All work in this guide has been done byrandalus [1306671]. It is his guide. From now on, it will be updated by me.
Official permission to post the guide has also been obtained fromrandalus [1306671].
There is a lot of editing work in here with the new system. I'm trying to do it as fast as possible but please bear with me till then.
Post the 2.0 Attacking Update, this guide will be remodified by me and the new armour and stuff will be included in the guide so that even then, it is rendered as effective as it is atm.
The Randalus Weapon Guide for Fighting and Merits
Intro
Hi, in this guide you will find the following:
This topic basically addresses newer members that want to have a clue on what weapon to use or want to get the weapon merits.
Therefore I didn't consider the new 2.5bill-special-weapons that are auctioned by ched or the Gold Plated Ak-47 or the Pink Mac-10. All of these weapons are definitely more powerful than the ones listed here but most of torn's citizens won't have enough money to buy them. Same with the Handbag that makes as much damage as the Yasukuni Sword while it is as accurate as a macana (but costs 16b).
Please note that this can only be a guideline. The perfect weapon for you depends on your stats (compared to your opponents of course), your way of playing the game and your personal preference.
Upgrading this topic to a complete guide for everyone who wants to know which weapon is the best for their purpose has been done after I consulted Simone (who made the Weapon Class Guide) and she gave her OK for this.
Thanks to Finbo(1502832) for the graphics!
Pestilent Primaries
The Best in Primary Weapons
Enfield SA-80 Jackhammer Armalite M-15A4 Rifle
You can use the Jackhammer when defending and switch to Enfield/Armalite when attacking. Since you don't use clips when defending one of the Jackhammers biggest downsides is eliminated.
Snazzy Secondaries
The best in secondary weapons.
BT MP9 Qsz-92
Melee:
The best in Melee Weapons
Lower Price Class:
Nunchakas Macana Diamond Bladed Knife Kodachi sword Yasukuni Sword
Macana has a higher accuracy than the two swords. So if your speed is lower than your opponent's dex: use the Macana (or the Nunchakas if you prefer these).
Kodachi Swords have a higher damage if you have completed Japanese blade education course, but are less accurate. If you didn't complete that course, don't use it.
Yasukuni Swords have highest damage and are still fairly accurate. Use this if you have a lot of speed (and a weak opponent) and you can't afford the Naval Cutlass Sword.
After the new air route to the Caymans has been established, many started to replace their Macanas by Diamond Bladed Knifes. They are said to have a higher hidden crit-hit-rate.
Upper Price Class:
Dual Axes Dual Hammers Dual Samurai Swords Dual Scimitars Naval Cutlass Sword
The dual wield weapons are the most powerful. They are a bit less accurate than Nunchakas, Macana and DBK, though. So you may want to keep one of these in case you need a very accurate weapon.
The Naval Cutlass Sword Makes as much damage as the Yasukuni Sword and almost as much as the duals while it is as accurate as the duals. This is your weapon of choice if you have some cash at hand (but not enough for dual wield weapons) and don't need an extremely accurate weapon.
Armour:
There are two preferred armours:
Liquid Body Armor Flexible Body Armor
Flexible Body Armor is said to give more accuracy, but is twice as expensive. Both have same stats, though.
Heavy Artillery
Best Weapon:
Minigun
The Other Weapons:
Anti Tank
Egg Propelled Launcher
Fireworks
Flame Thrower
Neutrilux 2000
RPG Launcher
Snow Cannon
Machine Guns
The One and Only:
M249 PARA LMG
The M249 Para LMG is the one and only machine gun in this game.
Rifles
Best Weapons:
Armalite M-15A4 Rifle Enfield SA-80 AK47
The Enfield is almost as effective as the Armalite, but cheaper.
The AK47 is also good for its price.
The Other Rifles:
Gold Plated AK-47
Heckler & Koch SL8
M4A1 Colt Carbine
M16 A2 Rifle
Sig 550
Sks Carbine
Steyr AUG
Swiss Army SG 550
Tavor TAR-21
Vektor cr 21
XM8 Rifle
Sub machine guns
Best Weapon:
BT MP9
The Other SMGs:
9mm Uzi
AK74u
Bushmaster Carbon 15 Type 21s
MP 40
MP5-Navy
MP5k
P90
Pink Mac-10
Skorpian
Thompson
Shotguns
Best Shotgun:
Jackhammer
The Other Shotguns:
Benelli M1 Tactical 12 Gauge
Benelli M4 Super
Ithaca 37
Mag 7
Sawed-Off Shotgun
Pistols
Best Pistol:
Qsz-92
The Other Pistols:
Beretta 92FS
Blunderbuss
Cobra Derringer
Desert Eagle
Dual 96G Berettas
Fiveseven
Flare Gun
Glock 18
Lorcin380
Luger
M-9
Magnum
Raven MP25
Ruger 22/45
Springfield 1911-A1
S&W M29
S&W Revolver
Taurus
USP
Temporary weapons
Best weapon:
HEGand Brick
Temporary weapons work in many different ways and thus can actually not be compared properly. These maybe are the best weapons for getting finishing hits. But when you only want to distract the opponent, you should take for example a smoke grenade. Epinephrine, Melatonin Serotonin are boosters that are very useful, too, when you have unlocked them.
the other weapons:
Book
Claymore Mine
Epinephrine
Flash Grenade
Grenade
Melatonin
Ninja Stars
Pepper Spray
Serotonin
Smoke Grenade
Snowball
Stick Grenade
Tear Gas
Throwing Knife
Trout
Piercing weapons
Best weapon:
Macana Diamond Bladed Knife
The Other Weapons:
Blood Spattered Sickle
Blowgun
Crossbow
Dagger
Diamon Icicle
Fine Chisel
Harpoon
Ice Pick
Kitchen Knife
Ninja Claws
Pair of high Heels
Pen Knife
Sai
Spear
Swiss Army Knife
Twin Tiger hooks
Slashing weapons
Best weapons:*
Kodachi Sword Naval Cutlass Sword
*Apart from the Duals. Read the notes on the best melee weapon to equip for more information.
The Other Weapons:
Chain Whip
Claymore Sword
Dual Samurai Swords
Dual Scimitars
Guandao
Kama
Katana
Leather Bull Whip
Pair of Ice Skates
Rusty sword
Samurai Sword
Scimitar
Yasukuni Sword
Clubbed weapons
Best weapon:*
http://www.torn.com/images/items/395.jpg
. . . http://www.torn.com/iteminfo.php?XID=395]Nunchakas . . .
*beside the duals. Read the notes on the best melee weapon to equip for more information.
the other weapons:
http://www.torn.com/iteminfo.php?XID=8]Axe
http://www.torn.com/iteminfo.php?XID=2]Baseball bat
http://www.torn.com/iteminfo.php?XID=245] Bo Staff
http://www.torn.com/iteminfo.php?XID=438]Cricket Bat
http://www.torn.com/iteminfo.php?XID=3]Crow bar
http://www.torn.com/iteminfo.php?XID=600]Devils Pitchfork
http://www.torn.com/iteminfo.php?XID=289]Dual Axes
http://www.torn.com/iteminfo.php?XID=290]Dual Hammers
http://www.torn.com/iteminfo.php?XID=560]Fruitcake
http://www.torn.com/iteminfo.php?XID=43]Frying Pan
http://www.torn.com/iteminfo.php?XID=599]Golden Broomstick
http://www.torn.com/iteminfo.php?XID=1]Hammer
http://www.torn.com/iteminfo.php?XID=387]Handbag
http://www.torn.com/iteminfo.php?XID=360]Ivory Walking Cane
http://www.torn.com/iteminfo.php?XID=4]Knuckle Dusters
http://www.torn.com/iteminfo.php?XID=401]Lead Pipe
http://www.torn.com/iteminfo.php?XID=397]Mace
http://www.torn.com/iteminfo.php?XID=632]Petrified Humerus
http://www.torn.com/iteminfo.php?XID=440]Pillow
http://www.torn.com/iteminfo.php?XID=393]Slingshot
http://www.torn.com/iteminfo.php?XID=235]Wooden Nunchucks
http://www.torn.com/iteminfo.php?XID=251]Wushu Double Axes
Machinery
http://www.torn.com/images/items/175.jpg or http://www.torn.com/images/items/10.jpg
. . . . . http://www.torn.com/iteminfo.php?XID=175]taser . . . . . . . . . . . http://www.torn.com/iteminfo.php?XID=10]Chainsaw . . .
Use the Taser if you want high accuracy
and the Chainsaw if you have enough speed and want to do a lot of damage.
Unknown
Wand of Destruction
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee272/zimfin/weaponguidetitles3final.png
...Dual (melee) Weapons: All dual weapons have the same stats. Which one you use is just personal preference ==> http://www.torn.com/forums.php?forumID=2&ID=13594689]discussion
...Japanese blade education course: The 10% bonus only counts for weapons that are available in Japan, not for all those that are meant to come originally from there. Yasukuni Sowrd users for example do not benefit from this special.
...Enfield vs. Armalite: According to bogie you are marginally more likely to hit with the Enfield because of the larger ammo capacity. The Armalite on the other hand makes slightly more damage and has a better crit hit rate. http://www.torn.com/forums.php?forumID=3&ID=13716094
...Weapon Equipment: If you don't want to attack much and only need weapons to defend yourself, it may be useful to equip only one weapon - usually a melee weapon or a Crossbow or Jackhammer. This way you make sure that the auto defence only uses your strongest/best weapon.
...how to fire the most rounds (e.g. for Spray and Pray or Two Halves Make a Hole awards): definitely use Minigun :)
If anyone wants to add or comment anything: feel free to do so.