RimWorld Best Weapons [Ranked & Compared]

The first weapon in our list is the Heavy SMG. This weapon is considered the most beginner-friendly in the game because of its ease of use. It offers a 3-shot burst mechanism, with each bullet dealing a decent amount of damage. The burst mode can also help you accurately land your shots on the target.

The Heavy SMG is a decent weapon that can perform well in both close and medium-range combat. But it is more suitable for close-range scenarios. However, if you’re looking for a weapon that can help you pierce through armor, then this one is not for you.

• How to craft the Heavy SMG in Rimworld: After you have completed the Gas Operation research, you can craft this weapon at the machining table for 75 steel and four components. 

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Next up, we have the Bolt-Action Rifle. This is going to be one of the first weapons you will use in the game because you’ll start with it in a standard Rimworld scenario. However, even though the weapon is fairly easy to get compared to other weapons in the game, it’s still one of the best ones to use. Its range is high, something that makes the weapon perfect for hunting. Even if you use it against your enemies, it can help you take them down while staying at a safe distance.

• How to craft the Bolt-Action Rifle in Rimworld: You won’t need to go through any trouble to acquire this weapon, as you’ll start the game with it. 

EMP Grenades are something every Rimworld player should carry around in their arsenal. This is because they are capable of stunning mechanoids, mortars, turrets, and even shield belts. Even though these grenades don’t deal any physical damage, they are ideal for use against Centipedes.

• How to craft the EMP Grenade in Rimworld: You can craft these grenades on the machining table after completing the Microelectronics research by spending 20 steel and six components. 

Light Machine Gun, or the LMG, is yet another weapon on our list that is extremely powerful and can destroy the armor of enemies. Even though it’s called a “Light” machine gun, this weapon is super deadly. The weapon fires a 6-shot burst and does a decent amount of damage with each bullet. This is an excellent crowd-controlling weapon for beginners, though you will need to learn how to control it first, considering its accuracy isn’t that great.

• How to craft the LMG in Rimworld: To get your hands on this weapon, you’ll need to complete the Gas Operation research and then craft it on the machining table for 75 steel and 5 components. 

The Chain Shotgun is easily one of the most powerful weapons in our list. Shotguns have always proven to be something that can absolutely destroy the enemy in close-range situations, and the Chain Shotgun is no different. It offers a 3-shot burst mechanism, and each bullet does a high amount of damage. The weapon is slightly better than the Pump Shotgun because of its ability to fire three shots instead of one.

• How to craft the Chain Shotgun in Rimworld: After completing the Gas Operation research, you can craft this weapon by using 70 steel and five components.

Just like the EMP Grenades, Molotov Cocktails also fall in the category of ranged weapons that you can throw. While they aren’t as powerful as other throwable weapons in the game, they have their own uses.

However, keep in mind that the Molotovs are only useful against targets that are not moving. Furthermore, you can also use them to destroy equipment instantly.

• How to craft Molotov Cocktail in Rimworld: You can craft it by spending 25 pieces of cloth and 80 chem-fuel on the machining table.

Yes, before you say it, I know the Greatbow isn’t as great as other weapons in the game, but hear me out. During the early stages of the game, there will be times when you’ll be unable to get your hands on some top-tier weapons. This is where the Greatbow comes in. Not only is this weapon great for hunting because of its high range, but it can even help you against various enemies.

• How to craft the Greatbow in Rimworld: After completing the Greatbow research, you can craft this weapon at any Smithy by spending 60 wood. 

The Sniper Rifle is one of the few weapons on our list that is capable of one-shotting some opponents. Because of its amazing range, this weapon can help you target your enemies while staying at a safe distance. In fact, the Sniper Rifle has the highest range out of all the ranged weapons available in the game.

However, the most important thing to keep in mind is that this is designed only for experienced shooters. This is because you’ll need to make every shot count, as its long reload time can prove to be troublesome for some players.

• How to craft the Sniper Rifle in Rimworld: To craft this weapon, you’ll first need to complete the Precision rifle research. Once done, head over to the machining table, where you’ll need to spend 60 steel and eight components.

By just reading its name, you might have already guessed how powerful this weapon is. Throughout history, Rocket Launchers have been used to create havoc. Whenever someone wants to destroy a vehicle or a building or just blow their enemy to bits, they always use a Rocket Launcher.

The Doom’s Day Rocket Launcher can fire an explosive projectile that can instantly destroy the target. It doesn’t matter if you’re even facing the Centipede; this weapon won’t disappoint you. I mean, can anything go wrong if you have a Rocket Launcher in your hand?

• How to craft the Doom’s Day Rocket Launcher in Rimworld: Unlike the other weapons in the game, this weapon can not be crafted. You can only acquire it by trading or looting it from Raiders. Furthermore, you might also get it as a reward for completing a quest. 

The Autocannon Turret is the only automated weapon on our list. If you have this in your arsenal, you won’t have to worry about a single thing since it will do all the dirty work for you. The turret is capable of firing a burst of missiles that deal a decent amount of damage with each hit.

• How to craft the Autocannon Turret in Rimworld: This turret can be crafted by using 350 steel, 40 plasteel, and 6 component. 

The Minigun is one of the best crowd-control weapons in Rimworld. The weapon can fire a burst of 25 rounds, with each dealing a decent amount of damage. Although the weapon’s accuracy is pretty low, it’s still an excellent weapon that can help you take on a group of enemies. In most cases, it is considered better than the LMG.

Even if you’re new to the game, the Minigun can benefit you in many ways. All you need to do is hold down the trigger button while aiming the weapon toward your target, and they’ll get taken down instantly.

• How to craft the Minigun in Rimworld: To craft this powerful weapon, you will first need to complete the Multibarrel Weapons research and then use the machining table to create it for 160 steel and 20 components.

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The Assault Rife is easily the best all-rounder weapon in Rimworld. You can say it’s a jack of all trades but a master of one. It can help you in multiple situations, even if you’re hunting. The range it offers is better than most other weapons available in the game but isn’t the highest. The damage it deals with each bullet is decent, offering a 3-round burst mechanism.

• How to craft the Assault Rifle in Rimworld: This weapon can be crafted after completing the Precision Rifling research. You can then make it on the machining table by spending 60 steel and 7 components.

The Charge Rifle kind of operates similarly to the Assault Rifle, but it is better than it is in some scenarios. It has a higher fire rate, a higher damage output, and a decent range. It works well in close and mid-range scenarios; you can trust this weapon against every enemy. The best part about this weapon is that it can even help you against enemies that appear in the late game.

• How to craft the Charge Rifle in Rimworld: After completing the Pulse-Charged Munitions research, you can create this weapon on the Fabrication Bench for 50 plasteel and two advanced components.

The Charge Lance is easily the best weapon in Rimworld for many reasons. Its range is amazing; it can deal a lot of damage with each shot, and its high accuracy will help you accurately land all of your shots on the target. Its power can be seen from the fact that the damage it deals with each shot is the highest among all non-explosive ranged weapons in the game.

Furthermore, when it comes to armor penetration, no other weapon can do a better job than it. The rate of fire of the Charge Lance is fairly slow, but this is because it takes its time to deliver a powerful shot that can instantly take down some targets. Overall, the Charge Lance is an amazing weapon, and you should try it.

• How to craft the Charge Lance in Rimworld: You can acquire this weapon after completing the Pulse Charged Munitions research. Once done, you can use the Fabrication Bench to create it for 60 plasteel and three advanced components.