🔫 Early Access Jan 2026

StarRupture Weapons Tier List

Complete ranking of all firearms in StarRupture. Based on versatility, effectiveness, and War Bond cost efficiency. Data verified from multiple sources.

S
Meta / Best in Slot
Top-tier weapons that excel in almost every situation
MAR-9 Phantom
Assault Rifle

The most versatile weapon in StarRupture. Excellent mid-range accuracy, easy to control recoil, and effective in most combat situations. Often compared to the R-301 from Apex Legends.

Cost
70 War Bonds
Ammo Type
Standard
Range
Mid
Control
Easy
Unlock: Equipment Upgrade Station (requires Corp Level 4)
Grenades
Throwable

Essential for crowd control and dealing with groups of aliens. High AoE damage makes them perfect for clearing nests and tight spaces.

Type
Explosive
Damage
High AoE
Stack
Limited
Use
Crowd Control
Unlock: Griffits Blue Corporation Level 3
A
Excellent Choice
Strong weapons that perform well in their intended roles
SLAMS-12 Shotgun
Shotgun

Modular shotgun designed for close-range combat. Devastating against hordes of weaker aliens. Fast reload but loads one shell at a time.

Cost
85 War Bonds
Magazine
12 shells
Ammo Type
Shotgun
Range
Short
Unlock: Equipment Upgrade Station · 85 War Bonds
M175 Grim LMG
Light Machine Gun

Powerful rapid-fire weapon for mid to long range. Great for holding positions against waves. Stock version has notable vertical recoil.

Cost
110 War Bonds
Ammo Type
Heavy
Range
Mid-Long
Recoil
High (vertical)
Unlock: Equipment Upgrade Station · 110 War Bonds
B
Solid / Situational
Good weapons that work well in specific situations
UPP-7 Reaper Pistol
Pistol

First firearm most players acquire. Reliable sidearm for early game and emergency situations. Good backup when primary runs dry.

Cost
Free (unlock)
Ammo Type
Pistol
Range
Short-Mid
Role
Sidearm
Unlock: Griffits Blue Corporation Level 2
C
Early Game / Outclassed
Starter options that get replaced as you progress
Starter Pickaxe
Melee / Tool

Your starting tool that doubles as a basic melee weapon. Essential for mining but quickly outclassed in combat.

Cost
Starting gear
Type
Melee
Primary Use
Mining
Combat
Emergency only
Unlock: Starting equipment
Stone Knife / Iron Sword
Melee

Early melee upgrades crafted from basic ores. Improve your close-quarters damage before unlocking firearms.

Cost
Craftable
Type
Melee
Materials
Basic ores
Combat
Early game
Unlock: Crafting after mining basic ores
⚠️ Early Access Notice: StarRupture entered Early Access on January 6, 2026. Weapon stats and costs may change with future patches. This tier list will be updated accordingly.

Ammo Crafting Reference

Standard Ammo
9 BBM + 2 Wolfram
Shotgun Ammo
10 BBM + 3 Calcium
Heavy Ammo
12 BBM + 3 Titanium

Related: All Tier Lists · Weapons Database · Beginner Guide