Are you not sure about researching a certain weapon, are you afraid that it's all going to waste because your neighbors are going to get better guns?

Then you came to the right place.

Today I'm going to walk you through 10 best weapons in Rust, their pros and cons, and why you should immediately research them, so let's get started.

10. The Python Revolver

This is a ranged weapon that uses pistol bullets, it's recommended to get this earlier as possible because it's a must-have if you want to go further in the game. It's not that expensive and it's a good weapon that can provide you a great start.

• Not very expensive
• Light
• High recoil
• Good range
• High damage, especially headshot vise

How to get and more details: https://rust.fandom.com/wiki/Python_Revolver

9. The M92 Pistol

This gun is a great alternative to the python revolver, but the biggest problem is that it's impossible to craft. You can only get it from airdrops, attack helicopters and scientist boxes, or you can purchase it for 250 scrap from the Bandit camp.

• Exclusive
• Light
• Very low recoil
• High damage
• Excellent range

How to get and more details: https://rust.fandom.com/wiki/M92_Pistol

8. The Thompson

This is a submachine gun that uses pistol bullets. It was one of the fastest weapons in the game, it can be an annoying weapon. It's not that expensive, but there are better alternatives that require more materials.

• Not very expensive
• Light
• Medium damage
• Medium recoil
• One of the fastest weapons in the game

How to get and more details: https://rust.fandom.com/wiki/Thompson

7. The Semi-Automatic Rifle

This is one of the most useful weapons in the game, everyone should have it especially in the mid-game, it uses rifle ammo and it costs more. Also workbench level 2 is required for this one.

• Expensive
• Nor heavy nor light
• High damage
• Medium recoil
• Good range

How to get and more details: https://rust.fandom.com/wiki/Semi-Automatic_Rifle

6. The MP5A4

This is a great alternative to the Thompson, it has slower firing speed but it's more accurate and it deals more damage, it also uses pistol ammo and even though it's a military grade weapon, it can be crafted, with the workbench level 3.

• Expensive
• Light
• Medium damage
• Medium recoil
• Higher range and accuracy

How to get and more details: https://rust.fandom.com/wiki/MP5A4

5. The SPAS-12 Shotgun

A military grade shotgun that can't be crafted. You should definitely put incendiary shells in it, it's one of the best combos in the game. You can't craft it but you can repair it at a repair bench for 7 high quality metal. You can find it in an NPC camp or a crate.

• Exclusive
• Heavy
• High damage
• Great with other types of shotgun rounds

How to get and more details: https://rust.fandom.com/wiki/Spas-12

4. The LR-300 Assault Rifle

This is an automatic ranged weapon that uses rifle ammo. It has a rivalry with the Assault Rifle that we are going to talk about later. The weapon is not craftable because it's military grade. You can get it from crates, Bradley APC, Bandit Camp and Attack Helicopters.

• Exclusive
• Medium weight
• High damage
• Lower recoil
• Higher spread

How to get and more details: https://rust.fandom.com/wiki/LR-300_Assault_Rifle

3. The Bolt Action Rifle

This is one of the best rifles in the game, a roof campers best friend. You've probably been killed by this weapon more than a dozen of times. It's a must have in late-game and it's very hard to obtain. It uses rifle ammo and acts like a sniper.

• Very expensive
• Light
• High damage, especially headshot vise, that's instant death
• Very high recoil
• Very high range

How to get and more details: https://rust.fandom.com/wiki/Bolt_Action_Rifle

2. M249

This is a very tough machine gun that uses rifle ammo. It's a great weapon but you have to use it from a distance since it's very heavy and slow, but once it's started it's literally unstoppable.  It can be crafted by looting the Attack Helicopter and the Bradley APC.

• Exclusive
• Very heavy
• High damage
• High speed
• High recoil

How to get and more details: https://rust.fandom.com/wiki/M249

1. The Assault Rifle

This is the best weapon in the game. This assault rifle is mostly referred to as an AK, since it really looks like a one. It's a great late-game weapon that is certainly very hard to get and craft. It's excellent for raids and day-to-day combat, also it's good for roof camping. A great weapon overall that made it to the number one spot. And have I mentioned that it has the best skins that exist in Rust?

• Very expensive
• Medium weight
• High damage
• High recoil
• Long range

How to get it and more details: https://rust.fandom.com/wiki/Assault_Rifle

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