5. MWS 

Remember kids, don't start the fight... end it.

What makes the MWS awesome?

• Excellent stopping power, range, and rate of fire.
• Easily obtained weapons early in the game and one of the first weapons in-game that is in a decent condition when you purchase it.
• Most enemies, including the Rippers, are taken down with two shots from this weapon.  Great for multiple enemies at once. 

How to Get Weapon:

• After earning Trust Level (2) at the Hot Springs Camp you can purchase this weapon for $2,000.

4. PPSH-41

 

 

Does it matter what you use to get the job done? No and yes. Headshots matter. 

What makes the PPSH-41 awesome?

• It has a massive rate of fire with a good amount of ammo capacity.
• Best for up close and personal- but does have excellent range. Can handle man, zombie or animals alike with few bullets wasted.
• Considerably cheap compared to other weapons of similar power.
• Despite being slightly more powerful than the MWS, it is available for only level 1 trust at Wizard Island.

How To Get the Weapon :

• Available at Wizard Island.
• After achieving Trust Level (1) you can purchase the weapon for $2,250.
   

3. US556

Watch out for his-!  Nevermind. Ouch!

What makes the US556 awesome?

• Preferred combat weapon for many on Survival and Hard mode.
• Extreme stopping power, excellent rate of fire and magazine size. Truly awesome for medium to long-range. Some people have taken entire hordes on with this weapon.
• The name is based on the country of origin, and the type of ammo it is.

How to Get the Weapon: 

• Another unlockable at the Hot Springs Camp for Trust Level (3). This camp holds most of the weaponry in the game.
• It can be obtained for the steep price of $3,750.
   

2. Rock Chuck

There is no clever caption that can do this beautiful piece justice... just shoot it, you'll understand.

What makes the Rock Chuck awesome?

• One of the only built-in suppressors available in-game that never wears off or degrades. 
• At Special Forces condition, this gun may not be the strongest- but truly invaluable.
• This gun not only has the highest rate of fire available but high range, accuracy, and penetration.

How to Get Weapon:

• Unlocked after clearing out all Marauder Camps.

1. IDF Pup 

In first place, the special forces weapon, the IDF PUP Mag rifle. 

What makes the IDF Pup awesome?

• High accuracy, low recoil, and an incredibly large magazine. And if you get the upgrade, it’s even better!  With a huge amount of damage, range- this weapon is all around an amazing must-have. 
• It can take down many enemies with headshots. Preferred weapon of most Survival players.
• Hard to get, even more, impossible to put down.

How to Get Weapon:

• Complete 50% of the Horde Killer Storyline.
• If you want the magazine upgrade for this gun, complete 75% of the same storyline.

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