Weapons Guide
Twenty weapons across four shop tiers. Lobby unlocks cost Gems. Mid-run tiers cost Cash and end with that attempt.
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About weapons
Twenty weapons across four shop tiers. Lobby unlocks cost Gems or sit on bundle and premium paths. Mid-run V spends Cash to raise your current gun one tier. Free start is Pow Pow from the tutorial plus the lobby SMG gift.
Weapon roster table
Full twenty-weapon list with tier, unlock path, and base DPS. Pow Pow is free at 87.5 DPS. P90 leads Tier 2 at 325. SCAR leads Tier 3 at 525. Laser Cannon leads overall at 700 DPS for 250,000 Gems. Dead Man's Hand is the Gunslinger Bundle pistol at 200 DPS. RPG is premium at 480 DPS.
| Weapon | Tier | Type | Unlock | DPS | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pistol | 1 | Pistol | Default Tier 1 | 45 | Starter handgun |
| Pow Pow | 1 | Pistol | Free in tutorial | 87.5 | After free L1 (was 66.7) |
| Bayonet | 1 | Melee | 2,500 | 83.3 | Close-range Tier 1 |
| Shorty | 1 | Shotgun | 5,000 | 80 | Budget hop · L1 450 Gems to 108 DPS |
| Revolver | 1 | Pistol | 12,500 | 75 | Mid Tier 1 pistol |
| Deagle | 1 | Pistol | 45,000 | 116.7 | Highest Tier 1 Gem pistol DPS |
| Dead Man's Hand | 1 | Pistol | Gunslinger Bundle | 200 | Bundle with Outlaw |
| Shotgun | 2 | Shotgun | Default Tier 2 | 100 | Default mid-range · L1 1,250 Gems to 155.8 |
| El Scorpio | 2 | SMG | 15,000 | 160 | Entry SMG unlock · 600 fire rate |
| SMG | 2 | SMG | 25,000 or lobby gift | 180 | Gift path also grants 1,000 Gems |
| P90 | 2 | SMG | 50,000 | 325 | Top Tier 2 DPS |
| Burst Rifle | 3 | Rifle | Default Tier 3 | 185.5 | Default assault · L1 7,500 Gems to 294.5 |
| AK-47 | 3 | Rifle | 45,000 | 379.5 | Strong mid-run rifle · ~350 fire rate |
| Longshot | 3 | Sniper | 50,000 | 400 | Sniper lane |
| Katana | 3 | Melee | 90,000 | 250 | Melee Tier 3 |
| SCAR | 3 | Rifle | 90,000 | 525 | Top Tier 3 DPS · 525 fire rate |
| Minigun | 4 | Heavy | Default Tier 4 | 605 | 1,100 fire rate · L1 20,000 Gems to 646.3 |
| Laser Cannon | 4 | Heavy | 250,000 | 700 | Highest listed DPS · 600 fire rate |
| Grenade Launcher | 4 | Launcher | 450,000 | 525 | Explosive launcher |
| RPG | 4 | Launcher | Premium purchase | 480 | Premium shop path |
Weapon tiers list
Tier 1 handguns through Dead Man's Hand. Tier 2 shotgun and SMGs. Tier 3 rifles, Longshot, and Katana. Tier 4 heavies and launchers, reachable with Cash near wave 20.
- Four tiers. Mid-run Cash raises your current gun one tier; hub Gems unlock alternate guns inside each tier.
- Tier 1: handguns and early melee. Pistol, Pow Pow, Bayonet, Shorty, Revolver, Deagle, Dead Man's Hand.
- Tier 2: Shotgun default plus SMGs (El Scorpio, SMG, P90).
- Tier 3: Burst Rifle default, AK-47, Longshot, Katana, SCAR.
- Tier 4: Minigun default, Laser Cannon, Grenade Launcher, RPG. Cash climbs to Tier 4 around wave 20.
- Lobby Gem upgrades raise DPS on a gun you already own. Unlock price and upgrade price are separate buttons.
Lobby Gem upgrade table
Recorded upgrades for Pistol, Pow Pow, Shorty, Shotgun, Burst Rifle, and Minigun. Unlock price and upgrade price are separate. Pow Pow level one is free in the tutorial.
| Weapon | Level | Gems | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pistol | 1 | 150 | DPS 45 → 55 · Damage 18 → 22 |
| Pow Pow | 1 | Free (tutorial) | DPS 66.7 → 87.5 · Damage 16 → 21 |
| Pow Pow | 2 | 750 | DPS 87.5 → 94.5 · Fire rate 250 → 270 |
| Shorty | 1 | 450 | DPS 80 → 108 · Damage 10 → 12 · Pellets 8 → 9 |
| Shotgun | 1 | 1,250 | DPS 100 → 155.8 · Damage 12 → 17 · Pellets 10 → 11 |
| Shotgun | 2 | 3,750 | DPS 155.8 → 187 · Fire rate 50 → 60 · Spread 24 → 23 |
| Burst Rifle | 1 | 7,500 | DPS 185.5 → 294.5 · Damage 34 → 54 |
| Minigun | 1 | 20,000 | DPS 605 → 646.3 · Fire rate 1,100 → 1,175 |
Mid-run Cash tier prices
Next-weapon Cash buttons during a run: Shotgun $150, Burst Rifle $750, Minigun $2,500. These are not Gem unlock prices.
| Next gun | Cash |
|---|---|
| Shotgun (Tier 2) | $150 |
| Burst Rifle (Tier 3) | $750 |
| Minigun (Tier 4) | $2,500 |
Unlock order steps
Free Pow Pow and lobby SMG first, upgrade Shotgun or buy Shorty, skip most Tier 1 buys, then AK-47 for mid DPS, then Minigun or Laser Cannon for late heavy damage.
- Free start. Claim Pow Pow and its free first upgrade (66.7 → 87.5 DPS). Claim the lobby SMG gift (SMG + 1,000 Gems) after liking, enabling notifications, and joining the gorilla warfare group.
- Upgrade what you fire. If you already use Tier 2 Shotgun, spend 1,250 Gems on level one (100 → 155.8 DPS) before buying another early gun. Shorty unlock + level one is 5,450 Gems to 108 DPS.
- Skip most Tier 1 buys. You leave handguns quickly. Bank toward Tier 2 to 4 unlocks or Shotgun upgrades instead of every Tier 1 pistol.
- Mid SMG / rifle. Keep the gift SMG (180 DPS). AK-47 at 45,000 Gems lists about 379.5 DPS. SCAR at 90,000 lists 525 DPS. P90 at 50,000 lists 325 DPS.
- Late heavy. Minigun is the Tier 4 Cash default at 605 DPS and 1,100 fire rate ($2,500 mid-run). Laser Cannon is 700 DPS for 250,000 Gems. Minigun level one is 20,000 Gems to 646.3 DPS.
Weapons FAQ
What is the best first gun?
Start with free tutorial Pow Pow (87.5 DPS after the free upgrade) and the lobby SMG gift. Budget hop is Shorty at 5,000 Gems plus 450 for level one.
How many weapons are there?
Twenty across four tiers, including Dead Man's Hand from the Gunslinger Bundle.
Should I unlock Tier 1 guns first?
No. Tier 1 time is short in a good run. Bank Gems for Shotgun upgrades, Tier 2 to 4 unlocks, or AK-47.
Upgrade Shotgun or buy Shorty?
If you already fire Shotgun, level one costs 1,250 Gems (100 → 155.8 DPS) and level two costs 3,750 more (to 187). Shorty is a new Tier 1 unlock at 5,000 plus 450 for 108 DPS.
Minigun or Laser Cannon?
Laser Cannon leads base DPS at 700 (250,000 Gems, 600 fire rate). Minigun is the default Tier 4 at 605 DPS and 1,100 fire rate. Owned Minigun level one is 20,000 Gems to 646.3.
How do I get Dead Man's Hand?
Through the Gunslinger Bundle with Outlaw. It lists 200 DPS on the Tier 1 card.
How do I get the RPG?
Premium purchase path in the shop. It is not a standard Gem unlock like Laser Cannon.
Do Gems buy every weapon?
Most lobby cards use Gems. Defaults unlock by reaching that tier with Cash mid-run. Bundle and premium guns use their own shop paths.
What are mid-run Cash tier prices?
Recorded next-weapon buttons: Shotgun $150, Burst Rifle $750, Minigun $2,500. Those Cash prices are not Gem unlock prices.