Top 5 weapons in Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2 was released on October 26, 2018, for the PS4, Xbox One, and PC. Since its release, the game has gained immense popularity for its vast open world, immersive storyline, and impressive attention to detail. In Red Dead Redemption 2, players are responsible for ensuring that justice is served in the wild west. They'll have to face many adversaries, so they'll need to have a formidable arsenal of weapons at their disposal.

There are several weapons in Red Dead Redemption 2, and while many of them are completely situational, others are useful in various situations. Though personal preferences may vary, some weapons in Red Dead Redemption are undoubtedly superior to others in terms of damage and usability. This article will list five weapons that all fans of the game should try out.

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Here are the 5 best weapons in Red Dead Redemption 2 that pack a punch

5) Lancaster Pump Action Shotgun

Shotguns happen to be some of the coolest weapons in any video game, and the Lancaster Pump Action Shotgun, with its extremely high damage output, is the best shotgun in the game. There is really something unreasonably gratifying about blowing someone in the face with a shotgun, pumping the reload, and queueing up for the next shot.

Even though the Lancaster Pump Shotgun boasts insanely high damage in close-quarter fights, it does lack accuracy and only holds five rounds at a time. If players fail to land their shots, it could prove to be detrimental in a fight.

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4) Carcano Rifle

The Carcano Rifle is great in mid-to-long-range encounters, thanks to its high range and pinpoint accuracy. The only downside is its dismal fire rate and its frustratingly slow reload time, which is especially slow for a rifle.

When fully upgraded, the Carcano Rifle in Red Dead Redemption 2 boasts twice as fast reload times compared to the vanilla version, making it a better choice than other rifles, such as the Rolling Block Rifle.

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3) Litchfield Repeater

Repeaters are easily the best weapons in the game. The Litchfield Repeater performs best in mid-range combat as its large magazine clip and balanced stats allow for it to be used to fend off groups of enemies. Once players fully upgrade it, the Litchfield performs better and produces better results when it comes to taking down enemies.

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2) Lancaster Repeater

The Lancaster Repeater is far superior to other guns when it comes to long-range fights against enemy groups. It boasts the highest accuracy out of all the repeaters, and combined with the weapon's solid range and quick reload speed, players can mow down any threat coming their way even before they get attacked.

The only reason the Lancaster Repeater does not appear at the top of the list is that enemies usually tend to creep into sight at mid-range. Players will find themselves at a disadvantage in such circumstances, forcing them to switch to a secondary weapon and wasting precious seconds in the process.

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1) Carbine Repeater

The Carbine Repeater is, without a doubt, the best weapon in Red Dead Redemption 2 and can be a go-to choice for any brawls that players might find themselves in. It has fairly strong overall stats, with its slow fire rate being its only weakness.

The Carbine Repeater shines brightest when it is used in mid or long-range fights, but it can perform well in close-quarter combat as well. Having said that, most fights and hunts in Red Dead Redemption 2 are mid to long-range.

Players can switch to shotguns at close quarters, but this weapon’s versatility makes it the best in the game.

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Red Dead Redemption 2 offers a wide range of weapons to play with. Whether you prefer long-range sniping or close-quarter cut-throat combat, there is something for everyone in this iconic game.