Far Cry New Dawn: The 10 Best Weapons (& How To Get Them)

The post-apocalyptic setting of Far Cry: New Dawn provides some interesting weapons for players to craft. Gamers can create a total of 22 epic weapons in New Dawn, each of which will require a ton of scarce materials. Players that want to dominate in PVE need to get their hands on epic gear.

While each of these epic weapons is good, a few stand above the rest. There are also a couple of rank three guns that make it into the top tier. This guide will cover the top ten weapons to use in New Dawn, as well as the materials needed to craft them.

10 SA-50

Gamers that prefer to take down enemies from distance should be using the SA-50. The sniper is by far the most effective long-distance weapon in the game. Even better, the gun is suppressed. Players can wipe entire camps with just one clip while using the SA-50. Unlike the other snipers in the game, the SA-50 is not a bolt action rifle. It has the same damage output and range as the MBP .50, but with a faster fire rate. The top tier sniper rifle is crafted with the materials below:

7 Circuit Boards
100 Ethanol
132 Titanium
136 Springs

9 RAT4

The rank three launcher is essentially a mortar strike packed into one rocket. The RAT4 is an incredible weapon to use when taking out vehicles, as well as attacking multiple enemies in a confined space. This gun goes boom, and that is all players need to know. It can be crafted with the items below:

238 Components
291 Duct Tape
168 Titanium

8 SPAS-12

The SPAS-12 is a semi-automatic suppressed shotgun with an eight-round magazine. The weapon absolutely obliterates enemies at close ranges. With high damage and sound suppression, it is a must-have for players that like to sneak attack enemy camps from close ranges. The shotgun also has one of the best scopes in the game. Players will need the following materials to craft the gun:

125 Titanium
6 Circuit Boards
100 Ethanol
129 Components

7 MG-42

The MG-42 is one of the loudest and also one of the most satisfying weapons to use in Far Cry New Dawn. The weapon’s large clip, high damage, and insane fire rate make it one of the best in the game. However, the reload add time is horrendous. It is definitely one of the most fun and useful weapons to use in the apocalypse. Gamers will need the following items to craft it:

100 Ethanol
136 Components
132 Titanium
7 Circuit Boards

6 D2

The D2 is unique because it has one of the highest damage outputs in the game and it is a sidearm. Players can pair this weapon with a medium to long-range primary and melt enemies from any range. As a double-barreled shotgun, it will only have two bullets per magazine. Still, the weapon will do a lot of damage and it will not take up the main weapon slot. The epic shotgun is crafted by using four items below:

100 Ethanol
136 Duct Tape
132 Titanium
7 Circuit Boards

5 BP-2 Assault Rifle

This weapon is one of the most versatile weapons in the game and can be used from medium to long-range. The BP-2 has a high fire rate, moderate damage, and low recoil. The weapon’s sights are good as well, making it an all-around balanced weapon in New Dawn. Players will need the four different items below to craft it:

100 Ethanol
129 Components
125 Titanium
6 Circuit Boards

4 AK-MS

New Dawn‘s version of the AK-47 deals 155 damage per bullet with an impressive 600 rounds per minute. At any range, the AK is a reliable option for players. The gun has controllable recoil, as well as good accuracy and handling. Players can craft the weapon if they have the items below:

374 Duct Tape
288 Titanium
22 Circuit Boards
22 Carbon Fiber

3 Compound Bow

Gamers that have played the last few Far Cry titles know that the bow is always one of the most powerful weapons in the game. The Compound bow deals 1,200 damage per shot, and can be modified to deal even more. More importantly, hunting with a bow will yield two times the meat and skin from each animal. The Compound Bow can be crafted with the below four materials:

100 Ethanol
122 Springs
119 Titanium
6 Circuit Boards

2 Saw Launcher

The Saw Launcher is a peculiar weapon that fires five-bladed discs which deal 1,200 damage each. It is not the most practical weapon because it will fire all five shots at once and it does not have the best ammo capacity. Still, players will be able to loot the enemies they kill and retrieve most of the ammo. With just one shot, nearly every enemy in the game will go down. Gamers need the following items to craft the Disc Launcher:

1 Monstrous Bear Skin
13 Carbon Fiber
244 Titanium
12 Circuit Boards

1 Vector .45

The Vector fires at a rapid 1,200 rpm and it has seemingly no recoil at all. The rank three SMG is a monster at close to medium ranges and will take down hordes of enemies with ease. It is probably the best weapon to use at medium range in the game, and players need to get their hands on it. Gamers will need the four items below: