Don't go around the Wild West unarmed. Check out this all weapons list for Red Dead Redemption 2 (RDR2), including weapon types, descriptions, & more!
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- Revolvers | Pistols | Repeaters | Rifles
- Shotgun | Bows | Throwables | Melee |
- Weapons in the Game
All Revolver List & Stats
Revolvers are the outlaw's go-to weapon in the wild wild west. They are short range weapons that pack a heavy punch with every shot. Fanning the hammer will also allow you to fire off multiple shots in quick succession!
All Revolver List
*The black-text stats shown are the weapon's default value, and red stats are the potential maximum value with customization & maxed affinity.
| Weapon | Damage | Range | RoF | Reload |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CATTLEMAN REVOLVER | 1.7 / 4.0 2.7 / 4.0 | 2.0 / 4.0 2.8 / 4.0 | 3.0 / 4.0 3.0 / 4.0 | 2.8 / 4.0 3.1 / 4.0 |
| DOUBLE-ACTION REVOLVER | 1.5 / 4.0 2.5 / 4.0 | 2.0 / 4.0 2.8 / 4.0 | 3.3 / 4.0 3.3 / 4.0 | 2.8 / 4.0 3.2 / 4.0 |
| SCHOFIELD REVOLVER | 1.8 / 4.0 2.8 / 4.0 | 2.0 / 4.0 2.8 / 4.0 | 2.8 / 4.0 2.8 / 4.0 | 2.5 / 4.0 3.0 / 4.0 |
| FLACO'S REVOLVER | 1.4 / 4.0 2.8 / 4.0 | 2.2 / 4.0 2.5 / 4.0 | 2.5 / 4.0 3.0 / 4.0 | 2.6 / 4.0 3.2 / 4.0 |
| GRANGER'S REVOLVER | 1.7 / 4.0 2.7 / 4.0 | 2.3 / 4.0 2.6 / 4.0 | 3.0 / 4.0 3.0 / 4.0 | 3.1 / 4.0 3.1 / 4.0 |
| OTIS MILLER'S REVOLVER | 1.9 / 4.0 2.9 / 4.0 | 2.1 / 4.0 2.5 / 4.0 | 2.6 / 4.0 2.6 / 4.0 | 2.5 / 4.0 3.0 / 4.0 |
| JOHN'S CATTLEMAN REVOLVER | 1.7 / 4.0 2.7 / 4.0 | 2.0 / 4.0 2.8 / 4.0 | 3.0 / 4.0 3.0 / 4.0 | 2.5 / 4.0 3.1 / 4.0 |
| MICAH'S REVOLVER | 1.7 / 4.0 3.4 / 4.0 | 2.2 / 4.0 2.5 / 4.0 | 3.3 / 4.0 3.3 / 4.0 | 3.2 / 4.0 3.2 / 4.0 |
| ALGERNON'S REVOLVER | 1.5 / 4.0 2.4 / 4.0 | 2.1 / 4.0 2.5 / 4.0 | 3.2 / 4.0 3.2 / 4.0 | 2.9 / 4.0 3.2 / 4.0 |
| CALLOWAY'S REVOLVER | 1.8 / 4.0 2.8 / 4.0 | 2.2 / 4.0 2.6 / 4.0 | 2.8 / 4.0 2.8 / 4.0 | 2.9 / 4.0 2.9 / 4.0 |
| LEMAT REVOLVER (ONLINE) | 2.0 / 4.0 3.0 / 4.0 | 2.0 / 4.0 2.9 / 4.0 | 2.4 / 4.0 2.4 / 4.0 | 2.2 / 4.0 2.7 / 4.0 |
All Pistol List & Stats
Pistols are strong short-ranged weapons that uses a magazine instead of a chamber to hold bullets. Since pistols are relatively new for that era, pistol ammo are harder to find in the game.
All Pistol List
*The black-text stats shown are the weapon's default value, and red stats are the potential maximum value with customization & maxed affinity.
| Weapon | Damage | Range | RoF | Reload |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VOLCANIC PISTOL | 2.3 / 4.0 3.2 / 4.0 | 2.0 / 4.0 2.8 / 4.0 | 2.0 / 4.0 2.0 / 4.0 | 2.3 / 4.0 2.3 / 4.0 |
| SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL | 1.3 / 4.0 2.2 / 4.0 | 2.0 / 4.0 2.8 / 4.0 | 3.3 / 4.0 3.3 / 4.0 | 3.1 / 4.0 3.6 / 4.0 |
| MAUSER PISTOL | 1.5 / 4.0 2.3 / 4.0 | 2.0 / 4.0 2.8 / 4.0 | 3.1 / 4.0 3.1 / 4.0 | 3.0 / 4.0 3.3 / 4.0 |
| MIDNIGHT'S PISTOL | 1.3 / 4.0 2.7 / 4.0 | 2.0 / 4.0 2.8 / 4.0 | 3.1 / 4.0 3.1 / 4.0 | 3.0 / 4.0 3.4 / 4.0 |
All Repeater List & Stats
Repeaters are versatile weapons capable of performing well both in close- to mid-range engagements thanks to their fast fire rate and larger magazine size.
All Repeater List
*The black-text stats shown are the weapon's default value, and red stats are the potential maximum value with customization & maxed affinity.
| Weapon | Damage | Range | RoF | Reload |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARBINE REPEATER | 2.3 / 4.0 3.4 / 4.0 | 2.5 / 4.0 3.6 / 4.0 | 2.3 / 4.0 2.3 / 4.0 | 3.0 / 4.0 3.4 / 4.0 |
| LANCASTER REPEATER | 2.1 / 4.0 3.2 / 4.0 | 2.5 / 4.0 3.6 / 4.0 | 2.3 / 4.0 2.3 / 4.0 | 2.8 / 4.0 3.2 / 4.0 |
| LITCHFIELD REPEATER | 2.5 / 4.0 3.6 / 4.0 | 2.5 / 4.0 2.5 / 4.0 | 2.0 / 4.0 2.0 / 4.0 | 2.5 / 4.0 3.0 / 4.0 |
| EVANS REPEATER (ONLINE) | 2.0 / 4.0 3.0 / 4.0 | 2.5 / 4.0 3.5 / 4.0 | 2.4 / 4.0 2.4 / 4.0 | 2.4 / 4.0 2.9 / 4.0 |
All Rifle List & Stats
When it comes to long-range combat, Rifles are the best weapons to use. They can take down enemies from a distance, but are reliant on player skills to connect shots to targets.
All Rifle List
*The black-text stats shown are the weapon's default value, and red stats are the potential maximum value with customization & maxed affinity.
| Weapon | Damage | Range | RoF | Reload |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VARMINT RIFLE | 1.5 / 4.0 1.5 / 4.0 | 2.5 / 4.0 3.2 / 4.0 | 2.5 / 4.0 2.5 / 4.0 | 2.8 / 4.0 2.8 / 4.0 |
| SPRINGFIELD RIFLE | 3.2 / 4.0 4.0 / 4.0 | 3.0 / 4.0 4.0 / 4.0 | 1.2 / 4.0 1.2 / 4.0 | 1.8 / 4.0 2.1 / 4.0 |
| BOLT ACTION RIFLE | 2.8 / 4.0 3.9 / 4.0 | 3.0 / 4.0 4.0 / 4.0 | 1.5 / 4.0 1.5 / 4.0 | 2.2 / 4.0 2.5 / 4.0 |
| ROLLING BLOCK RIFLE | 3.3 / 4.0 4.0 / 4.0 | 3.3 / 4.0 4.0 / 4.0 | 1.2 / 4.0 1.2 / 4.0 | 1.5 / 4.0 1.9 / 4.0 |
| CARCANO RIFLE | 3.0 / 4.0 4.0 / 4.0 | 3.3 / 4.0 4.0 / 4.0 | 1.5 / 4.0 1.5 / 4.0 | 2.8 / 4.0 3.2 / 4.0 |
| RARE ROLLING BLOCK RIFLE | 3.3 / 4.0 4.0 / 4.0 | 3.1 / 4.0 4.0 / 4.0 | 1.1 / 4.0 1.1 / 4.0 | 1.5 / 4.0 1.9 / 4.0 |
All Shotgun List & Stats
Shotguns are insanely powerful weapons when used in close combat capable of tearing down enemies in a few shots. Anything further and its shots will become weaker.
All Shotgun List
*The black-text stats shown are the weapon's default value, and red stats are the potential maximum value with customization & maxed affinity.
| Weapon | Damage | Range | RoF | Reload |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOUBLE-BARRELED SHOTGUN | 2.5 / 4.0 3.6 / 4.0 | 1.5 / 4.0 2.0 / 4.0 | 2.5 / 4.0 2.5 / 4.0 | 2.0 / 4.0 2.0 / 4.0 |
| SAWED-OFF SHOTGUN | 2.8 / 4.0 3.6 / 4.0 | 1.3 / 4.0 1.3 / 4.0 | 2.3 / 4.0 2.3 / 4.0 | 2.0 / 4.0 2.0 / 4.0 |
| PUMP-ACTION SHOTGUN | 2.5 / 4.0 3.4 / 4.0 | 1.5 / 4.0 2.0 / 4.0 | 2.0 / 4.0 2.0 / 4.0 | 2.5 / 4.0 2.5 / 4.0 |
| SEMI-AUTO SHOTGUN | 2.3 / 4.0 3.3 / 4.0 | 1.5 / 4.0 2.0 / 4.0 | 2.3 / 4.0 2.3 / 4.0 | 2.3 / 4.0 2.6 / 4.0 |
| REPEATING SHOTGUN | 2.5 / 4.0 3.4 / 4.0 | 1.5 / 4.0 2.0 / 4.0 | 2.0 / 4.0 2.0 / 4.0 | 2.5 / 4.0 2.9 / 4.0 |
| RARE SHOTGUN | 2.7 / 4.0 3.6 / 4.0 | 1.4 / 4.0 1.9 / 4.0 | 2.3 / 4.0 2.3 / 4.0 | 1.8 / 4.0 2.2 / 4.0 |
All Bow List & Stats
Bows are unique because they are silent weapons, but it can only shoot one arrow at a time and is only accurate up to medium-range.
All Bow List
*The black-text stats shown are the weapon's default value, and red stats are the potential maximum value with customization & maxed affinity.
| Weapon | Damage | Range | RoF | Reload |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOW | 2.3 / 4.0 2.3 / 4.0 | 1.7 / 4.0 1.7 / 4.0 | 1.2 / 4.0 1.2 / 4.0 | 1.8 / 4.0 1.8 / 4.0 |
All Throwable List & Stats
From Lassos to Dynamites, throwables in this game are capable of snaring enemies or clear out a group of them in one throw!
All Throwable List
*The black-text stats shown are the weapon's default value, and red stats are the potential maximum value with customization & maxed affinity.
| Weapon | Damage | Range | RoF | Reload |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LASSO | 0.5 / 4.0 0.5 / 4.0 | 0.8 / 4.0 0.8 / 4.0 | - / 4.0 - / 4.0 | - / 4.0 - / 4.0 |
| FIRE BOTTLE | 2.8 / 4.0 2.8 / 4.0 | 1.0 / 4.0 1.0 / 4.0 | - / 4.0 - / 4.0 | - / 4.0 - / 4.0 |
| DYNAMITE | 3.6 / 4.0 3.6 / 4.0 | 1.0 / 4.0 1.0 / 4.0 | - / 4.0 - / 4.0 | - / 4.0 - / 4.0 |
| TOMAHAWK | 2.5 / 4.0 2.5 / 4.0 | 1.0 / 4.0 1.0 / 4.0 | - / 4.0 - / 4.0 | - / 4.0 - / 4.0 |
| THROWING KNIFE | 2.0 / 4.0 2.0 / 4.0 | 1.0 / 4.0 1.0 / 4.0 | - / 4.0 - / 4.0 | - / 4.0 - / 4.0 |
| ANCIENT TOMAHAWK | 2.3 / 4.0 2.3 / 4.0 | 1.0 / 4.0 1.0 / 4.0 | - / 4.0 - / 4.0 | - / 4.0 - / 4.0 |
| DOUBLE BIT HATCHET | 2.3 / 4.0 2.3 / 4.0 | 1.0 / 4.0 1.0 / 4.0 | - / 4.0 - / 4.0 | - / 4.0 - / 4.0 |
| RUSTED DOUBLE BIT HATCHET | 2.3 / 4.0 2.3 / 4.0 | 1.0 / 4.0 1.0 / 4.0 | - / 4.0 - / 4.0 | - / 4.0 - / 4.0 |
| RUSTED HUNTER HATCHET | 2.3 / 4.0 2.3 / 4.0 | 1.0 / 4.0 1.0 / 4.0 | - / 4.0 - / 4.0 | - / 4.0 - / 4.0 |
| HEWING HATCHET | 2.3 / 4.0 2.3 / 4.0 | 1.0 / 4.0 1.0 / 4.0 | - / 4.0 - / 4.0 | - / 4.0 - / 4.0 |
| VIKING HATCHET | 2.3 / 4.0 2.3 / 4.0 | 1.0 / 4.0 1.0 / 4.0 | - / 4.0 - / 4.0 | - / 4.0 - / 4.0 |
All Melee List & Stats
Melee Weapons may not be as powerful as guns, but they can still a good job in taking out enemies. These weapons are also silent, allowing players to take out enemies without a sound.
All Melee List
*The black-text stats shown are the weapon's default value, and red stats are the potential maximum value with customization & maxed affinity.
| Weapon | Damage | Range | RoF | Reload |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIST | 1.3 / 4.0 1.3 / 4.0 | 0.5 / 4.0 0.5 / 4.0 | - / 4.0 - / 4.0 | - / 4.0 - / 4.0 |
| HUNTING KNIFE | 2.0 / 4.0 2.0 / 4.0 | 0.5 / 4.0 0.5 / 4.0 | - / 4.0 - / 4.0 | - / 4.0 - / 4.0 |
| JOHN'S KNIFE | 2.0 / 4.0 2.0 / 4.0 | 0.5 / 4.0 0.5 / 4.0 | - / 4.0 - / 4.0 | - / 4.0 - / 4.0 |
| BROKEN PIRATE SWORD | 2.1 / 4.0 2.2 / 4.0 | 0.5 / 4.0 0.5 / 4.0 | - / 4.0 - / 4.0 | - / 4.0 - / 4.0 |
| WIDE BLADE KNIFE | 2.0 / 4.0 2.0 / 4.0 | 0.5 / 4.0 0.5 / 4.0 | - / 4.0 - / 4.0 | - / 4.0 - / 4.0 |
| CIVIL WAR KNIFE | 2.0 / 4.0 2.0 / 4.0 | 0.5 / 4.0 0.5 / 4.0 | - / 4.0 - / 4.0 | - / 4.0 - / 4.0 |
| ANTLER KNIFE | 2.0 / 4.0 2.0 / 4.0 | 0.5 / 4.0 0.5 / 4.0 | - / 4.0 - / 4.0 | - / 4.0 - / 4.0 |
| ORNATE DAGGER | 2.0 / 4.0 2.0 / 4.0 | 0.5 / 4.0 0.5 / 4.0 | - / 4.0 - / 4.0 | - / 4.0 - / 4.0 |
What Are the Weapons Available in Game?
7 Types of Weapons to Choose From
There are a total of 5 guns and 2 weapons you can use in the game, each with their own characteristics, magazine type, firing actions, and more. Select which ones to use to fit your gameplay!
Some Guns Can Be Dual Wielded
Some guns such as pistols and revolvers can be dual wielded for double the blam! However, the dual wields cannot be used while on horseback or other times when you only have a single hand open.
Different Ammo for Different Guns
Each weapon type has a corresponding ammo type that it can only use. You can also craft special ammos like Split Point, High Velocity, and Explosive Ammo to put more power in your shots.
Customize Your Weapons to Fit Your Gameplay
Players are free to customize their weapons with performance upgrades. Changing the barrels, grips, sights, and scopes of weapons will dramatically change the way the weapon functions.
Find Out About Weapon CustomizationCosmetic Customizations are Available
You can also change the way your weapons look! From engravings, varnishes, and metal and wood changes, customize your guns to look the way you want them to.
Weapons Perform Better the More You Use Them
In Red Dead Redemption 2, the more a weapon is used, the better it will perform. Using them a lot without the proper care puts them at risk of degradation, slowly lowering their performance.
Find Out About Weapon Affinity & EffectsPrevent Weapon Degradation with Proper Care
Weapons should be constantly cleaned and oiled to retain its quality. Make sure to conduct proper gun care to your favorite weapons to prevent weapon degradation.
Find Out About Weapon Maintenance
