Stalker 2: Stalker 2 weapon tier list

Stalker 2 has been dominating the post-apocalyptic survival genre since its release last month. The game encourages exploration and encounters against dangerous enemies that will require you to bring your best weapons to the battle. Survival in this game's open-world setting can be tough if you don't have a good selection of firearms in your arsenal.

Thankfully, the game offers a huge selection of weapons that can help you stand your ground. In this article, we will cover all the weapons you can obtain in Stalker 2 and rank them in a tier list.

Note: This article is subjective and solely reflects the writer's opinions. The tier list below only takes into account how much damage each weapon deals.

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Sniper rifle tier list in Stalker 2

The sniper rifle is used for long-ranged shooting (Image via GSC Game World)

Sniper rifles are powerful long-range weapons that can be used to deal heavy damage in just one shot. While these often guarantee a one-shot kill against humans, they might not be the best weapons to use against fast-moving mutants, especially at close ranges. The weapons in this category are:

1) S-tier

EM-1: 5 Damage
Gauss Gun: 5 Damage
M701 Super: 5 Damage

2) A-tier

Whip: 4.8 Damage
SVU-MK S-3: 4 Damage

3) B-tier

SVDM-2: 3.5 Damage
Lynx: 3.5 Damage

4) C-tier

Mark 1 EMR: 2.7 Damage

5) D-tier

Merc: 1.7 Damage
VS Vintar: 1.7 Damage
Veteran (DLC): 1.7 Damage
Hunter (DLC): TBD

SMG tier list in Stalker 2

The SMG deals heavy damage in a short time (Image via GSC Game World)

The SMG is a smaller and less powerful version of an assault rifle that can be used to deal significant damage at short range, thanks to its high fire rate. While SMGs are less powerful because they shoot bullets of a low caliber, this also reduces their recoil, making them lethal in close-quarter combat. The guns in this category are:

1) S-tier

Shah's Mate: 1.3 Damage
Buket S-2: 1.3 Damage
Zubr-19: 1.1 Damage

2) A-tier

Viper Monolith: 1 Damage
Viper-5: 1 Damage

3) B-tier

Integral-A: 0.7 Damage
Riemann (DLC): 0.6 Damage
M10 Gordon: 0.4 Damage

Shotgun tier list in Stalker 2

Shotguns are powerful close ranged weapons (Image via GSC Game World)

The shotgun is a short-range weapon that deals heavy damage when fired. They are highly useful in close-range fights, especially against powerful mutants as they can take away a chunk of health in just a shot or two. The guns in this category are:

1) S-tier

Saiga D-12: 5 Damage
Sledgehammer: 5 Damage

2) A-tier

M860 Cracker Shotgun: 5 Damage
SPSA-14: 5 Damage
Ram-2: 5 Damage
Predator: 5 Damage

3) B-tier

Toz-34: 5 Damage
Boomstick: 5 Damage
M860 Monolith (DLC): 5 Damage
Margach D12 (DLC): TBD

Pistol tier list in Stalker 2

The pistol is a secondary weapon (Image via GSC Game World)

The pistol is a small and lightweight weapon that can be used as a secondary option or as a backup to your primary gun. They come in handy when you run out of ammunition on your main weapon and have no time to reload. The firearms in this category are:

1) S-tier

Rhino: 5 Damage
Model Competitor (DLC): 5 Damage

2) A-tier

Labyrinth IV: 1.8 Damage
Encourage: 1.7 Damage
PTM Monolith (DLC): 1.6 Damage
PTM: 1.6 Damage
Skif's Pistol: 1.6 Damage

3) B-tier

UDP Compact: 1.3 Damage
Deadeye: 1.3 Damage
Gambit: 1.2 Damage
APSB: 1.1 Damage

Assault rifle tier list in Stalker 2

Assault rifles are meant for rapid firing (Image via GSC Game World)

The Assault rifle is a primary weapon that deals heavy damage at long to medium ranges. Like most other weapons, they can also be customized with accessories to enhance their capabilities while maintaining accuracy. Do note that while ARs can shoot full-auto, it is recommended to keep it on the semi-auto mode to conserve bullets. The guns in this category are:

1) S-tier

Clusterf*ck: 1.6 Damage
Drowned: 1.4 Damage
Sotnyk: 1.4 Damage

2) A-tier

Combatant: 1.2 Damage
AKM-74S: 1.2 Damage
Dnipro: 1.2 Damage
AS Lavina: 1.1 Damage
SA- U Gabion (DLC): 1.1 Damage
Valik Lummox's AKM-74S: 1.1 Damage

3) B-tier

Kharod: 1 Damage
Grom S-14: 1 Damage
Unknown Stalker's AR416: 1 Damage
AKM-74U: 1 Damage

4) C-tier

Fora-221: 0.9 Damage
AR416: 0.85 Damage
GP37: 0.8 Damage
Lullaby (DLC): 0.8 Damage
AR416 Monolith (DLC): 0.8 Damage

Other weapons tier list in Stalker 2

These are special weapons in the game that deal high damage (Image via GSC Game World)

These weapons belong to a separate category and include grenade launchers, LMGs, and RPGs. These are usually used to kill a bunch of enemies at once and can be extremely lethal. The weapons in this tier list are: