Starfield: 7 BEST Weapons [Expert’s Opinion + Experience]

Astha Tamer in Starfield is a lever-action weapon originating from Akila City, famed for taming vicious alien creatures, the Ashta.

The Ashta Tamer stands out as the best weapon in Starfield due to its origin and design, hailing from the treacherous Akila City, constantly under siege by the deadly Ashta creatures. Its unique lever-action mechanism allows it to dispatch foes efficiently, especially up close. Its weight and power make it an unparalleled choice for those confrontations where every shot counts.

How To Get

• Obtain the Ashta Tamer during the “Empty Nest” quest at Akila by locating it in a concealed crate within a cave.
• Alternatively, acquire base or upgraded versions from containers, fallen adversaries, or select NPC inventories throughout the game.

Unrestrained Vengeance in Starfield is a rare laser rifle with unparalleled range and accuracy, equipped with the Hitman perk, enhancing damage when aiming.

The Last Rifle boasts extended range without sacrificing accuracy, making it ideal for crowd control and long-distance sniping. Unrestrained Vengeance stands out with its Hitman perk, enhancing damage by 15% when aiming.

I was able to further optimize Unrestrained Vengeance by adding a Recon Laser Sight and Long Barrel to the rifle.

How To Get

• Defeat the formidable Hunter in the “High Price to Pay” main story mission of Starfield to acquire the Unrestrained Vengeance laser rifle.
• Upon bringing down Hunter’s health bar once, he’ll relinquish the rifle and some credits when you return to your spaceship and ascend, even if he re-emerges.

Razorback in Starfield is a high-power Pistol boasting a decent firing rate, limited by its magazine capacity but notable for its eight-mod compatibility.

This weapon delivers significant single-target damage at medium ranges, catering to precision players. However, its effectiveness diminishes at short and long ranges. Despite being a common weapon, Razorback surprises with its capacity to equip eight mods, showcasing its adaptability despite its compact size.

How To Get

• Find the Razorback by exploring the world and looting crates or defeated enemies.
• Occasionally, NPCs may have the Razorback available in their inventories for acquisition.

The Solstice is a Laser Pistol powered by a 1.5-kilo Volt Lazer Ammo, designed for rapid enemy engagement, albeit with a recoil challenge.

The Solstice’s forte lies in its quick fire rate and compact magazine, enabling swift enemy takedowns. Its lightweight build and mod-friendly structure (capable of holding seven mods) empower users to control its kick efficiently.

How To Get 

• Acquire the Solstice through perseverance, as its appearance in loot from crates or defeated enemies may be sporadic.
• Increase chances of obtaining it by farming regularly.
• Scout locations frequented by Pirates, such as Abandoned Hangars, Deserted UC Listening Posts, and Abandoned Mines, known for possessing the Solstice.
• Adversaries and key spots, along with Weapon Cases, Storage Crates, and Safes found in lived-in areas, are potential Solstice hotspots.

Big Bang is a Particle Beam Shotgun renowned for its immense damage output and extended shooting range, unparalleled by other weapons.

The Big Bang shotgun in Starfield trades firing rate for immense damage potential. It stands out from other shotguns with its ability to shoot over longer distances. Classified as a Common weapon without innate Weapon Perks, its compatibility with up to seven mods allows for extensive customization.

I maximized the Big Bang’s performance by adding the Laser Sight mod along with the Ergonomic Shock.

How To Get

• Acquiring the Big Bang is a testament to a player’s progression in Starfield. It’s not just scattered anywhere, this weapon is exclusive to specific in-game merchants.
• For hopeful wielders, advancing to higher levels is essential before this behemoth becomes available in the merchant’s inventory.

A relic from a bygone era, Old Earth Shotgun delivers powerful physical damage, optimized by the Ballistics and Shotgun Certification skill. Among the four revered Old Earth weapons, the shotgun maintains its efficiency despite age. Reloading speed is crucial, and accuracy dictates the spread, necessitating customization to match individual playstyles.

How To Get 

• Secure the Old Earth Shotgun in Starfield by visiting gun stores like Centaurian Arsenal in New Atlantis, Rowland Arms/Laredo Firearms in Akila City, or Neon Tactical in Neon.
• While there’s no known unique version, the Old Earth Shotgun’s presence is felt throughout Starfield, blending past and future.
• Sourcing ammunition for its unique caliber remains a challenge, enhancing its novelty and adding to the gameplay experience.

Heller’s Cutter is a unique Laser Cutter, originally belonging to Heller at Argos Extractors, known for its distinct design and robot-damage bonus.

It stands out with a distinctive paint job and a consistent damage bonus against robots and also offers an elevated experience compared to regular cutters.

How To Get

• Obtain Heller’s Cutter at the Argos Extractors mining outpost on Vectera in the Narion system.
• Find it inside a building to the right of the landing pad, concealed in a crate near the entrance.
• Interact (E, X, or A) to claim it.
• Wait until after the ‘Back to Vectera’ mission to access the outpost; attempting before will find it locked.