fixed Perk, it is this Perk that makes the Raven so lethal in the right hands. The Precision Shots Perk gives you a damage boost for landing hits in quick succession, and it can stack multiple times, leading to a bigger combined damage boost.
Weapon Stat
Description
Base Damage
The kind of damage it does without modifications. Sharp, Blunt, and Projectile are the most common.
Profile
Determines how Critical Hits land. Bulldozer, Frenzy, Headhunter, and Maiming are the most common.
Force
Depletes enemy stability.
Speed
How fast the weapon can swing.
Max Durability
How fast the weapon degrades over time.
Rare Weapons usually only come with two Perk slots overall, so the Raven having the extra fixed
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