Hope county is a dangerous place – that is very much evident to you as you start the game. So to survive in such a cruel place you will need to have your wit, survival skills, courage and oh – a whole lot of guns!
Within this guide you will have complete access to all the available guns within Far Cry 5 – Their advantages, disadvantages as well as some key information on where to find them and how to unlock them for your own devices.
Important to Note : as you’re playing through Far Cry 5 and you obtain a weapon in which you like then unless you have unlocked it – once you run dry on ammo or lose that weapon you will have to wait until you can obtain it again. You see once you unlock the weapon then you will have constant access to it – So if you find a rare beauty be sure to hang on to it and savour your ammo.
Types of Weapons and Guns In Far Cry 5.
Melee Weapons Found in Far Cry 5
Sometimes situations may call for you to get up close and personal or if you’re carrying out a certain mission with stealth then a melee weapon is what you need. The advantage of melee weapons is their low sound and high impact upon hitting.
Be careful though – no one brings a knife to a gun fight.
| Weapon Name | Weapon Type | Cost | How To Unlock |
| Branch | Melee Weapon | NA | Found |
| Hoe | Melee Weapon | NA | Found |
| Paddle | Melee Weapon | NA | Found |
| Shovel | Melee Weapon | $610 | Found |
| Socket Pipe | Melee Weapon | $570 | Purchased At Shop |
| Bolted Pipe | Melee Weapon | $600 | Purchased At Shop |
| Baseball Bat | Melee Weapon | $650 | Purchased At Shop |
| Aluminium Bat | Melee Weapon | $1025 | Purchased At Shop |
| Spiked Bat | Melee Weapon | $1425 | Gain two levels of Resistance – From Any Region |
| Brass Knuckles | Melee Weapon | $980 | Purchased At Shop |
Hand Guns and Pistols In Far Cry 5
Pistols, Side Arms and small repeating pistols can be found all over hope county. Its not uncommon for residents to be packing heat. Pistols come in all different shapes, sizes and power formats so be sure to find the pistol necessary for the job.
Pistols provide great support from short to medium distances but you may struggle dealing with enemies at range.
| Weapon Name | Weapon Type | Cost | How To Unlock | Damage |
| 1911 Pistol | Pistol | NA | Purchased at Shop | Medium |
| .44 Magnum | Pistol | 1150 | Purchased at Shop | Medium |
| SMG-11 | Pistol | 1500 | Purchased at Shop | Low |
| P226 | Pistol | 1050 | Achieve Level one of Resistance In Any Region | Medium |
| Skorpion | Pistol | 1700 | Achieve Level two of Resistance | Low |
| .44 Magnum L | Pistol | 1325 | Gain Level Three of Resistance | Medium |
| A-99 Pistol | Pistol | 2000 | Gain Level Five of Resistance | Medium |
| .44 Magnum | Pistol | 1645 | Gain Level Five of Resistance | Medium |
| D2 Pistol | Pistol | 2875 | Gain Level Five of Resistance | High |
| .44 Magnum Cannon | Pistol | 1550 | Gain Nine Levels of Resistance | Medium |
| M-79 Pistol | Pistol | 3300 | Gain Six Levels of Resistance | High |
| D2 Sin Eater | Pistol | 0 | Defeat Faith Seed | High |
| 1911 Shark | Pistol | 7200 | Purchased at Shop | Medium |
| 1911 Toaster | Pistol | 7200 | Purchased at Shop | Medium |
| P226 Amendment 2 | Pistol | 3600 | Purchased at Shop | Medium |
| Skorpion Big Spender | Pistol | 9000 | Purchased at Shop | Low |
ShotGuns Found in Far Cry 5
For the heavy gunner who likes to get up close and personal. Shotguns cause heavy damage up close and are perfect for quick missions.
The problem with shot guns is their effective range falls off fast and you may struggle against enemies who have you pinned at range.
| Weapon Name | Weapon Type | Cost | How To Unlock | Damage |
| M133 Shotgun | Shotgun | 1380 | Purchased at Shop | High |
| M133 Shotgun M | Shotgun | 1550 | Gain Two Levels of Resistance | High |
| M133 MS Shotgun | Shotgun | 1770 | Gain Level Seven of Resistance | High |
| SBS Shotgun | Shotgun | 2100 | Achieve Level Four of Resistance | High |
| Spas-12 Shotgun | Shotgun | 2300 | Achieve Level Seven of Resistance | High |
| M133 Grand Slam | Shotgun | 3600 | Purchased at Shop | High |
| SBS FarmHand | Shotgun | 3600 | Purchased at Shop | High |
| SPAS-12 Flameout | Shotgun | 7200 | Purchased at Shop | High |
Far Cry 5 Complete Guide :
- Far Cry 5 Guns for Hire / Fangs for Hire / Locations.
- Far Cry 5 Mission Guide and Missions List.
- Far Cry 5 Weapons List and How to Unlock.
- Far Cry 5 Perks Guide and Challenges Overview.
- Far Cry 5 Vehicles List and How to Unlock
- Far Cry 5 Map Locations and Where To Find.
SMG’s Found in Far Cry 5
Sub Machine Guns are formidable within Far Cry 5 and maybe one of the more regular weapons that you will see. Not only are they great at providing support for you and your resistance fighters. But they also unleash a pretty high amount of damage.
The Sub Machine Guns work well with Attachments and special additions.
| Weapon Name | Weapon Type | Cost | How To Unlock | Damage |
| MP5K SMG | SMG | NA | UbiSoft Club Unlock | High |
| MP5 SMG | SMG | 2150 | Gain Level one of Resistance | Medium |
| MP5SD | SMG | 2400 | Achieve Level Eight of Resistance | Medium |
| MP40 | SMG | 2625 | Achieve Level four of Resistance | Medium |
Assault Rifles Found in Far Cry 5
The Flagship weapon within Far Cry 5 as most Rifles or Assault Rifles provide heavy fire at medium to long range. Rifles can be extremely accurate when burst firing however up close can also prove useful when firing from the hip.
Rifles eat into ammo fast so be sure to stock up when you can.
| Weapon Name | Weapon Type | Cost | How To Unlock | Damage |
| AR-C Rifle | Rifle | 1000 | Purchased at Shop | Medium |
| 45/70 Rifle | Rifle | 2070 | Achieve Level One of Resistance | High |
| MS16 Rifle | Rifle | 2450 | Achieve Level Two of Resistance | Medium |
| 45/70 T Rifle | Rifle | 2240 | Achieve Level Three of Resistance | High |
| MS16 Trooper Rifle | Rifle | 2650 | Achieve Level Three of Resistance | Medium |
| AK-47 Rifle | Rifle | 2600 | Achieve Level Five of Resistance | Medium |
| AK-M Rifle | Rifle | 2875 | Achieve Level Six of Resistance | Medium |
| AR-C Shark | Rifle | 7200 | Purchased at Shop | Medium |
| AK-MS WhiteTailer | Rifle | 7200 | Purchased at Shop | Medium |
| AK-MS Warrior | Rifle | 7200 | Purchased at Shop | Medium |
| 45/70 Ghost | Rifle | 3600 | Purchased at Shop | High |
Sniper Rifles Found in Far Cry 5
Got a job which means you have to remain undetected? Or simply looking to assassinate someone while getting the first shot – then a Sniper Rifle is what you need.
The incredibly slow reload and firing time are small pay offs for the super high damage and extreme range that these sniper rifles offer. Perfect for most raids within Far Cry 5.
| Weapon Name | Weapon Type | Cost | How To Unlock | Damage |
| AR-CL Sniper Rifle | Sniper Rifle | 2000 | Purchased at Shop | High |
| 308 Carbine | Sniper Rifle | 2800 | Achieve Level Three of Resistance | High |
| MBP .50 | Sniper Rifle | 2900 | Achieve Level Five of Resistance | High |
| SA-50 Sniper Rifle | Sniper Rifle | 3200 | Achieve Level Six of Resistance | High |
| Jacob’s Rifle | Sniper Rifle | NA | Story Progression | High |
| AR-CL SharkBite | Sniper Rifle | 7200 | Purchased at Shop | High |
| 308 Carbine Flame | Sniper Rifle | 7200 | Purchased at Shop | High |
Heavy Machine Guns Found in Far Cry 5
Machine Guns can be found later within the game. You will find bot cultists and resistance fighters wielding the rare Heavy Machine gun and they will cause carnage if unchecked.
Machine Guns have the ability to pin down enemies allowing you to easily flank them but if flanking is not an option. Machine Guns provide a necessary brute force that no other gun offers.
| Weapon Name | Weapon Type | Cost | How To Unlock | Damage |
| M60 Machine Gun | Machine Gun | 2750 | Purchased at Shop | High |
| M249 Machine Gun | Machine Gun | 3150 | Achieve Level four of Resistance | High |
| M249 Militia | Machine Gun | 7200 | Purchased at Shop | High |
Special Weapons Found in Far Cry 5
As well as the basic fundamental weapons there are also a wealth of special weapons which can be used within Hope County. This includes bows for hunting, rocket launchers for vehicles, flame throwers for crowd control and repair tools for fixing stuff.
It’s fair to say that you will have more than enough options to facilitate your needs as you crunch through the campaign of Far Cry 5.
| Weapon Name | Weapon Type | Cost | How To Unlock | Damage |
| Compound Bow | Bow | 1650 | Purchased at Shop | High |
| Slingshot | Projectile | 1840 | Achieve Level one of Resistance | Medium |
| Recurve Bow | Bow | 2500 | Achieve Five two of Resistance | High |
| RPG-7 Rocket Launcher | Rocket Launcher | NA | Story PRogression | High |
| RAT4 Launcher | Rocket Launcher | 3250 | Achieve Four leves of Resistance | High |
| Repair Torch | Repair Tool | NA | Perk Upgrade | NA |
| FlameThrower | FlameThrower | 2300 | Purchased at Shop | High |
| MagnoPulser | Special Weapon | NA | Story Progression – Side Quest | NA |
| Flames on Flames | FlameThrower | 3600 | Purchased at Shop | High |
Throwing Weapons Found in Far Cry 5
Throwing Weapons are consumables which expire once used. However these weapons are perfect for situational utility. You will have access to Molotov cocktails to burn out your foes, smoke grenades to cloud your approach and explosives to cause sheer damage.
| Weapon Name | Weapon Type | Cost | How To Unlock | Damage |
| Molotov Cocktail | Thrown | 45 | Purchased at Shop | High |
| Remote Explosive | Thrown | 50 | Purchased at Shop | High |
| Proximity Explosive | Thrown | 20 | Purchased at Shop | High |
| Throwing Knives | Thrown | 20 | Purchased at Shop | Medium |
| Smoke Grenade | Thrown | 60 | Purchased at Shop | NA |
| Grenade | Thrown | 75 | Purchased at Shop | High |
| Dynamite | Thrown | 50 | Purchased at Shop | High |
| Pipe Bomb | Thrown | 80 | Purchased at Shop | High |
This concludes our comprehensive guide on all weapons, items and other special weapons that you might find within Far Cry 5. Remember the list above will show you how much the items cost – where you can find them and how to unlock them as well as giving some details on high damage versus low damage.
If you’re still hungry for more Far Cry 5 knowledge then check the below guides for more information regarding the game with maps included.
