Lock and Load: Mastering GTA Online’s Arsenal
Unleash chaos in Los Santos with the ultimate guide to GTA Online’s weapons. From devastating Heavy Revolvers with incendiary rounds to customizable Mk II upgrades, discover the best tools of destruction, their stats, and how to dominate every firefight. Whether you’re a sharpshooter or a demolition expert, this guide ensures your arsenal is as lethal as your ambition.
- Extended magazine (increased maximum number of bullets in a fully loaded weapon)
- Flashlight (helps to spot enemies in dark rooms, however, avoid using it if you want to stay hidden)
- Silencer (extremely useful for handguns, SMGs and sniper rifles; reduces shooting noise and helps to keep a low profile; especially useful in Deathmatch)
- Scope (increases weapon accuracy)
- Extended scope (increases accuracy of sniper rifles)
- Grip (reduces weapon recoil, thus improving accuracy)
- Camos (e.g. black, military, police, or pink)
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Unlocked at level 1 A typical .45 caliber pistol. 12-bullet clip, upgradeable to 16. Attachments: Extended magazine Flashlight Silencer | |
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Unlocked at level 9 Semi-automatic combat pistol. 12-bullet clip, upgradeable to 16. Attachments: Extended magazine Flashlight Silencer |
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Unlocked at level 33 AP Pistol. Fully automatic, high penetration. 18-bullet clip, upgradeable to 36. Attachments: Extended magazine Flashlight Silencer |
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Unlocked at level 11 SMG. Automatic, 30 bullets in a clip. Attachments: Extended magazine Flashlight Scope Silencer |
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Unlocked at level 5 Micro SMG. Small, neat, quick fire rate (900 rounds per minute). Perfect for beginners. Attachments: Extended magazine Flashlight Scope Silencer |
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Unlocked at level 37 Assault Shotgun. Fully automatic, quick fire rate, 8 bullets in a clip. Attachments: Extended magazine Grip Flashlight Silencer |
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Unlocked at level 17 Pump Shotgun. A perfect weapon for close quarter combat. Attachments: Flashlight Silencer |
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Unlocked at level 29 Assault SMG. Fully automatic, 30-bullet clip. Attachments: Extended magazine Flashlight Scope Silencer |
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Unlocked at level 24 Assault Rifle with large clips. Very accurate at long distance. Attachments: Extended magazine Grip Flashlight Scope Silencer |
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Unlocked at level 42 Carbine Rifle. Very accurate at long distance. Large clips. Attachments: Extended magazine Grip Flashlight Scope Silencer |
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Unlocked at level 70 Advanced Rifle. The smallest assault rifle. Accurate, quick fire rate. Attachments: Extended magazine Flashlight Scope Silencer |
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Unlocked at level 21 Sniper Rifle. Accurate at long distance. Long reloading time. Attachments: Silencer Advanced scope |
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Unlocked at level 90 Heavy Sniper Rifle. Armor-piercing ammunition. Equipped with laser point. Attachments: Advanced scope |
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Unlocked at level 50 MG. Works fine against multiple enemies. Attachments: Extended magazine Scope |
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Unlocked at level 80 Combat MG. Extremely quick fire rate. Attachments: Extended magazine Grip Scope |
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Unlocked at level 100 RPG. Perfect against armored vehicles. Attachments: None |
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Unlocked at level 60 Grenade Launcher. Very useful against multiple enemies, e.g. in Survival Mode. Attachments: None |
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Unlocked at level 120 Minigun. Irreplaceable in Survival Mode. Very quick fire rate (2000-6000 rounds per minute. Attachments: None |
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Unlocked on registering in Rockstar Social Club. Sawed off. Irreplaceable at short ranges. Attachments: None |
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Unlocked at level 20 Jerry Can. Perfect for destroying stationary vehicles. You can spill gasoline and set it ablaze with a shot from a gun. |
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Unlocked at level 13 Tear gas. Good for paralyzing groups of enemies. |
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Unlocked at level 15 Hand Grenade |
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Unlocked at level 19 Sticky Bomb. Perfect for setting traps. Plant a bomb, hide and wait for a target, then detonate. |
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Unlocked at level 1 Nightstick. Useful in melee combat. |
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Unlocked at level 1 Knife. Perfect for close kills. |
Additional weaponry can be unlocked by downloading a DLC. A big advantage of these weapons are their availability in the shops right away after downloading DLC (even if the player has ran 1).
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Antique Cavalry Dagger– standard knife, a bit more stylish than the usual. Upgrades: None |
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The most basic melee weapon –Broken bottle – very cheap. Upgrades: None |
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Based on the basic missile launcher the- Homing Launcher – shoots the projectiles which can lock on the target. Best to use against the flying vehicles. Upgrades: None |
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The Proximity Mine, which explodes when someone comes in its range. Grate for setting up the traps. The player also dies if he comes in its range. Upgrades: None |
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SNS Pistol – 6 round pistol with an average accuracy. Upgrades: Extended clip |
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Heavy and accurate. The Heavy pistol has got the clip with the capacity of 18 rounds. Upgrades: Extended clip Flashlight Suppressor |
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Vintage Pistol, 7 round pistol with a mediocre range and accuracy. It is also of the vintage style. Upgrades: Extended Clip Suppressor |
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Flare Gun has two flares equipped. It can be used to knock down the enemy or to set him on fire. Upgrades: None |
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Very swift Heavy shotgun with only one round but of a hefty damage and great accuracy. Good arm for the beginners. Upgrades: Extended Clip Flashlight Suppressor Grip |
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Carbine Rifle is a rifle which is equipped with a scope without zooming feature. Cheap substitute for a sniper rifle. Upgrades: Extended Clip Flashlight Suppressor Grip Scope |
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Special Carbine shots bullets almost as fast as the SMG. Clip holds 30 rounds. Upgrades: Extended Clip Flashlight Suppressor Grip Scope |
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Bullpup Rifle is perfect for shooting in series, although it is fully automatic by default. Upgrades: Extended Clip Flashlight Suppressor Grip Scope |
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Parachute is useful when planning to jump of a big heights. Upgrades: Backpack and smoke color can be changed. |
What are the top weapons to use in GTA Online
Here are some of the top weapons to use in GTA Online, categorized by their effectiveness in different roles:
Assault Rifles
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Special Carbine MKII: Known for its versatility and accuracy, making it ideal for medium to long-range combat1.
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Advanced Rifle: Offers higher damage than the Special Carbine, though slightly less accurate.
Shotguns
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Assault Shotgun: Dominates close-range combat with its high damage output and effective range1.
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Pump Action Shotgun MKII: Another strong option for close-quarters battles1.
Pistols
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AP Pistol: Consistent and powerful, great for drive-bys and general use.
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Heavy Revolver MKII: Excellent with incendiary rounds for added damage1.
SMGs
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Tactical SMG: Fast and reliable for close-range engagements1.
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Combat MG MKII: High fire rate and damage output make it deadly in tight spots.
Sniper Rifles
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Heavy Sniper MKII: Ideal for long-range engagements with explosive ammo for increased damage.
Thrown/Heavy Weapons
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Sticky Bombs: Versatile and effective for taking out enemies or vehicles1.
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Homing Launcher: Great for targeting aircraft and medium-range targets.
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Minigun: Offers high DPS, making it excellent for intense firefights1.
Special Mentions
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Up-n-Atomizer: Useful for its ability to fling enemies or vehicles without ammo consumption.
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Railgun: Considered one of the most useful overall due to its versatility1.
Which weapon is best for PvP in GTA Online
In GTA Online, several weapons stand out for their effectiveness in PvP combat. Here are some of the top choices:
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Heavy Sniper MK II: Known for its high damage and ability to one-shot most players, especially with explosive rounds.
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Heavy Revolver MK II: Offers one-shot kill potential with hollow point rounds, making it lethal in close to medium-range engagements1.
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Combat MG MK II: Provides a high rate of fire and significant damage output, making it ideal for intense firefights.
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Special Carbine: Offers excellent accuracy and can be upgraded with a drum magazine for extended combat.
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Pump Shotgun MK II: Effective in close-quarters combat, especially with explosive rounds.
These weapons are often used in combination with strategic attachments and special ammo to maximize their effectiveness in PvP scenarios.
